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DSMC Power Operation Guide

1. The Backpack Base Plate is a receiving platform for power modules like the Backpack Quickplate and Back pack Quickplate Short The Backpack Base Plate attaches to the BRAIN using four 4 screws A slide and lock mechanism provides easy installation and enables you to adjust the height of a Backpack Quickplate WARNING DO NOT attempt to power a device that requires more current than this module provides since that may trip the overcurrent protection and cause damage Damage to the device this module or other compo nents of the DSMC system caused by tripping the overcurrent protection is not covered under warranty NOTE The Backpack Base Plate is required to mount the Backpack Quickplate or Backpack Quickplate Short COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 34 RED DS MC POWER OPERATION GUIDE BACKPACK QUICKPLATE CONNECTORS The Backpack Quickplate offers one 1 D Tap connector that provides power 70 W max for camera acces sories 9 Backpack Quickplate D Tap Connector 2 PIN DTAP CONNECTOR PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION 1 GROUND Common ground N A 2 11 5 to 17 VDC 11 5 to 17 VDC unregulated bat Out tery pass through power BACKPACK QUICKPLATE SHORT CONNECTORS The Backpack Quickplate Short offers two 2 OB 2 pin AUX ports that provide a maximum combined output of 3 8 A 9 2 Backpack Quickplate Short AUX Connector 2 PIN 0B LEMO AUX CONNECTORS
2. 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Connectors RED EVF LCD PWR 4 pin OB LEMO 2 0 Amp continuous load at 11 5 17 VDC Firmware Requirement DSMC firmware v4 0 8 or later WARNING DO NOT use the EVF LCD port on the 1 Adaptor Module if a Pro I O Module is connected to the DSMC BRAIN PRO BATTERY MODULE DUAL SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 3 86 98 mm Depth 2 65 67 mm Weight Approximately 1 21 lbs 549 g Module only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature 0 C 10 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F PRO BATTERY MODULE QUAD SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 3 86 98 mm Depth 4 35 111 mm Weight Approximately 1 65 lbs 748 g Module only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature 0 C 10 40 C 32 F to 104 FJ Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 008 EV H 54 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT XL MODULE SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 4 41 112 mm Depth 1 52 89 mm Weight Approximately 0 94 Ibs 425 g Module only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature 07C To 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Connectors CHARGE IN 6 pin 1B LEMO AUX POWER OUT 2 pin OB LEMO Firmware Requirement DSMC firmware
3. PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION 1 GROUND Common ground N A 2 11 5 to 17 VDC 11 5 to 17 VDC unregulated Out battery pass through power NOTE Mating connector is EEG OB 302 CLL Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 35 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE INSTALL BACKPACK BASE PLATE AND BACKPACK QUICKPLATE SHORT REQUIRED TOOL 3 0 mm Hex driver 1 Turn off the BRAIN Place the Backpack Base Plate on the rear of the BRAIN Insert four 4 M4x0 7 mm x 8 mm mounting screws into the Backpack Base Plate mounting holes Use a 3 0 mm Hex driver to tighten screws in a cross pattern X pattern approximately two 2 turns each DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN Fully tighten the four 4 screws in a cross pattern X pattern WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Loosen the wingnut clamp on the Backpack Base Plate Slide the Backpack Quickplate Short with the V Mount receiver facing away from the DSMC into the dovetail rails on the Backpack Base Plate s EU IY EP xn 9 Tighten the wingnut clamp on the Backpack Base Plate WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 10 Connect the 6 pin 1B LEMO connector to the DC IN port on the BRAIN Backpack Quickplate Short Collection with a RED BRICK NOTE The release button is black on the Backpack Quickplate and red on the Backpack Quickplate Short INSERT A RED BRICK 1 Slide the RED BRICK onto the back of the Backpack Quickplate so that
4. RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE CHARGE WITH THE REDVOLT XL MODULE a REDVOLT XL 32 2a aO BY m REDVOLT XL Module Front left and Rear right The REDVOLT XL Module charges one 1 REDVOLT XL battery when an AC Power Adaptor DSMC is con nected to the 6 pin 1B LEMO CHARGE IN connector The REDVOLT XL Module can fully charge a discharged REDVOLT XL battery in approximately four 4 hours The REDVOLT XL Module can charge a REDVOLT XL battery while attached to the camera but only when the BRAIN is off When the BRAIN is on power is drawn from the battery rather than the attached power supply resulting in a net loss of power Connect a power source to the 6 pin 1B LEMO CHARGE IN port to provide power to the AUX POWER OUT port for additional camera accessories To charge a REDVOLT XL battery with the REDVOLT XL Module follow the instructions below 1 Attach the protective baseplate to the REDVOLT XL Module 2 Connect the 6 pin 1B LEMO connector from an AC Power Adaptor DSMC to the CHARGE IN port 3 Insert a REDVOLT XL battery into the REDVOLT XL Module WARNING DO NOT use the REDVOLT XL Module as a desktop charger without the protective baseplate to cover the rear connectors This may cause irreparable damage to the rear connectors on the module and is not cov ered under warranty COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 30 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE INSTALL THE REDV
5. 1 29 or later Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 27 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE E iL oTHER ES g WITH S lopUL o NOT BATTER T psM REDVOLT XL Module CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE CONNECTOR FUNCTION 1 AUX POWER OUT 2 pin OB LEMO Provides 3 8 A max current out for 2 pin based acces 3 8 A sories when the module is receiving power 2 CHARGE IN 6 pin 1B LEMO Provides power to the REDVOLT XL Module the AUX POWER OUT port and an approximate 2 A charge cur rent to an attached REDVOLT XL battery AUX POWER OUT The 2 pin OB LEMO AUX POWER OUT port provides a maximum 3 8 A of current for camera accessories NOTE The AUX POWER OUT port is always active whenever a REDVOLT XL battery is attached to the module regardless of camera state or presence of a DC power source CO 2 Front Face of AUX POWER OUT Connector 2 PIN 0B LEMO AUX POWER OUT CONNECTOR PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION 1 GROUND Common ground N A 2 11 5 to 17 VDC 11 5 to 17 VDC unregulated battery pass through Out power NOTE Mating connector is EEG OB 302 CLL COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 28 RED DS MC POWER OPERATION GUIDE CHARGE IN Use the 6 pin 1B LEMO CHARGE IN port to charge batteries and provide power to the AUX POWER OUT port a D O 5 Front Face of CHARGE IN Connector 6 PIN 1B LEMO CHARGE IN CONNECTOR PI
6. 47 RED cables adaptors and accessories include ITEM AC Power Adaptor DSMC RED Cradle RED Quickplate Battery Belt Clip DSMC EVF LCD Cables 4 pin to 2 pin Adaptor Cable 2 Pin 1B LEMO to Flying Lead Cable 2B to 1B Adaptor Cable Pro I O Aux Power Out GPIO Cable 67 XLR Power Cable 10 XLR Power Cable 30 QUFY hy IGHT 2015 RED COM INC PART NUMBER 740 0025 790 0007 790 0008 790 0291 For a full list go to EVF LCD Cables on page 50 790 0334 790 0366 790 0138 790 0209 790 0164 790 0165 955 0088 REV H 15 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE 03 DSMC POWER MODULES DSMC power modules and adaptor modules provide battery power and other options for the DSMC BRAIN This chapter describes installation and operation information for the following DSMC power modules DSMC Side Handle on page 17 Module Adaptor on page 18 1 Adaptor Module on page 18 Pro Battery Module Dual on page 25 Pro Battery Module Quad on page 26 REDVOLT XL Module on page 27 Quickplate Module on page 33 Backpack Quickplate Short on page 34 For more information on DS8MC power modules see the RED Store at www red com store WARNING Modules displays and accessories are NOI HOT SWAPPABLE meaning that you cannot remove or install the item while the camera is turned on Before installing or removing a module display or acc
7. 61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics AS NZS 61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker JAPAN STATEMENTS This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI for information tech nology equipment If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a do mestic environment it may cause radio in terference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual CORBIS RUMBLES ERES BER ARABS VCCI O A53 24222 BARRMRETCT CORBILSRERRT WASTSZCESABHELTWIETA FUAPFLEVALV SK MITEL CPA SNS EL SMS SESFHCFCEMGBVETF HRikiRBHZI O O TIEL LIRR YU RRUALTK ESL EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Information RED declares that products with the CE marking com ply with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC issued by the Commis sion of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Product Family Stan dards EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 1 CISPR 24 Electromagnetic Immunity EN6100 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN6100 3 2 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60065 IEC60065 Product Safety v v mv vwy Ww 955 0038 REV H 3 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE Products with the ROHS marking comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011 65 EU issued by the Com mission of the Europe
8. Backpack Quickplate Short 790 0342 Backpack Base Plate 790 0384 WARNING DO NOT use more than one 1 DSMC battery module at a time Using multiple battery modules may damage the camera BRAIN and is not covered under warranty NOTE DSMC adaptor modules provide advanced support and compatibility with other modules however there are restrictions and incompatibilities For more information go to DSMC Module Compatibility on page 59 COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 12 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BATTERIES This section describes RED lithium ion batteries REDVOLT REDVOLT XL left and REDVOLT right The REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK are lightweight rechargeable lithium ion batteries designed to provide sustained power to the DSMC BRAIN These batteries provide long term mobile power and attach to the DSMC BRAIN via a DSMC power module or other RED accessory For more information go to RED Batteries on page 37 RED offers the following batteries ITEM PART NUMBER REDVOLT 37 Wh 740 0020 REDVOLT XL 89 Wh 740 0021 RED BRICK 153 Wh 740 0002 WARNING DO NOT overcharge batteries Overcharging may increase internal temperature beyond the recom mended limits and cause permanent damage to the battery WARNING DO NOT store batteries in a fully charged or fully discharged state for extended periods of time WARNING DO NOT store batteries in t
