Customer:
RTV Slovenija

Ka-BAND DSNG reportage vehicle – TV

Reportage vehicle is equipped and intended for single camera live reporting from field. Unit is able to connect through Ka-band satellite or multiple 3G/4G links and transfer HD-SDI with embedded audio to the studio. Eutelsat Newsspoter service is used over Ka-BAND satellite IP transport link. (subscriptions are not included).
Reportage vehicle can accommodate four persons and their equipment in comfortable van seats. Equipment storage shelfs and compartments are in the rear and passenger part.
The vehicle provides camera crew basic protection against the weather when reporting. The team with the camera can be positioned under retractable awning or under rear lift gate of the van. Rear liftgate is also equipped with LED lighting.
Passenger compartment is rearranged to working position for eventual content editing and to serve as mobile office as well.
Reportage vehicle has integrated system power supply which is independent from engine, and provides up to 8h of autonomy thanks to two 5KWh Lithium batteries. Charging and equipment supply is possible also from 230V grid. Charge/supply functionality is parallel and automatic.
Small telescopic mast equipped with powerful LED flood/spot lights is integrated on roof platform. Operation is done via remote control unit accessible from rear storage compartment. Lights can be set up to 4 m high, rotated 360° horizontally and vertically. Besides lights the roof platform is equipped with orange beacons, satellite dish (ND Satcom Ka2Go), communication antennas and storage case.
Full air suspension system allows dynamic adjustment of vehicle ground clearance and auto leveling when stationary.

Key facts

Communication Satellite terminal for Ka-BAND – SNG contribution compatible with Eutelsat Newsspoter
Remote contribution for Outdoor events. VIDEO + AUDIO Talkback over IP (G3/G4/Wi-
Fi/Ethernet)
ASI/IP Bidirectional Satellite Links – Ka-BAND
DVB-T, IFB, GSM antennas
Equipment Energy
supply
12V – from Altenator
230V – via external connection to
main 230V supply
Autonomous 12V and 230V from the internal Li-Ion battery power supply 8h@1000W
Vehicle Volkswagen Multivan platform
Homologated for four persons
Full Air 4 wheel – Auto level suspension
Awning on one side of the vehicle enables protection for stuff, against rain and snow falls
Lighting Outside lights (2 spot + 2 flood) installed on telescopic mast
Lights and mast position remotely controlled