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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations for your investment in the iShot® PTZ-550
A HD
Camera System;
InterTest’s pan, tilt and zoom visual inspection system for the world’s most challenging
remote vision applications. All iShot® systems combine high resolution RVI
instrumentation with precision inspection camera positioning mechanisms to cover a
wide range of visual inspection needs.
An operator can conduct high quality inspections at long distances with the PTZ-550
A
HD
Camera System. InterTest Inc.’s engineers designed it with functionality, ruggedness
and ease-of-use in mind. The camera is designed and built to fit in small openings (as
small as 5.50 inches in diameter) and inspect large, low-lit vessels and containers.
Many features enhance the iShot
®
PTZ-550
A HD
Camera
System’s performance and versatility. These include:
Camera Control from a Singular Camera Control Unit
All camera movement controls and camera functions are controlled from the PTZ-550
A
HD
Camera Control Unit. Camera Movement options include Pan, Tilt and Pan/Tilt speed
control. Camera Controls Options include Auto Focus, Auto Shutter, Iris, Gain, Zoom and
Focus control.
Illumination Control
To attain a thorough remote visual examination of container internals, the PTZ-550
A HD
Camera System was designed with illumination intensity control capability. Spot and Flood
lighting is remotely controlled in conjunction with the camera’s shutter, exposure and gain
control to ensure a properly illuminated image.
High-Quality, Robust Video Camera
The PTZ-550
A HD
Camera System uses a Sony FCB-
EV7500
camera that delivers
crisp, high-resolution
HD
video images. Using a high-quality 1/
2.8
" CCD image
sensor and a 3
0
x optical zoom lens (and 12x digital zoom), the FCB-
EV7500
delivers
full
HD
color video. This camera module is housed in a
durable, anodized aluminum housing
that can withstand many hazardous environments. The camera head uses an IP-67 rated
connector which allows submersion in water up 100’.
Movement Control with Generous Movement Envelope
With Pan and Tilt motor control, the PTZ-550
A HD
Camera head can rotate continuously
360 degrees and tilt a total of 245 degrees. The total operating envelop from a fixed
mount is a 7.25 inch diameter sphere.
