This section outlines guidance for charging BW600 batteries and correct operation to maximise battery life.

USAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE, OR BATTERY FAILURE.

A FAILING BATTERY CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY ITS FAILURE TO HOLD CHARGE, OR BY SIGNS OF SWELLING - THIS CAN BE SEEN BY CLOSELY EXAMINING THE CAMERA CASE WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN IT.

IN EITHER SCENARIO, REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE DEVICE AND CONTACT SUPPORT. DO NOT USE OR CHARGE THE DEVICE.

BW600 rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a rated lifespan of 300 full charge and discharge cycles. With age, batteries will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power your device (run time) decreases. Additionally, lithium-ion batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when not in use or while in storage. It is advised that you routinely check the battery’s charge status. The device should be recharged regularly to maintain the internal chemistry of the battery.

DO charge the battery in an environment that is between 10°C and 25°C. Charging above or below this temperature range may harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery’s life expectancy.

DO recharge a depleted battery as soon as reasonably possible. If the camera is operated until it shuts down due to low battery, it should ideally be recharged within a day.

DO remove the camera from the charger if it remains unused for more than 1 week. If the BW600 remains unused for a long period of time, it should be left off the charger and its charge should be topped up every 3 months by charging for 1 hour.

DO replace the battery only with a replacement supplied by Digital Barriers or an approved reseller.

DO dispose of used batteries according to local law and regulations applicable to Li-Ion batteries.

DO apply camera updates to the latest firmware revision regularly. This will ensure it has the latest available battery-protection features. Information on new firmware releases can be obtained from Digital Barriers.

DO NOT expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C or below -10°C.

DO NOT leave the camera in direct sunlight, especially behind glass in a car or a similar environment where temperature is uncontrolled.

DO NOT attempt to charge the BW600 while the camera is operational. An operational camera is defined as a camera that is recording and/or live streaming.

DO NOT leave the camera docked and charging for longer than 1 week. If the camera is expected to be unused for more than 1 week, it should be removed from the charger and kept in the following state:

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