Basic Battery Operations

This section describes the basic battery operations of REDVOLT, REDVOLT-V™, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK^® batteries.

NOTE: A DSMC2 REDVOLT XL Module is required to use a REDVOLT XL battery with DSMC2 cameras.

NOTE: A DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander, Battery Belt Clip, RED Quickplate, RED Cradle, DSMC2 V-Lock Battery Module, or DSMC2 Production Module (V-Lock) is required to use a RED BRICK battery with DSMC2 cameras. The RED Quickplate and RED Cradle require a 2B-to-1B Power Adaptor Cable.

NOTE: A DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander, DSMC2 V-Lock Battery Module, or DSMC2 Production Module (V-Lock) is required to use a REDVOLT-V battery with DSMC2 cameras.

Battery Discharge Protection

REDVOLT, REDVOLT-V, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK batteries are equipped with discharge protection and shut off if output voltage falls below 10 V. Lithium-ion batteries self-discharge over time. Charging the battery restores the lost charge. For more information, go to Battery Storage and Handling.

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 helps maintain maximum battery capacity and calibrates sensors to provide accurate capacity readout information.

To perform a full charge, follow the instructions below:

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.
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.

Lithium-Ion batteries, like the REDVOLT, REDVOLT-V, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK, self-discharge over time. Prior to storing for long periods of time, charge batteries to a capacity level of 40% to 60%. Use the LED indicator array on the batteries to ensure the level of charge is between 40% to 60%. 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, REDVOLT-V, REDVOLT XL, 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 every six (6) months, and recharge batteries to a capacity level of 40% to 60%.