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Introduction, setup, and operation
Contents
Features
Specifications
Safety information
Storage and transportation guidelines
TVU One backpack battery mounting configurations
POWERPAC overview
TVU One pack V-type installation
Operating instructions
Charging the TVU POWERPAC battery
Powering smartphones and laptops
POWERPAC 2 overview
TVU One pack Gold-mount plate installation
Operating instructions
Charging the TVU POWERPAC 2 battery
Powering smartphones and laptops
Maintenance, after-sales service, and warranty

June 11, 2025

TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Quick Start User Guide

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TVU is now offering the POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 ultra-portable, V-type 50Wh and Gold mount 98Wh Li-ion battery packs. The intent was to produce a smaller, portable, and flexible battery pack that mounts to the TVU One transmitter Model TM1000 and Model TM1100 encoder backpack’s V-type and Gold-mount plates.

Introduction, setup, and operation -TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion batteries

This guide provides safety, setup, and operation instructions for the TVU POWERPAC 50Wh and POWERPAC 2 98Wh Li-ion batteries.

Product overview

TVU One comes with an onboard lithium battery that provides up to 4.5 hours of live use. The TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery extend the life of a TVU One transmission indefinitely, by allowing the operator to hot-swap the external TVU POWERPAC without interrupting the TVU One live transmission.

During the hot-swap period, the power draw switches to the onboard battery. When a POWERPAC is mounted to the TVU One backpack’s mounting plate, it powers the transmitter and charges the onboard battery.

The TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion batteries come with the following integrated components:

POWERPAC Li-ion battery (50Wh)

D-Tap output: 14.8V, 8A (maximum)
USB-A output: 5V/2.4A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A. Fast charge protocol Support: QC2.0, QC3.0, FCP, and BC1.2.
USB-C Input/Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.2A. Fast charge protocol support: PD2.0, QC2.0, QC3.0, BC1.2, and FCP.
Micro USB input: 5V/3A
OLED screen

POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery (98Wh)

D-Tap output: 14.8V, 10A (maximum)
USB-A output: 5V/2.4A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A. Fast charge protocol Support: QC2.0, QC3.0, FCP, and BC1.2.
USB-C Input/Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.2A. Fast charge protocol support: PD2.0, QC2.0, QC3.0, BC1.2, and FCP.
Micro USB input: 5V/3A
OLED screen

Features

The TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion batteries come with the following features:

Ultra-small size battery with accompanying OLED display to easily view battery voltage, capacity, and USB output voltage.
It charges mobile phones and laptops and is powerful enough to power a camera and lights suitable for multiple application scenarios.
Rechargeable Li-ion battery technology (no memory effect).
It comes with intelligent control protection to mitigate overheating, overcharging, and excessive discharging and provides over-current protection.
Comes with D-Tap, USB A, and USB C output connections with a protective rubber cap.
The POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion batteries are hot-swappable.

Specifications

The TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery specifications are as follows:

TVU POWERPAC:

Capacity: 14.8V, 3.4 Ah, 50Wh
Dimensions: 2.8 in. (71 mm) W x 3.94 in. (100 mm) D x 1.38 in. (35 mm) H
Weight: .68 lb. (310 g)
Operating temperature: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C)
Charging device: 16.8V/2A, cellphone adapter, adapters that support PD2.0 fast charging protocols.

TVU POWERPAC 2:

Capacity: 14.8V, 6.8 Ah, 98Wh
Dimensions: 2.83 in. (72 mm) W x 3.98 in. (101 mm) D x 2.15 in. (54.5 mm) H
Weight: 1.15 lb. (520 g)
Operating temperature: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C)
Charging device: 16.8V/2A, cellphone adapter, adapters that support PD2.0 fast charging protocols.

Before you begin

Review the following Safety and storage, and transportation guidelines.

Satefy information

Always use the TVU POWERPAC and POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery in accordance with the operating instructions.
Keep the TVU POWERPAC away from fire and water.
Do not overheat or disassemble the battery.
Avoid any action that will short-circuit the unit.

Storage and transportation guidelines

For long-term storage, charge the TVU POWERPAC to half-capacity (e.g., 1/3 of full-charge time).
Store the TVU POWERPAC in a clean, dry, well-ventilated environment without exposure to corrosive substances and away from sources of heat and fire.
Storage temperature:
23°F to 95°F (-5°C to 35°C) with less than 75% relative humidity.
Follow the latest Federal compliance guidelines at
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/lithiumbatteries for transporting the TVU POWERPAC battery by car, train, boat, and airplane. For more information, contact TVU Customer Support at support@tvunetworks.com

TVU One backpack battery mounting configurations

The TVU “One” pack is designed to transmit from a wearable backpack. The backpack comfortably holds the pack, allowing users easy access to the power button and connections.

