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Most battery trouble on a Steadicam® rig comes from a few things: lithium-ion is the real fire risk among stabilizer battery types, and it is what most current gear runs on 22. Wrong polarity or the wrong cable can kill gear fast, since a reversed D-tap made a follow focus receiver smoke and quit 53, so check every output with a meter before you plug anything in 13. Keep batteries warm, because cold kills them faster than anything else on the rig 4142, and never run parallel batteries with no protection, since that is where the trouble starts 49.

The questions 9

How do I safely run 12V accessories from a 24V sled?16 threads · latest 2015

In short

Take 12V from a regulated or isolated 12V source, not from the 24V bus or the wrong battery plate 12. Check every output with a meter before you plug anything in 13.

How the pros do it

  1. Many 24V sleds carry 12V on separate pins or regulate it automatically, but pin assignments differ between makers 4.
  2. On a dual-plate rig in 24V mode, mount the transmitter on the plate that powers the rig when a single battery sits on it 1. The other plate floats the ground reference at 12V, which can damage the camera, transmitter or rig 1. Verify with a meter 1.
  3. The Alfatronix PV12i steps 17-31V down to 12-13.6V at 12 amps with ground isolation 2. Marine supply stores also stock isolated DC-DC converters for 24V to 12V 2.
  4. A freshly charged 24V system reaches about 34V and a 12V system about 17V 4. Decimator 2 units failed from spikes at battery switchover above their 24V maximum 5.
  5. On an Alexa, connect all SDI cables first, then power cables, then batteries, and power the camera last 3. Shut down in reverse 3. Power accessories from the 2-pin Fischer receptacle rather than auxiliary battery ports to cut ground-loop risk 3.
  6. Teradek devices use 2-pin Lemo with pin 1 negative, which is the opposite of most makers 3.
Caution

Putting 24V on a 12V device destroys it, and a WEVI Cam Wave failed that way after working for over two weeks 6. A floating 12V ground reference on the wrong battery plate can also damage the camera, transmitter or rig 1.

Opinions differ here

One thread describes backfed voltage through the SDI ground damaging unprotected units like the Paralinx Arrow X and Teradek Bolt 3. Another participant ran a Teradek Bolt Pro from an Alexa 12V Lemo for three years without incident 3. They also did not agree on whether ground-isolated converters are strictly necessary 2.

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Why does my camera shut down when I turn on accessories?14 threads · latest 2019

In short

Accessories pull startup current, the battery voltage sags below the camera's minimum, and the camera shuts down 7. Old batteries and thin wiring make it worse 897.

How the pros do it

  1. Power the accessories before the camera, or spread the load over several batteries 7.
  2. Put a dedicated battery on the camera, and run the follow focus from a separate battery plate with its own D-tap 710.
  3. Retire old batteries, because ones older than two years can have high internal resistance and drop too much voltage at startup 8.
  4. Check the sled wiring: thin post wiring drops voltage under load, and swapping in about 1.5mm² (AWG 15) speaker cable fixed it on one sled 9.
  5. Don't trust a multimeter reading at idle, because it draws minimal current and can show normal voltage while the real load sags 11.
  6. In 24V mode, keep video devices off the auxiliary tap and use the camera battery tap or the monitor battery instead 12.
Caution

In 24V mode, a video device on the auxiliary tap can short through its BNC shield and potentially damage equipment 12. A reverse-polarity cable can permanently damage a Bartech 14.

Opinions differ here

Operators did not agree on whether the BNC carries power, voltage or only ground in the 24V ground-potential problem 13. The manufacturer's position on using the auxiliary D-tap in 24V mode was also unclear or disputed 12.

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Should I use V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries on my rig?10 threads · latest 2022

In short

Gold Mount is the safer pick for retention, because it stays put when inverted or bumped 1516. V-Mount is lighter and cheaper, so match what your local rental houses stock 1718.

