PAG 95e batteries insufficient for powering Alexa camera rig on Steadicam

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2012Batteries/Power forum

14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The PAG 95e battery has a maximum continuous output current rating of 7 amps, which can become limiting when simultaneously powering both a camera and ancillary equipment like remote focus systems.
When two PAG 95e batteries are wired together for 24 volt operation, voltage drops below the minimum threshold once battery capacity falls to around 50 percent, causing the camera to cut out prematurely.
Running the Alexa at 12 volts instead of 24 volts through an appropriately configured cable can improve runtime and stability by distributing the electrical load across multiple batteries more evenly.
Adding a third battery to the power system extends runtime significantly when the load is distributed across both 12 volt and 24 volt draws.
Older first-generation Steadicam electronics boxes can be configured to operate at 12 volts by lowering the voltage cut-out setting, though this requires careful adjustment.
Upgrading to newer generation electronics (V4) resolves power delivery issues associated with older equipment and battery combinations.

Solution applies to first-generation Steadicam electronics; newer electronics may have different capabilities.
The 7 amp maximum output limit of the PAG 95e is a hardware constraint that cannot be overcome with configuration changes alone.
Lowering the voltage cut-out setting on older electronics requires expertise and carries risk of over-discharging batteries.
Workarounds such as 12 volt operation are temporary solutions; hardware upgrades provide more reliable long-term performance.