Using External Power - DAY 6 PlotWatcher Pro Manual

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Using External Power

The PlotWatcher Pro has exceptionally long battery life - up to 120 days when
using both battery banks and capturing 8 hours per day on a 10 second interval.
Service time will be shorter with shorter time intervals or more hours of video
per day. If you wish to extend the operating time, or eliminate the reliance
upon AA batteries, you may use the external power port.
The external power port in the PlotWatcher Pro is 12v, with the center pin
positive and the outer shell negative polarity. It uses a 5.5mm x 2.1mm
connector DC power plug common to many trail cameras accessory devices,
such as cables with clips, solar devices, battery packs, etc. Be sure the plug fits
securely into the receptacle to avoid moisture entering the camera. If your
plug is not large enough to fit securely, you may want to enlarge the diameter
with tape. See www.day6outdoors.com for compatible devices and accessory
cables.
Note that although the PlotWatcher Pro internally operates on 6 volts, the
external power port utilizes nominal 12 volts (10v – 15v) because this is the
most widely available voltage for external power sources. Examples include
sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries, deep cycle RV/Marine batteries, and solar
panel accessories.
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