Long Range Camera 10km PTZ IR

PTZ Long Range Camera IR thermal cooled vs uncooled

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EV3000-D-IR series using FLIR thermal imager.

United Vision Your source for the best in professional quality CCTV equipment and accessories. We are supplier of surveillance equipment, specialized cameras (IR camera, IR cooled Thermal imager, Un-cooled Thermal camera, Day/Night Long range, and Gen III Night vision camera), image transmission systems and integrated vehicle systems for military, police, emergency services and intelligence applications. We also specialize in Border surveillance incorporating thermal imager, cameras, radar and real time links.

Long-range surveillance in low-light conditions or total darkness is a perfect application for thermal imaging technology. This type of surveillance is often required at borders or for large perimeters where most threats occur at night.

There are however a multitude of choices of thermal imaging camera systems for mid to long-range surveillance in the commercial marketplace. An often asked question is. “Should I use a cooled or an uncooled thermal imaging system and which one is the most cost effective?”

The security market is an industry that is very price sensitive and competitive. A case has to be made for a purchase of any one particular high-value thermal imaging camera system for long-range surveillance. Certainly when there are other, seemingly equivalent systems out there at lower cost. This technical note describes the two classes of long-range thermal imaging camera systems available on the market today: the cooled and uncooled systems. The component costs for these two classes of system can be quite different, making it extremely important to decide which way to go.

Cooled thermal imaging cameras

A modern cooled thermal imaging camera has an imaging sensor that is integrated with a cryocooler. This is a device that lowers the sensor temperature to cryogenic temperatures. This reduction in sensor temperature is necessary to reduce thermally-induced noise to a level below that of the signal from the scene being imaged.

Cryocoolers have moving parts made to extremely close mechanical tolerances that wear out over time, as well as helium gas that slowly works its way past gas seals. Eventually a rebuild for the cryocooler is required after 8,000-10,000 hours of operation. Cooled thermal imaging cameras are the most sensitive type of cameras to small differences in scene temperature. They can detect the smallest of temperature differences between objects. They can be produced to image in the midwave infrared or MWIR band of the spectrum where the thermal contrast is high due to blackbody physics. Thermal contrast is the change in signal for a change in target temperature. The higher the thermal contrast, the easier it is to detect targets against a background that may not be much colder or hotter than the target. Generally speaking, the images from MWIR cameras pointed at nighttime scenes of interest show quite vivid contrast compared to other infrared wavebands.

Uncooled thermal imaging cameras

An uncooled infrared camera is one in which the imaging sensor does not require cryogenic cooling. A common detector design is based on the microbolometer, a tiny vanadium oxide resistor with a large temperature coefficient on a silicon element with large surface area, low heat capacity and good thermal isolation. Changes in scene temperature cause changes in the bolometer temperature which are converted to electrical signals and processed into an image. Uncooled sensors are designed to work in the Longwave infrared or LWIR band from 7 to 14 microns in wavelength, where terrestrial temperature targets emit most of their infrared energy.

Uncooled cameras are generally much less expensive than their counterparts, the cooled infrared cameras. The sensors can be manufactured in fewer steps with higher yields relative to cooled sensors, less expensive vacuum packaging, and uncooled cameras do not require cryocoolers, which are very costly devices.

Uncooled cameras have fewer moving parts and tend to have much longer service lives than cooled cameras under similar operating conditions. Security applications often require continuous operation of cameras to avoid the possibility of missing any threats.

Cooled cameras will generally require servicing after 1-2 year of operation, while an uncooled camera might work continuously for years.

Cooled of uncooled? What to choose? All these advantages of uncooled cameras beg the question: Under what circumstances is it appropriate to use cooled cameras? The answer is that when standoff ranges get out to 5km or greater, thermal imaging systems based on cooled cameras can quickly become more cost-effective. Note the emphasis on the word "systems" – the camera is only one component of an imaging "system". One of the biggest cost drivers of a long-range uncooled camera system is the lens. As effective range requirements increase, the lenses for uncooled camera systems become so bulky and expensive that it can often be cheaper to specify a cooled camera with an equivalent focal length lens instead.