9. Chargers on page 14 Power Adaptors Cables and Accessories on page 15 WARNING Modules displays and accessories are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE meaning that you cannot remove or install the item while the camera is turned on Before installing or removing a module display or accessory you must turn off the camera Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC that is not covered under warranty NOTE Availability of components is subject to change at any time COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 11 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC POWER MODULES This section describes DSMC power modules 5 TEE ow a a lt w R li REDVOLT XL Module HED9 DSMC modules enable you to configure your camera BRAIN for your exact shooting requirements and are designed to support REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK batteries Most DSMC modules require an adaptor module to attach to the BRAIN Specific module attachment requirements may vary For more information go to DSMC Power Modules on page 16 RED DSMC power module options include this table does not include any collections or packages which are made up of the items below ITEM PART NUMBER DSMC Side Handle 720 0012 Module Adaptor 720 0008 1 Adaptor Module 720 0018 Pro Battery Module Dual 720 0005 Pro Battery Module Quad 720 0006 REDVOLT XL Module 740 0031 Quickplate Module 790 0348
10. J 955 0038 REV H 4 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS gt CO DO NOT use near water Avoid exposing to moisture The unit is not waterproof so contact with water could cause perma nent damage to the unit as well as electric shock and serious injury to the user DO NOT use in the rain or under other condi tions with high moisture without appropriate protection and immediately remove power source if exposed to moisture WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose to rain or moisture DO NOT expose to excessive vibration or impact shock Be careful not to drop Internal mechanisms may be damaged by severe shock Clean only using a dry cloth When cleaning remember that it is not waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry DO NOT rinse or immerse keep dry at all times DO NOT use soaps detergents ammonia alkaline cleaners and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents These substances may dam age lens coatings and electronic circuitry CAUTION Proper ventilation requires a minimum 1 2 1 25 cm clearance be tween ventilation openings and exter nal surfaces Verify that objects that can block the fan intake and exhaust ports do not impede airflow Failure to permit ad equate airflow may result in overheating of the camera degraded operation and in extreme situations damage to the cam era DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as ra
11. it fits into the V Mount on the back of the Backpack Quickplate 2 Apply pressure until the RED BRICK is fully seated NOTE You may not hear a click when the RED BHICK is fully connected REMOVE A RED BRICK 1 Press the release button on the side of the Backpack Quickplate to remove the RED BHICK 2 Pull up on the RED BRICK to disengage it from the V mount COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 36 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE 9 4 BATTERIES REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK batteries are rechargeable lithium ion batteries designed to power the DSMC BRAIN during active shooting sessions when you can not be tied down by cables This chapter provides operation instructions and information for the following RED batteries gt REDVOLT and REDVOLT XL on page 38 RED BRICK on page 39 WARNING DO NOT disassemble crush puncture short circuit incinerate or expose batteries to prolonged temperature above 60 C 140 F WARNING Discontinue use immediately if batteries become excessively hot are punctured begin leaking or are otherwise compromised For more information contact your Bomb Squad representative or RED SUPPORT for assistance at https support red com WARNING DO NOT charge batteries in extreme temperatures outside of 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F WARNING DO NOT use third party chargers to recharge your RED batteries Failure to comply may cause
12. readout information To perform a full charge follow the instructions below 1 Completely discharge the battery Connect the appropriate RED charger to a standard wall outlet or other sufficient power source Insert the discharged battery into the charger Charge the battery until the LED indicator turns green signalling a fully charged battery 2A 2 Remove the battery from the charger DO NOT overcharge for extended periods of time BATTERY STORAGE When not in use remove the battery from the camera or charger and store the battery in a cool dry place Avoid storage areas with fluctuating temperatures extreme hot or cold temperatures corrosive gas and direct sunlight The optimal storage temperature for batteries is between 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F For more information go to Battery Storage and Handling on page 6 Lithium lon batteries like the REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK self discharge over time Prior to stor ing for long periods of time charge batteries to a capacity level of 5096 to 8096 Use the LED indicator array on REDVOLT and RED BRICK batteries to ensure the level of charge is between 50 and 80 Press the battery status button next to the LEDs to display the battery charge level Verify that two 2 LEDs are illuminated on the REDVOLT or three 3 to four 4 LEDs are illuminated on a RED BRICK For long term storage over six 6 months RED recommends that you check the charge level at least once
13. require a RED BRICK Charger to recharge the battery COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 39 RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BRICK PERFORMANCE The following table provides operational data on RED BRICK battery usage and charging times BATTERY NOMINAL ENERGY RUN TIME CHARGE TIME 80 CHARGE TIME FULL RED BRICK 153 Wh 120 min 95 min 190 min Approximate battery run times based on recording in 4K FF resolution at 24 FPS RED BRICK LED ARRAY RED BRICK LED Array Approximately 60 The RED BRICK battery LED array consists of five 5 LEDs and a status button Press the status button to il luminate the LEDs displaying the remaining battery charge level in 20 steps If a single LED blinks or no LEDs illuminate then the battery is discharged and requires charging COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 40 RED DSMCC POWER OPERATION GUIDE O5 CHARGERS REDVOLT and RED BRICK chargers are designed to recharge RED lithium ion batteries For more informa tion on battery compatibility and operation go to Battery Storage and Handling on page 6 This chapter describes operations and information for the following RED chargers REDVOLT Travel Charger on page 42 gt REDVOLT Charger Quad on page 43 RED BRICK Charger on page 44 WARNING Discontinue use immediately if the battery becomes excessively hot is pu
14. system AC POWER ADAPTOR DSMC ww v yv cv v cv mv Ww WH AC Power Adaptor DSMC he AC Power Adaptor DSMC provides a maximum sustained power load of 150 W 15 V at 10 A for continuous shooting An industry standard 1B LEMO connector attaches directly to the DSMC BRAIN The output of the AC Power Adaptor DSMO is overcurrent protected and the adaptor shuts down if an excess load condition occurs If the output trios for any reason remove any external loads from the camera such as lights motors etc and unplug the adaptor COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 47 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED CRADLE RED Cradle The RED Cradle enables you to simultaneously mount a RED BRICK and RED DRIVE or RED RAM NOTE Requires a 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable for use with the BRAIN RED QUICKPLATE RED Quickplate The RED Quickplate provides a reliable solution for powering the BRAIN with a RED BHICK NOTE Requires a 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable for use with the BRAIN COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 48 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE BATTERY BELT CLIP DSMC Battery Belt Clip DSMC The Battery Belt Clip DSMC provides a portable power solution for lightweight hand held configurations The attached power cable with a 6 pin 1B LEMO connector allows you to plug directly into the BRAIN DC IN port without the use o
15. the battery to become excessively hot rupture or ignite causing serious injury WARNING DO NOT overcharge batteries Overcharging may increase internal temperature beyond the recom mended limits and cause permanent damage to the battery NOTE Use of chargers that do not meet RED battery specs or that apply a higher current to fast charge bat teries may degrade the maximum battery capacity and reduce battery life NOTE RED recommends that you fully charge batteries before the first use DO NOT overcharge batteries COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 37 RED DaMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT AND REDVOLT XL EEEDWVOBRLY REDVOLT XL left and REDVOLT right REDVOLT and REDVOLT XL batteries are lightweight and rechargeable batteries designed to power the DSMC BRAIN REDVOLT batteries can be mounted to DS8MC power modules for extended mobile power or inserted into the DSMC Side Handle for short term power NOTE REDVOLT and REDVOLT XL batteries require a REDVOLT Travel Charger REDVOLT only REDVOLT Char ger Quad or REDVOLT XL Module REDVOLT XL only to recharge HEDVOLT batteries are compatible with following DSMC power modules DSMC Side Handle on page 17 Pro Battery Module Dual on page 25 Pro Battery Module Quad on page 26 REDVOLT XL Module on page 27 REDVOLT XL only HEDVOLT batteries should only be charged using the following appro
