VZ 1200 HD MWIR Ultra Long-Range Integrated Surveillance System

High Definition Visible and MWIR Thermal Camera System with Autonomous Capability

Applications :

  • Long Range Border Surveillance
  • Counter UAS 
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Coastal Surveillance

The VZ 1200 offers ultra long range imaging performance enabling human identification at over 7.5 miles.

Incorporation of the latest generation of high definition MWIR and visible cameras enable best in class imaging, day and night.

The precision positioner provides micro-radian accuracy, smooth object tracking and excellent wind resistance. A thru shaft option enables use of a top mounted scanning radar which integrates seamlessly into the command and control system.

Autonomous operation is offered using edge processing to minimize the operator burden.

VZ 1200 ultra long-range high-definition multi-sensor system is ideal for the following applications:

Key Features :

  • Mid-wave IR Camera:
    • Industry Leader in High - Reliability Sensors
    • Superior Long - Range Full - Field Image Sharpness
    • Long Life Cooler Option 20K , 30K hours and 50k hrs
    • Automatic Gain Control, Auto Focus
    • MTBF 20,000hrs
  • Image Post Processing Options
    • Electronic Image Stabilization
    • Video Tracker
  • Automation Options
    • Counter UAS Integration
  • Pan Tilt Mechanism:
    • High Precision Direct Drive
    • 2-Axis Gyro-Stabilization-Option
  • Visible Spectrum Color Camera:
    • Full HD with E-stab, Haze, Fog filter
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • Low Light Sensitivity
  • Radar Option
    • Ground Surveillance
    • Air Surveillance
    • Counter UAS
  • Laser Range Finder: Option
    • Class 1, Eye Safe ±5 meters Accuracy

Specifications :

HD Thermal Camera WFOV NFOV
Focal Length 100 mm 1200 mm
FOV (H x V) 7.3° x 5.8° 0.61° x 0.49°
F/# f/4.0
Optical Zoom 12 X Continuous
Spectral Band MWIR 3.6-4.8μm
Image Format High Def 1280 x 1024, 10μm
Cooler Stirling Cooler 20K hour  
AGC Histogram Equalization, Linear, Manual  
Features Electronic Stabilization, AGC, CLAHE  
Video Output IP Video or HD-SDI  
Control RS-232/422 or IP  
Visible Camera WFOV (+2X eZoom) NFOV (+2X eZoom)
Focal Length 20 mm 800 mm
FOV Horizontal 21° (10.5°) 0.55° (0.28°)
FOV Vertical 11.8° (5.9°) 0.31° (0.16°)
Lens F/# f/4.0 f/7.4
Zoom 40X (80X)  
Image Format 2.2 MP,1920(H) x 1080 (V), 3.91μm  
Low Light Sensitivity Color: 0.15 mlux (F 1.2) / 1.7 mlux (F 4.0) B/W: 0.1 mlux (F 1.2) / 1.1 mlux (F 4.0)  
Sensor CMOS Sensor, 1/1.8”,NIR&Visible  
Features Auto Focus, Fog Mitigation, Adaptive Fog  
EO/IR Controls  
Azimuth Range 360° continuous rotation
Azimuth Speed 0.005° to 60°/sec
Tilt-Axis Range +/-90 from horizon
Tilt-Axis Speed 0.005° to 60°/se
Operating Temp -32°C to 55°C
Controls RS422, RS485, RS233
HD Automatic Video Tracker  
Control Interface RS232, RS422, or Ethernet ≥ 450 x 350 pixels
Minimum Target 5% or better
Minimum Target Size ≥ 2 x 2 pixels
Maximum Target Size ≤ 450 x 350 pixels
Video Tracking Algorithms Includes Centroid (e.g., hottest spot), Correlation (e.g., ground vehicle), other options available
System  
Video Format H.264/265 over Gigabit Ethernet
Command Control IP over Ethernet
Power Requirement 48VDC 150W nominal, 600W peak
Temperature Range -32°C to +60°C Operating, -40°C to +71°C Non - Operating
Weight < 200 lbs (IR, Visible,LRF, PTU)
Lenght 30 (L) x 44.5 (W) x 22 (H) with LRF and sunshields
Environmental MIL STD 810G Sand, Dust, Humidity, Salt Fog
Controls Pelco-D, CA/Nighthawk ICD, Joystick
Laser Rangefinder  
Wavelength ~1.55 μm
Laser Classification Laser class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Modes of Operation Single measurement, continuous ranging 1Hz to 25Hz
Divergence ~ 0.7 mrad
Measurement range up to 20 km
VZ 1200 HD MWIR Ultra Long-Range Integrated Surveillance System

High Definition Visible and MWIR Thermal Camera System with Autonomous Capability