The world’s most reliable portable flash has been upgraded, allowing photographers superior creative control on-the-go. The famed AcuteB portable flash generator now comes with a choice of either a Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate battery or a Lead Acid battery, Air Sync and improved internal electronics. Profoto is chosen by more than 80% of photographers worldwide and is a staple in professional studios and rental houses. It’s the legendary quality of Profoto.
The New Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate battery has higher stored energy and gives faster recycling time with less weight. Profoto uses special, dedicated LiFePO4 batteries with integrated electronics that ensure an optimal performance. The state-of-the-art battery technology prolongs battery life more than 4 times and gives an extended amount of flashes with up to 200 flashes on maximum and more than 12,000 flashes on lowest power. The recycling time has been shortened and is now between 0.08 to 2.0 sec. The AcuteB2 600 AirS can be used while charging.
This is Profoto’s smallest generator, measuring only 19x19x13 cm (7,5×7,5×5 in) including the handle. This compact size allows a full setup of camera, pack with flash-head and modifiers to easily fit into a back-pack. The weight of the complete unit with li-battery is only 3,6 kg (8 lb).
The battery is licensed to travel and has been tested and certified according to UN manual of Test & Criteria, Part III, Sub-section 38,3. Depending on country regulations, you’re allowed to take the generator with you on the plane.
The AcuteB2 600 AirS, has been implemented with the reliable radio slave system: Profoto Air Sync. It can be triggered at a distance of up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) with an ultra-short delay, making it possible to use fastest sync times. Air Sync uses the same frequency all over the world, covering 8 separate channels. Optional Pocket Wizard receiver is available.
Flexibility of the world’s best Light Shaping System
At the heart of Profoto lies the Light Shaping System. Over 120 light modifiers allow unprecedented creative control. All AcuteB and Acute/D4 Heads used with the AcuteB2 600 AirS generator are fully compatible with all the modifiers.
Technical Data AcuteB2 600 AirS
Energy 600 Ws
Input 12 V
Energy Control Over a seven f-stop range, in 2/10 step adjustments f-stop at 2 m (ISO 100/21º) 64.2 with Magnum 50º reflector
Recycling time LiFe battery: 0.08-2.0 s @ full
Pb battery: 0.09-2.5 s @ full
Flash Capacity Ws: 600 300 150 75 37 18 9
No of flashes at different energy settings Energy: Max -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6
Pb Flashes: 160 320 600 1200 2000 4000 8000
LiFe Flashes: 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800
Modeling light 65W continuous modeling light (similar to 90W halogen)
Flash Duration (t0.5) Ws: 600 150 37
Time: 1/1000 1/2700 1/6800
Energy Precision 1/75 f-stop flash-to-flash
Energy Range Ws: 600 300 150 75 37 18 9
f-stop: 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64
Ev: Max -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6
Auto Dumping Yes
Battery type LiFe battery: 13.2 V, 4.6 Ah, LiFePo4
Pb battery: 12.0 V, 5.0 Ah, Non-spillable lead/acid
Battery charging time 5 h with Profoto Charger 1A
2.5 h with Profoto Charger 2A
Battery status indicator LiFe battery: Yes
Pb battery: 1/1, 1/2 and 1/4 indicators
Battery life LiFe battery: 1 200 charge cycles 80% capacity left
Pb battery: 300 charge cycles 80% capacity left
Battery operating temperature range LiFe battery: -20 ºC to +50 ºC (-4 ºF to +120 ºF)
Pb battery: +5 ºC to +30 ºC (+40 ºF to +86 ºF)
Battery storage temperature range LiFe battery: -30 ºC to +60 ºC (-20 ºF to +140 ºF)
Pb battery: -10 ºC to +40 ºC (+14 ºF to +100 ºF)
Fuse 40 A
Radio remote control No
Sync Socket 1 socket
Sync Voltage Compliant to ISO 10330 Standard
Size 19 x 19 x 13 cm (7.5 x 7.5 x 5 inches), including handle
Weight 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs), exclusive of battery
3.6 kg (8.9 lbs), including LiFe battery
4.8 kg /10.6 lbs), including Pb battery
Product No.
901104 AcuteB2 600 AirS Pb
901101 AcuteB2 600 AirS LiFe
901102 AcuteB2 600 AirS (344MHz) LiFe (integrated Pocket Wizard)
901103 AcuteB2 600 AirS (433MHz) LiFe (integrated Pocket Wizard)
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