16. ul ue lt SEARAY Connector top and DC IN Connector bottom There are two 2 primary power inputs that provide power to the DSMC BRAIN DSMC POWER INPUT DESCRIPTION 1 SEARAY power connector Provides power to the BRAIN from attached DSMC modules 2 DC IN connector Provides power to the BRAIN using a AC Power Adaptor DSMC or certain battery modules such as the Backpack Quickplate Short NOTE Additionally one 1 REDVOLT battery may be used in conjunction with the DSMC Side Handle to provide short term power and support hot swapping of other power sources POWER PRIORITY When multiple power sources are connected to the BRAIN power consumption is prioritized in this sequence 1 DC power supply DC IN connector 2 Attached RED BRICK Lowest state of charge first 3 Battery module batteries SEARAY connector lowest state of charge first 4 REDVOLT battery in an attached DSMC Side Handle COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 8 RED DS MC POWER OPERATION GUIDE POWER CONSUMPTION The BRAIN draws approximately 60 W when recording in 5K resolution at 24 FPS Under typical conditions batteries provide the following operating time gt REDVOLT Powers the BRAIN and accessories for approximately 30 minutes gt REDVOLT XL Powers the BRAIN and accessories for approximately 90 minutes gt RED BRICK Powers the BRAIN and accessories for approximately 120 m
17. warranty NOTE The Quickplate Module requires DSMC firmware v5 1 14 or later QUICKPLATE MODULE CONNECTORS The Quickplate Module is designed with two 2 industry standard 2 pin OB AUX ports to power camera ac cessories when shooting The two 2 auxiliary connectors provide a maximum combined output of 3 8 A For example if one 1 port is drawing 2 A the other can provide up to 1 8 A NOTE Align the key and red mark on the AUX port with the key on the cable connector to connect 2 Front Face of Quickplate Module AUX Connector 2 PIN 0B LEMO AUX CONNECTORS PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION 1 GROUND Common ground N A 2 11 5 to 17 VDC 11 5 to 17 VDC unregulated Out battery pass through power NOTE Mating connector is EEG OB 302 CLL Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 33 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE Quickplate Module attached to BRAIN The Quickplate Module attaches to a Module Adaptor or 1 Adaptor Module in the same way that other DSMC modules attach For more information go to DSMC Power Module Operations on page 23 BACKPACK QUICKPLATE SHORT Backpack Quickplate Short and Backpack Base Plate The Backpack Quickplate and Backpack Quickplate Short attach to the Backpack Base Plate to support a RED BRICK The Backpack Quickplate provides power to the DC IN rear power connector on the BRAIN using the attached 6 pin 1B LEMO cable
18. 2 Press up on the red retainer and insert a REDVOLT battery until it is fully seated 3 Close the DSMC Side Handle battery door REMOVE A REDVOLT 1 Press the battery door release button on the top of the DSMC Side Handle to open the battery door 2 Press up on the red retainer 3 Continue to apply pressure to the red retainer and remove the REDVOLT battery QUIEY hy IGI 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 17 RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC ADAPTOR MODULES This section describes the DSMC adaptor modules MODULE ADAPTOR The Module Adaptor mounts to the back of the BRAIN and provides power and support for connected mod ules The Module Adaptor includes 1 4 20 mounting holes for customized configuration support Most DSMC modules require the use of an adaptor module WARNING The Module Adaptor is NOT compatible with the 1 Adaptor Module 1 ADAPTOR MODULE 1 Adaptor Module The 1 Adaptor Module mounts to the back of the BRAIN providing power and support for connected modules The 1 Adaptor Module also offers a 4 pin OB LEMO auxiliary power DC port for camera accessories and an EVF LCD port for the use of an additional viewfinder or display WARNING The 1 Adaptor Module IS NOT compatible with the Module Adaptor WARNING DO NOT use the EVF LCD port on the 1 Adaptor Module if a Pro I O Module is connected to the DSMC BRAIN The Pro I O Module overrides t
19. 32 F to 173 F 20 C to 20 C 4F to 68 F REDVOLT Travel Charger REDVOLT Charger Quad 1 Temperature stated above is optimal Batteries continue to charge up to 50 C 122 F If batteries become too hot during charging they will stop charging until they have returned to an acceptable temperature 45 C lt 113 F 2 Temperature stated above is optimal and recommended for long periods of storage Batteries may be stored at temperatures between 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F for shorter periods of time with little to no extra negative effect REDVOLT XL SPECIFICATION Dimensions Weight Battery Type Battery Capacity Output Voltage Operating Temperature Charging Temperature Storage Temperature Charger Compatibility DESCRIPTION Height 3 22 82 mm Width 3 38 86 mm Depth 2 55 65 mm Approximately 1 57 lbs 712 g Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery 89 Wh 6150 mAh 14 4 VDC O C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F O C to 45 C 82 F to 113 F 20 C to 20 C 4F to 68 F HEDVOLT Charger Quad REDVOLT XL Module 1 Temperature stated above is optimal Batteries continue to charge up to 50 C 122 F If batteries become too hot during charging they will stop charging until they have returned to an acceptable temperature 45 C lt 113 F 2 Temperature stated above is optimal and recommended for long periods of storage Batteries may be stored at temperatures between 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104
20. DVOLT XL 1 Align and insert the REDVOLT XL 2 Apply pressure to the battery until a click is heard signalling the battery is properly seated Re E G Insert a REDVOLT XL Battery REMOVE A REDVOLT XL 1 Press the battery release buttons on both sides of the REDVOLT XL Module 2 Remove the REDVOLT XL if dias Remove a REDVOLT XL Battery 955 0038 REV H COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE QUICKPLATE MODULE Quickplate Module The Quickplate Module attaches to a 1 Adaptor Module or Module Adaptor to provide RED BRICK power sup port for the DSMC BRAIN Unlike the Backpack Quickplate the Quickplate Module does not require a LEMO connector cable or Backpack Baseplate Use a battery equipped DSMC Side Handle or an AC Power Adaptor DSMC to keep the camera running while hot swapping batteries The Quickplate Module also provides two 2 auxiliary ports to provide power for camera accessories AUX ports draw power from an attached RED BHICK if one 1 is attached If a RED BHICK is not attached ports draw power from the BRAIN through the SEARAY connector WARNING DO NOT attempt to power a device that requires more current than this module provides since that may trip the overcurrent protection and cause damage Damage to the device this module or other compo nents of the DSMC system caused by tripping the overcurrent protection is not covered under
21. ES NOT FULLY CHARGE In some cases batteries may not fully charge If you performed a typical full charge with a RED charger and the battery does not fully charge follow the instructions below 1 Connect the battery to the charger again to perform a top off charge 2 If the problem persists try charging the battery with a different RED charger This helps to determine if the problem is with the RED charger 3 If the problem still persists there is a chance that the battery is degrading and losing some of its charge capacity This is characteristic of all lithium ion batteries NOTE For more information see our Terms and Conditions available at www red com terms and conditions or contact your Bomb Squad representative POWER IS INTERRUPTED WITH THE RED CHARGER If the RED Charger loses power when bumped or moved follow these steps 1 Remove and reinstall the battery into the V plate adaptor and ensure battery fully engages 2 Ensure the V lock holds the battery securely and you hear a click when the battery is installed 3 Check battery terminal connections If any are damaged contact your Bomb Squad representative INTERMITTENT POWER OR POWER FAILURE If you are experiencing intermittent power or power failure with a module or accessory ensure that sufficient power is supplied for all attachments Follow these steps for further troubleshooting gt Ensure all connectors are securely seated gt Check for potential da
22. F for shorter periods of time with little to no extra negative effect COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 56 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BRICK SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 6 46 166 mm Width 3 54 90 mm Depth 2 05 52 mm Weight Approximately 2 29 lbs 1 038 g Battery Type Hechargeable Lithium ion Battery Battery Capacity 153 Wh 10 4 Ah Output Voltage 14 8 VDC Operating Temperature OC to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Charging Temperature OC 10 45 C 62 F 10 113 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4F to 122 F Charger Compatibility RED BRICK Charger 1 Temperature stated above is optimal Batteries continue to charge up to 50 C 122 F If batteries become too hot during charging they will stop charging until they have returned to an acceptable temperature 45 C lt 113 F 2 Temperature stated above is optimal and recommended for long periods of storage Batteries may be stored at temperatures between 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F for shorter periods of time with little to no extra negative effect COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 57 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED CHARGERS This section describes the technical specifications for RED chargers REDVOLT TRAVEL CHARGER SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 4 41 112 mm Depth 1 52 89 m
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24. Module 2 PIN 1B LEMO TO FLYING LEAD CABLE The 2 Pin 1B LEMO to Flying Lead Cable provides a 1B LEMO connector and flying leads for custom cable creation Create a custom cable for powering camera accessories using 1B 12 V ports available on DSMC modules 2B TO 1B POWER ADAPTOR CABLE The 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable enables DSMC support for RED ONE power accessories that use 2B LEMO connectors PRO 1 0 AUX POWER OUT GPIO CABLE 6 Pro I O Aux Power Out GPIO Cable 6 The Pro I O Aux Power Out GPIO Cable 6 connects to the 4 pin GPIO port and or 4 pin PWR port on the Pro I O Module This cable allows you to remotely trigger the BRAIN from an external device and or provide unregulated 11 VDC to 17 VDC battery power to an external device WARNING DO NOT attempt to make your own Pro I O Aux Power Out GPIO Cable XLR POWER CABLE e 4 i 9 The XLR Power Cable enables you to power the DSMC BRAIN from a 4 pin XLR power source The XLR Power Cable is available in 30 or 10 lengths XLR Power Cable QUIEY hy IGI 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 51 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE 9a TROUBLESHOOT DSMC POWER RED BATTERIES AND CHARGERS This section provides general troubleshooting information for DSMC power related products For more infor mation see the RED Support page available at https support red com home BATTERY DO
