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Power operations, Power inputs, Power priority – RED DSMC POWER User Manual

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RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE

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POWER OPERATIONS

This section describes the basic power operations of the DSMC system.
For more information, see the

DSMC Operation Guide

, available at

www.red.com/downloads

.

WARNING: Modules, displays, and accessories are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning that you cannot remove or

install the item while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing a module, display, or accessory,

you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC that is not covered

under warranty.

POWER INPUTS

1

2

There are two (2) primary power inputs that provide power to the DSMC BRAIN:

#

DSMC POWER INPUT

DESCRIPTION

1

SEARAY power connector

Provides power to the BRAIN from attached DSMC modules

2

DC IN connector

Provides power to the BRAIN using a AC Power Adaptor (DSMC) or

certain battery modules, such as the Backpack Quickplate (Short)

NOTE: Additionally, one (1) REDVOLT

®

battery may be used in conjunction with the DSMC Side Handle to provide

short term power and support hot-swapping of other power sources.

POWER PRIORITY

When multiple power sources are connected to the BRAIN, power consumption is prioritized in this sequence:
1. DC power supply (DC IN connector)
2. Attached RED BRICK

®

(Lowest state of charge first)

3. Battery module batteries (SEARAY connector; lowest state of charge first)
4. REDVOLT battery in an attached DSMC Side Handle

SEARAY Connector (top) and

DC IN Connector (bottom)