The Worlds Most Advanced Thermal Imaging

Surveillance Systems Compared to FLIR

the Next Best Thermal Camera Manufacturer.

Thermal Imaging Surveillance

Systems

Applications Situational Awareness

Force Protection

Border Surveillance

Airport & Port Security

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Coastal Surveillance

Marine Interdiction

The Viseum Thermal Imaging

Surveillance Systems were

deployed as part of a multi-

agency security operation,

successfully protecting the

London 2012 Olympic Games,

and are utilized as far as the

International Space Station.

A Rugged Low profile Thermal Imaging Surveillance System in full production and used by many

governments throughout the world. It produces two simultaneous live high resolution thermal & zoom

visible video feeds. The system is sealed to IP67, fully marinised with connection via one single

military connector, and meaning there are no exposed wires.

Zoom Colour / mono visible

Camera, Camera 2

Pan & Tilt Unit

Thermal Pod

Connection via single military

connector underneath the unit

High Resolution Thermal Imager &

lens, Camera 1

Visible Pod

• High resolution 640 x 480 17µm pitch

detector.

• High sensitivity < 50mk NETD @ F/1.0.

• Sophisticated AGC Histogram based image

processing, with two Image Contrast

Enhancement algorithms.

• Excellent image quality.

• 100mm F/1.0 HCC motorized lens allowing

for the longest range and superb image

quality.

• Horizontal FoV from 6.23°.

• 3.5km man detection (3 pixels).

Thermal Imager (Camera 1)

• Day night Camera, colour by day, auto switch

over to monochrome at night.

• X36 Optical zoom with X12 digital zoom.

• Auto Focus lens.

• 3.4mm to 122mm lens (F/1.6 to F/4.5).

• Horizontal FoV 57.8° (wide) to 1.7° (Narrow).

• 460 TVL resolution (PAL).

• 50dB Dynamic Range.

• Light sensitivity @ full video rate 1.4Lux col,

0.2 Lux mono.

Zoom Col/Mon (Camera 2)

• Continuous Pan 360° rotation.

• Pan speed 0.25 - 100°/ sec.

• Tilt range +/- 95° from centre.

• Tilt speed 0.25 - 60°/ sec.

• 32 presets.

• 2 Tours.

• Overall Weight <11.3Kg.

• All PODs have heaters inside them to meet

the demands of the environment.

• The thermal imager pod has a front element

defroster to prevent icing.

Pan & Tilt Unit / System

Field cable with IP67 sealed mil-connector. Cube for flat surface mounting that fits under the unit.

Spec Summary• Rugged.

• Low Profile.

• 11.3 Kg.

• Fully Marinised as standard.

• IP67.

• Single Mil I/O connector.

ConclusionA fully integrated platform capable of operation day and night.

Utilizing 2 cameras it delivers:

• Detection by the Thermal Imager.

• Verification by the Visible Zoom Col / Mon camera.

Fully sealed to IP67 with Solar shields over both pods designed to operate in all weathers 24/7.

• Continuous 360° panning at up to 100° / sec.

• 640 x 480 17µm VOx microbolometer.

• 100mm F/1.0 motorized lens allowing for superior image coupled with

sophisticated AGC and 2 Image Contrast Enhancement algorithms gives

Longest thermal range in its class 3.5km man detection (3 pixels).

• X36 Zoom day Night camera.

• Simultaneous video output.

Summary

This following technical evaluation is a like-for-like comparison against FLIR’s

most popular thermal/optical camera.

CompetitorViseum Thermal/Optical

Viseum Thermal/Optical vs. Next Best Competitor FLIR.

Unique Solutions to Viseum :• Integrates digitally with Viseum CiVMS.

• Optional auto tracking of targets.

• Integrates with Viseum Thermal Intelligent Moving Camera system.

• Auto early warning system - No need for actual breech or

damage for alarms.

• Up to 5 kilometres directional automated heat source detection.

• Up to 630 metres omnidirectional automated heat source

detection.

• Dual optical and dual thermal multi views of each incident.

• Deployed using Viseum Redeployable module as standard.

• Viseum intelligent detection automation.

• Analogue outputs available.

Viseum Thermal IMC.

Thermal Imaging competitive Comparison ChartFeature Viseum Thermal/Optical Competitor CommentsExport Licence status Full Frame rate with less restricted commerce

licence, 9Hz NLRFull frame rate Export licence controlled. 8.3 HZ option available

Full frame rate is the preferred solution. (Having a 8.3 Hz version 640 x 480 is like having a rev limiter on a racing car).

Size 181 (H) x 419 (W) x 237 (D) (mm) 325 (H) x 467 (W) x 347 (D) (mm)Viseum Thermal/Optical is Low Profile smallest size, blends in better, not so obtrusive, easier to install.

Weight 11.3 Kg 20 Kg Viseum Thermal/Optical is 8.7 Kg lighter and therefore easier for mounting, less Infrastructure needed. Viseum Thermal/Optical is suitable to many more applications.

Housing / enclosures Fully marinised as Standard Does not stateViseum Thermal/Optical is treated for Marinised enviroments as standard in colour white.

