The Gold mount Core SWX Helix 9 Mini 98Wh Dual-Voltage Gold Mount Batteryfrom Core SWX Helix 9 Mini 98Wh Dual-Voltage Gold Mount Batteryis a professional battery designed for modern production workflows involving a wide range of equipment. The compact design means the battery takes up less space than previous-generation models to better fit gimbal stabilizers and other rigs where space is at a premium. Though the design is less space-consuming, the Helix 9 Mini provides the same 98Wh capacity as its predecessors. To support various equipment types from small accessories to larger cinema cameras and lights, the Helix 9 Mini supports a 12.8A, 14.8V continuous draw, and it also provides simultaneous dual-voltage output with a maximum load of 6A at 28V and a maximum load of 12A at 14V.

The Helix 9 Mini features a 12V D-Tap output that can be used to power a camera, light source, monitor, recorder, or other power-hungry equipment. The LCD battery status display screen on the rear of the battery is backlit with a cool white illumination, and updates every few seconds to accurately reflect up-to-the-moment statistics including the runtime. The battery also includes RFID which allows you to connect an RFID reader app to monitor battery information remotely. Another handy feature is the ability to charge or discharge to 30% for safe storage or air transport using Voltbridge technology.

The battery itself is housed in Core SWX's classic overmolded casing with a rubberized finish that is resistant to impact and is easily grippable.

98Wh Lithium-Ion Gold Mount Battery    Supports up to 12.8A Draw at 14.8V    12A at 14V, 6A at 28V Maximum Load    Backlit Status LCD Display    4-LED Power Gauge    12V D-Tap Accessory Output    Storage/Fly Mode Settings to 30% Charge    Compact, Molded Rubberized Case Design    Battery Info via Voltbridge RFID Reader    Rated for up to 2000 Charge Cycles

• 98Wh lithium-ion Gold mount battery
• Supports up to 12.8A draw at 14.8V
• Dual-voltage output supports 12A at 14V, and 6A at 28V maximum load
• Eight-cell design utilizing Panasonic cells
• Rated at 2000 charge/discharge cycles
• Backlit LCD and 4-LED power gauge
• Voltbridge RFID app support
• One 12V D-Tap accessory output
• Non-slip, rubberized housing
• Storage/fly mode charge/discharge settings to 30%

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there any reason we couldn't use our existing v-mount battery chargers with these?

A: Yes, The Core SWX Helix XL 293Wh Dual-Voltage Battery (V-Mount) should be compatible with existing V-mount chargers.

Q: 2. Will this work with the Alexa Classic?

A: Yes, you can mount and power the ARRI Alexa Classic with the Core SWX Helix Gold Mount to ARRI LF and ALEXA Battery Mount Plate.

Q: 3. What is the best Core SWX battery dual charger for this battery?

A: The Fleet Micro series (FLEET-DM2A or FLEET-DM2S) of chargers are the most advanced in the industry. The chargers offer a complete battery management system for your battery “Fleet,” including an on-board LCD to monitor the battery packs’ smart battery data. Besides being the fastest battery charger in the industry today(four 98wh packs in under 2 1/2hrs.), the charger offers a TEST mode to determine battery health and recharge performance. With the inclusion of a micro USB on the rear of the unit, that data can then be viewed and managed with a PC application. The micro USB doubles as an input for future free firmware upgrades(downloadable via the web). In addition to battery management, the Fleet Micro chargers includes SafeFly mode. With one touch of the onboard membrane button console, the charger will either charge the connected packs to up to 30% or discharge to under 30%, depending on the state of charge of those connected. The one-touch operation allows you to quickly prepare all packs for air travel or shipment. This feature can also be applied to a single connected pack. The Fleet Micro series is also the most cross-compatible, able to address not only Core SWX battery packs but those offered by RED, Anton/Bauer, and many more. With this additional charge compatibility, it provides piece of mind that whether you’re on location with multiple crews, charging legacy packs, or your rental Fleet, the Fleet Micro has you covered. The series includes a 90w DC 4-pin XLR power supply to power most cameras. In addition to the on-board power supply, the charger doubles as a battery bank when in “Hypercine” power supply mode(unregulated 12v-16.8v DC). The charger parallels all the on-board battery packs to provide continuous power, and the charger’s LCD reports back available capacity as well as remaining runtime. With the optional “Hypercine module,” the charger provides both unregulated 12v-16.8v 4-pin XLR, as well as 28v regulated 3-pin XLR DC outputs.

Q: 4. Is there a switch on the battery to run 14 and then switch to 28 and back so you can use it with a Sony FX 9 camera?

A: The Core SWX Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery cannot be manually switched between the two voltages. The battery switches automatically depending on the voltage of the plate that it is attached to. If the battery detects a higher voltage plate, it will adjust accordingly to the higher voltage. The default will be 14V, which is supported on the Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (B&H # SOPXWFX9). The battery will switch to 28V when mounted on a camera that's supports that voltage.

Q: 5. I lost the cable that came with the charger. What can I replace it with?

A: You can replace the lost power cord of the Core SWX GPM-X2A Mini Dual Travel Battery Charger with this cable. Watson AC Power Cable with IEC-C7 Connector BH #WAPCIECC7

Q: 6. Which bay is the quick charge bay for 1 battery? Bay 1 or 2?

A: Either bay on the Core SWX GPM-X2A Mini Dual Travel Battery Charger (Gold Mount) can be used for 3A charging when only charging a single battery.

Q: 7. How long does it take to fully charge with various charger options?

A: Charge 2 x 98Wh Packs in 2.5 Hours

Q: 8. Do you need a special CoreSWX mounting plate to trigger high-voltage 28v mode even when mounting the battery to a 28v V-Mount plate, or is every 28v plate different from a 14v plate? It's not clear if it's a propriety mounting system or not.

A: Core lists that to unlock the high voltage output function, one would need a special Core battery plate to transmit.

Q: 9. How long can it power aputure 600D light?

A: The approximate runtime of the Core SWX Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (B-Mount) on the Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Monolight (V-Mount) will be 1h 30 min when 2 batteries are used at the same time.

Q: 10. How long does this run Alexa 35?

A: The Core SWX Helix Max 98Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) runs the ALEXA 35 for one hour.