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Precise real-time pointing of any payload
FLIR Motion Control Systems, Inc. (MCS) offers a complete line of highperformance
pan/tilt devices for real-time, computer-controlled positioning of
virtually any payload including thermal cameras, video cameras, IP cameras,
laser rangefinders, and microwave antennas. Whatever your motion control
device needs, MCS's innovative technology and years of application experience
can help you create the optimal solution.
Four primary MCS product families are continually evolving to meet your specific needs:
- PTU-D300 Family: A versatile group of highly adaptable pan/tilt devices
designed to carry very heavy, multi-part payloads including multi-sensor
camera systems and antennas as well as payloads on the move.
- PTU-D100 Family: Mid-range pan/tilt models for payloads up to 25 pounds
featuring compact size and multiple mounting options for fixed and mobile
applications.
- PTU-48 Family: Compact, lightweight, rugged pan/tilt for payloads up to
15 pounds, ideal for mast-mounted and mobile applications.
- PTU-D46/47 Family: Miniature, computer-controlled pan/tilts offer offthe-
shelf solutions for positioning of any type of small sensor or other
payload up to 12 pounds in an extremely small, lightweight package.
FLIR Motion Control Systems pan/tilt units help lower your development
risk and increase your first-time application success through innovation,
adaptability, quality, and durability.
The MCS engineering staff will work with you to define an optimal solution
whether it is a small modification to one of our standard products, a
completely new design, or an integration with other system components. The
MCS team has broad expertise in electro-mechanical design, embedded and
enterprise software design and development, communications, computer
vision, robotics and control systems, and more. The MCS high-volume
manufacturing process assures that you will receive high-quality products
delivered when needed.
The Inertial Stabilization Module (ISM) is available as an option
for select FLIR MCS pan/tilt models. It provides a complete turn-key
integrated solution for low-cost inertial Line of Sight (LOS) stabilization
of any payload from mobile platforms including ground, air, and sea. For
camera applications, inertial stabilization improves images while on the
move. The ISM allows real-time computer control during stabilization,
enabling closed loop systems for tracking and slew-to-cue. The ISM
provides impressive performance at breakthrough cost points, allowing
stabilization to be used in a much broader range of applications. The
stabilization provided by the ISM allows the use of higher zoom cameras
and is critical for operation of automated video tracking and detection
systems aboard moving platforms.
- Low-cost inertial stabilization for MCS pan/tilt units
- Real-time control from computer or joystick while stabilized
- Complementary to electronic image stabilization
The Geo-Pointing Module (PTU-DGPM) is an intelligent module
that allows any FLIR MCS pan/tilt unit to be commanded using
latitude, longitude, and altitude coordinates (geo-coordinates or GPS
coordinates). Once configured, it accepts geo-coordinates over the
built-in Ethernet/IP interface and automatically commands the pan/tilt
to aim at the corresponding location. This is a powerful capability that
greatly simplifies systems integration and allows efficient coordination of
multiple sensors and systems. Several cameras/sensors can easily be
commanded to look at a single position by simply sending the same GPS
command to all PTU-DGPM-enabled pan/tilt units. The Geo-Pointing
Module allows control of FLIR MCS pan/tilts from any geo-spatial or
map-based user interface (e.g., Google Earth).
- Automatically point pan/tilt at GPS coordinate
- Web interface for configuration and pan/tilt control
- Control all pan/tilt functions over Ethernet/IP
All MCS pan/tilts support a real-time, two-way control of position,
speed, and acceleration and can be controlled by joystick or direct
computer interfaces. Desktop joystick options are available for the
PTU-D46 models. A ruggedized joystick controller option is available
for PTU-D47, PTU-D48, PTU-D100, and PTU-D300 models. All units
provide serial pan/tilt computer control interface (RS-232 and/or
RS-485) with ASCII and binary control protocols. The PTU C Language
Interface allows you to write custom programs that directly control
MCS pan/tilts with high performance. A web-based graphical control
interface and IP command interface is also available on select FLIR MCS
pan/tilt models.
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