BLACKVUE POWER MAGIC ULTRA BATTERY B-124 (01) PDF MANUAL

The Power Magic Ultra Battery is designed to power your BlackVue dashcam in Parking Mode for extended periods of time without using your vehicle’s battery. It charges while driving and powers your dashcam while parked.

Incorrect use of the Power Magic Ultra Battery can lead to poor performance and may cause overheating, ignition, explosion, etc. To use the product correctly please observe the following directions:

Familiarize yourself with the contents of the user manual before using the product.

Only use original BlackVue cables provided by the manufacturer. For replacements contact customer support or your nearest distributor.

Only use the product to power a dashcam.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or heat.

Do not expose to high temperatures.

Do not use a cigarette lighter multi-socket splitter (adapter) with the product.

Do not put the product in a microwave oven or place it in a high-pressure environment.

Do not repair or modify the product yourself.

Do not throw the battery or subject it to any physical shock.

Do not disassemble, compress or puncture the product.

Do not use the product in an electrostatic environment as it can affect the operation of the battery protection circuitry.

If the product emits an unusual odor during use, unplug it immediately and contact customer support or your nearest distributor.

If the battery swells up, immediately discontinue using the product. Contact customer support or your nearest distributor.

Keep the product away from children and pets.

Do not allow metal objects to contact the terminals of the power and output cables.

Ensure the battery does not come into contact with water or other liquids.

1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options available in your area.

2. Do not incinerate or expose to fire. Exposure to excess heat may result in fire or an explosion.

Check the box for each of the following items before installing the Power Magic Ultra Battery B-124.

Power Magic Ultra Battery B-124

User Manual

Cigarette lighter plug power cable

Output cable for dashcam (Cigarette lighter socket)

Hardwiring power cable

Fuse tap kit (3 types)

Velcro strips (2 EA)

Note: The Power Magic Expansion Battery B-124E comes with a connector cable in place of the above cables/fuse tap kit.

Dashcam (Output to cigarette lighter socket for dashcam): Port to connect the output cable for the dashcam.

Port for Expansion Battery (sold separately): Port to connect an optional expansion battery.

DC in (power cable connection): Port to connect the power input cable (either cigarette lighter or hardwire).

Power switch: A 3-position switch (Cigarette / OFF / Hardwire) to control the battery’s operation and charging mode.

LEDs: Three LEDs (Red, Green, Blue) to indicate battery status.

Cigarette: Select this when the Ultra Battery is powered from a cigarette lighter socket using a cigarette lighter plug power cable (standard 5 A charging).

Hardwire: Select this when the Ultra Battery is hardwired to the vehicle’s fuse panel using a hardwiring power cable (rapid 9 A charging).

OFF: Turn off the Ultra Battery.

Beeping can be disabled over Bluetooth using the BlackVue Battery manager app.

Up to 28 hours of power from 40 minutes of charging (based on a dashcam that uses 3 Wh and a hardwired installation).

Compatible with 2 installation methods: DIY installation (cigarette lighter socket) or Hardwired installation.

Easily double usage time by plugging in an Expansion Battery (sold separately).

Configure settings via Bluetooth using the companion smartphone app.

Compatible with car 12 V electrical systems.

Battery protection circuitry for increased safety and extended battery life.

Simultaneously charge your Ultra Battery and power your dashcam while driving.

Power output automatically switches to draw power from the Ultra Battery when the engine is off.

Battery cycle life: Rated for 1,500 full charge/recharge cycles before battery capacity falls under 80% of its original capacity.

High temperature cut-off function shuts down the battery if the internal temperature reaches 80 °C (176 °F).

When switched OFF the Ultra Battery retains its charge for more than 1 year.

1. Set the power switch to the OFF position.

2. Plug the cigarette lighter plug power cable into the Ultra Battery’s DC in port. Plug the other end of the power cable into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

3. Set the power switch to the Cigarette position. Proceed to step 3 of the main installation.

Caution: When using a cigarette lighter plug power cable you must set the switch to Cigarette. If you set the switch to the Hardwire position when using a cigarette lighter plug power cable it may result in product failure, overheating, ignition, etc.

1. Set the power switch to the OFF position.

2. For a hardwired installation:

a. Plug the hardwiring power cable into the Ultra Battery’s DC in port.

b. Referring to your vehicle Owner’s Manual, identify a Switched (accessory power) fuse of more than 10A in your interior fuse panel. Typical examples are the cigarette lighter and car stereo fuse slots. (Caution: If you connect the Ultra Battery to a Constant Power (BATT) fuse it may result in depletion of your vehicle’s battery.)

c. Remove the identified Switched fuse and match its type with one of the 3 fuse taps.

d. Insert the ACC wire into the connector end of the fuse tap. Use a crimping tool or pliers to crimp the connector onto the wire.

e. Insert the fuse you removed from the fuse panel into the slot closest to the blades on the fuse tap.

f. Insert a new fuse into the slot furthest away from the fuse tap blades.

g. Insert the fuse tap into the empty Switched fuse slot in the fuse panel.

h. Connect the ground wire (ring) to a ground point, such as a bolt, that is directly on a bare metal part of the vehicle’s frame. Secure the ground wire to the bare metal frame (for example by securing it under the bolt).

i. Set the power switch to the Hardwire position.

3. Plug the ‘Output cable’ into the port labeled Dashcam on the Ultra Battery.

4. Plug your dashcam’s power plug into the cigarette lighter socket on the Ultra Battery’s ‘Output cable’. To ensure good electrical contact you can use electrical tape to tape the plug and socket together.

5. Use a pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord. Use the supplied Velcro strips to fix the Ultra Battery in place.

1. Turn on the Ultra Battery. Set the power switch to the correct position (Cigarette or Hardwire) based on your installation.

2. Go to your smartphone’s Settings and turn on Bluetooth.

3. Open the BlackVue Battery manager app. Select your Ultra Battery from the list. If your Ultra Battery is not shown tap Scan to refresh the list. A sticker with the unique Bluetooth ID is attached to each Ultra Battery.

Battery Information Screen:

Displays the Battery’s Bluetooth ID, current battery status (charging/discharging), current charge percentage, battery temperature, real-time input/output voltage and current, total battery capacity, estimated time to full charge, and estimated usage time remaining.

Battery Settings Screen:

Override parking mode time-out function: This setting only applies to newer luxury vehicles (in particular BMWs manufactured for use in Korea) with an in-built dashcam that limits the time in parking mode. You can turn this setting off if you are using an aftermarket dashcam such as a BlackVue dashcam.

Beep on/off: Turn beep alerts on or off.

Battery capacity: Set the total available battery capacity. See the table in the manual for recommended settings when using expansion batteries.

Reset: Reset to the default factory settings.

Save: Save changes.

Easily double usage time by plugging in a Power Magic Expansion Battery B-124E (6,600 mAh / 84.5 Wh). When the Ultra Battery and 1 Expansion Battery are fully charged they can supply power for up to 56 hours in total (based on a single dashcam that consumes 3 Wh). Charging time is approximately 1 hour 40 mins (Cigarette lighter plug) / 60 mins (Hardwired).

When you add 1 or more expansion batteries please adjust the total available battery capacity using the BlackVue Battery manager app.

Multiple expansion batteries can be connected together in sequence to extend usage time even further. Please note charging time will also increase accordingly. The connector cable can be plugged into either port on the expansion battery.

For each additional expansion battery we recommend incrementing by 6,600 mAh.