The motor is only one part of a 360 booth's power budget. A booking may also need lights, a phone or tablet, a laptop and a connection for delivering videos. The useful buying question is whether the whole setup can finish the event, including setup time and delays.
For one documented example, OrcaVue's FAQ lists 120 V/240 V operation and a motor peak of 200 W. That is a manufacturer statement about its equipment, not a universal rating for 360 booths and not a measured average across an event. Its optional battery runtime claim is also specific to its system; it cannot be transferred to an arbitrary portable station. OrcaVue FAQ.
Separate the highest load from the longest load
The station's continuous output and applicable startup capability must support the equipment operating together. Its stored energy must last through the booking. These are separate checks.
A ring light drawing power for four hours can matter more to total energy than a motor that turns for short recordings. Conversely, a brief startup can matter to compatibility even if it adds little to the energy budget. Use the exact equipment documentation and, where practical, a suitable power meter on your complete setup. That is advice for your operating preparation; we have not tested these combinations.
Build an event budget
Here is an illustrative four-hour budget. Every value below is an assumption to replace with your own measured or documented figures. It is not an OrcaVue specification or a promise about any station:
| Equipment | Assumed average load | Duration | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booth drive, averaged over active and idle periods | 50 W | 4 h | 200 Wh |
| Lighting | 40 W | 4 h | 160 Wh |
| Tablet or laptop charging | 30 W | 4 h | 120 Wh |
| Router | 10 W | 4 h | 40 Wh |
| Total | 130 W | 4 h | 520 Wh |
An extra hour at the same average load adds 130 Wh, before conversion losses or reserve. Setup and pack-down may use a different load, so add those separately. A nominal 520 Wh station should not be described as sufficient for a 520 Wh delivered-energy requirement.
Printers, extra lighting and a second booth change this calculation. Add them explicitly. Do not assume a station that runs the booth alone will run the entire stand.
Ask the venue before buying around a missing socket
Confirm whether a suitable outlet is available, how far it is from the agreed operating area and which other equipment shares the supply. Agree cable routing with the venue. A battery can reduce one cable run, but the lighting, moving arm and guest route still need a safe layout.
Check the regional voltage and outlets of both station and booth. A plug adapter does not convert voltage. Keep the station ventilated and within the manufacturer's temperature and moisture limits; hiding it inside a closed decorative box may conflict with those instructions.
Plan for a delayed finish
Decide what can be reduced if the event runs late: decorative lighting may be optional, while the capture device is not. Confirm whether the software can continue recording and deliver files later if internet access fails. Battery-backed equipment does not guarantee a working venue connection.
Before the first paid booking, rehearse the real operating sequence with the actual kit and your intended fallback. Check that charging, power-saving settings and idle shutdown do not interrupt it. Keep a written equipment list and battery check with the booking notes.
Use the Index to narrow capacity, weight and advertised output. Then verify the short list against the booth manual and the entire load plan. The strongest candidate is the one that fits your working setup and transport constraints with documented headroom—not the one with the biggest headline watt figure.