Anton/Bauer Launches Revolutionary Battery System For Point-Of-Care Devices At HiMSS14

EloraOffers Limitless Flexibility andUnlimited Runtime for any Technology orWorkflow

Anton/Bauer, a Vitec Group company and premier provider of mobile power systemsfor the healthcare industry,will debut itsnew Elora Battery System at HiMSS14.The innovative system is designed to dramatically transform battery management for any point-of-care technology,regardless of AC or DC power requirements, includingmobile workstations, vital signs monitors, and EKG monitors. The Elora Battery System featuresfivemodular componentsthat can be configured into 36 unique combinationsto power any deviceused inany workflow. Anton/Bauer will showcase the system at their exhibit (booth #641) at HiMSS14in Orlando, which runs February 23-27.

The Elora Battery System provides a flexible, scalablesolution that can be customized to meet an end-user’s unique needs, budgetary requirements and performance expectations byutilizing its key modular components. The system’s features include:

• High-capacity, 240 watt-hour (WH) Lithium-Ion battery. Weighing less than 4 pounds, this lightweight, impact resistant, ergonomic, and stylishly designed battery charges in approximately three hours, requires virtually no maintenance, and most importantly, provides 100 percent uptime. The groundbreaking Elora Battery builds on Anton/Bauer’s industry-leading technology, including advanced protection circuitry to ensure long battery life. The battery meets agency safety standards, such as IEC 60601-1 3rdedition, and other strict safety requirements.
• The most advanced battery interfaceavailable today.The EloraInterface can be installed on any mobile workstation, patient monitoring system, or other point-of-care technology and is backward compatible with the thousands ofAnton/Bauer batteries installed in hospitals throughout the world. The new battery system is completely scalable,and features a small form factor for easy battery installation and removal. Ergonomically designed and easy to clean, the Elorainterface provides a securefit to ensure the battery stays connected.
• Innovativeon-cart fuel gauge. Anton/Bauer’s patented system changes the way “remaining runtime” is communicated. The EloraBattery System features an LCD screen that displays remaining runtime using Anton/Bauer’s Battery Pain Scale. As the battery is depleted, the icon will change from an easily identifiable“happy face” to a “sad face” when the battery system requires a charge.
• Optional power supply. The system offers anoptional AC power supply, allowing the user to configure a system that can be plugged into a wall outlet for charging, increasing the system’s flexibility.
• UV disinfecting charger cabinet. The innovative, disinfectingEloracharger is a wall mounted cabinet that can charge three EloraBatteries simultaneously, in approximately three hours. The cabinet features a UV light to aid in disinfection of the batteries while they charge. The “Smart Selection” feature illuminates a greenLED light to indicate which battery should be used next to ensure proper cycling and maximized life.

To eliminate the headaches associated with battery management, the charger is Wi-Fi enabled to facilitate better fleet management.The Battery Management System (BMS) can also be used to monitor the performance of an entire fleet of batteries.The Elora Charger is designed to meet ADA corridor standards.

“The EloraSystem createsa whole new way to think about battery systems,” says Patrick Ney, vice president, Medical Power Systems division, Anton/Bauer. “This dramatic transformation inboth design and management puts an end to the aggravations that hospitals have been forced to deal with. Our new, patented approach gives users the opportunity to configure a battery system that precisely meetstheir performance requirements across multiple types of devices. This system builds on our long-standing reputation for delivering quality, safety and reliability. By removing the countless interruptions and hassles associated with battery management, the EloraBattery System will help hospital IT managers drive down costs, increase point-of-care efficiencies, and enable nurses to better focus on patient care.”

The Elora Battery System is compatible with virtually any mobile cart, workstation, or patient monitoring device.While it is specifically designed to be future-compatible, it can also serve as a key part of a power refurbishment strategy. Anton/Bauer’sretrofit solutions can upgrade aging equipment and bring systems back to like-new performance standards.Older carts can easily be retrofitted with components of the new Elorasystem, providing a cost-effective solution.

The Elora Battery System will be available to the marketplace in the Summer of 2014.

For more information, visit www.antonbauer.com.

About Anton/Bauer
Anton/Bauer, a Vitec Group company, designs and manufactures Mobile Power Systems for use with medical workstations and other mobile devices. Anton/Bauer products include patented technologies that increase overall battery life and run times, specializing in both swappable and conventional base-mounted models in a wide range of configurations, size and chemistries to match any hospital’s needs for capacity, run time and other features.

With more than 40 years of proven experience, Anton/Bauer is recognized as the world’s innovator and premier provider of multi-chemistry battery, charging and monitoring technology for the MPS industry. The company’s headquarters is in Shelton, CT, with offices in South America, Europe and Asia. Its parent company, the Vitec Group, principally serves customers in the international medical, broadcast, photographic and military, aerospace and government (MAG) markets.