Directed Perception Outdoor Pan-Tilt Aims at Advanced Surveillance Applications

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Marilyn Elperin
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For Immediate Release


DIRECTED PERCEPTION OUTDOOR PAN-TILT AIMS AT ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE APPLICATIONS

Rugged outdoor unit packs precision, power and speed in small footprint

BURLINGAME, California. - Directed Perception, Inc. has announced the availability of its PTU-D300 family of computer controlled pan-tilt units. The PTU-D300 is 10-times more accurate than available alternatives for computer-controlled positioning of large payloads, offering 0.00643 degree resolution. The extremely rugged all-in-one design is compact and has flexible mounting options and is designed for fixed and mobile applications. Built-in dynamic control capabilities include on-the-fly speed and position command changes or queries at over 30Hz supporting a wide range of applications including real-time tracking. An available software API supports integration with custom applications. Geo-pointing and stabilizations options are available.
Simplifies deployment of Advanced Surveillance Applications
The integrated design of the PTU-D300 provides a complete turn-key positioning solution for fast, accurate, dynamic, computer-controlled pan-tilt positioning of single or dual daylight and/or IR/Thermal camera systems. The precise positioning, real-time two-way protocol and durability make the PTU-D300 ideal for “slew to queue” applications such as border and port surveillance, perimeter security, and military force protection. Sensor and communications systems designers and integrators can save months of product development time by using the PTU-D300 as a complete, drop-in solution. Remote control of the PTU-D300 is provided through RS-232 or RS-485 serial interfaces with multiple software options.
“Today’s advanced surveillance systems require pan-tilt camera systems to have more precision, speed, and durability than ever before. The PTU-D300 has a number of features and capabilities necessary for advanced security applications”.
— Andy Anderson, Project Lead, Sandia National Labs
“The Current Corporation has extensive experience with shipboard, and coastal marine surveillance systems. The PTU-D300 offers the features and capabilities necessary to perform well in these demanding environments.”
— Doug Houghton, President, The Current Corporation

Payloads to 70 Lbs.
The patent-pending mechanical design provides rigid, stable, payload positioning with very good dynamics. Specific performance features include:
— Payload capacities of 70 Lbs (side mount) and 35 Lbs (top mount)
— Fully controllable pan and tilt speeds ranging from below 0.00643 °/second to 50 °/second
— +/- 0.00643° positioning accuracy in both pan and tilt axes
— 360° continuous pan option
The PTU-D300 includes a fully-integrated controller with digital commands for fine-grained control of speed, acceleration, position limits, and power modes. Unit can be commanded in terms of either position or velocity. The unit allows on-the-fly command changes to support dynamic tracking applications. Both RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces are available, with other network interfaces on request. Control software interfaces available include a LabView driver and a C source-code API for use with embedded or desktop CPUs.
The PTU-D300 is constructed of anodized machined high-grade aluminum and provides a sleek, integrated package with flexible payload and pan-tilt mounting options. Packaging features include:
— Rugged all-weather design (IP67) with wide-range operating temperature (-30° to +50° C)
— 100% duty cycle or 3-5 million cycles
— Single 9-30VDC power input
— Single mil-style connector for all signals and power. Pass through of payload signals including Power, Video, and serial control. Options for Microwave signals available.
— Compact size (11.6” x 5.5” x 9” not including payload bracket)]
— Marinized option available
Designed for easy customization
The PTU-D300 has a number of design features to support rapid customization to meet specific OEM requirements. Customization options include changes in: payload connectors/cabling, mounting brackets, slip-rings, encoders, and network interfaces.
Price and Availability
The PTU-D300 is available now.
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. The Company’s products are designed with precision, ruggedness, and low-cost to support demanding applications, such as tracking, in a broad range of OEM and end-user markets. Directed Perception's flagship miniature computer-controlled pan-tilt tracking mount was one of the first of its kind and has been sold to OEMs and end-users world-wide since 1992. The Company's patented products are used by a wide range of industry-leading companies in Security & Surveillance, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Communications, Military/Aerospace, Law Enforcement, Education, R&D, Webcams, and Teleconferencing/distance learning.
. Directed Perception sells its products direct and through distributors and partners worldwide.

Directed Perception is privately held and headquartered in Burlingame, in Northern California.

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