How the pros do it

  1. Pick Gold Mount if retention matters most, since it stays secure when inverted or hit by impacts that make V-Mount batteries detach 15. Removal also takes a deliberate sideways move, so accidental disconnects are less likely 19.
  2. If you run V-Mount, watch low mode, because the battery can slide out and cut power when the camera sits close to the ground 19. On RED cameras you typically need an extra strap to hold the battery 17.
  3. Match what rental houses and crews near you use 18. Gold Mount is more common in North America, and V-Mount is stronger in Europe and Asia 1916.
  4. Keep adapter plates for both V-Mount to AB and AB to V-Mount, so you can borrow or rent batteries from colleagues on the other system 18. If you settle on Gold Mount, a dedicated plate reduces vibration and gives a more stable connection than an adapter 18.
  5. Buy genuine Anton Bauer plates, because they give more consistent electrical connections 20. Third-party plates can have broken pins and structural failure 20.
  6. Weigh the trade-off: V-Mount is generally lighter and cheaper, and it allows faster one-handed removal and installation 17. Gold Mount feels more secure and rigid 17.
Caution

V-Mount batteries have been reported falling off during operation, which risks damaging gear such as monitors 1916. Cheap lithium-ion cells have been linked to fire incidents 21.

Opinions differ here

Several operators say Gold Mount is clearly more secure than V-Mount 1516. Others say V-Mount retention problems vary a lot with the specific plate and camera, and Sony cameras have fewer issues than RED 17. Another thread says both systems work adequately, and many operators pick V-Mount for existing battery investments 19.

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Is it safe to store, charge, and travel with lithium batteries?7 threads · latest 2026

In short

Lithium-ion is the real fire risk among stabilizer battery types, and it is what most current gear runs on 22. You keep it manageable with ventilation, established brands, no unattended charging and storage at about 40 percent 2324.

How the pros do it

  1. Charge where there is airflow, because lithium-ion cells release gases while charging that can turn explosive at high concentration 23. Don't leave packs charging unattended in a closed truck locker 23.
  2. Buy from established makers like Anton Bauer and PAG rather than custom-built packs of unknown construction 23.
  3. Switch charging stations off when you are away for several days or more 24. Overnight charging also lets a charger fault, like the internal arcing reported on Anton Bauer units, go unnoticed 25.
  4. For long storage, discharge to about 40 percent and cycle the packs at least every 60 to 90 days 24. Keep them out of hot lofts and unventilated cases, and use fire-containment bags or cases made for battery storage 22.
  5. For flying, spare lithium-ion packs up to 8 grams lithium equivalent were allowed in carry-on and forbidden in checked baggage under the 2008 rules 26. National rules apply for transport and are stricter than what the operators recorded 22.
Caution

Lithium-ion is the only common battery type with a flammable electrolyte, so an internal short is a fire risk 26. One camera truck fire started with lithium-ion batteries left charging unattended over a weekend in an enclosed locker 23.

What changed

Earlier, in 2007, operators called keeping lithium-ion on the charger the ideal storage method 27, today, per a 2014 thread, you turn charging stations off when away for several days or more and store at about 40 percent 24.

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Why won't my battery charge, or why does it show full but die?8 threads · latest 2015

In short

A pack that won't charge is usually dirty contacts, a thermal-sensor HOLD, or an internal fault 2829. A pack that shows full but dies usually has failed cells that a no-load reading hides 30.

How the pros do it

  1. Clean the battery and charger contacts with a pencil eraser first 2829. The mushroom pin on the charger and the depressed pin on the battery carry the temperature signal 28.
  2. If the charger shows HOLD, pull the pack off the smart charger 2829. If the pins are clean and HOLD stays, suspect a faulty thermal sensor in the battery 28.
  3. On a Hytron 50, try the reset with a paperclip in the hole above the LCD 29. It didn't fix one documented case 31.
  4. If the pack is hot, cold or may have condensation inside, let it come to temperature before charging again 32. For long-term upkeep, leave packs on the charger 32.
  5. For HOLD or CCO packs, try a PAG or Cadex analyzer instead of a smart charger 29. CCO means the charger quit early, about 25 percent short of full 29.
  6. For full-but-dies, don't trust a voltmeter reading taken right after charging 30. Run a test cycle under real load, because a pack with failed cells can read full voltage and then sag 30. Packs over 3.5 years old typically need a whole cell bank replaced 30.
Caution

A battery in HOLD must come off the smart charger right away, because charging on despite the miscommunication can cause internal damage, melting and venting 28. Don't mix a lithium-ion charger and battery from different makers, because the protection circuits are built to work as a matched system 34.

