Scorpio 23’L Telescopic Boom

Building on the concept of the Scorpion’s lightweight telescopic booms—such as the 10‑foot and 17‑foot models—Servicevision has introduced the 23‑foot Scorpion, a three‑section, lightweight boom that is ideally suited for the television and broadcast markets. To accommodate a reduced payload capacity of 70 kg, a new 23L variant has been developed, with a payload rating of 40 kg; it is significantly lighter than the standard 23‑foot model. Like the 10‑foot and 17‑foot Scorpions, it shares the same mast and base for support.

It features a very small and compact design; this base is equipped with an articulated arm that allows the standard base rail width to be adjusted to 62 cm, as well as to the 40-cm Scorpio rail.

It can also pass through a standard office doorway (80 cm) to reach virtually any location. It shares the same telescoping column, which can extend an additional 36 cm.

Two different modes

• Electronics: This is the standard mode, enabling telescopic electronic motion. Powered by batteries, it ensures the performance for which all Scorpio telescopic cranes are renowned—exhibiting consistent behavior, smooth operation, and high precision at both low and high speeds.
• Manual: A new mode that allows for the creation of manual motion, enabling the operator to manually move the telescoping boom, while the arm and head follow in accordance with the maintained horizontal plane.

Product Features

• Like other products, the new 23’L retains many of the advantages found in its counterparts.
• Smooth and precise movement at both high and low speeds
• Noise Reduction System for Telescopic Arm Motion
• Next-generation horizontal head
• Possesses true vision.
• Allows manual operation on the arm to align the head with the horizon.
• Manually and electronically adjustable level offset
• Hanging and inverted hanging functions
• Standard electronic box with control functions (no display)
• Automatic compensator for arc trajectories generated by horizontal and vertical arm movements
• Programmable electronic limit arm range
• Adjustable speed and stop damping for the arm
• Used to capture tilt, pan, and arm encoder readings during motion tasks.
• 3D Camera Position Tracking System
• A camera tracking system suitable for virtual studios and augmented reality, featuring a Scorpion telescoping arm; head and travel can be tracked in real time via the “STYPE” or MOSYS integration system, enabling real-time augmented reality and virtual studio broadcasting.
• Motion generator (telescoping cannon and head interface)
• The possibility of connecting the Scorpio base to the crane enables us to perform post‑processing and positioning; the head will adjust its distance in response to the crane’s movements—pan, tilt, and telescoping—while tracking the previously selected target.

Technical Specifications

Maximum length 7.16 m / 23’6’’

Minimum length 1.4 m / 4’7’’

Cannon arm length: 2.02 m / 6’8’’

Telescoping range: 5.6 m / 18’4’’

Inverted load capacity: 40 kg / 88 lbs

Maximum hanging load: 40 kg / 88 lbs

Power supply DC 30 V / 40 A

Monitor output power supply: 12 V / 3 A

Telescopic boom weight (excluding payload or CW): 330 kg

Arm extension/retraction speed: 1.7 m/s