ANTON Dual Charger GM2 / VM2 User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ANTON
Table of Contents
ANTON Dual Charger GM2 / VM2 User Guide
SAFETY
Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and avoid possible damage to the product.
WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear supported by the word ‘Caution’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle
Intended Use
Intelligent charging with power to spare. Charge two V-Mount or Gold-Mount
batteries simultaneously while powering your camera accessories with the
lightweight and portable Anton/Bauer VM2, GM2 battery charger. Lithium-ion
batteries, like the Anton/Bauer GO 90 (98Wh 8A) charge in approximately 3
hours. The XLR4 outputs DC power when charging or can be used to deliver
battery power to devices that have an XLR in.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover, no user serviceable parts inside the product.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the local organization to ensure
that the product is periodically checked for electrical safety in accordance
with local
regulations.
CAUTION! This product must be connected to a power supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated on the product. Refer to the technical specifications for the product.
CAUTION! AC Mains plug or appliance coupler is to be used as a power disconnect device; make sure it is readily accessible.
CAUTION! All data connections to other devices must be made using shielded cables.
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate the system EMC liability.
CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of the product when powering auxiliary devices.
CAUTION! When powering the charger using a generator, the generator must produce a sine wave or modified sine wave output, otherwise, the charger may be damaged.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment)
WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe operation this equipment must be connected to a power supply that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).
Operation
WARNING! Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user guide and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
WARNING! Never use flammable or combustible materials and solvents around batteries or chargers.
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical specifications for the operating limits for the product
CAUTION! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots and openings
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and dust. The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous.
WARNING! Charger must not to be exposed to dripping or splashing and not to be used near objects filled with liquids.
WARNING! When cleaning the product, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not wet the exposed metal parts of the charging unit. Do not use solvents, detergents or scouring agents.
Maintenance
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Weekly, or as needed – Clean the device, associated components, and accessories as needed with a damp, non-saturated cloth or paper towel. Do not wet the exposed metal part of the battery charge terminals. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Examples of approved solvents are Cidex® and Windex®. Consult Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group for approved list of cleaning agents.
Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and battery terminals will ensure continued reliable operation. Clean the terminals occasionally with a pencil eraser or lightly scrape the surface with a blunt instrument to help reduce the likely hood of build up causing poor communication or charging.
Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with additional inquires as to maintenance.
AIR TRANSPORTATION REGULATION
US Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Subtitle B.
International Air Transport Associations (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation
(DGR).
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations apply to all Lithiumion battery transport.
Since the interpretation and application of regulations may vary with the aviation company, the transport of the Anton/Bauer battery may be disallowed even when the conditions described above are satisfied.
Anton/Bauer therefore strongly recommends that you consult with your transportation company prior to transporting the battery pack.
Introduction
Anton/Bauer GM2 Dual Gold-Mount Battery Charger / VM2 Dual V-Mount Battery Charger .
Intelligent charging with power to spare. Charge two Gold Mount or V-Mount batteries simultaneously while powering your camera accessories with the lightweight and portable Anton/Bauer GM2 / VM2 battery charger. Lithium-ion batteries, like the Anton/Bauer GO 90 (98Wh 8A) charge in approximately 3.5 hours. The XLR4 output converts AC to DC power when charging or can be used to deliver battery power to devices that only have an XLR input.
Lightweight, compact dual battery charger.
The portable, packable charging solution
A power-up wherever you need it. With two battery mounts and an XLR4 DC output
the Anton/Bauer GM2 / VM2 charger is the ideal solution for roaming
imagemakers.
Simply connect to AC power and pop the integrated support stand to create a
quick-to-set-up plug and play charging station for G / V-mount batteries, and
a
16.7VDC 4.5A convertor for XLR power input devices.
Advanced safety monitoring.
Protection for your batteries and devices.
Stays cool. GM2 / VM2 chargers are designed to protect your batteries and any
powered devices from damage. Intelligent safety technology in the GM2 / VM2
constantly monitors all devices and will automatically stop charging if a
fault is detected or any attached battery reaches an overvoltage condition. A
built-in fan
ensures that the charger can be relied on for peak performance.
Important
Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user guide
and
should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation. Contact
Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with any questions regarding this product.
Battery Compatibility
Battery
|
GM2/VM2 Charger
---|---
Dionic XT 90|
Dionic XT 150|
Titon 90|
Titon 150|
Titon 240|
Titon SL90|
Titon SL150|
Titon Micro 45|
Titon Micro 90|
Titon Micro 150|
GO 90|
Titon Base|
Components and Connections
Operation Features
- The XLR4 output converts AC to DC power when charging or can be used to deliver battery power to devices that only have an XLR input.
- Use the XLR4 output at the same time as charging.
- Supplied with a 4 Pin XLR Cable (Length ~10 ft. / 3 meters).