Lens coating Meets Mil Specs Does not stateViseum Thermal/Optical as HCC outer optic and meets Mil standards, this is very important in Marine environments.

Colours White, Tan or Black White only Competitor being only available in white limits its applications. Viseum Optical/Thermal suitable to many more applications. This can be a tender differentiator.

Sealing PTZ IP67 IP66Viseum Thermal/Optical is IP67 and is the much better option and for Marine / port environments.

Sealing of Pods IP67, PTZ. IP67 Dry Nitrogen purged pods IP66 Dry Nitrogen purged pods gives Viseum Optical/Thermal better sealing integrity.Cable connection / Mounting

Via sealed Mil connector access underneath the unit, mating cable can be supplied

Via cable gland Viseum Thermal/Optical mil connector ensures complete sealing, plus when mounted will not be not exposed to the elements. The cable glands on the Competitor is a significant weak point, and will not survive as long in the field as Viseum Thermal/Optical.

Mounting By 4" PCD, will hole for Mil connector. Flat surface option.

Flat surface mounted Viseum Thermal/Optical very well suited to going on masts, side wall mounts, and Viseum tactical tripods. If a flat surface mount is required we have a costed option. Competitor flat surface mounted only, limiting applications.

Voltage input 10 - 30 VDC 21 - 30 VAC, 21 - 30 VDC Competitor has limited voltage input range limiting its applications.Power Consumption 12 W nominal, 175W with all heaters 65 W nominal, 195 W with heaters Viseum Thermal/Optical has a lower power consumption.Video Output NTSC or PAL NTSC or PAL The same.Simultaneous video outputs

Yes Yes The same.

Tours Yes, 2 Not stated Viseum Thermal/Optical has the option of two tours.

Pelco ID addresses 2 as standard Not stated Viseum Thermal/Optical has 2 one for visible and one for thermal.

Thermal Imaging competitive Comparison ChartFeature Viseum Thermal/Optical Competitor Comments

PTZ performanceContinous Pan 360° rotation Yes Yes The same.Pan speed 0.25 - 100° / sec 0.1 - 60° / sec Viseum Thermal/Optical is faster, Competitor can move slower.Tilt Angle +/- 95° from centre + 90° to -90° Viseum Thermal/Optical has a larger range.Tilt Speed 0.25 - 60°/ sec 0.1 - 30° / sec Viseum Thermal/Optical is faster, Competitor can only move slower.

Thermal ImagerArray 640 x 480 17µm VOx 640 x 480 17µm The same.

Lens 100mm F/1.0 Motorized100mm F/1.6 Athermalised, focus free Viseum Thermal/Optical has the lowest F/# available for this size of lens,

maximising the amount of energy transmitted to the detector. This equates to our Thermal imager being more sensitive thus providing better image quality and longer range performance. Also with the lens being motorised it allows the user to sharply focus in any potential target from 10m to infinity.

Minimum focus distance 10m 90mNETD <50mk @F/1.0 <50mK @ F/1.0, lens is F/1.6!!HFoV 6.23° 6.0°Range 3.5km to detect a man 2.4Km to detect a man

Front element defroster Yes Not statedThis is needed to enable frost to be eliminated form the front lens element, Competitor does not have this.

Zoom

X2, X3 and X4 Digital X2 & X4 digital

Competitor does X2 and X4 digital zoom.Polarity Yes Yes Standard excellent features.

Image contrast Enhancement ?

Yes two Image Contrast Enhancements Yes This is an edge enhancement feature that Competitor do called DDE, that can be useful in some scenarios. Viseum has a sophisticated AGC and two levels of Image Contrast Enhancement, for the greatest image in all scene scenarios

Visible CameraType Sony FCB-EX Sony FCB-EX The same good visible camera.

ServiceExchangeabe parts Yes, PODS Exchangeable cassettes Viseum Thermal/Optical PODS can be taken off and exchanged in the field, so a

good seal is always maintained. Competitor replaces the cassette they call in inside the housing, and when put back together only maintains IP66. Plus there may be a licencing implication on the Competitor.

Warranty 2nd years as Standard, option 3 and 4 year 2 years as standardViseum Thermal/Optical has two years warranty as standard and can offer a costed 3rd and 4th year and year warranty. Competitor has 2 years as standard.

Viseum Thermal/Optical vs. Next Best Competitor.

Viseum Thermal/Optical is:• More Rugged.

• Smaller Lower Profile.

• Lighter (11.3 Kg).

• Lower power.

• Fully Marinized for sea weathering conditions as standard.

• Better sealed (IP67), and PODS Dry Nitrogen Purged.

• Single Mil I/O connector.

• Longevity – Our extended 4 year warranty option, our quality specifications, and a

visual inspection gives significant confidence of the life expectancy of the Viseum

Thermal/Optical in comparison to any competition.

• Faster panning at up to 100°/ sec, and faster tilting up to 60°/ sec.

• Has longer range detection (100mm F/1.0 motorized lens allowing for superior image &

Longest thermal range in its class 3.5km man detection (3 pixels)) and superior image

quality including two Image Contrast Enhancement algorithms.

Comparison between Viseum Thermal/Optical vs. Competitor.