Adept Electronic Solutions has introduced Directed Perception's PTU-D100 family of mid-size computer-controlled pan-tilt units.
The PTU-D100 addresses a range of modern sensing and communications applications that require real-time pointing of cameras, antennas, and other payloads of up to 11kg.
The models utilise stepper motors with an asymmetrical worm-gear design.
The body of the pan-tilt is constructed from machined-aluminium and provides very rigid, repeatable positioning.
The controller is fully integrated and the units provide a single weatherised mil-style connector for power, pan-tilt and payload signals.
The inertial stabilisation module (ISM) configuration uses an integrated gyro to actively control the pan-tilt to maintain the current pointing angle.
This provides improved camera images and communication links to be maintained from moving platforms including ground vehicles, boats and aircraft.
A real-time control interface is available through the ISM to support user joystick control, tracking and other applications in stabilised mode.
The speed, accuracy, and control of Directed Perception pan-tilt units make them useful for high-speed detection and tracking applications.
The built-in command set offers both ASCII and binary formats.
This command-set supports real-time control at up to 60 commands per second with very low and predictable latencies.
The rich command set provides fine-grained control of position (absolute and relative), velocity, acceleration and other unit functions.
The optional Geo-Pointing Module also provides an Ethernet/IP interface for control of the pan-tilt units.
All Directed Perception pan-tilts are configurable in terms of acceleration, speed and other motion parameters.
This provides the flexibility to tune up optimal performance for a wide range of payloads.
The PTU-D100 offers: a smooth, repeatable motion and rigid design providing steady images in windy environments and smooth visual tracking; a powerful command set supporting real-time detection and tracking applications (absolute angle, relative angle and velocity control); geo-pointing (lat/long) with GPM option; payload capacities of 11kg (side mount) and 7kg (top mount); a range of pan speeds (< 0.0075deg/sec to over 120deg/sec); precise positioning (0.0075deg) allowing translating object positions to map coordinates accurately; a 360deg continuous pan with internal payload wiring; a single connector for all video, control and power; and a fully sealed weatherised design for outdoor/marine applications (IP66) supporting wide temperature ranges.
In addition, the PTU-D100 is solid and vibration-tolerant for vehicle-mounted applications.
The PTU-D100's applications include: photography, video and special effects; airborne surveillance cameras and communications; robotics and computer vision; shipboard day/night vision systems; industrial automation and tracking systems; force protection systems; long-range border and perimeter surveillance; military and police ground-vehicle camera systems; laser ranging systems; teleconferencing/distance learning; industrial automation; antenna positioning; intelligent video surveillance; scientific research and development applications; and webcams.