Opinions differ here

Operators split on whether recelling an old pack is worth it 32. In 2005 some questioned recelling against buying new, with no consensus on the upgrade path 32. A 2015 thread put recelling at about 180 dollars per battery and called new Digital 90 packs more economical than refurbished or used ones 33.

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Is re-celling or rebuilding my old battery pack worth it?8 threads · latest 2014

In short

It can be, if a professional service does the work and the pack suits it 35. Cheap new packs and sealed, programmed lithium-ion packs were a poor fit for re-celling in the sources 3637.

How the pros do it

  1. If the pack only took a knock, look for broken weld tabs and solder joints 35. Fix them promptly, before the cells self-discharge below a recoverable level 35.
  2. Use a professional service, not a DIY rebuild 35. They can restore a pack to like-new at much lower cost than a new unit, and the result charges on standard AB chargers 35.
  3. Price a new pack first 37. A new Hytron 50 was cheap enough that replacing beat re-celling, and re-celling risked the heat sensor that talks to Anton Bauer chargers 37.
  4. Check your charger before you upgrade to NiMH cells 38. Older NiCd-only chargers lack the voltage regulation NiMH needs, while modern Anton Bauer chargers designed for NiMH charge them safely 38.
  5. Never put a different chemistry into a pack with its own electronics 39. The pack's microprocessor and charging electronics are calibrated for the original chemistry 39.
  6. Recycle dead packs instead of binning them 40. Manufacturers and battery service companies take them for recycling or refurbishment 40.
Caution

Overcharging lithium-ion cells beyond 16.8V can cause a fire, and putting them in a pack calibrated for another chemistry is a serious safety risk 39. One user reported sparks while installing cells in a pack 38.

Opinions differ here

Lithium-ion packs have sealed cases, matched cells and programmed boards, so replacement costs as much as a new battery 36, and recelled Hytron 50s failed within a year 37. The other side says professional re-celling gives like-new packs for much less than new units 35. Depleted cases can also be recelled by service providers who reuse the housing 40.

What changed

Earlier, in 2004 and 2008, re-celling was judged not worth the money because sealed lithium-ion packs cost as much to redo as a new one 36 and recelled Hytron 50s lasted under a year 37, while today, as of 2012, professional re-celling restores packs to like-new at significantly lower cost than new units 35.

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How do I protect my batteries and gear in cold or wet weather?6 threads · latest 2020

In short

Keep batteries warm, because cold kills them faster than anything else on the rig 4142. Cover the gear for rain, and manage condensation when you move between cold and warm 4342.

How the pros do it

  1. Keep batteries indoors in a warm place, whatever else you store outside 42. On extreme cold shoots, Anton Bauer batteries lose usability after 30 minutes below -20 Celsius, so carry them in insulated or heated containers 41.
  2. Keep spare batteries and chargers warm too 43. A cold battery may not charge until it reaches about 14 degrees Celsius, which can cost you an hour or more 43.
  3. One operator built a battery warmer from a car bottle warmer with the vinyl casing removed and a compatible connector fitted 43. He dedicated one of three batteries to it, so the camera and monitor kept their power 43.
  4. For rain, use polythene bags in several sizes secured with zip ties, or order a custom weather cover made for your configuration 43. Don't assume a covered gimbal stays dry, because one gimbal lost power after rain despite being covered 44.
  5. Warm gear up gradually when you bring it in from the cold, to limit condensation 42. Condensation is a bigger risk than cold itself 4542. Moving equipment from warm to cold without powering it on first can leave condensation inside receiver units 45.
  6. In extreme cold, expect LCD monitors to lag and their buttons to stop responding within 10 minutes 41. OLED and CRT monitors hold up better 41. Cables vary in how brittle they get in the cold, so handle them gently 41.
Caution

Leave a polythene cover on a CRT monitor once the sun returns and it can overheat to dangerous temperatures 43. Monitors with liquid components can crack if they freeze 42.

