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UPS Battery

grandMA3 User Manual » Device Overview » UPS Battery
Version 2.1

The grandMA3 full-size, grandMA3 light, and their CRV versions have a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for an uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

The purpose of the battery is to enable to safe the show file and shut down the console in case of a power loss.

Hint:
To receive general information on the power status and the battery status, see the Command Line topic.
Restriction:
Do not use the battery to bypass the console for a longer period! Do not move the console around while in UPS mode!

In case of a power loss:

  • A Power Lost pop-up appears on every screen and command screen, depending on the console type.
  • The power status icon in the command line turns red.
 

Power Lost Pop-up

While this pop-up is open, the percentage in the parentheses (X%) continuously decreases. The percentage in the parentheses is linked to the power status of the battery.

In the pop-up window, three commands are available to tap:

Save and Shut Down: Saves the current show file and shuts down the console properly.

Shut Down: Properly shuts down the console without saving the show file.

Continue: The console continues running on battery power. Further Power Lost pop-ups appear during battery discharge process. When continued, the console will automatically shut down reaching (0%). The console reboots automatically when power supply is back.

Power Loss - Pop-up.
A power loss of 50% indicates another pop-up with a progress bar. When the progress bar runs out, the show file will be saved automatically.

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Power Loss - Progress bar
Hint:
To reboot the console after a proper shutdown, press Power when the power supply is back.

Battery Status Information

To avoid deep discharge, recharge the battery to 80% capacity once a year.

  • To check the battery status, switch on the console, boot it up, and mind the status bar of the UPS battery.

Battery Transportation

  • Follow the transportation regulations for each country. If it is necessary to discharge the battery at a level of 30% for air cargo, run the console in UPS mode until the battery voltage reaches 17V. For more transportation information, see Transport in the grandMA3 Quick Manual.
 

Software Check

The battery function of the grandMA3 console should be checked before every major show programming or at least every two months.

To check the battery:

  1. Power up the grandMA3 console and wait until the battery is fully charged.
  2. Load a new show file.
  3. To disconnect the console from the power, flick the power switch on the back of the console to off (0). The console now runs on battery.
  4. The Power Loss pop-up appears. To proceed with the battery check, tap Continue.
  5. Let the console run on battery for four minutes. After four minutes the battery status should not be lower than approximately 50%.
  6. To connect the console back to power, flick the power switch to on (I). Let the battery charge to 100%.
Hint:
It may take several minutes for the battery to indicate a charge after the power switch is turned on.
Important:
The discharge speed depends on several conditions. For example, the type of console, show size, or 3D rendering.
Important:
Battery degredation can vary depending on time and charge-discharge cycles.