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The TASE200 Gimbal

 is a scaled up version of the TASE gimbal. It includes the 324x256 FLIR Photon II IR Camera, and an FCB-EX980 Sony Block Camera. The TASE200 Gimbal provides another powerful payload solution for the system integrator. TASE200n shown with FLIR Tau 640 camera.

TASE200 Gyro Stabilized Gimbal Closeup   TASE200 with Goodrich SWIR

TASE200 Gyro-Stabilized Camera Gimbal
  • 5 inch diameter turret. Overall package size is 5 x 5 x 7.7 inches. Weight 1060g
  • Provides both EO and IR cameras in single gimbal package
  • Mounting and electrical interfaces identical to TASE gimbal
  • Gimbal includes inertial sensors and GPS receiver for standalone operation. Control and stabilization implementation leverages off of the Piccolo autopilot design
  • Gimbal Developer's Kit provides bench test cables, USB joystick, video card, and basic gimbal control software
Mechanical
emptySize: 127 x 127 x 196 mm 
(5.0 x 5.0 x 7.7 inches)
emptyTurret Diameter: 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Camera Payload
Volume:
39 in³
emptyWeight: 1060 grams (2.34 lbs)
Environmental
emptyOperating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
    (Calibrated Range)
Gimbal Performance
  • Rotation limits: continuous pan, +23° / -203° tilt
  • 200°/sec slew rate
  • 0.05° pointing resolution
Interface
 
emptyCommand: RS232 and CAN
emptyVideo Out: NTSC Analog
(PAL Available)
Electrical
 
emptySupply Voltage: 9 - 20 Volts
emptyPower: 14 W (typical) 22 W (max)

View specifications for the TASE family of Gimbals. Includes ViewPoint gimbal control software version options and features.


Custom camera integration available, contact us for options.

TASE200 Gimbal Configuration Options (Available in NTSC or PAL video)
Cameras Image Resolution Lens HFOV
Standard Package 1
EO: Sony FCB-EX980 380K pixels 20.8x Optical 52.0°-2.5°
LWIR: FLIR Photon 320 324 x 256 35mm 20.0°
Standard Package 2
EO: Sony FCB-EX980 380K pixels 20.8x Optical 52.0°-2.5°
LWIR: FLIR Photon 320 324 x 256 19mm 36.0°
Standard Package 3
EO: Sony FCB-EX980 380K pixels 20.8x Optical 52.0°-2.5°
LWIR: FLIR TAU 640 640 x 480 59mm 10.5°
SWIR Cameras - Goodrich SWIR cameras are available upon request. Shortwave infrared linear arrays and near-infrared cameras meet many application needs in such diverse applications as defense, security, automated inspection, and spectroscopy. Call for details.


The Gimbal Developer's Kit

 provides first time Gimbal users all the parts needed for setting up the gimbal in a lab environment for bench-top testing and facilitating vehicle integration. A single license of the ViewPoint Ground Based Control Software is included in the Gimbal Developer’s Kit. See the ViewPoint page page for more information.
Gimbal Developers Kit 9-Pin Serial Cable Piccolo Programming Cable Piccolo Avionics GPS Antenna Piccolo Interface Power Adapter Cable 25-Pin Gimbal Interface Cable USB Game Controller 37-Pin Gimbal Programming Cable DB9 Gender Changer Null-Modem PCMCIA Video Card PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Board GPS Ground Plane SSMA to SMA Adapter Gimbal Control Video Software PCMCIA Video Card Cable USB to Serial Adapter Power Supply Aircraft Integration Kit
TASE150 / TASE200 Gimbal Developer’s Kit shown. CCT Gimbal Developer’s Kits are specific to the type of Gimbal.
Custom options available
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  • User and Integration Guides coincide with the latest Gimbal Software release.

  • Complete Product List - A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Product Export Fact Sheet - A brief description of the regulatory processes required for Cloud Cap Technology to export its products.





  • Gimbal System Software - Includes the Gimbal and ViewPoint software applications tools, installers and related support documentation.
  • 3AX Firmware - System firmware for controlling the 3AX deployment mechanism.

  • TASE Family of Gimbals - Comparison of specifications for the TASE family of Gimbals. Includes ViewPoint gimbal control software version options and features.
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