The Gold mount Helix XL 293Wh Dual-Voltage Battery from Core SWX is a professional battery designed for modern production workflows involving a wide range of equipment. The compact design means the battery takes up less space than previous-generation models to better fit gimbal stabilizers and other rigs where space is at a premium. Though the design is less space-consuming, the Helix XL provides the same 293Wh capacity as its predecessors. To support various equipment types from small accessories to larger cinema cameras and lights, the Helix XL supports a 19.8A, 14.8V continuous draw, and it also supports simultaneous dual-voltage output with a maximum load of 7.5A/10A peak at 28V and a maximum load of 15A/20A peak at 14V.

The Helix XL features a 12V D-Tap output that can be used to power a camera, light source, monitor, recorder, or other power-hungry equipment. The LCD battery status display screen on the rear of the battery is backlit with a cool white illumination, and updates every few seconds to accurately reflect up-to-the-moment statistics including the runtime. The battery also includes RFID which allows you to connect an RFID reader app to monitor battery information remotely. Another handy feature is the ability to charge or discharge to 30% for safe storage or air transport using Voltbridge technology.

The battery itself is housed in Core SWX's classic overmolded casing with a rubberized finish that is resistant to impact and is easily grippable.

293Wh Lithium-Ion Gold Mount Battery    Supports up to 19.8A Draw at 14.8V    15A at 14V, 7.5A at 28V Maximum Load    Backlit Status LCD Display    4-LED Power Gauge    12V D-Tap Accessory Output    Storage/Fly Mode Settings to 30% Charge    Compact, Molded Rubberized Case Design    Battery Info via Voltbridge RFID Reader    Rated for up to 2000 Charge Cycles

• 293Wh lithium-ion Gold mount battery
• Supports up to 19.8A continuous draw at 14.8V
• Utilizes Panasonic cells
• Dual-voltage output supports 15A/20A peak at 14V, and 7.5A/10A peak at 28V maximum load
• Rated at 2000 charge/discharge cycles
• Backlit LCD and 4-LED power gauge
• Voltbridge RFID app support
• One 12V D-Tap accessory output
• Non-slip, rubberized housing
• Storage/fly mode charge/discharge settings to 30%

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Most Aputure lights are rated for 14.8v 26v and 28v battery systems. Will this 29.6V battery be too much for Aputure lights?

A: The Core SWX APEX 360 High-Capacity 29.6V/367Wh High-Voltage Li-Ion V-Mount Battery can be used with Aputure lampheads that have a max DC voltage of 48V, such as the LS600X Pro.

Q: 2. Is it compatible with the ARRI Alexa Classic?

A: This is defined as being compatible with ARRI ALEXA LF LPL-Mount and ARRI ALEXA SXT PL-Mount.

Q: 3. how do you charge the helix 9 mini battery using the d-tap charger?

A: The Core SWX Helix 9 Mini battery has a Dtap connector on the battery to attach a dtap charger to.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with Alexa 35?

A: Yes, the Core SWX Helix Caddy for Teradek Bolt LT Transmitter is compatible with the ALEXA 35 as long as you have a Core SWX Direct Connect Helix Battery Plate for ARRI ALEXA 35 (Gold Mount)- BH #COHLXBABGS35 or 26V Gold mount Plate for the ALEXA 35. Please make sure your Gold Mount batteries are 26V, 14V batteries won’t power the ALEXA 35. Here are some compatible batteries: the Core SWX Helix 150 Mini 147Wh Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) BH #COHLX150AG or Anton/Bauer Dionic 240Wh 26V Gold Mount Plus Battery BH #AND26V240GMB for example.

Q: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. Does this work with Alexa Mini LF ?

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

Q: 8. Can i use 26V batteries on it?

A: The mount of the Core SWX Helix Power Management Control Mount for ARRI Cameras (Gold Mount) is able to accept 11-34V DC power.

Q: 9. Are these batteries compatible with the C500 Mark II?

A: Yes. But the following unit will need to be D-tapped Wooden Camera D-Tap to Canon C100, C100 Mk II, C300 & C500 Power Cable (20") BH #WO249600 • MFR #249600 https://bhpho.to/3P6DGRS

Q: 10. what's the differences compared with COGPTASFF?

A: The difference is in the power output. The Core SWX Helix Gold Mount to Gold Mount Hot Swap/Shark Fin Battery Mount Plate BH #COHLXTASFF • MFR #HLX-TA-SFF can output up to 34VDC The Core SWX Short Form Factor Hotswap Shark-Fin Mount Battery Mount (Gold Mount, 2 x D-Taps) (BH #COGPTASFF • MFR #GP-TA-SFF) only outputs up to 17 VDC, If you need high power output (such as high end LED lighting) then the Helix version is the better choice.