ABonAir AB320 - 3rd Generation
The ABonAir AB320™ wireless video system enables camera teams to send video content directly from a camera to a news truck or broadcast station over the air, without the complex and time-consuming tasks of cable connections.
The AB320™ supports HD and SD in all resolutions and frame rates, an intercom for director instructions, Tally-Cue light, Data channel for Camera Control Unit (CCU), bi-directional data link, low delay mode of 90msec, and more. The system allows video transmission of up to 2500 meters, while consuming 12W of power.
High Picture Quality
+40dB PSNR with new H.264 CODEC technology
New groundbreaking CODEC by ABonAir enables accurate frame encoding at high speeds and excellent picture quality
Supports All Major Formats and Frame Rates
Works with every camera, for every type of production
ABonAir’s systems support all bit rates and formats so the system can be used at any production all over the globe with any camera type. The system support frame rates of: 1080p60, 1080i60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50 and many others. For details check the Tech Specs above.
If you have a special format or frame rate needs, just let us know and we will customize a solution for you.
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CCU Supports Your Current System
Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley & Hitachi Camera Control Units (CCU/RCP)
Yes, The AB320™ unique data port technology enables it to support all major camera brand manufacturers.
Embedded Intercom
Integrated intercom & IFB using the same RF channel
ABonAir’s products are the only wireless broadcast systems supporting an embedded and integrated intercom for communication between the cameraman and the director on the same RF channel as the video content. The AB320™ does not require an additional RF channel allocation for the intercom or additional equipment support. This reduces cost, setup time and frequency usage.
Wide Coverage
Cover up to 2.5 km / 1.5 miles per zone
Optimization of wireless and video requirements and careful radio design combined with advance MIMO technology enable ABonAir engineers to extend the system range up to full 2.5 km / 1.5 miles with a clear line of site. In drone application where the line of sight is perfect, this range can be extended to 5 km / 3 miles.
Unlicensed Frequency
No need to use regulated frequency and pay for frequency
Until a few years ago, only large networks could use wireless equipment because it required purchasing expensive frequency licenses from the regulator. In recent years, however, governments and regulators around the world provide unlicensed frequencies for public use for any purpose – including video transmission – allowing even smaller productions to use wireless links easily and free of charge. To answer this demand, manufacturers started to develop unlicensed solutions. Unlicensed systems’ volume grew and drove cost down, motivating large networks to also use them even though they own frequencies.
Bi-Directional Radio
Per pixel acknowledgement
In uni-directional links, the transmitter sends video content to the receiver without receiving any feedback. In bi-directional links, both transmitter and receiver can send and receive data and control information: a packet acknowledgement mechanism identifies errors and quickly fixes them (by re-transmitting the corrupted data), before the frame is presented. This enables bi-directional solutions to assure that all the data is well received without errors, thus increasing picture quality.
Gold Mount or V-Lock Battery Mount
Suitable for any production
ABonAir’s systems support both battery types to enable any production and any camera use.
AB320 Tech Specs
Description
ABonAir’s AB320™ wireless video system enables camera teams to transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB trucks wirelessly.
Built on a bi-directional radio channel between transmitter and receiver, ABonAir’s systems acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus provides exceptionally robust and reliable transmission.
Video
CODEC
H.264
Video input
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
CVBS
Video Formats and Frame Rates
525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
720p23.94, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Audio
Analog input
Mic – +48v Phantom power
Mic – Line Level stereo pair
Mic. – /line
Analog Range
-60dBm – +18 dBm
Sampling Rate
Analog or embedded SDI @ 48KHz
CCU/RCP/PTZ
Supported CCU/RCP camera Vendors
Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley and Hitachi. (Others are available per request)
Radio
Modulation Modes
OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
FEC
1/2, 2/3, 3/4. 5/6, 7/8
Encryption
AES-128
Frequency Range
5GHz band – 4.9-5.875 GHz
2Ghz band
6.5-7.5 Ghz
Others upon request
Antenna Connector
N-type
Transit Power
Adjustable 50-350mW
FCE Connection
Duplex fiber: single mode or multi mode
Intercom
Transmitter
Integrated belt pack with IFB output
Receiver
Supports 4-wire and 2-wire configurations
Power Supply
Voltage
10V-14V DC
Transmitter power consumption
10W-15W
Portable Receiver power consumption
12W
1U Receiver power consumption
30W
Transmitter Battery Mounting
V-Lock or Gold Mount
Mechanical Form Factor
Transmitter
Size
23.5cm x 10cm x 4cm
Weight
1.1 kg
Portable Receiver
Size
23.5cm x 10cm x 4cm
Weight
1.1 kg
1U Receiver
Size
19″
Weight
4 kg
Transmitter Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x SD, HD or 3G-SD
1U Receiver Connections
Portable Receiver Connections
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
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