25. N SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION 1 VBATT Power input 11 5 to 17 VDC Out 2 VBATT Power input 11 5 to 17 VDC Out 9 SCL BATT oerial battery bus clock Out 4 GROUND Power return camera ground Out GROUND Power return camera ground Out 6 SDA BATT Serial battery bus clock Out NOTE Mating connector is FGJ 1B 306 CWLD72Z COMPATIBLE CABLES gt 790 0138 2B to 1B LEMO Power Adaptor Cable gt 790 0164 XLR Power Cable 10 gt 790 0165 XLR Power Cable 30 REDVOLT XL MODULE INDICATOR LEDS The REDVOLT XL Module indicator LEDs display information about the current state of an equipped REDVOLT XL Battery when the module is being used as a desktop charging station Refer to the following table for infor mation about the different REDVOLT XL charging states COLOR FLASHING DESCRIPTION Green Battery is fully charged Green flashing Charging half second on half second off Green Red flashing Lamp self test at power up half second red half second green Green Red flashing alternating Error alternating half second green half second red repeat Red flashing Battery discharge alert heartbeat red pulse once per minute indicates that the battery is discharging and should be re moved from module 1 The REDVOLT XL Module draws a small amount of power any time a battery is attached when there is no charging source available Z YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 29 CO
26. OLT XL MODULE The REDVOLT XL Module is designed with a reversible switch plate enabling direct installation to the DSMC BRAIN or mounting to other modules For more information on installing and removing the REDVOLT XL Module go to gt DSMC Adaptor Operations on page 21 gt DSMC Power Module Operations on page 23 REDVOLT XL MODULE SWITCH PLATE A m REDVOLT XL Module Switch Plate To configure the switch plate for different mounting variations follow the instructions below 1 Loosen the six 6 M3x0 5 x 8 mm screws attaching the SWITCH PLATE evenly using a T10 Torx driver 2 Remove the six 6 screws DO NOT discard screws 3 Install the switch plate to the desired mounting configuration 4 BOLT PLATE Left image Supports attachment directly to DSMC MODULE PLATE Right Image Supports attachment to DSMC modules 4 Insert and tighten the six 6 M3x0 5 x 8 mm screws evenly DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN 5 Fully tighten the six 6 M3x0 5 x 8 mm screws evenly DO NOT exceed 70 in oz or damage may occur WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN For more information see the REDVOLT XL Module Installation Video available at www red com store prod ucts redvolt xl module NOTE For more information or replacement screws please contact your Bomb Squad representative QUIEY hy IGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 31 RED DSMCC POWER OPERATION GUIDE INSERT A RE
27. RAED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE POWER MODULES CHARGERS BATTERIES CABLES ACCESSORIES RED COM RED DSMC POWER TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer Copyright Notice Trademark Disclaimer Compliance Statements Safety Instructions Battery Storage and Handling Shipping Disclaimer Chapter 1 DSMC Power Introduction Read Before You Shoot Power Operations Basic Battery Operations Additional Resources Chapter 2 DSMC Power Components DSMC Power Modules RED Batteries RED Chargers Power Adaptors Cables and Accessories Chapter 3 DSMC Power Modules DSMC Side Handle DSMC Adaptor Modules DSMC Adaptor Operations DSMC Power Module Operations Pro Battery Module Dual Pro Battery Module Quad REDVOLT XL Module Quickplate Module Backpack Quickplate Short Chapter 4 RED Batteries REDVOLT and REDVOLT XL RED BRICK Chapter 5 RED Chargers REDVOLT Travel Charger REDVOLT Charger Quad RED BRICK Charger Chapter 6 Power Adaptors Cables and Accessories Power Adaptors and Accessories RED Cables Chapter 7 Troubleshoot DSMC Power RED Batteries and Chargers Appendix A Technical Specifications DSMC Modules RED Batteries RED Chargers Appendix B DSMC Module Compatibility DSMC Module Types and Priority Module Restrictions Maximum Supported Modules DSMC Module Compatibility Matrix COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC OPERATION GUIDE CONNOD OW Co CO CO 955 0038 E
28. V F RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE DISCLAIMER RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate informa tion in this document which is provided solely for the user s infor mation While thought to be accurate the information in this docu ment is provided strictly as is and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED All safety and general information is subject to change as a result of changes in local federal or other applicable laws HED reserves the right to revise this document and make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes In no event shall RED its employees or authorized agents be liable to you for any damages or losses direct or indirect arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document For comments or questions about content in this Operation Guide please send a detailed email to OpsGuidesQred com COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHTO 2015 RED COM INC All trademarks trade names logos icons images written material code and product names used in association with the accompa nying product are the copyrights trademarks or other intellectual property owned and controlled exclusively by RED COM INC TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER All other company brand and pro
29. amera DSMC system delivers high performance digital imaging over a wide range of frame rates and optical formats The DSMC system is supported by an expansive arsenal of power modules batteries and chargers that provide adaptable configuration solutions to meet your needs READ BEFORE YOU SHOOT Read this operation guide carefully and in its entirety before assembling or operating your DSMC or other RED accessories In addition to this document RED offers the following operation guides for the DSMC system gt DSMC Operation Guide DSMC Media Operation Guide To download RED operation guides visit the RED downloads page at www red com downloads COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 7 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE POWER OPERATIONS This section describes the basic power operations of the DSMC system For more information see the DSMC Operation Guide available at www red com downloads WARNING Modules displays and accessories are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE meaning that you cannot remove or install the item while the camera is turned on Before installing or removing a module display or accessory you MUST turn off the camera Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC that is not covered under warranty POWER INPUTS p ADAPTOR MODULE CONNECTION POINTS y ATTACH REDMOTE v v A U S PATENT NOS 7 544 919 ano 7 830 967 o lt P3 m uo uo H
30. an Community INFORMATION Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Prod uct Family Standards EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 1 CISPR 24 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60065 IEC60065 Product Safety USAGE RESTRICTIONS FOR PRODUCTS THAT INCORPORATE REDLINK w v cw mw cw Products that fall into this category are denoted by inclusion of the Class 2 identifier symbol ex clamation mark in a circle accompanying the CE Mark on the products regulatory label example to the left WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE he Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip ment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway his symbol on the product and accompany ing documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product Disp
31. dia tors heat registers stoves or any other apparatus that pro duce heat Store in a protected level and ventilated place Avoid exposure to temperature extremes damp severe vi bration strong magnetic fields direct sunlight or local heat sources during storage Remove any batteries from the camera before storage Recommended storage and usage tempera tures are Operating range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage range 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F If there are any performance issues when operating within this temperature range please file a support ticket at https sup port red com The Rear Modules are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is turned on Before installing or removing any of these accessories you MUST turn off the camera Failure to do so may result in dam age to the accessory and or camera BRAIN that will not be covered under warranty Do not bypass the third prong of the grounding type plug on the power cord of the AC Power Adaptor A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety A grounding type plug shall be connected to an outlet with a protective earthen connec tion If the grounding type plug does not fit into your outlet do not attempt to modify the plug or outlet consult a qualified electrician Protect all power cords from being pinched walked on or driv en over by a
32. duct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders RED has no affili ation to is not associated or sponsored with and has no express rights in third party trademarks LEMO is a registered trademark of LEMO USA COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC STATE MENTS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Heorient or relocate the receiving antenna gt Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver gt Connect the equipment i
33. dule requirement For more information go to Install the REDVOLT XL Module on page 31 ATTACH A DSMC POWER MODULE REQUIRED TOOL T20 Torx driver 1 Turn off the BRAIN 2 Insert the lip at the top of the module into the recess at the top of the adaptor module Insert Module Lip 3 Rotate the module down flush with the rear of the adaptor module Press Module Flush 4 Apply pressure and use a T20 Torx driver to rotate the lock on the adaptor module clockwise to the Lock position 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 23 OOPYRIGI hy RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE REMOVE A DSMC POWER MODULE REQUIRED TOOL T20 Torx driver 1 2 oF 4 CO Turn off the BRAIN Use a T20 Torx driver to rotate the lock on the adaptor module counterclockwise to the Unlock position Rotate the module upwards and away from the adaptor module to disengage Remove the module E HIGHT 2015 COM INC 955 008 V H 24 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE PRO BATTERY MODULE DUAL Pro Battery Module Dual The Pro Battery Module Dual provides power to the BRAIN using two 2 REDVOLT batteries The Pro Battery Module Dual also supports hot swapping of REDVOLT batteries Attaching outrigger handles and other tactical gear is convenient using the 1 4 20 mounting points on the top of the module For installation and removal in
