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Vistar Night Vision Product Overview
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The
table below illustrates the options available for each of the basic
systems built by Vistar.
This gives a general indication of the
flexibility of each configuration as regards the number of sensors each
can carry, their movement capabilities, stabilization, interfaces,
etc. All choices should be considered optional.
Alternative system configurations are available and with over 100
thermal, image intensifier and dual sensor systems world wide, Vistar
has the experience to advise on the most cost effective solution to
your night vision needs whatever the operating requirements.
If your ideal configuration is not charted here please don’t hesitate
to contact us for advice and recommendations.
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Basic
System Series 
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172
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272
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223
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233
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350
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Surveillance/Observation
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Navigation/Collision
Avoidance
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Radar
Interface
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GPS
Interface
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Thermal
Imaging
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Image
Intensifier (mm) [a]
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18
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18
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50
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50
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18/50
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Colour
Daylight Camera
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Additional
Sensors [b]
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Maximum
Sensors
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1
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1
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1
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1
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4[c]
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Fixed
Platform
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Moving
Platform
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Gyro
Stabilisation
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Marine
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Land
Based
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Vehicle
Mounted
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Heated
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Wash/Wipe
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Digital
Control [e]
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Notes:
[a] The 172/272 Series is a
small housing designed to take only the 18mm Vigilant Intensified
camera. The 223/233 is designed around the 50mm Vega intensified
camera. The 350 series is adaptable to take any sensor.
However the 18mm Vigilant is not recommended for the high-end systems
except as a sighting partner for a thermal imager.
[b] Additional sensors can
include any type of
imaging, measuring or
sensing device that needs to be pointed towards a target. As well as
imaging devices (Cameras and thermal imagers), Vistar systems can be
fitted with, for example; laser
rangefinders or parabolic antennae.
[c] The design of the 350
allows the sensor housing
size to be increased to accommodate more or larger sensors. The main
restriction being the window area required by each device.
[d] For collision avoidance
it is not
necessary for the imager to move. In fact, freely moving the imager
would defeat its purpose – to look in the direction of travel. The
172’s are fixed ahead and have no movement motors at all. The
272/223/233 collision avoidance systems are able to move the imager
under normal operation (known as drive mode) only up to 30 degrees in
either direction, returning to ahead when a button is released. They
also have some vertical adjustment that moves the imager to align with
the horizon. An optional search mode enables the system to be used in
emergency situations (man overboard).
[e] The 350 series
has fully digital movement
and sensor controls that are managed by a built-in computer system.
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