Family of computer-controlled pan-tilt units

Directed Perception Inc. in Burlingame, Calif., is offering the PTU-D300 family of computer-controlled pan-tilt units to provide systems integrators and OEMs a positioning solution for infrared and thermal cameras, antennas, video cameras, and other sensors. The PTU-D300 is for computer-controlled positioning of large payloads, offering 0.00643-degree resolution. The device is for long-range surveillance applications in which smooth, rigid performance is required. 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 at over 30 Hz 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. The integrated design of the PTU-D300 provides a turnkey positioning solution for fast, accurate, dynamic, computer-controlled positioning of camera/sensor position through a wide range of motion. Sensor and communications systems designers and integrators can save months of product development time by using the PTU-D300 as a complete, drop-in camera/sensor positioning solution. Remote control of the PTU-D300 is provided through RS-232 or RS-485 serial interfaces with multiple software options. For more information contact Directed Perception online at www.DPerception.com.