Premium Members Andy Johnson Posted June 13, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Cheers for getting back to me, I took a top view of the head to show the 5&6 pins empty and I coloured the diagram to show which connectors go to where. basically it is wired correctly. Thanks everybody. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitin Rao Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hello Need some help on the cable for the Red Cam. I have been through the forum here. Has any one powered the Ultra 2 with the red. Does it need any modifications apart form the power cable. The 3pin cam power on the sled to the red cam 6 pin. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinThwaites Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hello Need some help on the cable for the Red Cam. I have been through the forum here. Has any one powered the Ultra 2 with the red. Does it need any modifications apart form the power cable. The 3pin cam power on the sled to the red cam 6 pin. Thanks Hi Nitin Nothing else required, just the power cable. Just make sure the Red comes with the Element Technica output adaptor box http://www.elementtechnica.com/products/view.php?p=1 or a set of adaptor leads to BNC. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitin Rao Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Robin I the earlier discussion someone has mentioned the Red cam drawing upto 6amps is that safe for the Ultra2. Regards Nitin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Milanov Posted August 19, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nitin, the Ultra2 handles the powerdraw from the RED one without any problems. But you should put the batteries in parallel and exclude the 24-12 V downconverter otherwise the downconverter gets really hot. First time I used the RED on my Ultra2 I actually melted the plastic cover on one of the 15A fuses because of the heat generated from the downconverter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jason Torbitt Posted August 19, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 If I remember correctly it's 8 amps + that the RED pulls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitin Rao Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks to all for the help. Regards Nitin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Rob Vuona SOC Posted August 19, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks to all for the help. Regards Nitin I had Terry West make me a Red Power Cable, large 3 pin Limo to Red (Right Angle Red End) which make the cable not stick out the back, nice! I had no problems running the Red on my SFX/EFP Frankin Rig since I replaced the breaker with a 10amp, the Ultra should handle that with ease!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alfeo Dixon SOC Posted August 20, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 But you should put the batteries in parallel Like Peter said, put batteries in parallel also to avoid rebooting when you have a battery change. This will help you stay on top of your game and not having to stand around while windows boots up. Instructions here: http://www.steadicam.com/images/content/U2_Batteries.pdf One other thing to remember is that IF you do the parallel method, you are eating two batts at the same time and you will require two more batts during a battery change. So even though your power supply should last twice as long, your using up your bricks x2. -Alfeo "Hot Swapper" Dixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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