AFC Robotic Head

Accurate Fast Compact Robotic Head

Camera Payload 15kg / 33lb

AFC-100 Max Speed 100° /s

AFC-180+ Max Speed 180° /s

With a small footprint, the motorised pan/tilt head is the perfect choice for getting smooth, precise shots without compromising picture quality.

With the high demand of any live production environment, the AFC robotic camera system provides quiet, fluid pan/tilt movements every time.

With a small footprint, the motorised AFC pan/tilt head is the perfect choice for getting smooth, precise shots without compromising picture quality.

Simplicity In Motion

AFC-100S SOLUTION

The AFC-100s robotic camera system is a compact 6kg camera agnostic robotic head with a 15kg payload that’s suitable for a multitude of different environments – including broadcast studios, live productions, events and sports coverage. As the name suggests, the AFC-100s moves at up to 100° per second and with its high payload capacity offers support for full studio build-up kits including cameras, teleprompters and accessories.

The AFC-100s robotic camera system is a compact 6kg camera agnostic robotic head with a 15kg payload that’s suitable for a multitude of different environments – including broadcast studios, live productions, events and sports coverage. As the name suggests, the AFC 100s moves at up to 100° per second and with its high payload capacity offers support for full studio build-up kits including cameras, teleprompters and accessories.

AFC-180+ SOLUTION

The AFC-180+ head offers exceptional speed and performance from a compact robotic pan tilt head. With pan speeds of up to 180° per second, the AFC-180+ is absolutely ideal for faster sporting events that require high-speed panning.

Features

High bandwidth pan slip-rings with support for up to 3G HD video
Available with brushless servo or stepper motors
360° unrestricted pan with high bandwidth HD throughput
Ethernet control of pan, tilt, zoom and focus (further options include RS232, RS422 & wireless)
Integrated control of Fujinon and other broadcast servo lenses
Multiple mounting options, including tripod, underslung, pedestal, rail, truss or bolted to various surfaces
External fibre interfaces for extended operating distances are available
A single cable provides highly accurate control of iris, zoom & focus for broadcast lens digital servo

High bandwidth pan slip-rings with support for up to 3G HD video
Available with brushless servo or stepper motors
360° unrestricted pan with high bandwidth HD throughput
Ethernet control of pan, tilt, zoom and focus (further options include RS232, RS422 & wireless)
Integrated control of Fujinon and other broadcast servo lenses
Multiple mounting options, including tripod, underslung, pedestal, rail, truss or bolted to various surfaces
External fibre interfaces for extended operating distances are available
A single cable provides highly accurate control of iris, zoom & focus for broadcast lens digital servos
Our motorized pan/tilt head control options include joystick console, pan-bars, hand-wheels and MRMC’s bespoke Flair software

“During prayer services when many of the cameras are static with only one or two operators, we’ll use the AFC 100s to spin a camera around to see what’s going on at FOH, or something going on in the auditorium or to get a better look at the stage entrance where people are entering so we don’t miss anything. The PTZs make it simple and efficient to catch these additional shots from the control room, without setting up alternate camera feeds down in the auditorium.”

Ron Krause, technical director

Grace Church

Controllers

Control Panel

The Large Format Panel (LFP) is a standalone controller for a range of MRMC robotic heads. The LFP is a robust controller designed for day-in, day-out use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast environments.

Pan Bar Control

For live televised sports and events having the right interface is essential for successfully combining remote control and natural looking motion. MRMC’s joystick and pan bar control systems offer the best available translation of operator commands into smooth and precise camera shots.

Touchscreen Control

MRMC’s studio control software provides an ideal framework for today’s integrated studio environments. Multiple camera positions can be easily controlled from a single operator and pre-programmed moves and positions executable via a simple touch screen interface.

Easy Deployment

Integrated I/O and optional slip rings allow for easy field deployment and simplified camera cabling. Lens control of digital and manual lenses are also built-in, further reducing cable runs. Fibre and wireless interfaces are available to extend the AFC and camera RCU operating distances.

Third Party Integration

Integration with virtual graphics and automation systems, as well as an available API for direct control from 3rd party products and software is also supported.Integration with virtual graphics and automation systems, as well as an available API for direct control from 3rd party products and software is also supported.

Integration with virtual graphics and automation systems, as well as an available API for direct control from 3rd party products and software is also supported.

REMOTE VIDEO CAPTURE AND CONTROL

RELIABILITY OF VIDEO AND STILL CAPTURE

EASY TO USE CONTROL INTERFACE

SIMPLE AND QUICK TO USE MODULAR SYSTEM

Introduction to the AFC Robotic Head

AFC Features

Specifications

General

Weight

5kg / 11lb

Camera Payload

Up to 15 kg / 33 lb

Max Speed

Up to 100˚/sec (180˚/sec on AFC-180)

Acceleration

100˚/sec2 (300˚/sec2 on AFC-180) Dimensions 320

Dimensions

320 x 268 x 156mm / 12.5 x 10.5 x 6 in

Power

24 VDC / 110-240 VAC