34. e battery 2 Remove the battery COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 26 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT XL MODULE REDVOLT XL Module The REDVOLT XL Module provides flexible mounting and power solutions for the BRAIN The reversible switch plate on the REDVOLT XL Module enables you to mount the module to the BRAIN or another module When the module is attached to the BRAIN a connected REDVOLT XL battery powers the system Batteries can also be hot swapped as long as power is provided from a REDVOLT equipped DSMC Side Handle or an AC Power Adaptor DSMC is connected to the DC IN port on the BRAIN The on board 2 pin OB AUX port provides a convenient 3 8 A power source for additional camera accessories A protective baseplate is included with the REDVOLT XL Module to serve as a portable and stand alone battery charger The module is capable of charging a REDVOLT XL battery while connected to the BRAIN as long as it is turned off WARNING DO NOT attempt to power a device that requires more current than this module provides since that may trip the overcurrent protection and cause damage Damage to the device this module or other compo nents of the DSMC system caused by tripping the overcurrent protection is not covered under warranty NOTE The REDVOLT XL Module ONLY supports REDVOLT XL batteries DO NOT use a REDVOLT battery NOTE The REDVOLT XL Module requires DSMC firmware v5
35. essory you must turn off the camera Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC and is not covered under warranty ww v Uv cv wv ctv mv WH COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 16 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC SIDE HANDLE DSMC Side Handle Front left DS5MC Side Handle Rear right The DSMC Side Handle provides programmable menu controls and a battery compartment that Supports one 1 REDVOLT battery The backlit LCD displays camera parameter values and illuminates for operation in the dark Insert a REDVOLT in the DSMC Side Handle to power the DSMC modules and attached accessories Inserting a REDVOLT in the DSMC Side Handle also enables you to hot swap batteries and power sources con nected to the SEARAY and DC IN power connectors on the BRAIN For more information see the DSMC Operation Guide available at www red com downloads NOTE Upgrading your DSMC to v5 3 also upgrades the DSMC Side Handle During the upgrade you will be in structed to shut down the DSMC twice so that the firmware upgrades successfully Any DSMC Side Handle that is upgraded to v5 3 can only be used with DSMCs running v5 2 or later In order to use a DSMC Side Handle with v5 1 after you have upgraded it to v5 3 first downgrade to v5 2 and then downgrade to v5 1 INSERT A REDVOLT 1 Press the battery door release button on the top of the DSMC Side Handle to open the battery door
36. every six 6 months and recharge batteries to a capacity level of 5096 to 8096 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The following resources offer additional information about RED the DSMC system and the RED community gt RED com Check the official RED website for latest information about RED products gt RED Learn Articles RED offers in depth technical articles about RED cameras post production and digital cinematography gt RED com downloads Go to the RED Downloads page to download the latest firmware operation guides and post production software gt DSMC Toolkit Go to the RED Downloads page to find the DSMC Toolkit that offers a number of helpful tools and resources to customize and improve your DSMC workflow and operation Support red com Check the RED SUPPORT site for FAQs or to file a support ticket Bomb Squad Support For more information contact your Bomb Squad representative In camera Help Select the Help button on an in camera screen to open up the help for that screen Reduser net Discuss all things RED on the REDUSER third party forum ww v v vw COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 10 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE 2 DSMC POWER COMPONENTS REDVOLT REDVOLT XL XL REDVOLT XL Power Pack This chapter provides an overview of the DSMC Power components including DSMC Power Modules on page 12 RED Batteries on page 13 RED
37. f a 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 49 QUIEY hy IGI RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED CABLES RED cables and accessories provide solutions for video monitoring audio and power supply requirements EVF LCD CABLES EVF LCD Cable 18 EVF LCD Cables are high quality cables with industry standard LEMO connectors They provide a clean video feed and power source from the EVF LCD port on the BRAIN to an EVF or LCD display These cables are available in straight or right angle connector options HED offers the following EVF LCD Cables ITEM EVF Cable 6 EVF Cable 10 LCD Cable 6 LCD Cable 10 LCD EVF Cable LCD EVF Cable 18 Right to Straight LCD EVF Cable 24 Right to Straight LCD EVF Cable 4 Right to Straight LCD EVF Cable 7 Right to Right LCD EVF Cable 12 Right to Right LCD EVF Cable 18 Right to Right 18 1 LCD EVF Cable 32 Right to Right COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC PART NUMBER 790 0052 790 0053 790 0055 790 0056 790 0151 790 0153 790 0451 790 0161 790 0158 790 0162 790 0448 790 0449 955 008 V H o0 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE 4 PIN TO 2 PIN ADAPTOR CABLE 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable The 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable enables you to power 2 pin based accessories from the 1 Adaptor Module or Pro I O
38. he EVF LCD and AUX power out ports when connected WARNING DO NOT attempt to power a device that requires more current than this module provides since that may trip the overcurrent protection and cause damage Damage to the device this module or other compo nents of the DSMC system caused by tripping the overcurrent protection is not covered under warranty NOTE The 1 Adaptor Module requires DSMC firmware v4 0 8 or later NOTE Use a 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable to support 2 pin camera accessories COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 18 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE 1 ADAPTOR MODULE CONNECTIONS 5 CONNECTOR Mounting EVF LCD CONNECTOR TYPE 1 4 20 mounting N A Auxiliary power 4 pin OB LEMO out PWR REDMOTE dock 8 point POGO connector connector Dock connector SEARAY connector 1 DO NOT use the EVF LCD port on the 1 Adaptor Module if a Pro I O Module is connected to the DSMC BRAIN The Pro I O Module overrides the EVF LCD and AUX power out ports when connected 1 Adaptor Module CONNECTOR FUNCTION oupports bolt on auxiliary equipment Custom digital video and power interconnection between the BRAIN and RED EVF or LCD Pinout not published Supplies unregulated 11 5 to 17 VDC battery pass through Connect to 2 pin LEMO accessories with RED 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable Max sustained current is 2A Power and support for the REDMOTE Supports p
39. he battery until the LED indicator turns green signalling a fully charged battery Press the release tab and remove the RED BRICK by pulling it up and off of the RED BRICK Charger a ea a DESCRIPTION Charger on battery fully charged Charger on battery connected and charging Charger on fail condition Charger on no battery connected NOTE When a 6 pin LEMO is connected to the auxiliary power output the charging process is suspended The auxiliary LED illuminates and the battery LEDs on the charger flashes green Once the cable is unplugged the RED BRICK Charger resumes charging ELE HIGHT 2015 COM INC 955 008 V H 46 RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE 06 POWER ADAPTORS CABLES AND ACCESSOHIES RED offers a wide variety of performance power adaptors cables and accessories to power and provide support for the DSMC power modules and other DS5MC components This chapter provides information on the following AC Power Adaptor DSMC on page 47 HED Cradle on page 48 RED Quickplate on page 48 Battery Belt Clip DSMC on page 49 EVF LCD Cables on page 50 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable on page 51 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable on page 51 Pro I O Aux Power Out GPIO Cable 6 on page 51 XLR Power Cable on page 51 POWER ADAPTORS AND ACCESSORIES This section describes power accessories that provide external power options for the DSMC
40. he camera in a camera module or in a charger for extended periods of time 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 13 QUIEY IGI hy RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED CHARGERS This section describes RED chargers used to recharge RED lithium ion batteries REDVOLT Travel Charger RED chargers are used to REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK lithium ion batteries For more information go to RED Chargers on page 41 RED battery charger options include ITEM HEDVOLT Travel Charger REDVOLT Charger Quad RED BRICK Charger WARNING DO NOT overcharge batteries Overcharging may increase internal temperature beyond the recom mended limits and cause permanent damage to the battery ELE HIGHT 2015 COM INC PART NUMBER 790 0134 740 0015 740 0006 955 008 V H 14 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE POWER ADAPTORS CABLES AND ACCESSORIES This section describes DSMC power adaptors cables and other accessories AC Power Adaptor DSMC RED power adaptors cables and accessories are hand made and expertly crafted to the highest standards RED performance cables feature robust industry standard LEMO connectors and are available in a variety of connector sizes and lengths to support displays modules and other camera accessories For more information go to Power Adaptors Cables and Accessories on page