Conclusion: Long range thermal infrared surveillance applications require long focal length lenses, and the cost of lenses increases rapidly with focal length for uncooled camera systems and rather slowly for cooled systems. As a result, even though the cost of a cooled camera core is much higher than an uncooled core, the system cost (core plus lens) for uncooled surpasses cooled system cost at a focal length

on the order of 350mm. Useful imaging of man-sized targets at multi-km ranges requires focal lengths that exceed 350mm. Therefore, multi-km imaging of man-sized targets is less expensive with a cooled camera system, at least for the initial system cost. It is important that the system designer factors in the 8,000-10,000 hour lifetime of cryocoolers into the cost model to arrive at the best solution. If the cryocooler needs a servicing every 2 years, and the cost is 10% of the total system, then the 4-year cost of the cooled system is really 1.2X the initial system cost.

Acknowledgement to Dr. Austin Richards Ph. D. for authoring the article and to Pierre Boulanger for his contribution.

Long Range Camera 10km PTZ IR thermal color day night

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Border Surviellance Marine Ports and COAST GUARD

EXTREME LONG RANGE THERMAL CAMERAS

United Vision Solutions (UVS) is pleased to provide the following response to provide a security monitoring system involving the design and implementation of an “Extreme CCTV Long Range Camera” system.

The UVS team has identified the required security and monitoring systems, and proposed an Eagle Vision Long range dual camera system that is fully compliant with the

specifications detailed in the RFI.

We will provide, install and test a video surveillance system for the customer that will continuously monitor the desired locations and the potential areas up to a distance of 10-15 km on all sides.

The UVS response is focused on the specifications in the RFI and is further expanded to include as a reference, the similar project we successfully installed in Mexico for the Mexican Navy to monitor the country ports and linked all cameras via fiber optics to the main control room in Mexico city,

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Section 1: Contracting Articles

The UVS response includes the following contract articles:

1. Deliveries of all fully integrated systems will be made directly to The cutomer according to a time line that will be approved by the Government.

2. An inspection procedure will be instituted and provided to the Government upon contract award. The inspection procedures will make maximum use of actual hardware operating against virtual or modified targets, including threat vehicles, ships and personnel.

3. A Preliminary Design Review (PDR) will be provided within one week after contract award. A

Critical Design Review (CDR) will be provided two weeks later, or within one month after contract award.

4. The entire system is guaranteed for a period of 12 months after final acceptance by the Government.

5. Payment terms: will be negotiated prior to contract award with Local partner company.

6. All taxes and duties outside customer country will be paid by the UVS team. Taxes, duties

and other similar charges inside customer country will be paid by the Contractor.

Section 2: System Demonstration

The UVS team will provide the detailed Scope of Work (SOW) with a Video demo of the recent installation from a Mexico Navy site. The SOW will demonstrate the complete system including observation points, one operation room and the main operation room.

Section 3: System Installation

The UVS team will provide, at no additional cost to the client, equipment installation and testing that will conclusively demonstrate the full effectiveness of the system. All installed systems will be guaranteed to meet the international standards. Furthermore, we will provide all operational manuals and related documentations.

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Section 4: Training and Spare Parts

UVS will provide advanced training of the camera systems, server administration and all communications networks. Training will also be provided that presents the systems design assembly, integration, and test and maintenance capabilities. Furthermore, our response includes a full logistics support team that will ensure the rapid availability of required spare parts. Our system performance goal is to provide a support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

VOLUME II: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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A- Long Range Camera Ev3000-D-IR

1 EV3000-D-IR Multi-Sensor Integrated Long Range Imaging System

2 Thermal System

3 Day/Night Camera

4 Pan/Tilt Unit

5 Power Control Unit

6 Image Stabilization

7 Video Server and TCP/IP Interfaces

B: Operation Control Room

1 Server Computer System with dual 19” LCD monitor and 1 TB Storage

2 High Speed Ethernet Switch with Fiber optics Modem

3 CCTV camera software support up to 25 cameras, recording, playback, control camera,

with preset position and tour, full control of all other camera sites

4 Wall Screen or projector (options)

C: Main Control Room

1 It is required a Fiber Optics between each operational control room and the main control

room.