Opinions differ here

After salt water or sweat exposure, one operator described a full wash of the arm chassis, with shampoo and distilled water, followed by compressed air on the bearings 46. Others are skeptical of washing the arm at all, prefer to clean it only infrequently and use an arm cover 46. The same discussion warns that compressed air can force moisture past bearing seals 46.

What changed

Earlier, in 2004, operators worried about polythene covers overheating CRT monitors in returning sunlight, today, in 2015, the cold-weather concern is LCD monitors lagging and losing button response, with OLED and CRT performing better 4341.

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Can I safely wire two batteries together on my sled?7 threads · latest 2014

In short

Yes, if you wire them in parallel with a diode on each positive line, or in series within the weaker battery's current limit 4748. Parallel with no protection is where the trouble starts 49.

How the pros do it

  1. Put a diode on the positive line from each battery when you wire two in parallel, so one battery can't charge the other 47. Without it, the lower-voltage battery trips its protection and stops supplying power 47.
  2. Use a high-current Schottky diode to keep voltage drop down 47. A 7 amp 20 volt diode suits most setups, but powering a RED camera calls for something like 10 amps 49.
  3. Plan for about 0.7 volts of drop per diode 47. You'll notice it on high-drain gear like power motors and wireless transmitters 47.
  4. Don't mix chemistries in parallel, because the higher-resistance battery heats up and degrades faster 48. If you need a different chemistry, run a separate battery on a third receptacle for 12-volt accessories 48.
  5. Series is the easy case, since you can mix chemistries as long as the load stays within the weaker battery's limits 48.
  6. If you add an isolation switch between batteries and breakers, throw it only with all gear powered off 50. These switches are rated for no-load switching 50.
Caution

A short circuit in lithium-ion batteries can make them ignite or overheat, which is what your circuit breakers are there to guard against 50. Mixed chemistries in parallel make the higher-resistance battery heat up excessively 48.

Opinions differ here

Some operators say diodes are needed whenever you go parallel, because a lower-voltage battery will trip its protection or get fed by the other 4947. Others say lithium-ion handles parallel more safely, and two fresh, matched batteries can run without diodes at reduced risk 47. V-Lock batteries can typically go in parallel unprotected, though some types back-charge 52. One user also ran mixed chemistries in parallel successfully, which cuts against the general ban 48.

What changed

Earlier, in 2007-2009, operators wired diodes into every parallel pair on the sled 5149, while today, in 2013-2014, sources say lithium-ion and V-Lock batteries can usually be paralleled without protection, though a diode on the plate is still the fix for back-charging 4752.

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Can wrong polarity or bad cabling damage my gear?6 threads · latest 2018

In short

Yes. A reversed D-tap made a follow focus receiver smoke and quit 53, and the wrong 2-pin Lemo cable damages BFD and Teradek units because their polarity is opposite 54.

