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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.
  • Energy density of 31.5 Wh/Kg including case

 

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).

ABS high impact plastic case, size 1 1/2" thick (+ 1/4" bump on back for belt) X 5 3/4" wide X 6 7/8" tall.

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 chargerClick 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 & charger 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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