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Night Vision Camera

The Night Vision camera is a remote infra-red camera, also known as "thermal imaging camera", which transforms thermal radiation to electrical signals with help of the image sensor. The thermal radiation cannot be detected by human eyes, since it concerns infra-red beams (8 to 14 μm). Through a software, viewable images are generated from the signals.

The Night Vision camera consists of a heated protective glass, optics and the thermal imaging sensor.

Objects are detected at a very early stage, at a range of up to several hundred meters. The range depends on the weather conditions. Rain, dirt, snow or ice can impair the functionality of the camera. The camera is automatically heated at low ambient temperatures.

Fig 1: Night Vision Camera Related Components
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Item Explanation
1 Night Vision Camera
2 six-pin plug connection
3 Heated protective glass with associated optics