DSMC2 V-LOCK I/O EXPANDER d-tap issue

[Matthias ashford]

Hi,

Just want to check if anyone knows if the d-tap connection on the v-lock module is standard? None of my d-tap cables work with this module so I am unable to power anything from it....a fault product? Or do I need a specific d-tap? It seems as though the port is too big as no d-tap connects properly (very loose)

Thanks

 

[Tommaso Alvisi]

I agree it's too loose with genuine Anton Bauer connectors too vs for example an IDX plate where its D-TAP is *perfect*.

BUT mine works reliably with every cable I tried with so I think you should call them?

(Carefully!) you could also try with a voltmeter if the outlet is giving you power or not.

Hope it helps.

 

[Matthias ashford]

Thanks. Contacted RED as it is very unreliable, to the point where I can't use this camera on a professional set and have to hire in an alexa to ft the job done!

 

[Dave Draper]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but was just Googling this.

So the wobbly / loose fit D-Tap socket on the V-Lock Expander Module is considered “normal”, I’m guessing?

Haven’t tested ours yet, so cannot comment on reliability, but fingers crossed it’s okay.

 

[Homer Dulu]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but was just Googling this.

So the wobbly / loose fit D-Tap socket on the V-Lock Expander Module is considered “normal”, I’m guessing?

Haven’t tested ours yet, so cannot comment on reliability, but fingers crossed it’s okay.

Hasn't been wobbly on mine, and it's been reliable as long as you keep in mind the limited power draw from it - I think 3.0A. Just don't connect too many things to it and you should be fine.

 

[Dave Draper]

Hasn't been wobbly on mine, and it's been reliable as long as you keep in mind the limited power draw from it - I think 3.0A. Just don't connect too many things to it and you should be fine.

I can confirm that the D-Tap on ours is definitely wobbly. You do have to physically wobble it, though. And the Teradek LEMO to D-Tap cable — which is the only cable we’ve tried so far — doesn’t fit as snug as you might expect, like you’d get with a Switronix V-Lock Battery Plate.

Homer, if you try to wobble the D-Tap socket with your index finger, does it move?

 

[Fabio Lanzone]

Definitely loose and unusable. I tried among others original Teradek Bolt and Cineroid cables and powering isn't stable, sometimes even if you lock them with gaff tape.
I always end up using the port on the battery itself.

 

[Dave Draper]

Definitely loose and unusable. I tried among others original Teradek Bolt and Cineroid cables and powering isn't stable, sometimes even if you lock them with gaff tape.
I always end up using the port on the battery itself.

Oh, wow. Really hope this isn’t the case with ours. Not sure if there’s another way of powering the Teradek Latitude, but none of our V-Lock batteries have their own D-Tap sockets. So if the one on the I/O Expander goes, I’m guessing we’re screwed until we can find an alternative solution.

 

[Homer Dulu]

I can confirm that the D-Tap on ours is definitely wobbly. You do have to physically wobble it, though. And the Teradek LEMO to D-Tap cable — which is the only cable we’ve tried so far — doesn’t fit as snug as you might expect, like you’d get with a Switronix V-Lock Battery Plate.

Homer, if you try to wobble the D-Tap socket with your index finger, does it move?

Yah, it moves around a little bit when I move it around with my finger. But I plugged in some of my D-Tap accessories (including my RTmotion Latitude cable) and although it wobbled around a bit, it was snug enough where it wasn't going to suddenly disconnect without a bit of a tug on the D-Tap cable. I've used accessories on that socket for a couple of years and haven't had any problems with it.

Also confirmed, there's a label on the top that says 3.0A max.