The V-mount Helix 150 Mini 147Wh 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 150 Mini provides the same 147Wh capacity as its predecessors. To support various equipment types from small accessories to larger cinema cameras and lights, the Helix 150 Mini supports a continuous draw of 9.9A at 14.8V and simultaneous dual-voltage output with a maximum load of 6A at 28V and 12A at 14V.

The Helix 150 Mini 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.

147Wh Lithium-Ion V-Mount Battery    Supports up to 9.9A Draw at 14.8V    12A at 14V, 6A 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

• 147Wh lithium-ion V-mount battery
• Supports up to 9.9A continuous draw at 14.8V
• Utilizes Panasonic cells
• Dual-voltage output supports 12A at 14V, and 6A 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. Will this power the Red V-Raptor XL and Alexa 35?

A: The ALEXA 35 is B-Mount and whichever form factor you went with, would need to be converted to operate this camera. Because the Core SWX Helix 150 Mini 147Wh Dual-Voltage Battery battery has Dual-Voltage mode and can produce 28V output, it CAN power the ALEXA 35. The Core SWX Helix 150 Mini 147Wh Dual-Voltage Battery can also power the RED Digital Cinema V-Raptor, however it must be done with D-TAP, because the battery is too wide to be mounted directly onto the V-Raptor itself.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Can it be used on Sony FX 9 with standard gold plate?

A: So long as the output voltage of the Core SWX Helix Max 147Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) is not set to 28V, yes, you could use it to power the Sony FX9.

Q: 4. Is it compatible with the ARRI A35? Thanks

A: No, the Core SWX Helix V-Mount to ARRI LF and ALEXA Battery Mount Plate is not compatible with the ARRI ALEXA 35 Body & ARRI PL Mount Set (LBUS). Consider the Core SWX Direct Connect Helix Battery Plate for ARRI ALEXA 35 (V-Mount) instead. See the link below: https://bhpho.to/3FDUmOO

Q: 5. What is the best Core SWX battery dual charger for this battery?

A: The Fleet Micro series (FLEET-DM2A or FLEET-DM2S) of chargers are the most advanced in the industry. The chargers offer a complete battery management system for your battery “Fleet,” including an on-board LCD to monitor the battery packs’ smart battery data. Besides being the fastest battery charger in the industry today(four 98wh packs in under 2 1/2hrs.), the charger offers a TEST mode to determine battery health and recharge performance. With the inclusion of a micro USB on the rear of the unit, that data can then be viewed and managed with a PC application. The micro USB doubles as an input for future free firmware upgrades(downloadable via the web). In addition to battery management, the Fleet Micro chargers includes SafeFly mode. With one touch of the onboard membrane button console, the charger will either charge the connected packs to up to 30% or discharge to under 30%, depending on the state of charge of those connected. The one-touch operation allows you to quickly prepare all packs for air travel or shipment. This feature can also be applied to a single connected pack. The Fleet Micro series is also the most cross-compatible, able to address not only Core SWX battery packs but those offered by RED, Anton/Bauer, and many more. With this additional charge compatibility, it provides piece of mind that whether you’re on location with multiple crews, charging legacy packs, or your rental Fleet, the Fleet Micro has you covered. The series includes a 90w DC 4-pin XLR power supply to power most cameras. In addition to the on-board power supply, the charger doubles as a battery bank when in “Hypercine” power supply mode(unregulated 12v-16.8v DC). The charger parallels all the on-board battery packs to provide continuous power, and the charger’s LCD reports back available capacity as well as remaining runtime. With the optional “Hypercine module,” the charger provides both unregulated 12v-16.8v 4-pin XLR, as well as 28v regulated 3-pin XLR DC outputs.

Q: 6. Do the batteries or the battery plate have d-tap?

A: The Core SWX Helix Max 147Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) in the Core SWX 4 x Helix Max 147Wh Batteries & ARRI ALEXA 35 Battery Plate Kit (Gold Mount) offers a D-Tap port.

Q: 7. Would this battery work directly on an Aputure 600x gold mount light? Would it allow you to run that light at full output?

A: Yes, two (2) of the Core SWX Helix XL 293Wh Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) would allow you to obtain full output power from the Aputure LS 600x Pro Bi-Color LED Monolight (Gold Mount) when using DC battery power.

Q: 8. Does this need a cable from the mount to the camera? Or it powers the camera directly without a cable?

A: This product mounts directly to Arri Alexa LF or Alexa to provide a direct connection to the camera. There is no cable.

Q: 9. Does this support the indiPRO 95Wh Li-Ion batteries?

A: Yes. this SharkFin battery Mount will work with any V-Mount battery.

Q: 10. Will this fit on a Komodo X?

A: The Core SWX Helix V-Mount to V-Mount Hot Swap/Shark Fin Battery Mount Plate will mount onto the RED Komodo X's v-mount battery plate.