Smart Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery Belt and Charger

This NiMH battery is twice the energy density by weight compared to Lead Acid chemistry.

• Revolutionary new rugged design
• High energy (198 Watt/hours)
• Lower weight (8.5 pounds or 3.86 Kg)
• Energy density of 51.3 Wh/Kg including case & belt
• Lower weight & cost per Watt/hour
  than our competition
• Fast smart charging (5.3 hours Max)
• Charges anywhere in the world
• Intuitive and easy to use
• Long lasting quality cells
• Plenty of safety & durability built in

Power Capacity

198 Watt/hours (based on 40 Watt draw rate).
That is 15 Amp/hours (15,000 mAh typical maximum, minimum 14 Amp/hours) at nominal 13.2 Volts.

Instructions & Specs

>> Battery operating instruction & specifications

Weight

Only 8.5 pounds (3860 grams) for complete battery cluster, case & belt.

Batteries

Uses premium quality Saft brand French NiMH battery cells for high energy density (72 Wh/Kg not including case), very low weight (about half the weight of lead acid batteries) & long life. NiMH cells have no memory problems, have high current discharge (up to 15 Amps) & is much more environmentally friendly than NiCad batteries.

NiMH batteries are more reliable & safer than Li-Ion, with a more consistence Voltage level that is better suited to lighting.

>> Simple tech specs (pdf)
>> Detailed tech specs (pdf)

Safety

Plenty of safety built in (15 Amp circuit breaker, thermostat, thermistor, smart charger features, heavy duty wiring, shock absorption case, etc).

Comfort

Comfortable case fits curve of your back, using high impact resistant ABS plastic, padded belt included (standard belt fits sizes 34" to 42" without modification, wider range belt also available).

Connectors

Three XLR 4-pin professional video Neutrik power locking connectors. Used for outputting power as well as charger input.

Charger Choices

Fast 3 stage AC/DC smart chargers, that use precision digital switch mode efficiency & 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. No need to carry the weight of the charger all day because it is separate from the battery belt.

Has both –dV & dT°C/dt (temperature sensing device) for intelligent charger termination without overcharging the battery + timer for safety. Switches automatically to stage 2 (top-off charge), then to stage 3 (trickle maintenance charge). These chargers are double insulated & meet CE hospital environment requirements EN60601-1 for 2415 & 2215(pdf).

Mascot 2415 charger	Mascot 2215 charger
Large smart/fast Mascot 2415 charger >> Manufacturer's brochure (pdf)	Medium smart/fast charger Mascot manufacturer's brochure 2215 or 2216 (pdf)
PRICE $180. CDN	PRICE $150. CDN
50 Watt (3 Amp)	25 Watt (1.5 Amp)
It will charge the NiMH1315 battery in about 5.3 hours + top-off time.	It will charge the NiMH1315 battery in about 10.6 hours + top-off time.
>> Mascot 2415 detailed charger operating instructions	>> Mascot 2215 detailed charger operating instructions
Weighs 1 pound (454 grams).	Weighs 0.55 pounds (250 grams).
Optional bracket Price $10. CDN

Warranty

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

Shipping

Shipping weight of battery belt & charger approximately 11.45 pounds (5204 grams).

Addtional Details

For additional details, see original press release.

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Optional XLR Extension cable

4-pin XLR Neutrik heavy duty extension cable using 13 gauge wire, 1 meter or 39" ($45.), 1.5 meter or 58" ($51.), 2 meters or 78" ($57.) with Velcro tie. Custom lengths available.

Optional Pro to Consumer Cable

An optional $20. adaptor cable from male XLR to female cigarette is available for those event videographers who need that type of fitting.

Optional Voltage Converter

Converts 12 Volts DC to 7.2 Volts DC for some Panasonic DV Camcorders. Maximum 2 Amps or 14.4 Watts. $60. CDN

Prices

Battery Belt model NiMH1315 Price $890. CDN currently 25% off = $667.
Smart Charger Mascot model 2415 Price $180. CDN or
Smart Charger Mascot model 2215 Price $150. CDN

http://www.royalbank.com/travel/fxconvert.html

Notes

NiMH Battery belts will be also available in 12 Volt (10 cell) model NiMH1215, & 14.4 Volt (12 cell) model NiMH1415, versions on a special order basis.

Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) cells (8.8 Amp/hours) 12, 13.2, & 14.4 Volt versions will also be available on special order basis.

A small 25 Watt (1.5 Amp) 10.6 hour smart DC/DC charger will soon be available for charging from 10-30 VDC battery sources in remote locations where you can't plug in to AC power mains (Mascot model 2515 pdf).

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