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− | [[File: | + | Some PocketWizard radios can be powered via an external power supply instead of AA batteries. Not all radios work with the same power supplies. It's important to identify the exact model radio you have to find the appropriate power supply. FCC (344Mhz) PocketWizards are mainly distributed in the US and Canada while CE (433Mhz) models are sold in most other countries. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [[https://pocketwizard.com/frequency/ Frequency page]]. |
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+ | {| style="float: right; margin-left:0.2em; border: 1px solid #BBB;" | ||
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+ | | valign="top" |[[File:6pinACC.jpg<!-- | ||
+ | -->|200px]]<br /> FCC MultiMAXes with the 6 pin AC port<br/> can be powered via the PW-AC-MX power<br/> supply. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| style="float: right; margin-left:0.2em; border: 1px solid #BBB;" | ||
+ | |- style="font-size: 87%;" | ||
+ | | valign="top" |[[File:4pinACC.jpg<!-- | ||
+ | -->|200px]]<br /> FCC and CE MultiMAXes with the 4 pin<br/> ACC port can be powered via the <br/>PW-AC-USB power supply. They cannot <br/>be powered via the ACC port. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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==FCC Radios== | ==FCC Radios== | ||
+ | These are 344MHz US/FCC PocketWizard radios. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [[https://pocketwizard.com/frequency/ Frequency page]]. | ||
===FCC Plus II=== | ===FCC Plus II=== | ||
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|[[File:fccplus2.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:fccplus2.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|300px]] |
+ | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>connects via AC power port | ||
+ | |[[File:fccplus2-power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|'''FCC Plus II''' | |'''FCC Plus II''' | ||
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− | |align="center"|[[ | + | |align="center"|[[https://pocketwizard.com/products/pw-ac-2-ac-adapter-power-supply/ PW-AC-2]] |
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+ | FCC Plus IIs work with the PW-AC-2 adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet. | ||
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− | |[[File:fccmm4pin.jpg|200px]] | + | |[[File:fccmm4pin-zoom.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:pw-ac-usb.jpg|300px]] |
+ | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>connects via USB port | ||
+ | |[[File:fccmm4pin-power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port''' | |'''FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port''' | ||
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− | |align="center"|[[ | + | |align="center"|[[https://pocketwizard.com/products/pw-ac-usb-ac-adapter-power-supply/ PW-AC-USB]] |
|} | |} | ||
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+ | FCC MultiMAXes with 4-pin ACC ports '''(serial numbers 5578506-5578569, 5578601-5578900, and 5579001 and higher)''' can be powered via USB and work with the PW-AC-USB adapter. These radios cannot be powered via their ACC port. You can verify that your MultiMAX will work with this AC adapter by checking the serial number located inside the battery compartment. | ||
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===FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port=== | ===FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port=== | ||
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− | |[[File:fccmm6pin.jpg|200px]] | + | |[[File:fccmm6pin-zoom.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:pw-ac-mx.jpg|300px]] |
+ | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>connects via ACC port | ||
+ | |[[File:fccmm6pin-power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port''' | |'''FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port''' | ||
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− | |align="center"|[[ | + | |align="center"|[[https://pocketwizard.com/products/pw-ac-mx-ac-adapter-power-supply/ PW-AC-MX]] |
|} | |} | ||
+ | FCC MultiMAXes with 6-pin ACC ports work with the PW-AC-MX adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet. They can also be powered by PW-AC-2 adapters with the optional PW-MXA. These radios cannot be powered via their USB port. | ||
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+ | NOTE: When using this adapter, you must install batteries in the MultiMAX unit. | ||
===FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port=== | ===FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port=== | ||
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|[[File:oldfccmmnoacc.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:oldfccmmnoacc.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"|[[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|300px]] |
+ | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>connects via AC power port | ||
+ | |[[File:oldfccmm-power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port''' | |'''FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port''' | ||
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− | |align="center"|[[ | + | |align="center"|[[https://pocketwizard.com/products/pw-ac-2-ac-adapter-power-supply/ PW-AC-2]] |
|} | |} | ||
+ | FCC MultiMAXes without ACC ports work with the PW-AC-MX adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet. | ||
==CE Radios== | ==CE Radios== | ||
+ | These are 433MHz CE PocketWizard radios. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [[https://pocketwizard.com/frequency/ Frequency page]]. | ||
− | ===CE | + | ===CE Plus II=== |
{| border="0" | {| border="0" | ||
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!colspan=3| | !colspan=3| | ||
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− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:ceplus2.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]] |
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− | |'''CE | + | |'''CE Plus II''' |
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− | |align="center"| | + | |style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.''' |
|} | |} | ||
+ | CE Plus IIs cannot be powered externally. Internal battery power only. | ||
− | ===CE | + | |
+ | ===CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port=== | ||
{| border="0" | {| border="0" | ||
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!colspan=3| | !colspan=3| | ||
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− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:cemm4pin-zoom.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:pw-ac-usb.jpg|300px]] |
+ | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>connects via USB | ||