2 If any location required install camera away from operation control room, we can deploy

a wireless link between camera and operation control room.

3 We will provide all fiber-optics modem which carry video and camera control signals

D: Communications

Wireless fiber optics

VOLUME III: Maintenance and Technical Support

Maintenance Planning – UVS and/or partner will:

o Define the actions and support as necessary to ensure that the system attains the

specified system readiness objective within minimum Life Cycle Cost.

o Set up specific criteria for repair, including Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) requirements,

testability, reliability, and maintainability; support equipment requirements; automatic test

equipment); and manpower skills and facility requirements.

o State specific maintenance tasks, to be performed on the system.

o Define actions and support required for fielding

o Address warranty considerations.

Supply Support – UVS and/or partner will provide

:o Acquire support items and spare parts.

o Catalog the items.

o Receive the items.

o Store and warehouse the items.

o Transfer the items to where they are needed.

o Dispose of secondary items.

o Provide for initial support of the system.

o Acquire, distribute, and replenish inventory.

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Training – UVS and/or partner will provide:

o Training on operation of camera system and CCTV software

o Training on periodical maintenance and trouble shooting, which includes all equipment and

tools required to assemble, disassemble, test, maintain, and support the camera system.

United Vision Company Profile

Corporate Capabilities

United Vision Solutions, LLC is a Massachusetts company, with its office at 10 Center St., Chicopee, Massachusetts,

USA. United Vision Solutions, LLC provides across the board expertise in all aspects of CCTV Long Range Camera System, from the design phase to the delivery of complete turnkey solutions.

United Vision Solutions, LLC designs CCTV Camera systems with an emphasis on Long Range capabilities using EMCCD technology and IR thermal Technology. Our team works closely with FLIR , Hitachi, Axis and Raymax systems. We successfully integrate EV3000-D_IR Extreme Long Range Camera System in a Stainless Steel enclosure with precise Pan/Tilt features that function in diverse platforms such as Ports, Oil platforms, Airports

and others locations throughout the world.

United Vision Solutions works closely with their partners to design advanced multi-sensor long range system using standard protocols to enable fast delivery, easy maintenance and end user friendly.

United Vision Solutions was the 1st company worldwide to integrate a 1000mm lens with EMCCD cameras in stainless Steel platform using fiber-optics for video and controls in a Mexican Navy port monitoring project.

United Vision Solutions was also the 1st company worldwide to integrate a 1500mm lens with EMCCD cameras, and interfaced the camera to a radar System using standard protocol.

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Mexican Navy Long Range Surveillance System

Thanks for your request, our camera system designed for long range surveillance 24/7 utilized the most advance optical sensors and lenses

Cameras with single sensors (day camera)

For budget USD9K the SkyCam Hi resolution camera with 300mm lens

For budget USD15K the SkyCam Hi resolution camera with 750mm lens optional 2X 1500mm

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Cameras with dual sensors (thermal camera + day camera)

For budget USD50K the Ev3000-D-IR100 uncooled thermal camera with 100mm lens, and day camera with 550/1100mm lens or 825mm lens will be perfect for recognition in 2 miles range in all weather and light conditions

For budget USD120K the EV3000-D-IR250 cooled thermal camera with 250mm lens and day camera with 825mm or 660/1680mm will be perfect for range 4miles

For budget USD150K the EV3000-D-IR500 cooled thermal camera with 500mm lens and day camera with 825mm or 660/1680mm will be perfect for range 8miles

For budget USD250K the EV3000-D-IR1100 cooled thermal camera with 1100mm lens and day camera with 825mm or 660/1680mm will be perfect for range 12miles

All cameras have TCP/IP interface, controlled from PC, recoding, PTZ control, and live view all through networking or share over internet

Each system comes with CAMERA Control UNIT, includes Video streaming, Video Stabilizer, and power supply

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EV3000-IR-1100, EV3000-IR-500, and EV3000-IR-250 are 3-5 micron with 640x480 resolution range up to 20 miles+ day/night can be installed on Vessels, boat, and all marine/offshore applications

EV3000-IR-100 is uncooled 7-14 micron with resolution 320x340 and range 2 miles+ day/night can be installed on Vessels, boat, sea and all marine/offshore applications