Technical Characteristics
- Adjustable RF output power : +10 dBm (10 mW) to +28 dBm (630 mW) in 0.1 dBm steps.
- Several frequency bands (available now: 1310-2000, 1990-2700, 3400-3800 MHz; expected soon: 7000-7900 MHz) that can be changed by the user through quick and simple RF module replacement.
- Agile RF output frequency within each frequency band (500 kHz or 250 kHz steps).
- Standard product: 8 MHz channel bandwidth; additional 10 and 20 MHz bandwidths as an option.
- COFDM digital modulation with 2K sub-carriers : DVB-T standard (compliant to ETSI 300744) or DPROx (option).
- 422/420 MPEG2 low delay video encoding (compliant to ISO/IEC 13818).
- 1 transport stream input (ASI).
- 1 video input (CVBS, YUV, RGB or SDI).
- PAL and NTSC operation.
- 2 high-quality audio inputs (mic, mic+phantom, line or SDI embedded) - 128 kbps per channel.
- 2 low-quality audio inputs (mic, line or SDI embedded) - 64 kbps per channel.
- 1 data input port (RS232) - 9600, 4800 or 1200 bps (i.e. for GPS information).
- 1 control port (RS422) for wired remote control of device (i.e. from plane cockpit).
- 4 general purpose inputs-outputs (TTL) for custom applications (on specific request).
- PIN code for content privacy.
- Fluorescent display for good outdoor visibility.
- User-friendly man machine interface.
- Default configuration for plug and play operation.
- 3 pre-defined transmission modes designed to achieve the best trade-off between transmission robustness and video quality for mobile, portable or studio use.
- Save and recall for 6 user-defined configurations.
- Fast start-up time (< 8s).
- DC power input : 10-17Vdc.
- DC power loopthrough output (10-17Vdc - 4A max, with separate fuse protection).
- DC power auxiliary output (10-17Vdc - 500 mA max, with separate fuse protection).
- Automatic device on/off according to camera on/off detection.
- Power consumption : 25 to 45W depending on RF output power and options.
- Operating temperature range : -10°C to +50°C.
- Sophisticated thermal and electrical protection.
- Size : 200 x 130 x 75 mm.
- Weight : < 2.0 Kg.
- CE and UL certified (EMC and safety).
Inputs/Outputs
The following input/output signals are located on RF module:
| Type | Name | Description | Format |
| O | RF OUT | RF signal | N - 50 Ohms |
| I/O | UHF IN/OUT | UHF signal for wireless control system (option) | BNC - 50 Ohms |
| I | DC-BAT IN | DC power input (+9 ..18 Vdc) | Battery socket |
Other primary input/output signals are located on a DB37 female connector (including 5 coaxial contacts):
| Type | Name | Description | Format |
| I | ASI/SDI IN | Transport Stream or Digital video (with embedded audio) | COAX - 75 Ohms |
| I | Y/CVBS IN | Y or G component or Composite analog video (PAL/NTSC) | COAX - 75 Ohms |
| I | U(B-Y) IN | U or B component analog video | COAX - 75 Ohms |
| I | V(R-Y) IN | V or R component analog video | COAX - 75 Ohms |
| O | GENLOCK OUT | Black and burst signal for camera genlock (PAL/NTSC) | COAX - 75 Ohms |
| I | AUDIO1(L) IN | High-quality Mic/Line analog audio (right) | Balanced > 6k Ohms |
| I | AUDIO2(R) IN | High-quality Mic/Line analog audio (left) | Balanced > 6k Ohms |
| I | DC-CON IN | DC power input (+9 ..18 Vdc) | - |
| O | DC-OUT | DC power loopthrough output (+9 ..18 Vdc) | 4A max |
Secondary input/output signals are located on a HD44 male connector:
| Type | Name | Description | Format |
| I | AUX1 IN | Low-quality Mic/Line analog audio | Unbalanced > 10k Ohms |
| I | AUX2 IN | Low-quality Mic/Line analog audio | Unbalanced > 10k Ohms |
| I/O | RS232 DCE | Data input port | RS232 (DCE) |
| I/O | REMOTE | Remote control port (proprietary) | RS422 |
| I/O | GPIO[1..4] | General purpose inputs-outputs (4) | TTL |
| O | DC-AUX | DC power auxiliary output (10-17Vdc) | 500 mA max |
| I/O | CCAM | Universal camera control port (optional) | RS232, RS422 and TTL |
| O | TALLY | Tally information (optional) | TTL |
Options and accessories
- RF modules for various frequency bands (1310-2000, 1990-2700, 3400-3800 MHz; soon: 7000-7900 MHz)
- DPRO8 option: improved 8 MHz modulation especially suited for mobile applications
- DPRO20 option: improved 8, 10 and 20 MHz modulations especially suited for mobile applications
- UHF wireless camera control system (see TRX product for details)
- Detachable Control Display for distant operation (up to 100 m of cable)
- Various battery mount adapters (for camera side and battery side)
- Various connectors adapters modules (for camera head, camcorder or vehicle installation).
- 19''-2HE host rack for 1 or 2 LIVE-RUNNER(s)
- Antennas