41. hen illuminates green to confirm that the BRAIN is turned on and ready to use NOTE Once turned on the DSMC Power Status LED flashes red when there is less than five 5 minutes of op erating time remaining TURN OFF THE BRAIN Use one 1 of the following methods to turn off the BRAIN gt Goto Menu gt Power and select Shutdown gt Press and hold PWR REC until the Shutting Down notification shows on the display NOTE The DSMC turns off automatically if the supply voltage drops to 11 5 V Z COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 9 RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE BASIC BATTERY OPERATIONS This section describes the basic battery operations of REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK batteries BATTERY DISCHARGE PROTECTION REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK batteries are equipped with discharge protection and shut off when output voltage falls below 10 V Lithium ion batteries self discharge over time Charging the battery restores lost capacity For more information go to Battery Storage and Handling on page 6 PERFORM A FULL CHARGE RED recommends that you perform a full charge also Known as a deep charge at least once every 10 battery charge cycles A full charge consists of discharging a battery completely and then recharging it to maximum capacity Performing a full charge helos maintain maximum battery capacity and calibrates sensors to provide accurate capacity
42. inutes POWER STATUS The power status of the current primary power source displays in the Lower Status Row of the DSMC graphical user interface GUI Navigate to the Power In menu at Menu gt Power gt Power In for the status of all connected power sources APPROVED EXTERNAL DC POWER The DSMC accepts input voltages of 11 5 VDC to 17 VDC and can draw a maximum current of 12 A The BRAIN can be powered continuously by connecting one 1 of the following to the DC IN port on the BRAIN gt AC Power Adaptor DSMC gt RED BRICK Charger Requires a 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable gt RED BRICK Requires a Backpack Quickplate or Battery Belt Clip DSMC Also supported by a RED Quick plate or RED Cradle using a 2B to 1B Power Adaptor Cable gt XLR DC power source Requires an XLR Power Cable WARNING RED does not recommend using third party batteries power cables or power modules with the DSMC system Third party power options may be unstable and may cause damage Damage to the DSMC system or third party devices caused by using third party power options is not covered under warranty TURN ON THE BRAIN 1 Attach a power source to the BRAIN The Power Status LED illuminates red indicating that an appropriate power source is connected 2 Press and release the PWR REC button on the right side of the BRAIN The Power Status LED turns off and within five 5 seconds illuminates yellow as the BRAIN turns on The Power Status LED t
43. ity Attach modules to the back of the BRAIN in the following order 1 Adaptor Modules The 1 Adaptor Module or Module Adaptor provide support for other modules 2 Pro 1 0 Module This module is unique and must always be attached immediately after the adaptor 3 Battery Modules The Pro Battery Module Dual the Pro Battery Module Quad and the REDVOLT XL Mod ule are examples of rear battery modules 4 Media Modules The Rear SSD Module is the only rear mountable media module 5 Other Devices The Backpack Quickplate Short with Backpack Base Plate REDLINK Bridge or REDMOTE COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 59 RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE PRO I O MODULE Module Adaptor and Pro 1 0 Module When using a Pro I O Module along with other DSMC modules ensure that it is attached closest to the BRAIN behind the Module Adaptor or 1 Adaptor Module This improves access to cables modules and batteries as well as ensuring proper power distribution WARNING DO NOT use the EVF LCD port on the 1 Adaptor Module if a Pro I O Module is connected to the DSMC BRAIN The Pro I O Module overrides the EVF LCD and AUX power out ports when connected MODULE RESTRICTIONS There are some restrictions when attaching multiple modules to the DSMC BRAIN gt DO NOT attach more than four 4 modules to the DSMC BRAIN gt DO NOT attach more than one 1 module per type gt DO NOT c
44. m Weight Approximately 0 48 Ibs 218 g Charger only Power Supply 100 240 V 8 A 50 60 Hz Power Output 16 8V 1 25 A Operating Temperature O C to 40 C 32F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4F to 122 F Compatibility REDVOLT REDVOLT CHARGER QUAD SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 4 41 112 mm Depth 1 52 39 mm Weight Approximately 4 68 Ibs 2 125 g Charger only Power Supply 90 264 V 2 0 A 47 63 Hz Power Output 16 8V 4 5 A Operating Temperature O C to 40 C 32F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4F to 122 F Compatibility REDVOLT REDVOLT XL RED BRICK CHARGER SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 4 41 112 mm Depth 1 52 39 mm Weight Approximately 2 56 lbs 1 163 g Charger only Auxiliary Power Output 13 8 V 100 W max Operating Temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Compatibility RED BRICK COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 58 RED DaMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC MODULE COMPATIBILITY This chapter provides information on module types mounting priority module restrictions and compatibility DSMC MODULE TYPES AND PRIORITY Attach modules to the BRAIN in the order outlined below to optimize power distribution cable position and access to batteries media and controls DSMC Module Prior
45. mage or fraying to any connected power cables gt Connect your camera to a sufficient power source using the AC Power Adaptor DSMC to ensure that there is not a hardware malfunction COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 52 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DSMC MODULES This section provides the technical specifications for DSMC modules DSMC SIDE HANDLE SPECIFICATION Dimensions Weight Construction Operating Temperature Storage Temperature MODULE ADAPTOR SPECIFICATION Dimensions Weight Construction Operating Temperature Storage Temperature OCOPYRlaGnl 20158 COM INC DESCRIPTION Height 4 96 126 mm Width 2 76 70 mm Depth 3 31 84 mm Approximately 1 01 lbs 458 g Module only Aluminum Alloy 0 C 10 40 C S2 F to 104 F 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F DESCRIPTION Height 4 29 109 mm Width 3 54 90 mm Depth 0 87 22 mm Approximately 0 61 lbs 278 g Module only Aluminum Alloy O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 955 0088 M RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE 1 ADAPTOR MODULE SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 3 54 90 mm Depth 0 87 22 mm Weight Approximately 0 75 Ibs 349 g Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature O C to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature
46. nctured begins leaking or is otherwise compromised Contact our support team for assistance at https support red com or your Bomb oquad representative WARNING Only use a RED approved charger to charge REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BHICK batteries NOTE The REDVOLT XL Module can also serve as a charger when used with the REDVOLT XL Module base NOTE Batteries may become warm during charging COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 41 RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT TRAVEL CHARGER REDVOLT Travel Charger The REDVOLT Travel Charger is a compact and portable charger designed to charge a single REDVOLT lithium ion battery The charger times out automatically after 105 minutes if the battery does not reach a full charge NOTE The REDVOLT Travel Charger stops charging automatically if battery temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F or drops below O C 32 F REDVOLT TRAVEL CHARGER LED INDICATOR The REDVOLT Travel Charger LED indicator displays a specific color and pattern indicating the state of charge COLOR PATTERN DESCRIPTION Green Charger on battery fully charged Green Red flashing alternating Charger on fail condition Amber flashing Charger on battery connected and charging Hed Charger on no battery connected RECHARGE A REDVOLT BATTERY 1 Connect the REDVOLT Travel Charger to 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power outlet 2 Lower the REDVOLT directly onto the charger 3 Appl
47. ng bay Apply pressure until you hear a click to ensure the battery is fully seated Charge the battery until the LED indicator turns green signalling a fully charged battery Press the Eject button on the desired battery charging bay s and remove the battery REDVOLT Press the Eject button to eject the battery REDVOLT XL Press both Eject buttons to eject the battery dE s Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 43 RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BRICK CHARGER RED BRICK Charger The RED BRICK Charger offers rechargeable support for RED BRICK 153 Wh lithium ion batteries The RED BRICK Charger provides up to 4 A in constant current mode The RED BRICK Charger charges two 2 at tached RED BRICK batteries sequentially in approximately six 6 to eight 8 hours The RED BRICK Charger can charge one 1 fully discharged RED BRICK in approximately three 3 hours The RED BRICK Charger also serves as a power supply using the 6 pin LEMO auxiliary output port WARNING DO NOT exceed 100 W power draw from the 6 pin LEMO auxiliary output port NOTE The RED BRICK Charger stops charging automatically if battery temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F or drops below O C 82 F PREPARE THE RED BRICK CHARGER When the RED BRICK Charger is brand new it may be difficult to connect and disconnect the V plate adaptor on the RED BRICK RED recommends that you perform a b
48. nto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help COPYRIGHT 2015 R COM INC In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non ap proved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interfer ence to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operations subjected to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including that may cause undesirable in terference CAUTION If the device is changed or modified without permission from RED the user may void his or her authority to operate the equip ment AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENTS HED declares that the radio equipment described in this document comply with the following international standards IEC 60065 Product Safety HED declares digital devices described in this document comply with the following Australian and New Zealand standards AS NZS CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference gt AS NZS CISPR 24 Electromagnetic Immunity AS NZS
