Battery Chemistry; Flextt5, Canon Or Nikon - PocketWizard MiniTT1 Manual

Batteries
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Batteries
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Some PocketWizard radios require batteries.
CAUTION
Turn OFF your equipment (PocketWizard units, electronic flash units, cameras, etc.) before making
connections or changing batteries.

Battery Chemistry

FlexTT5s will operate reliably using just about any pair of ~1.5 volt AA batteries, regardless of the type of battery
chemistry. Alkaline, lithium, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, and other battery chemistrys may vary
somewhat in total life expectancy, but all are compatible. PocketWizard radios will report the most accurate
remaining battery life using Alkaline batteries, since other chemistrys have a slightly different voltage discharge
curve, which is how the remaining life is measured.
Regardless of the particular battery chemistry, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 regulate the batter power which gives
excellent performance throughout the entire life of the batteries. The unit will continue to function normally until the
batteries are nearly exhausted.
The voltage regulation in our radios is very efficient. There is usually only a small benefit when using lithium
(non-rechargeable) batteries. Lithium batteries are designed for the quick burst high current draw found in cameras
and portable flash devices. Expect only a 10-20% longer battery life (approximate) over alkaline batteries when
using lithium batteries.

FlexTT5, Canon or Nikon

Install 2 fresh AA (IEC:LR6) batteries into
the FlexTT5 Transceiver. Make sure to note
proper polarity.
Alkaline batteries are recommended.
Rechargeable or other chemistry batteries
will also work, though life expectancy may
vary.
Life expectancy = approximately 60 hours
with alkaline batteries.
Note proper polarity