Rugged, Weather Resistant Pan/Tilt Housing

Enhanced 24° x 18° FOV, f/1.0 Lens

Provide the powerful advantage of sight in the dark

Easily Roof-Mounted on any vehicle or Marine Craft

Monitor perimeters of restricted facilities, night or day

Identify lost boaters or stray objects on the water

Observe prowlers and criminals without their knowledge

NTSC Video out for remote monitor or recording device

Quickly scan between homes, buildings, alleys or even under vehicles

 

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See NOPTIC PSV-1000 for Vehicle Mounted Thermal Imagers
   P/N: 1000325-0001

Ships with: 4 Cable Set, Electronic Box, Mounting Ring, Hand Controller, Install Hardware

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

     The Thermal-Eye 5000xp is the newest addition to the Thermal-Eye family of infrared thermal imaging systems from L-3 CIP. Similar to the Thermal-Eye 4000M, the 5000xp has additional design accommodations to withstand the harsher environments of marine applications. It is composed of the Pan/Tilt Camera, the Electronics Module, the Hand-Controller, and four 25' interconnect cables.

The Pan/Tilt Camera contains the infrared sensor and conversion electronics which sends signal information of the infrared scene to the Electronics Module for further processing. The captured infrared scene, now converted to a real-time black/white video signal, is sent to the Video Monitor or recorder, thru two available output ports on the Electronics Module.

Pan/Tilt command signals are received from the Hand-Controller, processed thru the Electronics Module, and sent to control the left/right (pan) or up/down (tilt) positioning of the Pan/Tilt Camera. The Pan/Tilt Camera can be panned continuously a full 360 degrees and tilted down, or up to a full-closed position. HOME and STOW pan positions are built in upon turn-on/turn-off for user convenience and protection of the camera. Current pan position is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in a clock-type format.

DC power is supplied thru the red/black Power Cable to the system at the 2-pin power input on the Electronics Module. The 9-pin Hand-Controller Cable, the 25-pin System Cable, and the Video Cables pass signal information between the system components. Fuse protection is also provided.

INFRARED IMAGING AND APPLICATIONS  
Visible light, the rainbow of colors that can be sensed by the human eye, is electromagnetic radiation within a certain frequency band. 'Infra-' means 'below' and 'red' is the lowest frequency in the visible spectrum. Hence, 'infrared' (or 'IR') refers to that range of electromagnetic wavelengths just below that capable of sight by the human eye. In the IR range, energy from a scene is not sensed by sight (light) but rather by temperature.

Most objects that you see are not radiating visible light but instead, are reflecting light radiated from another source. Most objects have to be heated to extreme temperatures before they radiate energy in the visible light spectrum. However, energy in the infrared range is being radiated by all objects that are above absolute zero (-459F). Hence, everything has a thermal signature, regardless of light conditions.

The Thermal-Eye 5000xp infrared detecting system distinguishes between very small differences in thermal (infrared) radiation, converts it to electrical signals, amplifies those differences, and reproduces them correspondingly in the visible light (video) range. Powerful advantages are achieved in being able to turn a pitch black night into a black and white TV image of the scene. As your infrared knowledge and experience grows, further applications will develop as you recognize heat clues beyond the naked eye in both day and night conditions.

Some advantages that can be achieved thru application of your Thermal-Eye 5000xp are:

SAFETY

See without being seen. Allows stealth surveillance and approach from within safety of vehicle.

Element of surprise gives better situational control. Reduces opportunity for suspect flight and high speed chases.

Night viewing by sight requires flashlights and searchlights which reveals the pursuer's position, giving advantage to the suspect who wants to stay hidden or surprise attack. Infrared viewing allows safer search capability while the suspect remains 'in the dark'.

In search and rescue, seconds count. Missing or injured persons can be located before lengthy search deployments are required.

Docks, piers, boats, and other obstacles can all present dangerous hazards to marine navigation especially at night or in fog. With the Thermal-Eye 4000(B/M), objects are clearly visible against the uniform temperature of the surrounding water.

Infrared won't 'bloom' or become blinded when hit with bright light such as headlights.

EFFICIENCY

Wide areas can be scanned to establish a perimeter or more quickly locate a missing person or "man-overboard".

An area can be brought under control in less time.

Manpower and equipment resources are saved by reducing the need for foot patrol, K-9, helicopter, and flashlight expenses.

Warmth on a car's engine compartment or tires yields evidence of when it was last driven. A hot car hidden in a cold parking lot stands out. Also, a suspect vehicle that is cold might be considered abandoned, reducing the chance and need to wait for his return.

Buoys and markers are easily "seen", even in pitch black or poor weather, allowing for efficient navigation.

EFFECTIVNESS

While light reflects off of foliage, infrared from a person behind a bush is radiated through the foliage, allowing better detection in both day and night conditions.

Tossed weapons and contraband are thermally evident against cold ground.

Accident investigations yield heat clues in latent tire tracks and skid marks, unseen by sight.

IR reflects off windows, metal structures, smooth concrete walls, and other opaque surfaces providing a mirroring ability around corners in day or night.

Air gaps and surfaces touching each other can give heat clues as to hidden compartments, fluid levels, etc.

Infrared is less prone to scattering and absorption by smoke, dust, and fog.
 

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