Proteân XMi
The Proteân XMi is the most advanced remote head ever produced by BR Remote. It offers a performance way beyond that which its price might indicate.
Virtually silent at any speed, fully VR and AR capable with zero backlash in pan & tilt, plus built-in move profiling puts the Proteân at the top of the list for ultimate performance remote heads. In addition, there is an unmatched range of standard features and add-ons which make it almost impossible to beat at any price.
System Features
Main Features:
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Width & Height Extension options
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RS485 with Fibre & IP options
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Loads >10kg – (with 2nd side)
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Multiple Head Control from 1 controller
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Integrated Motion Control & Profile Moves
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Integrated Camera CCU & Lens Control
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Multiple Data Protocols including DMX & Free-D
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Continuous Free-D Metadata output
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Suitable for Virtual Reality
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Positional Control to 0.005deg
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Virtually SILENT operation
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Zero Backlash
The standard model of the Proteân is the compact model, which doesn’t include any extenders.
The standard model includes:
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RS 485 Standard control
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Lens control
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Point-to-point profile move
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Status display
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CCU protocols
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DMX Control
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Free D & M* Control
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Metadata Output
The following can be added as optional extras:
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Control over IP
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Fibre Output (HDSDI)
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Fibre Control input/output
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Width extension (+50mm)
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Height extensions (+100mm sections)
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Slip rings (HDSDI, Power, Control)
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RJ45 loop-thru
System Specifications
Weight: 7kg (standard)
Dimensions: Standard – W.293, H.356, D.166.
Extended – W.414, (Including Side Support) H.655, D.166
Max. Camera width: 280mm
Max. Camera Clearance: 420mm to tilt centre (with 3 x 100mm risers)
Max. Load: >10kg (standard), 20kg with side support
Operating Temp: -10 to +40degC Out of sunlight
Environmental: IP65
Mounting: 4 x 3/8”, + M6 safety bond point
Connections: XLR5, XLR4, BNC1, BNC2, RJ45, Dsub9, 2 x ST fibre
Power: 48 @ 150w
Data: RS485, IP
Control Protocols: DMX (8 channels), Free D, Dstar, Mstar,
Metadata: Free-D RAW, Free-D Angular, Mstar. (Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus)
Pan Range: Hard & Soft stop limited. 360deg. Continuous with Slip Rings
Tilt Range: 350deg. Hard & Soft Stops
Pan Speed Range: <0.005deg/sec – >180deg/sec.
Tilt Speed Range: <0.005deg/sec – >180deg/sec.
Speed Ranges (Gears): 10
Speed Proportional: Pan/Tilt Speed, proportional to zoom angle on ranges 1-3
Lens Control: 2 x 12pin Hirose, Zoom, Focus, Iris
Pre-Set Positions: 64 – Pan,Tilt, Zoom, Focus
Positional Accuracy: 0.0055deg. 16bit, 65,536 counts per 360deg.
Profile Moves: 64 – Pan,Tilt, Zoom, Focus
Profile Move Adjustments: Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Total Time, Zoom Start +/-, Zoom End +/-
PTZ Remote: Pan, Tilt, Zoom, (fully proportional,) Iris, Focus, (positional), Pre-set Store (P,T,Z,F), Pre-set Recall, Profile Move Time, Profile Move Ramp Up, Profile Move Ramp Down, Profile Move Zoom Offsets, Absolute Position mode, P,T,Z,F reverse, speeds 1-10, Turbo Speed, Set Home, Goto Home, PID values, Joystick Ramp, Protocol Selection, Protocol Format etc.
Other Features: Genlock, Lens Drivers, Inverted or Upright Mounting, LCD screen, Tally Light.
Options: 100mm Risers, 50mm Wide Block, Wide Camera Plates, Side Support, Long Drop Arms, IP Control, Fibre i/o, external Tally lights, CCU Control, bespoke features, RJ45 loop-thru,Slip Rings, SDI return (for BMD cameras)