Basic battery operations, Battery discharge protection, Perform a full charge – RED DSMC POWER User Manual

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RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE

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BASIC BATTERY OPERATIONS

This section describes the basic battery operations of REDVOLT, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK batteries.

BATTERY DISCHARGE PROTECTION

REDVOLT, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK batteries are equipped with discharge protection and shut off when

output voltage falls below 10 V. Lithium-ion batteries self-discharge over time. Charging the battery restores

lost capacity. For more information, go to

“Battery Storage and Handling” on page 6

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:
1. Completely discharge the battery.
2. Connect the appropriate RED charger to a standard wall outlet or other sufficient power source.
3. Insert the discharged battery into the charger.
4. Charge the battery until the LED indicator turns green, signalling a fully charged battery.
5. 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” on page 6

Lithium-Ion batteries, like the REDVOLT, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK, self-discharge over time. Prior to stor-

ing for long periods of time, charge batteries to a capacity level of 50% to 80%. Use the LED indicator array on

REDVOLT and RED BRICK batteries to ensure the level of charge is between 50% and 80%. 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, 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 50% to 80%.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The following resources offer additional information about RED, the DSMC system, and the RED community:

RED.com: Check the

official RED website

for latest information about RED products.

RED Learn Articles: RED offers

in-depth technical articles

about RED cameras, post-production, and digital

cinematography.

RED.com/downloads: Go to the

RED Downloads page