News Release
May 25, 2012
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd.
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies introduces
Thermal Camera Module for Security - Surveillance: S200C series
with dedicated six (6) different high performance lenses,
all incorporating the world's first (*1) Optical Image Stabilization mechanism
S200C thermal camera module and six (6) lenses
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd., hereinafter NEC Avio, (Head office: Tokyo, Japan; President: Masayuki Kawashima) recently announced release of a new long wave Infrared Thermal Camera Module, S200C, specially designed for security camera applications with innovative and high-performance lenses.
The S200C series thermal camera module incorporates a Japan-made detector with the latest technology. There are six (6) different lenses available. Each lens incorporates the world's first (*1) Optical Image Stabilization system (VC *2) for thermal camera and motorized focus mechanism. Two (2) of the lenses include a motorized optical 3x zoom lens mechanism that is remotely controllable. The lenses, coupled with NEC Avio's highly sensitive uncooled VOx Microbolometer make the thermal camera a unique, powerful, and reliable stable surveillance monitoring system.
Optical Imaging Stabilization Mechanism:
The "Vibration Compensation" (VC *2) mechanism absorbs movement to a great extent to minimize the influence from wind induced shaking as well as ground movement caused by passing trains and vehicles when installed on a watchtower or other elevated structures required for clear views.
Thermal Camera for Security:
Image intensification and near infrared active illumination of CCD based night vision devices have some inescapable weaknesses such as noise, response, and distance limitations as they magnify ambient light. On the other hand, thermal imaging overcomes these insufficiencies. Long wave infrared cameras produce an image even in absolute darkness by detecting thermal radiation. There is also far better visibility through smoke, fog or when shooting against light to find something hidden and trigger an alarm system. Integration of thermal cameras is truly effective, less costly, and complements outdoor security sensors and existing CCTV cameras.
S200C series is an ideal choice for perimeter control of critical installations or bushfire hot spot detection. Thermal imaging combined with superb optics, boasting anti-vibration and motorized focus, is truly dependable to build a robust security system.
Key Features
Superb picture quality
- Long wave infrared detector: 320 x 240 Japan-made uncooled VOx microbolometer
- Temperature resolution (NETD): <40mK (when used with F=1.0 lenses)
- NICE (NEC Avio's Integrated Image Correction and Enhancement): Automatic and variable optimal gain control by NEC Avio's original image processing algorithm
- S/N improvement and image enhancement (averaging and sharpness)
Optical Imaging Stabilization Mechanism
The world's first. "Vibration Compensation" (VC *2) mechanism is incorporated to optically minimize blur and smearing effects from physical vibration to the camera. As it literally absorbs shaking movement, it is less susceptible to adverse weather conditions and installations such as being mounted to pole, thus ensuring the camera continuously captures stable and clear images.
- Normal
- OIS (VC) activated
Optical 3x Zoom Mechanism (S200C/S210C -Z015, S200C/S210C -Z035)
Optical zoom mechanism is useful and compelling for applications and locations where target objects need to be detected and captured from a remote distance and zoomed close up for better identification. Together with the motorized focus mechanism, control and adjustment of image is easily accomplished by remote control. In combination with digital 4x zoom feature, the camera zooms up to 12x magnification to examine targets.
Applications
- Perimeter control and surveillance around critical installations, intruder detection and prevention, risk and safety management in hazardous environment and restricted accessibility
- Public infrastructure, governmental and private buildings
- Transport systems, tunnel, bridges, harbors, power plants, dams, piers, prisons
- Warehouses, garbage pits, industrial waste disposal facilities, container yards, port terminals
- Wildfire detection, wildlife observation and poaching control
- Riot reconnaissance and anti-terrorism operations
Basic Specifications
| Items | Specifications | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral Range | 8 to 14μm | ||||||
| Detector Type | 320 (H) x 240 (V) pixels, Uncooled Focal Plane Array (microbolometer) | ||||||
| Sensor Frame Time | S200C: 60Hz, S210C: 8.5Hz | ||||||
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) | 80mK (F=1.4), 40mK (F=1.0) | ||||||
| Lens Specifications | N025 | N035 | N050 | N100 | Z015 | Z035 | |
| Focal Length | 25mm | 35mm | 50mm | 100mm | 15~45mm | 35~105mm | |
| Optical Zoom (motorized) | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | |
| F Number | F1.4 | F1.4 | F1.4 | F1.0 | F1.4 | F1.0 | |
| Field of View (H) x (V) | 17.3° x 12.9° | 12.3° x 9.2° | 8.6° x 6.5° | 4.3° x 3.2° | 29.3° x 21.8° ~ 9.5° x 7.1° | 12.3° x 9.2° ~ 4.1° x 3.1° | |
| Focusing Range | 0.5m ~ infinity | 0.5m ~ infinity | 0.7m ~ infinity | 7m ~ infinity | 1m ~ infinity | Wide 2m/ Tele 5m ~ infinity | |
| Dimensions (incl. camera) | Ø79 x 146mm | Ø79 x 146mm | Ø79 x 146mm | Ø110 x 200.5mm | Ø98 x 161.5mm | Ø120 x 239.5mm | |
| Weight (incl. camera) | 720g | 750g | 750g | 1535g | 1040g | 2210g | |
| Focus System | Motor driven | ||||||
| Athermal Compensation | Yes | ||||||
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | ||||||
| Digital Zoom | 1x ~ 4x | ||||||
| Masking | On/ Off and user defined area | ||||||
| Color Emphasis | Off / Over / Under | ||||||
| Video Output | NTSC or PAL composite video | ||||||
| Digital Output | ITU-R, BT656 video data / 16bit raw data | ||||||
| External Trigger I/O | Input: NUC* calibration command Output: NUC* Timing, Alarm signal (*NUC: Non Uniformity Correction) |
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| Control Interface | RS-232C, RS-485 | ||||||
| Power Source | 12VDC±10% | ||||||
| Weight (excluding lens) | Approx. 300g | ||||||
| Dimensions (excluding lens) | Approx. 62mm(H) x 62mm(W) x 80.5mm(D) | ||||||
Notes:
S200C series is available with both 60Hz and 8.5Hz of sensor frame rates. 8.5Hz version (model number S210C) is available to facilitate export procedures. References made herein as S200C are collectively for both 60Hz (S200C) and 8.5Hz frame rate versions (S210C).
- (*1): The S200C series' Optical Image Stabilization mechanism feature is the first in the world to be applied to long-wave infrared thermal camera modules built with an uncooled VOx detector according to an internal survey as of the end of April 2012.
- (*2): The effectiveness varies, depending on width and frequency of the vibration. VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism is the OIS technology by Tamron Co., Ltd.
About NEC Avio's IR camera brand name "InfReC":
"InfReC" is the coined abbreviation word of 'InfraRed Camera' and also has the meaning of 'the Device Recording Infrared Information'. Our product research and development is targeted at improving the quality of life by protecting people and simplifying their daily tasks while measuring temperature, controlling environments, enhancing security, etc.
For questions about the Model S200C or any NEC Avio products, please contact:
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co, Ltd.
1-5, Nishi-Gotanda 8-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8535, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5436-1614
Fax: +81-3-5436-1395
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