49. onnect more than one 1 power or battery module to the BRAIN at a time Backpack modules that provide power via the 6 pin 1B LEMO power connector on the rear of the BRAIN are an exception gt Follow any other module specific requirements when attaching modules to the BRAIN WARNING It is important to read and understand the instructions for a module before you install and use it for the first time Failure to comply with instructions may cause irreparable damage to your camera or equipment WARNING Damage caused by a failure to comply with instructions and warnings is not covered under warranty NOTE For more information about compatibility and restrictions contact your Bomb Squad representative MAXIMUM SUPPORTED MODULES The DSMC supports a maximum of four 4 modules at a time or up to one 1 of each module type A RED MOTE or other device may be attached at the rear of the camera configuration The DSMC supports only one 1 rear battery module at a time The DSMC BRAIN draws power from battery modules through the SEARAY connector Attaching more than one 1 battery module may cause damage to the BRAIN or other components Backpack power modules are an exception to this rule You may attach a backpack power module or other power source that provides input power via the 6 pin 1B LEMO DC IN port on the BRAIN This effectively enables support for a maximum of two 2 power sources from the rear camera configuration WARNING DO NOT at
50. osing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be appli cable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with you national legislation For business users in the European Union if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information FRANCE Usage Restrictions Geographic Area Where Restriction Applies France For mainland France gt 2 400 2 4835 GHz Channels 1 16 authorized for indoor use gt 2 400 2 454 GHz Channels 1 10 authorized for outdoor use Restrictions d utilisation Zone g ographique ou les restrictions s appliquent France Pour la France m tropolitaine gt 2 400 2 4835 GHz Canaux 1 16 autoris en usage int rieur gt 2 400 2 454 GHz Canaux 1 10 autoris en usage ext rieur OOPYRHIEGmHI 20158 COM INC NORWAY his subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Dette gjelder ikke for det geografiske omr det innenfor en radius av 20 km fra sentrum av Ny Alesund RESPONSIBLE PARTY HED Digital Cinema 34 Parker Irvine CA 92618 USA
51. ower and communication with modules NOTE The default auxiliary power output setting is on Use the on screen menu to toggle this setting ON OFF In the menu screen go to Power gt Power Out gt 1 PWR After a DSMC firmware upgrade or factory reset the default auxiliary Dower output setting is turned on Thereafter the last power output setting is restored CO Z Y IGHT 2015 COM INC 955 0038 REV H 19 RED DSMGC POWER OPERATION GUIDE AUXILIARY POWER OUT PWR The auxiliary power output supplies unregulated 11 5 to 17 VDC battery pass through power The maximum sustained current draw is 2 0 A 0 D PIN SIGNAL GROUND Not used Front Face of the Power PWR Connector 4 PIN 0B LEMO PWR CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Common ground N A N A N A N A N A co n Not used 11 5 to 17 VDC power Out 11 5 to 17 VDC unregulated battery pass through NOTE Mating connector is ENG OB 304 CLL COMPATIBLE CABLES 790 0334 4 Pin to 2 Pin Adaptor Cable gt CO E HIGHT 2015 COM INC 955 0088 M V H 20 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC ADAPTOR OPERATIONS This section describes the installation and removal of DSMC module adaptors INSTALL THE 1 ADAPTOR MODULE REQUIRED TOOL T20 Torx driver 1 Turn off the BRAIN 2 Remove the REDMOTE if attached 3 Position the 1 Adap
52. reak in sequence with a new RED BRICK Charger Before charging a RED BHICK in the charger fully engage and then disengage the RED BRICK approximately 20 times COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 44 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BRICK CHARGER CONNECTIONS AND FEATURES 1 c Oo IN Io a A JO PM O CO CONNECTOR FEATURE Carrying handle Battery charging LEDs Auxiliary port LED LEMO auxiliary port Power switch DC input Battery release Ventilation Battery contact connector AC main input Rotating support foot PY RIGHT 2015 RED COM INC RED BRICK Charger DESCRIPTION Robust carrying handle Indicates battery charge state Indicates auxiliary connection state 13 8 V 100 W Toggles power to the charger on off 22 V 5 A Max Eject battery from charger Provides airflow to cool internal components RED BRICK seating connector IEC power cable in 90 rotation for balanced free standing operation with batteries connected 955 0088 REV H 45 RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BRICK CHARGER LED INDICATORS COLOR PATTERN Green Amber flashing Red Green flashing alternating Red RECHARGE RED BRICKS Connect the RED BRICK Charger to a 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power outlet Turn on the RED BRICK Charger using the power switch Align and lower the RED BRICK into the V plate adaptor Charge t
53. structions go to DSMC Power Module Operations on page 23 WARNING DO NOT use more than one 1 DSMC battery module at a time Using multiple battery modules may damage the camera BRAIN and is not be covered under warranty NOTE A Module Adaptor or 1 Adaptor Module is required to mount this module to the BRAIN NOTE The Pro Battery Module Dual does not charge batteries PRO BATTERY MODULE DUAL LEDS Both battery compartments have an LED and battery eject button to show the corresponding battery status COLOR FLASHING DESCRIPTION Off No battery Green Battery is charged but is not in use Green flashing Battery in use Amber flashing Battery has 10 minutes of run time remaining Accessing media when formatting Red Battery needs to be recharged Red flashing Battery has five 5 minutes of run time remaining INSERT A BATTERY 1 Align and insert the REDVOLT battery 2 Apply pressure to the battery until a click is heard signalling the battery is properly seated REMOVE A BATTERY 1 Press the Eject button to release the REDVOLT from the module 2 Remove the battery Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 25 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE PRO BATTERY MODULE QUAD i Pro Battery Module Quad with REDVOLTs left and REDVOLT XL right The Pro Battery Module Quad harnesses the power of four 4 REDVOLT batteries or two 2 REDVOLT XL bat
54. tach more than four 4 modules to the rear of the camera at any time Attaching more than four 4 modules may cause power distribution problems or structural integrity issues such as bowing connector damage or damage to the BRAIN itself WARNING DO NOT use more than one 1 DSMC battery module at a time Using multiple battery modules may damage the camera BRAIN and is not covered under warranty COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 60 RED DS MC POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC MODULE COMPATIBILITY MATRIX DSMC MODULE 1 ADAPTOR PRO PRO BACKPACK QUICKPLATE REDVOLT PRO I O REDMOTE MODULES ADAPTOR MODULE BATTERY BATTERY QUICKPLATE MODULE XL MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE SHORT DUAL QUAD MODULE N A x J J J J J J J ADAPTOR 1 ADAPTOR X N A d J J J J J MODULE PRO BATTERY J J N A X i X J J MODULE DUAL PRO BATTERY J J X N A i x J J MODULE QUAD BACKPACK J J J J N A d d J X QUICKPLATE QUICKPLATE J J il J J N A d J X MODULE SHORT REDVOLT XL J J X X J J N A J X MODULE PRO 1 0 J J J J J J J N A q MODULE REDMOTE J J J J X X X Y N A 1 Only one 1 DSMC display out port is available at a time DO NOT use the EVF LCD port on the 1 Adaptor Module when supporting this configuration Instead use the provided EVF LCD port on the Pro I O Module Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 61 AED DIGHAL CINEMA COPYRIG
55. teries Similar to the Pro Battery Module Dual this module enables hot swap support for continuous power to the BRAIN without missing a shot The module also offers 1 4 20 mounting points for configuration support For installation and removal instructions go to DSMC Power Module Operations on page 23 WARNING DO NOT use more than one 1 DSMC battery module at a time Using multiple battery modules may damage the camera BRAIN and is not covered under warranty NOTE A Module Adaptor or 1 Adaptor Module is required to mount this module to the BRAIN NOTE The Pro Battery Module Quad does not charge batteries PRO BATTERY MODULE QUAD LEDS Each battery compartment has an LED and battery eject button to show the corresponding battery status COLOR FLASHING DESCRIPTION Off No battery Green Battery is charged but is not in use Green flashing Battery in use Amber flashing Battery has 10 minutes of run time remaining Accessing media when formatting Hed Battery needs to be recharged Hed flashing Battery has five 5 minutes of run time remaining INSERT A BATTERY 1 Align and insert the selected REDVOLT or REDVOLT XL battery 2 Apply pressure to the battery until a click is heard signalling the battery is properly seated REMOVE A BATTERY 1 Press the Eject button s to release a battery from the module REDVOLT Press the Eject button next to the desired battery REDVOLT XL Press both Eject buttons next to th
56. the battery from the camera or charger and store the battery in a cool dry place Avoid extreme hot tempera tures Such as inside a hot car corrosive gas and direct sunlight The optimal storage temperature for batteries is between 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F WARNING Batteries stored in a discharged state for long periods of time may self dis charge and lose the ability to hold a charge WARNING If recharging operation fails to complete even when a specified recharging time has elapsed immediately stop further re charging gt DO NOT store batteries in a fully charged state for extended periods of time w DO NOT store batteries in a fully discharged state for extended periods of time ww DO NOT store batteries in the camera in a camera module or in a charger for extended periods of time DO NOT use batteries for purposes other than their intended use DO NOT store batteries in extreme hot or cold temperatures DO NOT store batteries in direct sunlight DO NOT use third party chargers with your RED batteries DO NOT disassemble or modify the battery DO NOT overcharge batteries Overcharging may increase in ternal temperature beyond the recommended limits and cause permanent damage to the battery w v viv WW gt DO NOT connect the positive and negative terminals to a metal object such as a wire gt DO NOT transport or store the battery together with metal ob jects such as jewelr
