Vinten unveils new robotic heads

Vinten Radamec has unveiled its brand new next generation of fusion robotics incorporating the company’s new ICE technology at NAB.

This technology, which delivers unprecedented control and accuracy in a highly compact form, is incorporated into the new FH-145 and FHR-145 heads, making their debut at the industry event. These two next generation pan and tilt heads are on display alongside Vinten Radamec’s recently released FHR-35, which was the company’s first product to incorporate the ICE platform.

The ICE technology represents a major step forward in camera robotics. The platform provides a motion control system and drive train within the heads to deliver both the fastest and the slowest broadcast quality movement. The ICE motion control system is also able to drive a wide range of full-servo broadcast lenses using analogue, digital or hybrid control modes. The ICE platform harnesses IP technology, allowing control from either the Vinten Radamec VRC or LCS systems over a standard ethernet infrastructure.

The FH-145 and FHR-145 heads are built on the successful performance of Vinten Radamec’s FH-100 and FH-120 models, and represent the next generation of the company’s heads.

Karen Walker, commercial manager of Vinten Radamec, said: “This NAB2012 launch signifies the evolution of our product range. We have taken great pride in perfecting every aspect of the design and performance of these heads so they incorporate all the successful elements of the popular FH-100 and FH-120 models with the additional new motion control platform. The next generation heads are just the beginning of our new advanced technology, and we are expecting to launch a full range of ICE based products during the next 18 months.”