Rugged and compact, for real-time control of payloads to 15 lbs BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 11
BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Directed Perception, Inc., a
leading manufacturer of advanced products for the control and positioning of
sensors, today announced the general availability of its PTU-D48 family of
computer controlled pan-tilt units designed for high speed, accurate
positioning of cameras, thermal imagers, lasers, antennas, and other payloads
to 15 lbs. The extremely rugged, light-weight, compact design has flexible
mounting options for single or multiple payloads and is suitable for fixed and
mobile applications (air, ground, sea) in industrial and military markets. The
units are now shipping to customers worldwide for utilization in a variety of
communications, surveillance, defense, and R&D applications including military
ground vehicles, antenna tracking, border security, perimeter surveillance,
military force protection, night-vision applications, and more.
Advanced feature set, low cost, off-the-shelf availability
The patent-pending mechanical design uses worm gear design for superior
dynamics and rigidity -- no belts or pulleys. Specific performance features
include:
-- Payload capacities of 15 lbs (side mount) and 10 lbs (top mount)
-- Fully controllable pan and tilt speeds ranging from below 0.006
degrees/second to 100 degrees/second
-- +/- 0.006 degrees positioning resolution in pan axis
-- +/-220 degrees pan range with internal payload wiring (option)
-- Rugged all-weather design (IP67) with wide-range operating temperature
(-30 degrees to +70 degrees C)
-- 100% duty cycle design
-- Single 12-30VDC power input
-- Single MIL-style connector for all signals and power. Pass-through of
payload signals including power, video, and serial control.
-- Compact size (7.7"H x 5.1"W x 5.6"D not including payload connector or
brackets)
-- Weight: under 10 lbs.
-- Ethernet interface module (option)
Price and Availability
The PTU-D48 is available now. U.S. pricing is $4500 (Quantity 1) for
standard configuration. Substantial discounts in volume.
About Directed Perception, Inc.
Directed Perception is a leading manufacturer of innovative devices and
software for the intelligent control of sensors and sensor processing
including video cameras, IR sensors, laser rangers, microwave antennas,
thermo-imaging sensors, and more. For over 16 years Directed Perception has
been a trusted supplier to industry leaders such as: IBM, Bechtel, iRobot,
Cognex, Honeywell, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, Northrop Grumman,
Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, SAIC and many others. Directed
Perception is privately held and headquartered in Burlingame, in Northern
California.
SOURCE Directed Perception, Inc.
