Saber U20

What the Saber U20 does in a meeting room

The Angekis Saber U20 is a pan-tilt-zoom camera built to frame a room from one fixed position, so speakers and presenters stay in shot without a camera operator. Its 1/2.8-inch 2.4MP CMOS sensor captures 1080p Full HD video, and the camera can send that picture to a display and a computer at the same time. It sits at the entry level of the Angekis line, which makes it a practical choice where the requirement is a clear picture of people in a room, controlled remotely.

Zoom, lens and image control

The lens provides 20x optical zoom with 12x digital zoom on top, covering a focal length from 4.9 mm to 98 mm. The aperture runs from F/1.5 at the wide end to F/3.0 at telephoto, and the stated horizontal field of view is 60 degrees. Focus, iris, shutter and backlight compensation can each be set to automatic or manual, so a technician can lock the image once the room is lit.

In low light, the data gives a minimum illumination of 0.01 lux and a signal-to-noise ratio above 50dB, with 2D and 3D noise reduction. White balance offers automatic, manual, auto tracking, one-push, indoor and outdoor modes. Anti-flicker can be set to 50Hz or 60Hz, and 50Hz suits Qatar's mains frequency.

Video outputs and control

Video leaves the camera through HDMI (v1.4) and a USB-C port running USB 2.0, and both outputs can run simultaneously. HDMI carries 1920 x 1080 at up to 60 frames per second, and the USB-C link delivers MJPG video at the same 1920 x 1080 60 fps ceiling. The USB-C port also carries control, so one cable can handle video and command traffic where the layout allows.

• Pan range of -170 to +170 degrees and tilt of -30 to +90 degrees
• Pan speeds up to 120 degrees per second, tilt up to 80 degrees per second
• 10 presets through the remote controller and 128 through the RS-232 serial port
• Preset precision of 0.1 degrees for repeatable framing

Where it fits in Qatar

A government office in West Bay running hybrid board sessions might mount the camera at the back of the room so that the chair and the presenter stay framed while remote members see the same picture on the call. Presets let the operator return to the lectern or the whiteboard in a single step.

A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a multi-purpose hall could use the optical zoom for assemblies and graduation events, where the stage sits far from the back rows and the lighting changes through the day.

A training centre in Education City running sessions with partners abroad can stream the room over the USB-C link to a conferencing application, while the HDMI output feeds a local screen for the in-room audience.

Planning the installation

The unit measures 220 x 173 x 190 mm and weighs 1.47 kg, so it suits a ceiling, wall or shelf position in most meeting rooms. Before ordering, check the sight line from the camera to the seating, and the cable route to the display, the computer and the control system. The source lists a DC 12V 2A input and power over USB, so the supply arrangement should be confirmed for each room.

• Confirm the power route: adapter or USB-C power, depending on the room layout
• Plan RS-232 cabling if the room control system will recall presets
• Check the operating environment with our team before fitting near windows or in unconditioned spaces, as no operating temperature is listed in the data

SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey before installation and provides quotations usually within one working day. To receive a quote for the Angekis Saber U20, including delivery to any of Qatar's 8 municipalities and professional installation, request a quote today.