The Pro-B3 AirS battery generators is characterized by extremely fast recycling and short flash duration. The Pro-B3 AirS accept the full range of ProHeads and ProRings. It uses LiFe battery and AirS Wireless radio sync
- Fast recycling times: 0.06-1.8 s
- Short flash duration: 1/2200-1/7400 s with standard Pro-B head and ProHead
- High capacity: 300 flashes at full power and more than 30.000 flashes at lowest power
- Low weight: Just 8,8 kg (19 lb) incl. battery
- Compact and handy: (w) 17 x (d) 24 x (h) 28 cm (6.7x9.4x11 in) incl. handle
- Wide power range: 8 f-stops (1200-9 Ws)
- Integrated radio sync: Profoto AirS module with up to 300 m operating range, sync times down to 1/1600 s. The antenna is integrated in the module
- Bright model light 250W model light with standard ProHead’s even in battery operation
- 900980 LiFe and AirS
- 900996 LiFe, PocketWizard US (344MHz) and AirS
- 900997 LiFe, PocketWizard CE (433MHz) and AirS
Information
The Profoto Pro-B3 1200 AirS is the fastest 1200Ws pack on the market, with a recycling time between 0.06 to 1.8 s, giving up to 16 flashes/sec.
Plus, the very short flash durations of the Pro-B3 make it easy to freeze movements. The Pro-B3 AirS can be used while recharging.
Smallest and lightest
Pro-B3 1200 AirS is one of the smallest and lightest 1200Ws battery generators on the market and measures only
(w) 17 x (d) 24 x (h) 28 cm (6.7x9.4x11 in) incl. handle.
The weight of the complete unit with battery is only 8,8 kg (19 lb.). The generator offers and outstanding reliability and is easy to use.
Licensed to travel
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. Making the battery flight approved all over the world.
- Sync cable
- International Charger (2A)
- User's guide
- Warranty
Technical Data
Specifications – Pro-B3 1200 AirS
| Energy | 1200Ws |
| Energy Range | 8 f-stops (9-1200Ws) |
| Energy Distribution | Socket A 18-1200Ws |
| Socket B 9-600Ws | |
| N/A | |
| N/A | |
| Asymmetry Range | 2 f-stops |
| Battery Capacity LiFe | 20000-300 flashes |
| Battery Capacity Pb |
N/A |
| Recycling Times LiFe battery | 0.04-1.8s |
| Recycling Times Pb battery | N/A |
| Flash Durations t 0.5 | 1/7400-1/2200s |
| Modeling Lamps Total W/Pack (max.) | 250W |
| Modeling Lamp W/Head (max.) | 250W (or 2x 125W) |
| Modeling Light Modes | Off, Cont., Timer 20, 40 & 60s |
| Energy Control Increments | 1/6 and full f-stops |
| Energy/Voltage Stability | +/- 0.5% (Voltage) |
| Guide Number @ 2 meters/ISO 100 with Magnum Reflector | 90.3 |
| Specified Data Conditions | ProHead |
Synchronization and control
| Sync Socket(s) | 2 |
| Lamp Head Socket(s) | 2 |
| Wire Sync Voltage | Compliant to ISO 10330 standard |
| Wire Sync Connector | ¼ inch phono plug |
| Photocell/IR-slave and Switch | Yes |
| USB Interface | N/A |
| Radio Sync | Yes, integrated Profoto Air (8 channels, 6 groups) optional with PocketWizard |
| Radio Remote | N/A |
| Radio Range | 300m |
| Computer Control | N/A |
| Aux Functions | N/A |
Miscellaneous
| Digital Display | N/A |
| Fan Cooled | Yes |
| Automatic Multi-Voltage | Yes, 100-240V/50-60Hz charger |
| Battery recharge (empty battery) |
5h (2A charger), 2.5h (Universal Power Adapter) |
| Ready Signals | Yes, ready lamp and switchable beep sound |
| Auto Dumping | Yes |
| Recharge Speed Control | Fast/Slow |
| Continuous model light | About 40 minutes with optional “Universal Power Adapter” |
Measurements
| Dimensions | 26x17x23cm; 10.25x6.75x9 inch (with battery) |
| Weight | 8.8kg; 19.4lbs (incl. LiFe battery) |
Compatible Heads
| Pro-B Head | Yes |
| ProHead | Yes |
| ProTwin | Yes |
| ProRing | Yes |
| ProRing2 | Yes |
| AcuteB Head | N/A |
| Acute/D4 Head | N/A |
| Acute/D4 Twin | N/A |
| Acute/D4 Ring | N/A |
| Sticklight | Yes |
| Spots | Yes |
| Striplights | Yes |
| Stilllights | Yes |
Nomenclature
User Guide
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