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Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery Kit with Four-Bay Charger

BH #WAVM198BHLEK (B&H Kit)
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Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery Kit with Four-Bay Charger
Key Features
  • 4 x 198Wh Li-Ion V-Mount Battery
  • Supports up to 15A Continuous Draw
  • Splits for Airline Carry-On
  • 5-LED Power Gauge
This B&H kit consists of two Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Batteries and a Watson Pro Quad Position Li-Ion Battery Charger. This kit has been assembled to provide you with four high-capacity batteries that can be carried on a plane, and a two-bay charger. Each battery splits in half for airline travel and supports a 15A draw when recombined. Each battery supports 15A maximum load, which allows it to support cinema cameras rigged with accessories, large LED lights, or other gear that uses a V-mount.
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Watson Pro Buddy System HLE Overview

This B&H kit consists of two Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Batteries and a Watson Pro Quad Position Li-Ion Battery Charger. This kit has been assembled to provide you with four high-capacity batteries that can be carried on a plane, and a two-bay charger. Each battery splits in half for airline travel and supports a 15A draw when recombined. Each battery supports 15A maximum load, which allows it to support cinema cameras rigged with accessories, large LED lights, or other gear that uses a V-mount.

SMBUS communication is enabled through the V-mount connection and enables RED DSMC2 cameras to display detailed battery info in the viewfinder. The charger supports charging four batteries simultaneously at 2.5A per battery. The charger can be used to charge batteries or provide power over its XLR connector, but not both at the same time.

Key Features
  • Simultaneous charging for up to four V-mount lithium-ion batteries at 2.5A per channel
  • 4-pin XLR DC power output supplies 15V and 4.0A from an AC outlet
  • Carry handle
  • Rubberized feet
  • On/Off switch
  • LED status indicators
  • 100-240 VAC power input
  • XLR cable included
Approx. Charge Times
The following figures are for charging a single battery or two or more:

4.4Ah
2.7 hours

6.6Ah
4.0 hours

8.8Ah
5.3 hours

11.0Ah
6.6 hours

13.2Ah
7.9 hours
UPC: 847628592469
Kit Contains:

Watson Pro Quad Position Li-Ion Simultaneous Battery Charger (V-Mount)

Key Specs
Charger Compatibility
V-Mount
Charger Power Source
AC Power (Cable Included)
Charger Power I/O
1x IEC Female Input
 • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 3.8 A
1x XLR 4-Pin Female Output
 • 15 VDC at 4 A (60 W)
Charger Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B Plug to IEC Male Cable
1x XLR 4-Pin Female to XLR 4-Pin Male Cable
Battery Charger
Charger Compatibility
V-Mount
Number of Battery Bays
4
Multi-Bay Charging Modes
Simultaneous
Charger Power Source
AC Power (Cable Included)
Charger Power I/O
1x IEC Female Input
 • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 3.8 A
1x XLR 4-Pin Female Output
 • 15 VDC at 4 A (60 W)
Charger Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B Plug to IEC Male Cable
1x XLR 4-Pin Female to XLR 4-Pin Male Cable
Battery Output Voltage
16.8 VDC at 2.5 A
Recharge Time
2.7 to 7.9 Hours
Indicator
LED
Dimensions
9.5 x 6.5 x 4.5" / 24.1 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm
Weight
6.3 lb / 2.9 kg
Environmental
Operating Conditions
14 to 95°F / -10 to 35°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C 
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.945 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.5 x 9.15 x 7.85"

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