SPOT is an advanced, lightweight, multi-sensor binocular for day and night observation and target acquisition. It combines a 3rd generation long range cooled thermal imager with a fully eye-safe laser range finder up to 10km, laser pointer, high-resolution CMOS daylight camera, built-in GPS and digital magnetic compass.
SPOT can be used as handheld device or as tripod mounted sensor with remote image visualisation and control.
Versions
SPOT
• Thermal imager
• Daylight camera
SPOT-MF
• Thermal imager
• Daylight camera
• Laser Range Finder
• Laser pointer
• GPS and Digital Magnetic Compass
Technical characteristics
- Continuous optical zoom for thermal
and daylight channels - Target aquisition capability
- Detachable binocular
- Stabilization
• Daylight and thermal fusion
• Digital zoom
• Local contrast enhancement
• Photo/video recording (internal & USB)
Thermal imager
| Detector | 640 x 512 pixels |
| Waveband | 3 – 5 μm (cooled) |
| Optics | continuous optical zoom |
| NFOV | 2° x 1.6° |
| WFOV | 28° x 22.4° |
Daylight camera
| Detector | 1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Resolution | 2 Megapixels |
| Optics | continuous optical zoom |
| NFOV | 2.3° x 1.4° |
| WFOV | 65° x 38.4° |
Laser Range Finder
| Type | 1.54 μm, eye-safe |
| Ranges | from 40 m up to 10 km |
Laser pointer
| Wavelength | 830 nm |
| Power output | 50 mW |
GPS and Digital Magnetic Compass
| Azimuth range | 360° |
| Elevation range | ± 30° |
| Self position accuracy | 2 m CEP |
| Heading accuracy | 0.5° RMS |
| Connection with external GPS | Yes |
Interfaces
| Analog and digital I/O | Yes |
| Power supply | external or replaceable and rechargeable battery |
| Autonomy | 5 hours (on battery) |
Environmental
| Climatic | 32°C to +60°C |
| MIL-STD 810 & MIL-STD 461 |
Weight (including battery)
| SPOT | < 2.4 kg |
| SPOT-MF: | < 3.4 kg |