What the thread found

• Different AJA converter models have different voltage requirements, with some requiring 5-6 volts and others requiring 12 volts.
• Powering a 5-6 volt AJA model through a BFD pass-through connection at higher voltages can damage the device.
• Direct cable connection from the AJA on camera to the base stage power distribution worked reliably as an alternative approach.
• Some AJA models are specified to accept a voltage range of 5-17 volts, but this specification does not necessarily mean all voltages in that range are equally safe.

Depends on

• The voltage specifications of specific AJA models are not confirmed.
• The exact power draw of the AJA was not measured or verified.
• The pass-through power configuration of the BFD was not fully understood by the original poster.
• This discussion is from 2008 and involves equipment from that era.

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BFD

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