How the pros do it

  1. Check every 2-pin Lemo cable before you plug it in, because BFD and Teradek units use the same connector with opposite polarity 54. Teradek has pin 1 negative, so verify polarity with a voltmeter 3.
  2. For a field polarity test, take a BFD handset, remove its 9V battery and plug the cable in to see if it powers on 54. Pull the battery first, or it can mask a reverse polarity problem 54.
  3. Connect all SDI cables first, then the power cables, then the batteries, and power the camera last 3. On shutdown, reverse the order by powering off the camera and sled before you unplug SDI 3.
  4. Disconnect all power before you make any cable connection, to avoid ground loops and accidental voltage reversal 55.
  5. On an Alexa at 24V with a 12V accessory on a D-tap or aux port and an SDI cable, voltage can backfeed through the SDI ground and damage a Paralinx Arrow X or Teradek Bolt 3. Powering accessories from the 2-pin Fischer receptacle reduces that risk 3.
  6. Don't force a D-tap in, because it can go in backwards 53.
Caution

Reversed polarity can make a receiver smoke and stop working 53. Backfed voltage or a wrong-polarity cable can destroy unprotected video gear 354.

Opinions differ here

Nobody pinned down the cause of the monitor damage in the 2014 thread, where theories included 24-volt mode, connector contact sequence and ground loops 55. On the 24V/12V ground loop, the damage pattern was recreated with a CineLive sled and Teradek devices 3, but one operator ran a Teradek Bolt Pro from an Alexa 12V Lemo for three years without trouble 3.

