Stefan Bruylants Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi all, I was wondering if anybody already tested if you can run a tv-logic VFM-056 on a v-lock battery. The monitor is rated 7 to 12V and V-lock batteries output, depending on the charge, something between 12 and 17V... So theoreticly that would be to much power. Any hands on experiences?! CheerS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Coss Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I did it all day today with an AB 90HC that are new and fully up. Call Bandpro and ask them. I can't imagine a manufacturer putting a battery receiver on their product if it wasn't designed for the voltage. TVLogic VFM-071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Reis Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi, I have a VFM-056WP that I regular power via the manufacturers "mini XLR to D tap cable" running on a wide variety of onboard camera batteries (Anton Bauer, IDX, Red.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Irwin Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Be careful when running the 056WP directly from AB/V bricks. I own that monitor too and upon speaking with a TV Logic engineer, I learned that the true voltage limit is 15v. Often freshly charged bricks can run as high as 18-20V, which is enough to fry the monitor. Often you'll be ok, but there is a risk. Best to use a power regulated cable if coming from D-Tap, or if the brick is also powering a camera, pull the plug on the monitor and let the camera power up, then plug the monitor back in. I had a cable made with an inline 12v regulator that has a Fisher 3 to D-Tap jumper, so it can do either safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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