Remote Technologies Battery Charger BDSV3 User Guide

REMOTE AUDIO  
220 Great Circle Road, Suite 114, Nashville, TN 37228-1737  
Phone: 615.256.3513 | Fax: 615.259.2699  
v3  
v3 - N  
BDS / BDS  
The BDSv3* design takes the system to a new level of  
refinement and functionality with the addition of an  
optional 6-pin connector for the RM (remote meter)  
accessory. The RM can turn on and off the BDSv3  
remotely, and can display the voltage of the power source  
and the amperage draw of the equipment. The BDSv3  
can be used without the RM remote meter. In this case,  
the toggle switch turns the unit on and off.  
When turned on, the switch illuminates.  
*The BDSv3-N does not include an RM port, but is upgradable  
via Remote Audio.  
Using the BDSv3 with the optional RM remote meter  
When connected to the RM remote meter, and the BDSv3  
toggle switch is in the OFF position, the RM controls the  
on/off circuit of the BDSv3. This allows the BDSv3 box to  
be placed deep in the bag, out of the way. To turn the  
BDSv3 on or off with the RM, press and hold both buttons  
of the RM for three seconds. When on, the RM will  
display the voltage of the power source. Pressing the  
lower button (labeled "AMPS") will display the current  
draw of the devices being powered for as long as the  
AMPS button is pressed. If the BDSv3 toggle switch is in  
the on position, the RM will not turn off the BDSv3. In this  
case, the on-off function of the RM will only turn on and  
off the meter display.  
The Remote Audio BDS (Battery Distribution System)  
has been the standard power management system in  
ENG audio bags for over a decade. Once considered a  
luxury, the ability to power multiple pieces of audio  
equipment with a single rechargeable battery is now a  
necessity as equipment demands become more  
complex. The BDS system accommodates this need with  
a reliable, convenient, and robust design.  
Description  
Remote Audio's BDS system consists of a reverse-  
polarity protected and overload protected distribution box  
with on/off switch, six outlets, power source (typically a  
rechargeable battery such as the NP-1), an input cable,  
and output cables for the devices being powered. The  
primary purpose of the BDS system is to simultaneously  
turn on and off multiple pieces of equipment being  
powered by a single source. For this basic function, the  
BDSv3/BDSv3-N may be used exactly like the older  
BDSv2 that it replaces. The input and output connections  
are the same, so all former BDS input and output cables  
made by Remote Audio are compatible with the  
BDSv3/BDSv3-N. The capacity of the box is limited to 5  
Amps.  
Connectors and cables  
The outlet connectors on the BDS box are a special  
switching type that requires a long shaft mating plug with  
a 2.5mm hole. This connector set was chosen for its  
strength and so that unused (exposed) outlets on the box  
are not active until a cable with the proper mating  
connector is plugged into it, helping prevent accidental  
short circuits. Output cables by Remote Audio are  
manufactured specifically for use with the BDS, and come  
with unique low-profile right angle locking connectors.  
Therefore, it is recommended that only Remote Audio  
brand output cables be used with the BDS system. The  
polarity of the outlets is "center positive". "Y" cables are  
available for connecting more than six devices. Input  
cables, battery adapters and AC-DC adapters by  
Remote Audio are also available.  
The input connector on the BDS box is a common TA4M  
(miniature 4-pin male XLR) with the standard scheme of  
"pin-1 NEG, pin-4 POS". To improve reliability and reduce  
voltage drop, the contacts are doubled 1-2 and 3-4 at the  
circuit board. Therefore, if the user wires their own input  
cables, it is recommended to connect pins 1-2 and 3-4.  
The power indicator built into the BDS box switch can be  
used to confirm proper polarity of the input cable  
(if it illuminates, the polarity is correct).  
Rev. 11/10  
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