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Sources 55

  1. 1Safety considerations when mounting V-Mount transmitters on Steadicam® rigs with dual battery platesVideo Assist and Video Accessories forum · 2009
  2. 2Finding replacement 24 to 12 volt converters for Tiffen Ultra camera rigsBatteries/Power forum · 2007
  3. 3Ground loop damage to video accessories when mixing 24V and 12V power on Alexa camerasGeneral Discussion forum · 2015Disputed
  4. 4Understanding 12V and 24V power distribution on camera sleds and avoiding damage from incorrect voltage connectionsSteadi-Newbies forum · 2014
  5. 5Comparison of AJA V2 Analog and Decimator 2 converters for downconversion and reliabilityGeneral Discussion forum · 2014
  6. 6WEVI Cam Wave wireless device failure when used with 24V Steadicam® Master Series setupVideo Assist and Video Accessories forum · 2009Disputed
  7. 7Epic camera powering down when accessories turn on due to insufficient power supplyBatteries/Power forum · 2013
  8. 8Power supply issues when starting an ARRI 435 camera with insufficient battery capacity or qualityBatteries/Power forum · 2007
All 55 sources
  1. 9Power supply tripping when operating focus motors on camera sledsFollow Focus forum · 2009
  2. 10Power supply considerations when using follow focus systems with RED camerasFollow Focus forum · 2010
  3. 11Power supply voltage fluctuations in custom camera rig between normal and reduced levelsBatteries/Power forum · 2013
  4. 12Power distribution issues when operating an Alexa camera on 24V mode with auxiliary devices on a cinema rigCameras (Film/Video/HD) forum · 2014Disputed
  5. 13Boxx transmitter causing battery shutdowns when piggybacked in 24V configuration with video signal connectionsVideo Assist and Video Accessories forum · 2012Disputed
  6. 14Teradek Bolt receiver power compatibility issues with Anton Bauer batteries via PTAP-LEMO cablesBatteries/Power forum · 2013
  7. 15Comparison of Anton Bauer gold mount versus V mount battery systems for professional video equipmentBatteries/Power forum · 2011
  8. 16Comparison of V-Mount and Gold Mount battery systems for camera rigsBatteries/Power forum · 2021
  9. 17Comparing V-Mount and Anton Bauer battery mounts for camera rigsBatteries/Power forum · 2010Disputed
  10. 18Choosing between V-mount adapter plates and converting a Sachtler Artemis sled to AB Gold mountBatteries/Power forum · 2013
  11. 19Comparison of V-mount and AB Gold-mount battery systems for camera workBatteries/Power forum · 2017
  12. 20Converting Steadicam® power system from Switronix to Anton Bauer battery platesBatteries/Power forum · 2014
  13. 21Compatibility and safety considerations when using third-party lithium-ion batteries as alternatives to Anton Bauer Dionic 90 on Steadicam® equipmentBatteries/Power forum · 2008
  14. 22Storing old stabilizer batteries: which chemistry is actually dangerousOperator practice forum · 2026
  15. 23Camera truck fire caused by lithium-ion battery incident during unattended chargingBatteries/Power forum · 2005
  16. 24Safety and maintenance practices for leaving batteries on charge during extended absencesBatteries/Power forum · 2014
  17. 25Anton Bauer charger internal arcing and fire hazardBatteries/Power forum · 2011
  18. 26Safety concerns and design considerations for lithium-ion camera batteriesBatteries/Power forum · 2008
  19. 27Storage and usage practices for lithium-ion camera batteriesBatteries/Power forum · 2007
  20. 28Anton Bauer Pro Pac 14 battery showing temperature hold error on chargerBatteries/Power forum · 2006
  21. 29Hytron 50 batteries occasionally refusing to charge despite working normally when successfully chargedBatteries/Power forum · 2007
  22. 30Ultra 1 24V battery pack showing reduced charge capacity despite charger indicating full chargeBatteries/Power forum · 2013Disputed
  23. 31Hytron 50 battery showing charge on display but delivering no voltageBatteries/Power forum · 2007
  24. 32Anton Bauer ProPac batteries failing to charge after extended sun exposure and ageBatteries/Power forum · 2005Disputed
  25. 33Steadicam® Zephyr setup and accessory selection for documentary and event workSteadi-Newbies forum · 2015Disputed
  26. 34Compatibility of IDX Endura lithium-ion batteries with third-party SWIT chargersBatteries/Power forum · 2007Disputed
  27. 35Battery re-celling and refurbishment services for professional video equipment batteriesBatteries/Power forum · 2012
  28. 36Recelling lithium-ion camera batteries and comparison with alternative battery chemistriesBatteries/Power forum · 2004
  29. 37Recelling Hytron 50 camera batteries and reliability concernsBatteries/Power forum · 2008
  30. 38Upgrading battery cells in ProFormer battery packsBatteries/Power forum · 2014
  31. 39Lithium iron phosphate battery technology and feasibility of retrofitting professional battery packsBatteries/Power forum · 2009
  32. 40Options for handling exhausted Trimpac batteriesBatteries/Power forum · 2006
  33. 41Equipment performance and operational strategies for extreme cold weather filming below -20 CelsiusJournals forum · 2015
  34. 42Storing filming equipment in unheated cold storage spacesGeneral Discussion forum · 2016
  35. 43Weather protection strategies for camera equipment in cold and wet conditionsGeneral Discussion forum · 2004
  36. 44Gimbal power loss after exposure to water or rain despite protection measuresWave/Volt forum · 2020Disputed
  37. 45Heden M26VE motor performance in cold weather conditionsGeneral Discussion forum · 2010
  38. 46Cleaning a GPI PRO Titan Arm after exposure to sweat and salt water: procedure, materials, and risksFacebook · The Steadicam Group · 2018Disputed
  39. 47Using diodes when wiring two battery plates in parallelBatteries/Power forum · 2013Disputed
  40. 48Compatibility of mixing different battery chemistries (Hytron and Dionic) on film production sledsBatteries/Power forum · 2008Disputed
  41. 49Battery LCD display showing single bar caused by backfeeding between multiple batteries on power sledsBatteries/Power forum · 2009Disputed
  42. 50Battery isolation switches for camera equipment sleds as alternative to circuit breakersSled forum · 2008
  43. 51Converting a Master Broadcast sled to operate from both 12V and 24V power sourcesBatteries/Power forum · 2007
  44. 52Connecting batteries in parallel using P-Tap connectors and risks of back-chargingBatteries/Power forum · 2014Disputed
  45. 53D-tap connector polarity damage to Bartech follow focus receiver and motor mounting issuesFollow Focus forum · 2013
  46. 54Identifying polarity of 2-pin Lemo power cables for BFD and Teradek unitsFollow Focus forum · 2018
  47. 55Monitor damage from improper cable connection and power configuration on camera rigBatteries/Power forum · 2014Disputed

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