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System description
Ranger HRC MS is a high performance, long range thermal imaging sur-
veillance system with multiple sensors. Ranger HRC MS can be operated
as a transportable stand-alone system, or congured into an IP network
with multiple systems.
This chapter describes the Ranger HRC MS sub systems; cameras, sen-
sors and other system components. Typical system congurations are
described in chapter 4.
3.1 Cameras and sensors
The Ranger HRC MS is a modular system, which can be equipped with
IR and TV cameras and additional sensors; such as Laser Range Finder,
Digital Magnetic Compass and GPS unit. Both the IR and TV camera are
available in a number of versions, with different range and eld-of-view
capabilities.
For detailed technical data of the cameras and sensors, see section 15.1.
3.1.1 IR Camera
The IR Camera is equipped with a cooled mid-wave detector, which offers
long range performance in all weather conditions, through smoke and
dust. The cooled detector also makes it possible to clearly see details in
the image. The detector is designed for man-size target detection above
10 km and vehicle detection above 20 km.
The IR Camera has a continuous zoom, with clear image over the full
zoom range. As opposed to systems with a rotating lens system, there is
no switching or swapping between the different images. The operator can
gradually zoom in on a target, while keeping his focus all the time. The
camera is also equipped with a digital zoom and multiple preset eld-of-
view positions.
The IR Camera contains an auto focus feature that provides an immediate
clear and focused image. Focus to a preset distance and manual focus is
also provided.
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