Swit BIVO-98 98Wh Bivoltage B-Mount battery
The Swit BIVO-98 is a 14.4V (11-16.8V) and 28.8V (22-33.6V) bi-voltage B-mount battery for ARRI cameras and other film equipment. The battery recognises the resistance value of the ID pin on the B-mount board and then delivers 14.4V or 28.8V, with no risk of misuse.
The Swit BIVO-98 battery has a thickness of only 38mm and a light weight of 668g, making it easy to use in portable equipment. It has a capacity of 98Wh, runs the ARRI ALEXA 35 camera for at least 1 hour and can be carried as hand luggage on flights. The battery provides at least 150W of constant power for cameras and film equipment.
The BIVO-98 has 2 D-tap sockets to power all camera equipment:
- When the battery voltage is 14.4V, the D-tap outputs are 11-16.8V.
- When the battery is operating at 28.8V, the D-tap output is regulated to 16V.
The BIVO-98 camera battery has 4-level LED charge indicators and a separate blue LED to indicate battery voltage. When the battery is connected to the mounting plate B, the blue LED is on, which means that the battery is delivering a high voltage of 28.8V, and the blue LED is off, which means that the battery is delivering a normal voltage of 14.4V.
It is possible to charge 4x BIVO-98 at the same time on the B-plate charger SWIT PC-P461B, at 33.6V fast charge 50W. The charger takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge 4x BIVO-98 batteries.
Pressing the Power Check button twice will illuminate the LED torch on the back of the battery to help locate the B-mount plate in a dark production environment. Pressing the Power Check button again will turn off the light, or it will turn off automatically after 30 seconds.
The BIVO-98 battery can withstand a 1.2 metre drop from any angle. It is a robust and reliable camera battery for filmmakers.
Swit BIVO dual voltage B-mount batteries are available in capacities of 98Wh, 160Wh, 196Wh and 290Wh. The different sizes and capacities allow for use in a lightweight portable stabiliser as well as for long-lasting power consumption.
Swit BIVO-98 Battery features
- Voltage: 28.8V (21.6-33.6V) AND 14.4V (10.8-16.8V)
- Capacity: 98 Wh
- Constant charge: (28.8V) 150W, 6A / (14.4V) 150W, 12A
- Fast charge: 33.6V and 44W
- Mounting type: B-mount
- D-tap socket ×2
- 14.4V state 10.8-16.8V output, 150W charge
- 28.8V state: 16V regulated output, 50W charge
- Charging Temperature: 0-40°C
- Discharge temperature -20°C-50°C (capacity and maximum load may decrease when used below 0°C)
- Net weight: Approx. 668g
- Dimensions: 144×100×38mm