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Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) Battery Belt

12 Volt (54 Watt/hour) with charger
for consumer/semi pro video and other uses

Battery Belt model NiCad1245 & Overnight Charger Price $160. CDN

   Battery Belt NiCad1245 & Charger
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  • Ideal for powering 12 Volt lights for video & television or other devices.
  • Powers 50 Watt light for about an hour.
  • Wide operating temperature.
  • Good value.

 

 

Features & Specifications:

Belt slot
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Power Capacity

Nominal 12 Volts.

At least 4.5 Amp/hours (4,500 mAh) (54 Watt/hours).

Powers 25 Watt light for about 2:10 hours.

Weight

Battery pack weighs 3.76 pounds (1712 grams) + belt.

Batteries

Uses French Saft brand quality cells. Wide operating temperature -40°C to 60°C
(-40°F to 140°F).

>> Simple tech specs (pdf)

Belt slot
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Belt & Case

Has 5 cm (2") slot on back of battery to feed your belt through.

Includes nylon belt (not shown) 0.27 pounds (122 grams).

High impact plastic case.

Connector

Comes with cigarette type connector. Cigarette type connector
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  Optional 4-pin XLR connector on charger and battery for $20. CDN. 4-pin XLR connector
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Male cigarette to female 4-pin XLR converter cable
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Optional Conversion Cable

Optional male cigarette to female 4-pin XLR converter cable for $20. CDN.

Charger

Includes separate slow charger (14 hours) for 115 VAC 0.83 pounds (375 grams).

Optional Fast Chargers

3 stage AC/DC digital switch mode chargers that can be used anywhere in the world (90-264 VAC, 50-60 Hz)

Only 1 fast charger is required whether you buy 1 or several batteries, thereby saving cost.

These chargers are double insulated & meet CE hospital environment requirements EN60601-1External link. Has –dV cut off & timer for safety.

Mascot 2415 charger
Mascot 2415 charger Click for larger photo.
Mascot 2215 charger
Mascot 2215 charger Click for larger photo.

Large smart/fast
Mascot 2415 charger

>> Manufacturer's brochureExternal link
(pdf)

Medium smart/fast charger
Mascot manufacturer's brochure
2215External link or 2216External link
(pdf

PRICE $180. CDN PRICE $150. CDN
50 Watt (3 Amp) 25 Watt (1.5 Amp)
It will charge the NiCad1245 battery in about 1.5 hours + top off time. It will charge the NiCad1245 battery in about 3 hours + top off time.
Weighs 1 pound (454 grams). Weighs 0.55 pounds (250 grams).
Voltage converter
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Optional Voltage Converter

Converts 12 Volts DC to 7.2 Volts DC for some Panasonic DV Camcorders, $60. CDN

Warranty

Includes one year warranty on parts & labour for manufacturing defects (exclusive of shipping).

Shipping

Shipping weight 5.44 pounds (2470 grams).

Price

Battery Belt model NiCad1245 Price $160. CDN

For exact currency exchange rates accurate as of yesterday's cheque rates, please check  http://www.royalbank.com/travel/fxconvert.htmlExternal link

Notes

How Batteries Work: Technical information on several types of batteries and chargers.

To order or for additional information, please call (519) 657-4505 or e-mail Doug Hembruff.

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