VU-80

VU-80

VU-80

Product catalog summary
Overview: The VU-80 is a dual-field-of-view thermal imaging system designed for short- to mid-range surveillance applications. It offers high reliability and low cost of ownership, featuring an integrated thermal imager, continuous zoom visible camera, and a 360° positioning system for plug-and-play operation.
Design and Durability: The system is housed in a ruggedized, environmentally coated enclosure, equipped with an automatic defroster and a diamond-like hard carbon coating for durability in harsh conditions.
Key Features:
  • Uncooled 8-14μm Infrared Sensor
  • 21.3° & 5.4° Fields-of-View
  • 26x Zoom Visible Camera
  • Multiple Color Palettes
  • Environmentally Sealed Ruggedized Design
  • Integrated Pan-Tilt System
  • Optional 2-Axis Gyro-Stabilization
  • Auto and Manual Focus
  • Remote Controlled with Optional Controller and Joystick
System Specifications:
  • Video Format: NTSC/PAL/Differential
  • Serial Interface: RS-422
  • Power Requirements: 18-28VDC (direct to P/T), 100-240VAC or 12VDC (with DCU)
  • Environmental: Sealed unit with dry nitrogen backfill, operating temperature range from -30°C to +60°C
  • Controls: Available via joystick, tabletop display, or PC through RS-232/422 link
  • Weight: 25lbs (11.3kg)
Visible Camera Characteristics:
  • Sensor: 1/4” IT CCD (Super HAD), Approx. 630k Pixels (NTSC), Approx. 740k Pixels (PAL)
  • Field-of-View: Continuous 26X optical zoom, 42° to 1.6°
  • Digital Zoom: 12X
  • Resolution: 470 TV lines NTSC (460 PAL)
  • Min. Illumination: < 2.0 lux (1/60 sec), 0.05 lux (1/4 sec)
  • Signal to Noise: > 50dB
Thermal Camera Characteristics:
  • Detector: 320 x 240 Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
  • Spectral Band: 8-14μm
  • Type: Motorized Remote Focus Optical System
  • f/#: 1.0
  • Field-of-View: 21.3° x 16.1° Wide Field, 5.4° x 4.0° Narrow Field
  • Controls/Features: Multiple Color Palettes, Inverse Polarity, Auto Focus, Manual Gain/Offset
Pan-Tilt System (VECTOR-15):
  • Pan: 360° continuous
  • Tilt: -80° to +30° minimum
  • Accuracy: 0.25°
  • Repeatability: +/- 0.1°
  • Position Rate: Pan < 0.1° to >50°/second, Tilt < 0.1° to >50°/second
Contact Information: General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, 44 Simon Street, Nashua, NH 03060 USA, +1 603.521.9300, www.gd-imaging.com
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Export is subject to U.S. Government regulations.
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VU-80-1

Global Imaging Technologies Clarity. Accuracy. Reliability. Features • Uncooled 8-14μm Infrared Sensor • 21.3° & 5.4° Fields-of-View • 26x Zoom Visible Camera • Multiple Color Palettes Uncooled Short- to Mid-Range Camera System • Environmentally Sealed Ruggedized Design • Integrated Pan-Tilt System short- to mid-range thermal imaging system ideal for surveillance • Auto and Manual Focus applications demanding high • Remote Controlled • Controller and Joystick (Optional) reliability and low cost of ownership. With an integrated thermal imager, continuous zoom visible camera and precision 360° positioning system, this system is ready out of the box for plug-and-play operation. The VU-80 is sealed in a ruggedized housing and protected with an environmental coating to offer reliable imaging in the harshest conditions. The optical system is equipped with an automatically controlled defroster and a proprietary diamond-like hard carbon coating. General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies designs and manufactures a full portfolio of high-performance cameras and camera systems that provide our customers the clarity, accuracy and reliability to capture the shot that matters and successfully complete their mission.

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VU-80-2

System Specifications Thermal Camera Characteristics Video Format Serial Interface Detector 320 x 240 Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Power Requirements 18-28VDC (direct to P/T) 100-240VAC or 12VDC (with DCU) Environmental Unit sealed and dry nitrogen backfilled Front Element Defroster Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C Non-Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +71°C Controls Controls available on a hand held joystick, on a tabletop display and control unit, or through a PC via an RS-232/422 link Proportional Pan and Tilt speed controls Focus (Auto/Manual) Autoscan with 10 tables of 10 userdefined...

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