Getting Started
with the Ultimate 2’s (U2) basic functions.
This system is designed to run both 12/24 volt camera systems and their accessories.
The owner can use any type of battery chemistry in any combination.
The lower electronics housing will accept up to three 14.4 volt battery packs or up to two 14.4 battery
packs and one 24 Vdc battery pack at the same time.
The sled can deliver 14.4 volts when using 1, 2,or 3, 14.4 volt batteries in 12 volt mode
The sled can provide both 14.4 and 28.8 volts when using two or more 14.4 volt batteries in 24 volt
mode. In 24 volt mode a 14.4 battery must be on battery plate # 3 and 1 or 2.
The sled can provide both 14.4 and 28.8 volts when using one or more 14.4 volt batteries and one 24 volt
battery.
All the system 12 volt outputs and all 24 volt outputs are common. One of the unique design features is
that it does not provide an isolated 14.4 volt power source.
Backlight LCD screen-
The LCD displays current individual voltage battery status in 12 volt mode,
combined voltage of battery 3 in 24 volt mode, sled MODE and any text warning indicators.
MAIN PWR
- Pushbutton turns the system
on/off. There is an amber LED pwr on indicator.
When turning OFF the power button must be
held down for at least 1 second.
LO battery indicator
- Amber LED blinks when
the voltage drops below the user selectable
voltages. Factory preset for the warning
indicator as follows:
12 volt mode- Indicator blinks at 13.4 volts
24 volt mode- Indicator blinks at 24.2 volts
In 12 volt mode the 8 selectable settings are:
12.4, 12.6, 12.8, 13.0, 13.2, 13.4,13.6,13.8
volts
In 24 volt mode the user selectable settings
are: 23.0, 23.2, 23.4, 23.6, 23.8, 24.2, 24.4,
24.8 volts
User has two different 8 position rotary switches labeled
SW1
(12 volt mode)
SW2
(24 volt mode)
They are located inside the electronics housing and can be accessed by removing the 6 screws holding
the housing cover together.
12/24 Camera Pwr
button- Allows the operator to select the power
Mode
the system will be running at.
12V Mode for 12 volt camera systems and accessories.
24V Mode for 24 volt camera systems and accessories, while still delivering 14.4 volts to all 14.4 volt
output connectors. To achieve 24 volts when using 14.4 batteries you need to have at least two battery
packs and one pack has to be on battery plate #3. Or you are using a 24 volt battery on plate #3.
ON/OFF BACK LIGHT
button- Turns the LCD screen backlight on/off.
RECORD/PLAYBACK
toggle switch- Directs the video signal input to the on board recorder in record
mode or to the 8 pin Lemo connector’s pin 8 for video playback through the LEH.
Connectors on the LEH.
These are the standard connectors and connections. Options available.
1B 308
- Provides 14.4 battery voltage, video signal out 1V Peak-Peak from top stage. Also video
playback on pin 8 from the operators record deck.
0S 304
- Provides 14.4 battery voltage, video signal out 1V Peak-Peak from top stage for video
transmitter.
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