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InTech
Mini PAGlink - Battery Evolution
M
ini PAGlink is PAG's new system
of intelligent linking batteries
that features all the benefits of its
established linking technology, in
a smaller and lighter package. The
batteries are available in Gold Mount
and V-Mount formats, as well as 99Wh
and 50Wh capacities.
The MPL50 is a low-profile,
lightweight, 50Wh battery, ideal for
powering
small,
director's
4K
monitors or lights.
camcorders,
The
MPL99 is a lighter 99Wh battery, ideal
for any broadcast or cinema camera
set-up.
These 'mini' batteries can be used
to power a wider range of cameras
and
have
many
new
and
unique
features designed to assist camera
professionals. They provide the
essential outputs for 12V camera
accessories that handheld camcorders
often lack. The MPL50 has one D-Tap,
and the MPL99 features two. Each
battery also includes a USB output
module, ideal for powering 5V
accessories (2A continuous, 3A peak).
This module can be removed via a
release button; and replaced with
other modules that feature a Hirose,
Lemo or D-Tap connector.
Now, instead of powering each
accessory individually, you can
replace a multitude of camcorder-type
batteries with a single, superior power
source for the entire set-up.
Unlike all other 'mini' or 'micro'
batteries, Mini PAGlink offers
intelligent battery linking. It allows
you to control the capacity and
weight of the power source to suit
any application. If you are shooting
handheld,
keep
things
individual
light.
If
batteries
your
will
set-up
includes multiple accessories,
requiring more power, you can create
a 200Wh or a 300Wh power source
by linking batteries that have flightfriendly
capacities; this is preferable
to using individual, high-capacity
batteries which are bulky and banned
from passenger aircraft.
Batteries of any rated capacity, in
any state of charge, can be linked to
provide power, their capacities safely
combined. Current can be drawn from
each battery simultaneously, which
increases the overall capability to
12A. Linking also enables seamless
Europa,
hot-swapping of the rear battery for
continuous power, without the need
for an additional plate; or you can
simply add another battery to extend
run-time. Linking extends overall
battery life, because the current
load is shared. PAG guarantees Mini
PAGlink batteries for 2 years, with
unlimited cycles during that period.
The Li-Ion cells chosen for Mini
PAGlink are the same as those
approved by NASA for its mission
to
one
of
Jupiter's
moons. After extensive testing of
commercially available cells with a 10A
capability, NASA found these to have
the best capacity retention after 500
cycles, and the best energy efficiency.
PAG's new modular battery design
makes servicing quicker and more
economic. Individual modules,
including the cell-pack, can be
replaced at authorised service centres
around the world, whilst maintaining
compliance with air safety standards.
Reusing case parts, output modules
and internal
electronics
contributes
towards greater sustainability.
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