User's Guide

Aaton

Camera body

2.5 Camera power

Penelope requires a minimum 12.4V power source.

An Aaton 14.8V 4.2Ah Lithium-Ion onboard battery can run the camera for

twenty 400’ magazines, i.e. three hours of 2-Perf shooting.

When the video-assist is activated and power hungry accessories such as

zoom focus and iris remote control, video transmitter and monitor are con-

nected to the LEMO sockets, it is highly recommended to install an additional

Lithium-Ion battery.

When running AatonCode, you should never leave the camera unpowered.

Thanks to a built-in super-capacitor, the TCXO can handle a 10 minute power

interruption, so you have plenty of time to change the batteries. Neverthe-

less remember that a depleted battery still has enough power to keep the

TCXO alive for hours, do not remove it unless you have a fresh battery on

hand.

When running the camera from a heavy battery pack on the floor, the cable

is disconnected during moves and at lunch time, the super-capacitor buffer-

ing is not enough, put a battery onboard (even a depleted one) before dis-

connecting the power cable. After cable reconnection, confirm that time-

code is still incrementing by checking the control panel.

Installing batteries

To install a battery, loosen the blue knurled screw (A) approximately four or

five turns. Push the battery plug into the XLR-4 socket, then tighten the

knurled screw until the battery tab is held firmly.