57. tor Module over the V mount on the rear of the BRAIN Install the 1 Module Adaptor Insert the HDMI Connector to the BRAIN COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 21 RED DSMCG POWER OPERATION GUIDE Apply pressure and tighten the four 4 captive screws in a cross pattern X pattern approximately two 2 turns each using a T20 Torx driver DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN Install screws GS Ch B m MES SOS Fully tighten the four 4 screws in a cross pattern X pattern WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN REMOVE THE 1 ADAPTOR MODULE REQUIRED TOOL T20 Torx driver Te 2 S 4 CO E Turn off the BRAIN Loosen the four 4 captive mounting screws in a cross pattern X pattern using a T20 Torx driver Disconnect the HDMI connector from the BRAIN Remove the 1 Adaptor Module from the BRAIN RIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 22 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE DSMC POWER MODULE OPERATIONS This section describes the attachment and removal of DSMC modules These instructions are applicable to all DSMC modules except adaptor modules The Pro Battery Module Quad is shown WARNING DSMC modules attach to an adaptor module DSMC modules DO NOT attach directly to the BRAIN WARNING Before installing or removing modules you MUST turn off the BRAIN NOTE The REDVOLT XL Module is an exception to the adaptor mo
58. ttery and comes into contact with your skin or clothing immediately wash it away with running water Failure to do this may result in skin inflam mation gt f the battery leaks and the electrolyte reaches the eyes do not rub them Instead rinse the eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention Failure to do this may result in eye injury gt If you find discoloration a bad odor due to leakage overheat ing and or other irregularities when using the battery for the first time contact your Bomb Squad representative immedi ately NOTE For more information regarding RED battery charging and instructions for care please refer to our Terms and Conditions SHIPPING DISCLAIMER Unless you have been certified to ship dangerous goods you must work with a Dangerous Goods Class 9 certified shipper to assist you with a shipment that includes a RED BRICK or other regulated lithium ion batteries Please note that applicable laws prohibit the shipping of batteries that are physically damaged We urge you to look into the formal rules and regulations of shipping Class 9 Dan gerous Goods prior to preparing your shipment For more informa tion on these regulations please visit www iata org and www dot gov 955 0038 FH RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE 1 DSMC POWER INIRODUCTION d e m LL nE 3 z REDVOLTs and REDVOLT Travel Charger The RED Digital Still and Motion C
59. uivalent type bat tery CAUTION Refer all service and repair to qualified RED service personnel To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the camera or accessories DO NOT at tempt to perform any servicing other than any procedures that are recommended in the operating instructions INDOOR USE ONLY Products marked with this symbol are designed for use indoors only 955 0038 REV H 5 RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING WARNING Failure to read understand and follow these instructions may result in over heating chemical leakage smoke emission fire or other potentially harmful results Always follow proper battery handling and storage practices Im proper handling and or failure to abide by proper storage instruc tions may cause permanent damage to batteries or degrade battery charge holding capacity Improper handling practices or failure to comply with instructions may also put you at risk Lithium lon batteries like the REDVOLT REDVOLT XL and RED BRICK self discharge over time When storing for long periods of time store batteries separately from the camera or charger and remember to charge batteries to a capacity level of 50 to 80 If batteries will be stored for long periods of time RED recommends that you check the charge level at least once every six 6 months and recharge batteries to a capacity level of 50 to 80 When not in use remove
60. v5 1 29 or later QUICKPLATE MODULE SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 4 41 112 mm Depth 1 52 89 mm Weight Approximately 0 70 Ibs 317 g Module only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Connectors AUX 1 2 pin OB LEMO AUX 2 2 pin OB LEMO Firmware Requirement DSMC firmware v5 1 14 or later BACKPACK QUICKPLATE SHORT MODULE SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height 4 29 109 mm Width 3 54 90 mm Depth 1 28 38 mm Weight Approximately 0 82 lbs 371 g Module only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to TOA T Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Connectors AUX 1 2 pin OB LEMO AUX 2 2 pin OB LEMO Z CO YRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 55 RED DSMG POWER OPERATION GUIDE RED BATTERIES This section describres the technical specifications for RED batteries REDVOLT SPECIFICATION Dimensions Weight Battery Type Battery Capacity Nominal Voltage Operating Temperature Charging Temperature Storage Temperature Charger Compatibility DESCRIPTION Height 3 21 82 mm Width 1 67 43 mm Depth 1 68 43 mm Approximately 0 55 Ibs 249 g Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery 37 Wh 250 mAh 14 8 VDC O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F OO 10456
61. ved RED chargers gt HEDVOLT Travel Charger on page 42 gt REDVOLT Charger Quad on page 43 gt REDVOLT XL Module on page 27 REDVOLT XL only REDVOLT PERFORMANCE The following table provides information on REDVOLT battery run and charging times v v v wv BATTERY NOMINAL ENERGY RUN TIME CHARGE TIME 80 CHARGE TIME FULL REDVOLT 37 Wh 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes REDVOLT XL 89 Wh 90 minutes 80 minutes 120 minutes Approximate battery run times based on recording in 4K FF resolution at 24 FPS COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 38 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT LED ARRAY REDVOLT LED Array The REDVOLT and REDVOLT XL battery LED arrays consist of three 3 LEDs and a status button Press the status button to illuminate the LEDs displaying the remaining battery charge level in 33 396 steps If a single LED blinks or no LEDs illuminate then the battery is discharged and requires charging RED BRICK RED BRICK The RED BRICK uses multiple lithium ion rechargeable cells to provide long term battery power to the DSMC BRAIN for extended shooting sessions RED BRICK batteries can be attached to the BRAIN or equipment using a V Mount battery plate and can also be used to power specific DBMC modules Charge the RED BRICK battery with the RED BRICK Charger For more information go to RED BRICK Charger on page 44 NOTE RED BRICK batteries
62. vehicle Replace any power cords suspected of sustaining damage due to crushing or other forms of damage YHIGHT 2015 R COM INC Products marked with this symbol are class 2 devices These devices are not provided with a grounding type plug CAUTION The power cord plug for the AC Power Adaptor is used as the power dis connect To disconnect all power from the AC Power Adaptor unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet During use the power cord plug should remain easily ac cessible at all times AN Lithium ion batteries may be subject to special handling re quirements pursuant to federal and local laws Please refer to specific shipping instructions included with your battery re garding proper transport of your battery Do not handle your battery if it is damaged or leaking Disposal of batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations For example California law requires that all rechargeable batter ies must be recycled by an authorized recycle center Storing batteries fully charged or in high temperature conditions may permanently reduce the life of the battery Available battery capacity may also be temporarily lessened after storage in low temperature conditions WARNING Do not expose the battery to excessive heat WARNING Danger of explosion if an in correct battery is charged or used to pow er the camera and accessories Replace only with the same or eq
63. y hairpins etc as they may generate heat if they come into contact with the battery gt DO NOT discard the battery into fire or heat gt DO NOT store use or recharge the battery near a heat source such as a fire or a heater gt DO NOT allow the battery to get wet gt DO NOT pierce the battery with pointed or other sharp objects COPYRIGHT 20158 COM INC gt DO NOI step on throw or strike the battery with a hammer gt DO NOT use a battery that appears to be deformed or dam aged gt DO NOT directly solder the battery gt DO NOTI put the battery into a microwave oven or a pressur ized container gt DO NOT use or subject the battery to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather DO NOT use it in a location where static electricity may be present DO NOT exceed the recharging temperature range of O C to 40 C 32 F to 104F RED recommends that you only use RED chargers to recharge HED batteries gt Store the battery in a location where children cannot reach it gt If the battery leaks or gives off a bad odor discontinue use immediately gt If the battery gives off an odor generates heat becomes dis colored or deformed or in any way appears abnormal dur ing use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the equipment or battery charger and discontinue use gt If electrolyte begins leaking from the ba
64. y pressure until an audible click is heard and the battery is fully seated WARNING DO NOT insert a REDVOLT at an angle or connector side first This may cause damage the bat tery connector or charger 4 Charge the battery until the LED indicator turns green signalling a fully charged battery 5 Remove the battery from the charger COPYRIGHT 2015 RED COM INC 955 0038 REV H 42 RED DOMO POWER OPERATION GUIDE REDVOLT CHARGER QUAD REDVOLT Charger Quad The REDVOLT Charger Quad is the fastest way to charge up to four REDVOLT or two REDVOLT XL batteries All batteries charge simultaneously with up to 1 75 A distributed evenly to each cell until fully charged The HEDVOLT Charger Quad can charge multiple REDVOLT or REDVOLT XL batteries in two 2 hours or less NOTE The REDVOLT Charger Quad stops charging automatically if battery temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F or drops below O C 32 F REDVOLT CHARGER QUAD LED INDICATORS The light on the REDVOLT Travel Charger displays a specific color and pattern indicating the state of charge COLOR PATTERN DESCRIPTION Green Charger on battery fully charged Green Red flashing alternating Charger on fail condition Amber flashing Charger on battery connected and charging RECHARGE REDVOLT BATTERIES 1 Connect the REDVOLT Charger Quad to a 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power outlet Insert REDVOLT or REDVOLT XL battery into the chargi

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