This V-mount Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery from Core SWX expands upon the features of the Hypercore NEO series by adding simultaneous, 14 and 28V dual-voltage capabilities for a complete onboard system with high-voltage performance. A nearly lossless transmission and a maximum load of 20A at 16.8V or 10A at 33.6V makes this battery ideal for powering more demanding equipment builds in cine and broadcast applications.

The Helix Max draws minimal current at its maximum voltage, creating less heat and extending the runtime and longevity of the battery. A D-Tap aux output and USB output can power other accessories from monitors to mobile devices. Integrated into the battery's design is an LCD to monitor the runtime and total battery percentage. Adding the separately available Helix hot-swap plate can double the available battery capacity and runtimes. The V-mount battery supports SMBus camera and charger communication.

Dual-Voltage 14V & 28V    98Wh Lithium-Ion V-Mount Battery    20A Draw at 16.8V, 10A Draw at 33.6V    D-Tap and USB Output Ports    Runtime LCD Screen    Supports SMBus Communication

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this battery have over-discharge protection (protecting the battery from getting too low)?

A: The Core SWX NANO Micro 98Wh Lithium-Ion Battery (V-Mount) offers no low voltage protection. The battery depletes as any other. Check your cameras voltage needs to power down and replace the battery as needed, when required.

Q: 2. What is the runtime from DSMC2 red

A: Battery life depends on many factors and that is why you do not see the times listed. This battery, because it has 98Wh should give approximately 60 minutes. Your experience may vary.

Q: 3. Is there any reason we couldn't use our existing v-mount battery chargers with these?

A: Yes, The Core SWX Helix XL 293Wh Dual-Voltage Battery (V-Mount) should be compatible with existing V-mount chargers.

Q: 4. Do you need a special CoreSWX mounting plate to trigger high-voltage 28v mode even when mounting the battery to a 28v V-Mount plate, or is every 28v plate different from a 14v plate? It's not clear if it's a propriety mounting system or not.

A: Core lists that to unlock the high voltage output function, one would need a special Core battery plate to transmit.

Q: 5. How long can it power aputure 600D light?

A: The approximate runtime of the Core SWX Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (B-Mount) on the Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Monolight (V-Mount) will be 1h 30 min when 2 batteries are used at the same time.

Q: 6. Will this charge in any V-mount conventional charger?

A: No, the Core SWX NANO Micro 98Wh Lithium-Ion Battery (V-Mount) will likely not be compatible with all v-mount battery charges as they can have brand specific protocols that will limit the compatible batteries to the same brand of batteries. We recommend use Core chargers with Core batteries.

Q: 7. Will this battery work with a Lowel LED Tota?

A: The Core SWX NANO Micro 98Wh Lithium-Ion Battery (V-Mount) BH #CONANOV98 will not work with a Lowel Tota.

Q: 8. How long do the 98wh run with the Sony FX6?

A: The Core SWX NANO Micro 98Wh Lithium-Ion Battery would provide about 5hrs of power when used with the Sony FX6 Cinema camera.

Q: 9. Is there a switch on the battery to run 14 and then switch to 28 and back so you can use it with a Sony FX 9 camera?

A: The Core SWX Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery cannot be manually switched between the two voltages. The battery switches automatically depending on the voltage of the plate that it is attached to. If the battery detects a higher voltage plate, it will adjust accordingly to the higher voltage. The default will be 14V, which is supported on the Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (B&H # SOPXWFX9). The battery will switch to 28V when mounted on a camera that's supports that voltage.

Q: 10. Does this work with Alexa Mini LF ?

A: If the camera has a Gold Mount Battery plate on it, yes it will.