REDVOLT® XL Batteries
XL-V and XL-G
The REDVOLT® XL-V and XL-G are Native Dual Voltage™ batteries that can support both high voltage cameras such as the V-RAPTOR XL, and 14 V cameras such as the V-RAPTOR. This battery provides 156 Wh capacity, camera-aware automatic output switching between 14 V or 28 V, and it is capable of delivering up to 400 watts of power.
Utilizing CoreSWX Helix style mounts, these batteries can detect when they are mounted to a V-RAPTOR XL, and immediately switch output to 28 volts at 12 amps by dynamically switching the pack's circuit from a parallel to series cellular arrangement with no power regulation or up-conversion. When placed on a V-RAPTOR, or any other 14 V camera, the battery provides 14 volts at 24 amps output through the parallel cellular design.
NOTES:
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The REDVOLT® XL-V and XL-G must be charged using a 14 V charger.
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REDVOLT® XL-V is a full-sized V-Lock battery and not compatible with the native Micro-V mount on the V-RAPTOR.
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REDVOLT® XL batteries are designed in partnership with CoreSWX and are compatible with most cameras/modules that accept V-Lock or Gold Mount batteries. For issues or troubleshooting, visit https://www.coreswx.com/support
COMPATIBILITY
The REDVOLT® batteries may be compatible with DSMC®, DSMC2®, RED RANGER® and KOMODO® camera systems with compatible V-Lock or Gold Mount modules or adapters.
Battery Specifications
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Item |
Details |
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Type |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
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Mount |
V-Lock (XL-V) or Gold Mount (XL-G) |
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Capacity |
10,800 mAh / 156 Wh |
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Battery output |
14.4 V DC / 28.8 V DC |
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P-tap output |
12 V DC |
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USB output |
5 V DC (3 Amps) |
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Maximum load |
12 A at 28 V DC, 24 A at 14 V DC |
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Operating temperature |
50° F ~ 113° F (10° C ~ 45° C) |
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Charging temperature |
32° F ~ 104° F (0° C ~ 40° C) |
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Storage temperature |
68° F ~ 122° F (20° C ~ 50° C) |
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Charger |
RED Compact Dual V-Lock or Gold Mount charger |
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Weight |
Approximately 2.35 lb (1.067 kg) |
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Dimensions |
Height: 4.65 in. (118 mm) |
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Width: 3.54 in. (90 mm) |
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Depth: 3 in. (76 mm) |
High Voltage and 14 V Operational Differences
V-RAPTOR XL is designed for use with ‘High Voltage’ V-Lock and Gold Mount batteries, and it can also operate with ‘Low Voltage’ batteries when auxiliary power is not required.
The term “High Voltage” refers to batteries that provide 24-28 V nominally, but can often provide anywhere from 19 V to 34 V depending on cell design and charge state. They are also commonly referred to as 24 V, 26 V, or 28 V depending on the manufacturer. V-RAPTOR XL is designed to work with all of these voltages.
The “Low Voltage” or “Standard Voltage” 14 V batteries, such as the V-Lock or Gold Mount batteries that all previous RED cameras have been compatible with, are also sometimes referred to as 12 V, 14 V, or 16 V batteries. V-RAPTOR XL is also compatible with all of these voltages.
NOTE: In this context, "Low Voltage" is referring to a battery with a nominal voltage level of 14 V, and not to a battery's depleted charge state.
When a "high voltage" battery is attached to the V-RAPTOR XL, all AUX power outputs are enabled:
- 12 V AUX-1 (3 A max)
- 12 V AUX-2 (1.5 A max)
- 12 V P-Tap 1 and P-Tap 2 (3 A shared max)
- 12 V EVF AUX (1 A max)
- 24 V RS Front AUX (3 A shared max)
When a 14 V battery is attached to the camera, all AUX power outputs are disabled while the remaining camera functionality operates normally including:
- All frame rates, resolutions, compression ratios, and recording modes
- Monitor top pogo-pins and associated accessories (DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD and handles)
- Lens mount power
- Internal ND filters
- SDI 1,2,3 and front EVF SDI
- Genlock, USB-C, CTRL, Timecode, GIG-E, and Audio (with Phantom Power)
- Wireless antennas
When a 14 V battery is mounted, a message displays on the Side LCD and Top LCD Monitor indicating that AUX power is disabled:
Power and Battery Requirements
V-RAPTOR XL’s maximum power draw when AUX ports are under full load is 280 watts:
- The V-RAPTOR XL max power draw when using 14 V batteries is 75 watts
- The camera-only average power draw at 8K 24FPS is 65 watts
RED recommends that you use high voltage (26 V) batteries that can deliver at least 12 amps.