- Supplied with AC Power Cable.
| LED Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| OFF | Charger is turned on with no batteries connected |
| Green | Charger is turned on with no batteries connected |
Battery is fully charged or battery capacity is above 95%
RED| Battery connected with low or no power
Battery is Charging
Flashing RED and GREEN| Charger has detected a problem with the battery or
charger. Contact Anton Bauer service center
The charger outputs 2.5A per channel. Regardless if 1 or 2 batteries are connected the charger will always provide each battery with 2.5 A .
Battery Capacity
| Single Battery| Dual Battery|
Charging order
---|---|---|---
45Wh
| 2 Hours|
2 Hours
|
Simultaneous
90Wh
| 3.5 Hours| 3.5 Hours|
Simultaneous
150Wh
| 4.5 Hours| 4.5 Hours|
Simultaneous
240Wh
| 7 Hours| 7 Hours|
Simultaneous
Technical Specification
| Physical Data | GM2 | VM2 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Depth | 5.5 in (14 cm) | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 14 to 95°F / -10 to 35°C | 14 to 95°F / -10 to |
35°C
Mount Type / Bays GM2 / VM2| GM2 /| VM2
---|---|---
Mount Type| Gold Mount| V Mount
Battery Bays| 2| 2
Electrical Data:| GM2| VM2
Output Connector| 4-Pin XLR Female| 4-Pin XLR Female
AC Input| 100 – 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz @1.5 A| 100 – 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz @1.5 A
Output Voltage (via AC power)| 16.7 VDC at 4.5 A (4-Pin XLR Female)| 16.7 VDC
at 4.5 A (4-Pin XLR Female)
Max. Wattage| 75 W| 75 W
After Sales Support
At Vitec Production Solutions we take great pride in the quality of our products and we also recognize that your experience with our products will be even more positive and productive with strong, effective support to back them up.
Vitec Production Solutions Service Centers are there to provide technical
support for customers and partners, via telephone or email. For more
information, including complete contact details, please go to:
vitecsupport.com
www.vitecsupport.com
General Notices
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense. This equipment has been approved by one or
more agencies. All changes and/or modifications not expressly approved by
Anton/Bauer could void the users’ warranty and authority to operate this
equipment. There are no serviceable parts in this equipment.
Warranty
This warranty for the product specified in this document (“Product”) is given by Vitec Production Solutions (“Anton/Bauer”), 14 Progress Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. If you (the purchaser of the Product from Anton/Bauer, or the person for whom the Product was purchased, if it was a gift) have any questions regarding Product applications, Product specification, or to obtain warranty service on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at the address above.
This product must be registered with Anton/Bauer within 30 days of purchase to assure warranty coverage. Register online at:
Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/Bauer chargers
used with this battery, must be supplied to Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer will
warranty the Product only against defects in material and workmanship for the
period as follows from the date of purchase, in accordance with the terms set
forth below, and then, only if the Product is used exclusively in conjunction
with compatible Anton/Bauer chargers. If this battery or product is returned
to Anton/Bauer for warranty service it will be required that you provide model
names and serial numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which this
product was used.
Warranty 12 months: Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product at
Anton/Bauer’s option and cost.
This warranty shall be effective only if Anton/Bauer receives notice of such
defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the warranty. The
liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair
or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated herein at Anton/Bauer’s
sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered to
Anton/Bauer during the period of the warranty and the Product shall be
returned with its packaging promptly, at your expense, to an Anton/Bauer
Customer Support Center or to the address above. Upon receipt of the Product
and a record of your compliance with the conditions of this warranty,
Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product and return it to you, or issue
a credit, as applicable. You are responsible for all shipping and handling
charges to and from authorized facility.
This warranty does not apply to and is void in the case of defects or damage resulting from accidents, disaster, neglect, misuse, improper installation, improper or unauthorized service or maintenance, unauthorized replacement parts or attachments; or dysfunction or malfunction of, or caused by, any other product or device.
Misuse includes any use of the Product in other than its intended application, including the use of this Product with any charging device or accessory not manufactured by and/or specified by Anton/Bauer. This warranty does not cover, and Anton/Bauer assumes no responsibility for, any equipment or devices used in conjunction with the Product.
Anton/Bauer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages for breach of any written or implied warranty of the product. Under no circumstances will Anton/Bauer be responsible for any special, incidental or consequential Damages.
This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Connecticut, including the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and from time to time amended in the State of Connecticut, and not the Convention for the International Sale of Goods. This choice of Connecticut law is exclusive of any Connecticut law that would require reliance on any law foreign to Connecticut.
Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any person under this Warranty, such action shall be brought only in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, or in any Superior Court in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. Some states do not allow limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the time period limitation herein may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which may vary from state to state. Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton/Bauer products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void those warranties. Anton/Bauer does not authorize, condone, recommend, or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery, charger, or accessory made by Anton/Bauer with any battery, charger or accessory not manufactured, produced or sold by Anton/ Bauer. Anton/Bauer only authorizes the use of original Anton/Bauer products with this Product. Use only original Anton/Bauer equipment with this Product.