The OLED screen on the pack can also be used while the unit is in the backpack. In addition, the backpack features breathable mesh that allows for the essential ventilation of the encoder to prevent overheating.

There are two TVU One backpack external battery mounting configurations:

V-type mounting configuration (for the 50Wh POWERPAC)
Gold-mount configuration (for the 98Wh POWERPAC 2)

TVU One and backpack

V-type mounting plate configuration

V-type mounting plate configuration

V-type mounting plate and backpack detail

V-type POWERPAC battery

Gold-mount configuration

Gold-mount plate configuration

Gold-mount plate and backpack detail

Gold-mount plate POWERPAC 2 battery

POWERPAC Li-ion battery overview

The TVU POWERPAC Li-ion battery can be installed onto the TVU backpack‘s V-type mounting plate to extend the battery life of the TVU One transmitter while in the field. During the hot-swap period, the power draw switches to the onboard battery.

When a POWERPAC Li-ion battery is mounted to the V-type mounting plate in the TVU One backpack, it powers the transmitter and charges the onboard battery.

The POWERPAC Li-ion battery is able to power the TVU One transmitter and your accessories at the same time, such as smartphones and laptops with the integrated USB C, USB micro, and USB type A interface.

TVU POWERPAC overview

TVU One pack V-type mounting plate installation

To install the POWERPAC Li-ion battery onto the TVU One backpack’s V-type mounting plate:

Open the TVU One backpack to expose the V-type mounting plate.

TVU One backpack V-type mounting plate

Slide the POWERPAC Li-ion battery onto the plate with the power button oriented up from left to right until the battery snaps into place.

Installing the POWERPAC battery

Note: During the hot-swap period, the power draw switches to the onboard battery.

Operating instructions

To operate the TVU POWERPAC Li-ion battery:

Locate the power switch and 4-level power indicator on the front faceplate below the OLED screen.

Power switch and 4-Level power indicator

To power On the POWERPAC, press the power switch.

The 4-level power indicator only illuminates the level lights while off the charger. The battery power indicator shows the amount of charge remaining in the battery. The level indicator lights flash and increase while the battery is charging.

Battery current, voltage, capacity, USB-A, and USB-C output voltage display in the OLED screen.

OLED screen

Charging the TVU POWERPAC battery

USB discharge function: When USB-A or USB-C is used to charge a device, the USB automatically detects the load and power supply of the digital device and displays the output voltage on the OLED.

Note: The 4-level power indicator lights flash and increase while the battery is charging.

Charging options:

Use a 5V/2A cellphone adapter to charge the TVU POWERPAC from a micro-USB port.
Use a charger that supports a PD fast charging protocol from a USB-C port.
Use a professional 16.8V camera charger to charge the TVU POWERPAC from the V-Lock or D-Tap port.
The charging speed is related to a selected charger. Do not charge the TVU POWERPAC simultaneously using more than one charging method.

Powering smartphones and laptops

The robust TVU POWERPAC Li-ion battery can simultaneously power a laptop and smartphone using the integrated USB interface.

To power your laptop or smartphone, complete the following steps:

Ensure your POWERPAC Li-ion battery is charged.
To power your smartphone from the POWERPAC, connect the smartphone USB connector to the POWERPAC USB A port.

TVU POWERPAC smartphone connection

To power your laptop from the POWERPAC, connect the USB connector from the laptop to the POWERPAC USB A port.

TVU POWERPAC laptop connection

POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery overview

The TVU POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery can be installed onto the TVU backpack’s black Gold-mount plate to extend the battery life of the TVU One transmitter while in the field. During the hot-swap period, the power draw switches to the onboard battery.

When a POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery is mounted to the black Gold-mount plate in the TVU One’s backpack, it powers the transmitter and charges the onboard battery.

The POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery is able to power the TVU One transmitter and your accessories at the same time, such as smartphones and laptops with the integrated USB C, USB micro, and USB type A interface.

TVU POWERPAC 2 overview

TVU One pack Gold-mount plate installation

To install the POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery onto the black Gold-mount plate:

Open the TVU One backpack to expose the black mounting plate.

TVU One backpack Gold-mount plate

On the bottom of the POWERPAC 2, there are three gold mounting standoffs. Orient the gold mount standoffs with the backpack’s black mounting plate.

TVU One backpack, Gold mount standoff orientation

Slide the POWERPAC 2 Li-ion battery onto the plate with the power button oriented up until the battery snaps into place.

Installing the POWERPAC 2 battery

Note: During the hot-swap period, the power draw switches to the onboard battery.