SubscribeMiniature, Ruggedised, Front Loading PCMCIA/CF Video/Audio Recorder
- Fully compatible with existing Britannia 2000 VCR Installations
- Uses standard removable Compact Flash & PCMCIA memory cards
- Direct plug in replacement for 2604/2640 VCRs in Multi-deck systems
- LITE remote control for Record/Stop with EOT warning
- Shock & Vibration, water & dust resistant
- NVIS front panel illumination
- Extended temperature range
- On unit and remote indication of RECORD & EOT
The all new 2705 Airborne CF Recorder is the ideal complementary solid state recorder to the widely installed2604 & 2640 Mini DV based Airborne VCRs used by Police and Rescue helicopters. The 2705 CF can replace an existing Mini DV recorder in multi deck systems to provide a tape-less, fully digital, record only facility.
The 2705 CF uses the latest high speed, high capacity CF cards (currently up to 8GB) and has a recording time of up to 4hrs in Standard Play (depending on CF card capacity). Twin audio tracks enable stereo recording of radio and intercom commentaries. The front panel is hinged to allow access for PCMCIA card/carrier exchange and ejection. An internal light assists the operator during media changes at night. The front panel is ‘O’ ring sealed against the recorder body and is dust and water resistant.
The tactile keyboard has legends for day time use and fully backlit for night time operation. An optional NVIS filter can be installed for NVG compatibility. It fits in a standard Dzus rack (1/2 ARINC). The optional remote controller can be fitted away from the VR for use by a second observer. A single button hand controller for RECORD/STOP includes an indicator to show RECORD and the End of Tape. For systems integrators, a remote control PCB is available for interfacing to their own keypads
The existing Multi-Deck Controller organises the control of a 2705 CF and a 2604/2640 Mini DV VCR. The two recorders can be operated in together in ‘Cascade’ mode or ‘Instant Replay’ (IR) mode. In IR mode, the 2705 CF will always record the output from the on board camera system. The 2640 deck can be rewound and replayed at any time without affecting the evidential recording on the 2705 CF deck. Logic lockouts prevent the observer overwriting the evidential recording.
The IR mode is extremely useful during chases, where firearms, drugs or evidence is thrown from a vehicle or ship. The evidential recorder continues to record the output from the on board camera, whilst the observer can rewind and replay the tape showing the evidence being jettisoned and read the GPS information off the recording or use visual cues to guide ground officers to the scene for recovery.
In Cascade mode, the 2705 CF and2604/2640 act sequentially, with the second tape or CF card automatically starting 1 minute before the first tape/CF card ends. Again, logic in the Multi Deck controller prevents the operator rewinding the tape or overwriting the CF card. By changing CF cards and tapes, this system will record indefinitely.
A back illuminated, tactile front panel enables the button legends to be read at night and is run from the cockpit instrument dimming circuit. 28vdc or 5v ac backlight options are available.
Optional control programmes are available for applications such as electrical pylon or pipeline surveying which require ‘time-lapse’ or ‘record on demand’. Here we can provide a remote button, which will record a sequence for a preset time selected by the observer, e.g. 2 second, 5 seconds etc. Recording is initiated every time the button is pressed.
The 2705CF can be operated from a 24 -28vdc aircraft supply or from a 12vdc supply.
Physical | 2705 CF Recorder | 2706 Remote | 2630 Remote |
Overall Size: | 146mm (w) x 76mm (h) x 170mm (d) | 146mm (w) x 38mm (h) x 47mm(d) | 25mm dia. x 90mm |
Weight: | <1000gms | 171gms | 60gms |
Mounting: | ½ ARINC,4 dzus fasteners | ½ ARINC,4 dzus fasteners | Velcro
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| Power: | |||
Normal operation: | 28vdc, 420mA | ||
With heaters on: | 28vdc, 1200mA | ||
Backlight supply: | 28vdc, 43mA (optional 5vac, 110mA) | ||
Environmental:Designed to meet: | |||
EMC: | Def Stan 59-41 Class A Tests, 14KHz – 1GHz | ||
| DRE01-E Field emissions, | ||
| DRE02-H field emissions, | ||
| DRS01 – H field susceptibility | ||
| DRS02 – E Field susceptibility | ||
Temp: | Def Stan 00-35, (part 3)/2, tests CL1, CL4. –25 ~ +60°C | ||
Shock: | Def Stan 00-35, (part3)/1, test M12s | ||
Vibration: | Def Stan 00-35, (part3)/2 test M1 | ||
Recording Specifications: | |||
Video | |||
Supported Standards: | PAL, NTSC | ||
Compression: | MPEG-2 | ||
In/Out Levels: | 1 Vpp 75ohm | ||
DigitisingResolution (PAL): | 8 bit Y/UV, 720 pixels x 576 lines | ||
Power-up to record time: | <2 seconds | ||
Recording System: | Solid State, Digital, MPEG-2 | ||
Recording Media: | PCMCIA Memory Card or Compact Flash card in PCMCIA adaptor | ||
Recording time: | 30 minutes/GB high quality or 1 hour/GB medium quality | ||
Audio |
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Number of Channels: | 2 (stereo) | ||
Compression: | MPEG1 Level 2 | ||
Input Level: | Mic / Line (adjustable) | ||
Input/Output Connectors: | |||
Video in: | BNC | Remote/ Multideck: | 19 pin LEMO type 2B |
Video out: | BNC |
| 12vdc |
Stereo Audio in/out | 10 pin LEMO type 2B |
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Power: | 5 Pin LEMO Type 2B | ||
Aux Out | 4 pin LEMO type 1B | ||
Controls: | |||
Standard front panel controls: | On/Off, Record, Stop | ||
Standard front panel indicators: | On, Record, Full Mode, End of Tape, Slave, Dew | ||
Remote panel controls: | On/Off, Record, Stop | ||
Remote panel indicators: | On, Record, Full Mode, End of Tape, Slave | ||