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The TASE Duo 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 TASE Duo Gimbal provides another powerful payload solution for the system integrator.

TASE Duo Closeup   TASE Duo Wing Mount   TASE Duo with Goodrich SWIR Camera  

TASE Duo 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
  • To see a list of current supported camera options and image comparisons from different camera manufacturers, see the Gimbal Camera Options document.
Mechanical
emptySize: 5.0 inches x 5.0 inches x 7.7 inches
emptyTurret Diameter: 5.0 inches
emptyPayload 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)

Download the TASE Duo Data Sheet for specifications and dimensional drawings of the TASE Duo Gimbal.


Custom camera integration available, contact us for options. Download the Gimbal Camera Comparison.

TASE Duo Configuration Options

Cameras

 Image Resolution Lens HFOV (deg) NTSC Video CCT P/N PAL Video CCT P/N
Standard Package 1
EO: Sony FCB-EX980 380K pixels 20.8x Optical 52.0°-2.5° 900-90022-00 900-90022-10
LWIR: FLIR Photon 320 324 x 256 35mm 20.0°
Standard Package 2
EO: Sony FCB-EX980 380K pixels 26x Optical 52.0°-2.5° 900-90022-01 900-90022-11
LWIR: FLIR Photon 320 324 x 256 19mm 36.0°
SWIR Cameras - Goodrich SWIR cameras 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 Gimbal UI Ground Based Control Software is included in the Gimbal Developer’s Kit. See the Gimbal UI 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
TASE/TASE Duo Gimbal Developer's Kit
CCT Part Number 900-90019-00
  • Gimbal Integration Guide - Provides technical assistance for installing the TASE gimbal into an airframe.
  • Gimbal Communications - Describes the communications protocol used to talk to the TASE gimbal.
  • Gimbal Image Meta Data Format - Defines data format of TASE gimbal metadata that is included with image file recorded by the Gimbal UI application.
  • Gimbal UI-Interface Spec - Defines interface protocol for Gimbal UI application to support 3rd party applications that wish to extract data from or interface through that application.
  • Gimbal User Interface Roadmap 2008 - Provides a general idea of upcoming features that have been included and are going to be included in the baseline implementation of the Gimbal UI.
  • TASE 3AX Integration Guide – Includes vehicle integration guidelines and a step-by-step guide to install the gimbal into the 3AX.
  • TASE 3AX Communications Specification – Defines the communications for the TASE 3AX Gimbal deployment mechanism.
  • Complete Product List - A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Latest Gimbal Release - Includes all Gimbal software applications, tools, installers and related support documentation.
  • Gimbal User Interface - Includes the installers, plug-ins, documentation, release notes, and drivers for the Gimbal UI.
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