Profoto, leading manufacturer of professional quality electronic flash lighting systems and light shapers, introduces a revolutionary new battery pack called the Pro-B3 AirS. The Profoto line of battery strobes is famous among professionals and the ‘de facto’ standard for people, fashion and sports photographers around the world. The secret behind the success of Profoto is the knowledge gained from research and development together with feedback from top photographers, dealers and rental personnel, delivering outstanding performance and repeatability.
With the Pro-B3 AirS, Profoto implements the New Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate battery technology. This battery has higher stored energy and gives faster recycling time with less weight. It’s the state-of-the-art battery technology that extends the amount of flashes to 300 flashes on maximum power and more than 30,000 at min power. Profoto uses special, dedicated LiFePO4 batteries with integrated electronics that ensure an optimal performance. Battery life is prolonged 4 times compared to the former Lead Acid version. The Profoto Pro-B3 AirS is the fastest 1200Ws pack on the market, with a recycling time between 0.06 to 1.8 sec, giving up to 16 flashes/sec. Plus, the very short flash durations of the Pro-B3 make it easy to freeze movement. The Pro-B3 AirS can be used while recharging.
Pro-B3 AirS is one of the smallest and lightest 1200Ws battery generators on the market and measures only 24x17x23 cm (9.5 x 6.75 x 10 in). The weight of the complete unit with battery is down to only 8.8 kg (19.4 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 Pro-B3 AirS, has been implemented with the reliable radio slave system: Profoto Air Sync. The generator can be triggered from a distance up to 300 m (1000 ft). Ultra-short delay makes it possible to use the fastest sync times. Air Sync uses the same frequency all over the world, covering 8 separate channels.
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. The ProHead, Pro-B head and ProRing2 are fully compatible with the Profoto Pro-B3 generator and give access to all Profoto light shaping tools.
Technical Data AcuteB2 600 AirS
Energy 1200 Ws f-stop at 2 m with Magnum 50º reflector 90.3
Energy Control Over an eight f-stop range (down to 9 Ws), in 1/10 or 1/2 step adjustments
Energy distribution Symmetric or Asymmetric (2:1 ratio)
Recycling time 0.06-1.8 s @ full (0,9 s at 600 Ws)
Flash duration 1/2200 – 1/7400 s (with standard Pro-Head and Pro-B Head)
NOTE: ProTwin and two Pro-B2 generators on the same equivalent power give half the recycling time and shorter flash duration.
No. of flashes per charge 300 @ full, > 30 000 @ min
Number of Lamp Head Sockets 2
Modeling light Up to 250W continuous or time controlled (max 60 s)
Auto Dumping Yes
Battery type 13.2 V, 11.5 Ah, LiFePo4
Battery charging time 5 h with Profoto Charger 2A
2.5 h with Profoto Universal Power Adapter UPA
Battery status indicator Yes
Battery life 1 200 charge cycles 80% capacity left
Battery operating temperature range -20 ºC to +50 ºC (-4 ºF to +120 ºF)
Battery storage temperature range -30 ºC to +60 ºC (-20 ºF to +140 ºF)
Radio Sync Profoto Air: range up to 300 m, channel selector on generator
Pocket Wizard: range up to 100 m, channel selector learn mode
Radio remote control No
Size 24 x 17 x 23 cm (9.5 x 6.75 x 10 inches), including handle
Weight 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs), exclusive of battery
8.8 kg (19.0 lbs), including battery
Others Others Built in photocell, 2 sync sockets
Product No. 900980 Pro-B3 1200 AirS LiFe
900996 Pro-B3 1200 AirS (344MHz) LiFe (integrated Pocket Wizard)
900997 Pro-B3 1200 AirS (433MHz) LiFe (integrated Pocket Wizard)
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