New Battery and Powering Options for HHB's Portadisc
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October 31, 2004
HHB' now offers a new rechargeable battery pack and
intelligent charger for their PORTADISC MD field recorder.
The MDPBP is a NiMH battery pack that powers the PORTADISC for
approximately three-and-half hours. As a single, sealed unit, the MDPBP does
not suffer the problems that can occur with caddies containing individual AA
sized cells, in which batteries can be inserted incorrectly, or rechargeable
and alkaline batteries may be inadvertently combined. Designed and
engineered for the most demanding conditions, the MDPBP is both short
circuit and temperature protected, with all internal metal contacts securely
welded for long-term reliability.
The ACS110 is a microprocessor-controlled charger specifically developed for
use with the MDPBP battery pack, providing intelligent monitoring and
controlled charging. At just three hours to fully charge an MDPBP battery
pack, one ACS110 charger and two MDPBPs is all that's required to supply a
PORTADISC with continuous battery power. Additional ACS110 features include
a Discharge function for effective management of the MDPBP pack, and
comprehensive LED metering of the charging functions.
HHB has priced the new battery pack and charger at $138.40 for the MDPBP, and $125.00 for the ACS110.
The standard battery caddie and charger will continue to be supplied with
the PORTADISC as a no-cost accessory. The MDPBP battery pack can be charged
in the PORTADISC by the standard charger, however this takes significantly
longer than using the ACS110.
For more information, visit their web site at www.hhb.co.uk. | 
