bebob MLmicro Rechargeable Li-Ion hot swap battery User Manual

: August 22, 2024
: bebob

Table of Contents

bebob MLmicro Rechargeable Li-Ion hot swap battery
Product Usage Instructions
Features
Safety Instructions
Warranty
Operations
Specifications
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

bebob MLmicro Rechargeable Li-Ion hot swap battery

Specifications

Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion
Capacity: 3Ah / 43Wh
Output Voltage: 14.4V
Output Connectors: 3x Lemo 2p, 1x USB-C (PD3) 45W, 1x USB-A 5V / 1A, 2x Twist D-Tap
Compatibility: Micro V- and V-Mount Batteries
Material: Milled Aluminium Housing
Warranty: 2-year unconditional warranty on all parts (except cells), 1-year warranty on cells at 70% original capacity

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Store the battery within specified temperature, humidity, and state of charge ranges.
For long-term storage, maintain charge between 50% and 75% an recharge every 4 weeks.
Fully recharge the battery before reuse due to self-discharge during storage.

Operations

The MLmicro will take over powering the camera when the back mounted battery falls below 12.5V.
LEDs display remaining capacity until charge falls below 20%, then switch to warning pattern.
If a charged alternative (>14.5V) is inserted, it takes over without interruption.
If not replaced before depletion, the camera/device will switch off.
The MLmicro supports hot swaps with only 20% capacity remaining.

FAQ

Q: How do I dispose of used batteries?
A: Users are legally obliged to appropriately dispose of used batteries. Do not dispose of them in household waste; return them to the manufacturer for free-of-charge disposal.
Q: What is the warranty coverage for the battery?
A: The battery is covered by a 2-year unconditional warranty on all parts, except for the cells. The cells have a 1-year warranty at 70% of their original capacity.

MLmicro

Rechargeable Li-Ion hot swap battery

USER MANUAL
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND READING THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING!

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE OBSERVE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
OBSERVE ALL COMMON AND LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Features

14,4V / 3Ah // 43Wh Battery with Hotswap & Buffer function and multiple output connectors
- Rechargeable by a back-mounted battery, external charger, D-Tap or USB-C
- Automated takeover from empty back-mounted batteries for an uninterrupted power supply
- Visual low-capacity alarm
- Stepless capacity display
Compatible with micro V- and V-Mount Batteries
Fits directly to cameras via V-Mount and micro V-Mount plates
External Outputs
- 3x Lemo 2p 14,4V (unreg.) / 2A
- 1x USB-C (PD3) 45W
- 1x USB-A 5V / 1A
- 2x Twist D-Tap 14,4V (unreg.) / 5A
Automatic data communication; ARRI, Blackmagic Design, RED, Sony
Extreme robust housing due to milled aluminium
Zero maintenance, compact and lightweight
Power safe mode

Safety Instructions

For professional use only!
Operate only with recommended batteries!
Charge only with recommended charger!
Risk of explosion when exposed to fire!
Avoid contact with water!
Do not short the battery terminals!
Do not open or repair the device!
Handle with care! Do not throw or drop the device!
Do not operate in overhead or hanging applications!
Do not expose to temperatures above 60°C/140°F or below -20°C/-4°F
Do not overload the device (see specifications)!
- Do not supply more charging voltage than specified (see specifications)!

Storage

The battery shall be stored within the specified temperature, humidity and state of charge ranges (see specifications).
Storage ambient temperature range is (see specifications).
For long-term storage (longer than 4 weeks), the battery should have a charge between 50% and 75%. The battery should be recharged every 4 weeks.
In storage, some self-discharge will occur. It is advised to fully recharge the battery before reusing it.
It is recommended to use the “power safe mode” (see below) when storing the MLmicro.

Warranty

The battery is covered by a 2-year unconditional warranty on all parts, except for the cells.
The cells are covered by a 1-year warranty at 70% of their original capacity.
If you have any additional questions or warranty issues, please contact the appropriate bebob distributor listed at www.bebob.tv.

Disposal

Users are legally obliged to appropriate disposal of used batteries.
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste – see crossed-out dustbin symbol on the battery label.
You can return any batteries of our battery range (old and current models) to our warehouse for free-of-charge disposal.
If the battery is not completely discharged, precautions against a potential short-circuit must be taken.

Operations

Hotswap

The MLmicro will take over powering the camera when the back mounted battery falls below 12,5V.
The LEDs will display the remaining capacity until its remaining charge falls below 20%. Then the MLmicro will switch over to a warning pattern, signalling its imminent depletion.
If the back mounted empty battery is replaced with a sufficiently charged alternative (>14,5V) then the new battery will take over powering the camera/device and the additional outputs without interruption.
If the back mounted empty battery is not replaced until the MLmicro capacity is depleted, then the camera/device will switch off.
The MLmicro is capable of performing hot swaps with only 20% of its capacity remaining. In combination with its self-charging function this results in a potentially unlimited number of hot swaps.
Only batteries with sufficient charge will be detected by the MLmicro
Do not stack more than two batteries in combination with a hot swap battery.

Discharging

You can use the MLmicro as standalone battery; at 10% capacity left, the MLmicro status LED will switch over to a warning pattern, signalling its imminent depletion.
The maximum discharge current shall not be exceeded (see specifications).
The device features separate self-resetting overload protections for each of its supply sockets.
The main power supply will stay intact in case of a short circuit on one of the external supply sockets of the MLmicro (self-reset will occur within a few minutes).
Do not discharge near flammable materials and avoid high thermal loads.
Discharge the battery only within the specified temperature range (see specifications).

In-operation Charging (via stacked battery – automatic charge)

The MLmicro can be charged by any micro-V-Mount or standard V-Mount battery mounted on its back or any compatible charger (see specifications).
While charging the Status LED turns blue, symbolising “Charging”.
The MLmicro automatically performs in-operation charging if required.
During in-operation charging the MLmicro is still capable of executing its hotswap function.
We recommend to use bebob batteries for full functionality.

Charging (via standard charger)

Do not charge batteries unattended!
Do not charge near flammable object.
Disconect all external loads before the charging process.
Wait 30 minutes since the last discharge before charging.
The MLmicro can be charged via any bebob V-Mount charger (or equivalent charger using the CC-CV method).
Do not supply more charging voltage than specified (see Specifications)!
Charge time will depend on charging power and ambient temperature.
The optimal charging ambient temperature is from 10°C/50°F to 30°C/86°F.
The bebob batteries can be recharged with any amount of remaining charge.
The gauge LEDs will indicate the state of charge during the charging process.

Charging by D-Tap or USB-C

When the output switch is turned off, the MLmicro can be charged via USB-C.
USB-C might hold previous state when cable is connected.
Please reattach the USB-C cable to establish recent charging mode.
Charging via D-Tap is always possible.

Camera Data Communication

The MLmicro will automatically select the communication with the camera: ARRI, Blackmagic Design, RED, Sony.

Ambient Light Detection

The MLmicro will adjust the brightness of status/gauge LEDs depending on ambient light situation.

Flashlight

To toggle the flashlight quickly press the latch twice.

Power Safe Mode

To activate the power safe mode (in case of storage or transport), press and hold the latch continuously for 15 seconds. The MLmicro will shut down.
Reactivate the MLmicro by either charging it with any common V-mount, D-Tap, USB-C charger or by mounting a secondary battery on its back. The connected MLmicro may take up to 30 seconds until it is operational.
When the MLmicro is not in use for more than 5 days and voltage falls below 40%, the power safe mode will be activated automatically.