Smart Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery Belt and Charger

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

• High energy (114 Watt/hours)
• Lower weight (4.63 pounds or 2.1 Kg)
• Energy density of 54.28 Wh/Kg including case
• Very competitive pricing
• Fast smart charging (3-4 hours)
• Charges anywhere in the world
• Intuitive and easy to use
• Long lasting quality cells
• Plenty of safety built in

Power Capacity

114 Watt/hours (based on 23 Watt draw rate).
That is 9.5 Amp/hours (9,500 mAh typical maximum, minimum 9 Amp/hours) at nominal 12 Volts.

Instructions & Specs

>> Battery operating instruction & specifications

Weight

Only 4.63 pounds (2108 grams) + belt.

Batteries

Uses premium quality Saft brand French NiMH battery cells for high energy density (67.85 Wh/Kg not including packaging), 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 10 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)

Safety

Plenty of safety built in (10 Amp internal polyswitch self resetting breaker handles peaks up to 13 Amps, thermostat, thermistor, smart charger features, heavy duty wiring, shock absorption case, etc).

Belt & case

High impact ABS plastic case which has 5 cm (2") slot on back of battery to feed your belt through, includes adjustable nylon belt with quick snap (shown in picture above). Size 1 1/2" thick (+ 1/4" bump on back for belt) X 5 3/4" wide X 6 7/8" tall.

Connector & cable

One 4-pin XLR professional video Neutrik in-line power locking connector, on a 2' 10" (85 cm) cable using heavy duty #14 gauge wire & high temperature UL1015 insulation, with Velcro tie. 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 NiMH1295 battery in about 3.2 hours + top-off time.	It will charge the NiMH1295 battery in about 6.4 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 7.3 pounds (3310 grams).

Compare

Comparison chart coming soon.

Optional Pro to Consumer Cable $20.

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

Prices

Battery Belt model NiMH1295 Introductory Price $310. CDN (Regular $410.)
Smart Charger model Mascot 2415 Price $180. CDN
Smart Charger model Mascot 2215 Price $150. CDN

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Notes

A small 25 Watt (1.5 Amp) 6.4 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.