+ | |[[File:cemm4pin-power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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− | |'''CE | + | |'''CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port''' |
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− | | | + | |align="center"|[[https://pocketwizard.com/products/pw-ac-usb-ac-adapter-power-supply/ PW-AC-USB]] |
|} | |} | ||
+ | CE MultiMAXes with 4-pin ACC ports '''(serial numbers 5579052 and higher)''' can be powered via USB and work with the PW-AC-USB adapter. These radios cannot be powered via their ACC port. You can verify that your MultiMAX will work with this AC adapter by checking the serial number located inside the battery compartment. | ||
− | ===CE MultiMAX with | + | |
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+ | ===CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port=== | ||
{| border="0" | {| border="0" | ||
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!colspan=3| | !colspan=3| | ||
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− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:cemm6pin-zoom.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
|[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]] | ||
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− | |'''CE MultiMAX with | + | |'''CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port''' |
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|style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.''' | |style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | CE MultiMAXes with 6-pin ACC ports cannot be powered externally or via USB. Internal battery power only. | ||
− | ===CE MultiMAX with | + | |
+ | ===CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port=== | ||
{| border="0" | {| border="0" | ||
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!colspan=3| | !colspan=3| | ||
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− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:cemmnoacc.jpg|200px]] |
− | |align="center"|[[File: | + | |align="center"| [[File:bluearrow.png|150px]]<br/>works with |
|[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]] | ||
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− | |'''CE MultiMAX with | + | |'''CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port''' |
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|style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.''' | |style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
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+ | CE MultiMAXes without ACC ports cannot be powered externally. Internal battery power only. |
Latest revision as of 11:27, 14 April 2021
Some PocketWizard radios can be powered via an external power supply instead of AA batteries. Not all radios work with the same power supplies. It's important to identify the exact model radio you have to find the appropriate power supply. FCC (344Mhz) PocketWizards are mainly distributed in the US and Canada while CE (433Mhz) models are sold in most other countries. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [Frequency page].
![]() FCC MultiMAXes with the 6 pin AC port can be powered via the PW-AC-MX power supply. |
![]() FCC and CE MultiMAXes with the 4 pin ACC port can be powered via the PW-AC-USB power supply. They cannot be powered via the ACC port. |
Contents
FCC Radios
These are 344MHz US/FCC PocketWizard radios. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [Frequency page].
FCC Plus II
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![]() works with |
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![]() connects via AC power port |
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FCC Plus II | [PW-AC-2] |
FCC Plus IIs work with the PW-AC-2 adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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![]() connects via USB port |
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FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port | [PW-AC-USB] |
FCC MultiMAXes with 4-pin ACC ports (serial numbers 5578506-5578569, 5578601-5578900, and 5579001 and higher) can be powered via USB and work with the PW-AC-USB adapter. These radios cannot be powered via their ACC port. You can verify that your MultiMAX will work with this AC adapter by checking the serial number located inside the battery compartment.
FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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![]() connects via ACC port |
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FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port | [PW-AC-MX] |
FCC MultiMAXes with 6-pin ACC ports work with the PW-AC-MX adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet. They can also be powered by PW-AC-2 adapters with the optional PW-MXA. These radios cannot be powered via their USB port.
NOTE: When using this adapter, you must install batteries in the MultiMAX unit.
FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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![]() connects via AC power port |
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FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port | [PW-AC-2] |
FCC MultiMAXes without ACC ports work with the PW-AC-MX adapter for power via an 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
CE Radios
These are 433MHz CE PocketWizard radios. See details about using PocketWizard radios in different regions of the world on our [Frequency page].
CE Plus II
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![]() works with |
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CE Plus II | Cannot be powered externally. |
CE Plus IIs cannot be powered externally. Internal battery power only.
CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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![]() connects via USB |
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CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port | [PW-AC-USB] |
CE MultiMAXes with 4-pin ACC ports (serial numbers 5579052 and higher) can be powered via USB and work with the PW-AC-USB adapter. These radios cannot be powered via their ACC port. You can verify that your MultiMAX will work with this AC adapter by checking the serial number located inside the battery compartment.
CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port | Cannot be powered externally. |
CE MultiMAXes with 6-pin ACC ports cannot be powered externally or via USB. Internal battery power only.
CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port
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![]() works with |
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CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port | Cannot be powered externally. |
CE MultiMAXes without ACC ports cannot be powered externally. Internal battery power only.