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SCOUT 30 - Camera System

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	The SCOUT 30 Camera is a low cost, fibre optically coupled, visual monitoring system. The camera and fixed focus lens combination provide good quality images in the low light conditions which are typical of EMC facilities. The use of fibre optic coupling provides inherent immunity to interference and ensures no conduction of interference into or out of critical areas. The SCOUT 30 Camera system has a wide range of options, and is supported by a comprehensive range of accessories.
SYSTEM FEATURES Color Camera, PAL or NTSC Manual Focus and Iris Control Fibre Optically Coupled RF Immunity to 30V/m Battery Powered Camera or external 12V source Range of Lens Focal Lengths Medium resolution camera Low cost    APPLICATIONS Small to Medium EMC Test Chambers GTEM and TEM Cells Electrically noisy environments to >30V/m Visual monitoring of displays Safety monitoring of equipment for catastrophic failure General “Personnel Safety Monitoring” in high RF fields
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: The SCOUT 30 Camera System consists of the following items: CAMERA HEAD The SCOUT 30 Camera Head contains a color CCD camera and lens which has manually controlled Iris and Focus. The camera is sensitive enough to provide high resolution images even in low ambient lighting levels. A number of lenses are available with differing focal lengths, allowing the user to select the most appropriate field-of-view for a particular application.
The color video signal from the camera is converted into an optical signal within the Camera Head. This is transmitted to the Receiver via a Fibre Optic Cable. The Camera Head uses conductive gaskets and a coated window to provide immunity to RF. As a result, the Camera Head can withstand fields in excess of 30V/m at frequencies up to and above 1GHz with no degradation of picture quality. RECEIVER UNIT The Receiver Unit decodes the optical signal from the Camera Head, and provides a 1Vpp standard 75ohm video output.
BATTERY PACK The Battery Pack is connected to the Camera Head via a screened and filtered cable, and provides continual operation for more than eight hours. Additional Battery Packs may be used to continue operation while the spare pack is recharged. FIBRE OPTIC CABLE The Fibre Optic Cable may be supplied in a variety of lengths to suit the application. An optional Cable Management Reel provides ease of deployment and rewinding. ACCESSORIES A range of Video Monitors are available for use with the SCOUT 30. These, and the Camera Head, are available in PAL or NTSC formats. A Mini Tripod is provided to support the Camera Head.
SCOUT 30 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS CAMERA HEAD Sensor Type 1/3” Color CCD Number of Picture Elements (pixels) PAL 512 (H) x 582 (V)                                         NTSC   512 (H) x 492 (V) Light Sensitivity 1.5 Lux at F1.2 Horizontal Resolution 330 TV Lines Weight 1.6kg/ 3.5lbs Dimensions (L x W x H) 250mm x 80mm x 75mm Fibre Optic Connectors Multimode ST LENS Type Manual Focus and Iris Maximum Aperture Ratio 1:1.8 Focal Length & Object Distance 25mm                               0.3m - ∞               12mm (Standard)               0.2m - ∞         6mm                                 0.1m - ∞                       3.6mm                              0.2m - ∞ BATTERY PACK Battery Type Lead Acid Battery Operating Time >8 hours continuous Dimensions (L x W x H) 160mm x 160mm x 90mm RECEIVER MODULE Fibre Optic Connectors Multimode ST Video Output Connector 75 Ω BNC Power Supply 24VAC, 50/60Hz Automatic Gain Control Range 18dB Dimensions (L x W x H) 115mm x 75mm x 25mm Mains Adaptor 240VAC to 24VAC