When using 14 V batteries, it is recommended to only use those that can deliver at least 10 amps.
Battery Communication
Battery run-time and percentage is supported on V-Lock batteries that communicate over the SMBUS protocol.
Battery run-time and percentage is supported on Gold Mount batteries that communicate over the UART communication protocol.
NOTE: When a battery that cannot communicate is mounted to the camera, the voltage is displayed across the UI.
Charging High Voltage Batteries
Check with the manufacturer on the charging specifications for any High Voltage battery as there are many 26 V batteries that you cannot use on 14 V chargers.
WARNING: The REDVOLT XL-V and REDVOLT XL-G batteries must be charged with 14 V chargers.
V-RAPTOR XL Compatible Batteries
Compatible batteries are those that provide enough current to power the RED V-RAPTOR XL in 14 V or 26 V modes.
RED tested the following small subset of available batteries on the market and found that they meet the V-RAPTOR XL compatibility standards. Other batteries may be compatible.
V-Lock
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Brand |
Product Name |
Battery Communication |
Supports AUX Power Outputs |
Required Charger Voltage* |
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RED |
REDVOLT XL-V |
Yes |
Yes |
14 V |
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RED |
REDVOLT |
Yes |
No |
14 V |
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CoreSWX |
Helix Max 98, |
Yes |
Yes |
14 V |
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Anton Bauer |
Dionic XT 90, |
Yes |
No |
14 V |
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FxLion |
BP-7S230 230 Wh 26 V Battery |
No |
Yes |
26 V |
Gold Mount
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Brand |
Product Name |
Battery Communication |
Supports AUX Power Outputs |
Required Charger Voltage* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RED |
REDVOLT XL-G |
Yes |
Yes |
14 V |
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RED |
REDVOLT |
Yes |
No |
14 V |
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CoreSWX |
Helix Max 98, |
Yes |
Yes |
14 V |
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Anton Bauer |
Dionic 26 V 98 Wh, |
Yes |
Yes |
26 V |
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Anton Bauer |
Dionic XT 90, |
Yes |
No |
14 V |
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FxLion |
AN-7S230 230 Wh |
No |
Yes |
26 V |
WARNING: While third-party batteries may be mechanically compatible with the camera system, the manufacturer is responsible for the performance and stability of third-party options, not RED. Damage to the camera system or third-party devices caused by using third-party power options is not covered under warranty. The camera may be unable to determine and display the voltage or remaining battery capacity of third-party power options.
*Charge Voltage applies to the battery being charged off-camera on a dedicated charger. On-Camera charging is not support on V-RAPTOR XL.
REDVOLT XL-V and XL-G Compatible Chargers
REDVOLT XL-V
RED has tested a small subset of available V-Lock chargers on the market listed below. Other 14 V Lithium-Ion chargers may however be compatible.
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Brand |
Product |
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RED |
Compact Dual V-Lock Charger |
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CoreSWX |
GPM-X2S, Mach-Q4S, Fleet-Q4S |
REDVOLT XL-G
RED has tested a small subset of available Gold Mount chargers on the market listed below.
Other 14 V Lithium-Ion based Gold Mount chargers may however be compatible but could result in slow charge time or undesired behavior.
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Brand |
Product |
|---|---|
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RED |
Compact Dual Gold Mount Charger |
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CoreSWX |
GPM-X2A, Mach-Q4A, Fleet-Q4A |
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Anton Bauer |
LP-4 Quad Gold Mount Charger |
WARNING: While third-party chargers may be mechanically compatible with the batteries, the manufacturer is responsible for the performance and stability of third-party options, not RED. Damage to the camera system, battery or third-party devices caused by using third-party power options is not covered under warranty.