DayCor®II Camera Specifications
UV - Optical Properties
Corona Camera with
Documentation package
Supplied Accessories
• Universal AC/ 12VDC Adapter
• Carrying Vest with Battery Pouch
with Fast Interlock Connection
• Two Commercial, Professional
Video Grade NiMH Batteries, 50
Watt-Hour (each provides more
than 2.5 hours of continuous op-
eration)
• "Smart" Charger for Four Batteries
• Serial Cable to Computer
• Custom Made Carrying Hard Case
Documentation Package
• High Quality Digital Video Re-
cording on a Digital tape (60min)
• Digital Video Recording on a
Flash Media (limited by size of
memory)
• Date and Time Stamps
• Reflective LCD (not blinded by
sun)
• Flash media 512MB or higher
• Touch Screen Interface or remote
control
• High Quality Still Images (1 Mega
Pixel)
• Mountable on the Corona Camera
• Audio Pre-Amp for recording of
audio comments
• Fast release mount that makes the
Documentation Package an inte-
gral part of the Corona Camera
Optional: Titles editor with Palm
Documentation Software
• Language localization option
• Database and data management
functions
• Image and video handling function
• Can perform trend analysis
•Report generation, preview and
printing in universal HTML format
Optional Accessories
• Wired Remote Control (RC) Unit
with 15m Shielded cable
• Airborne Mount System - for
helicopter Inspection
Patents Pending International pending PCT WO 00/05536 Solar Blind
UV Viewing Apparatus and Camera USA patent pending 08/761,778
UV lens type .....................................Catadioptric Lens for compact 5º optics
UV Light Collection Area .................19 cm2 for maximum sensitivity
Sunlight Rejection ...........................Absolute - at all sunlight and all weather conditions, target can be
inspected with the sun in the field of view
Minimum UV Sensitivity ..................3x10-18 watt/cm2
Minimum Discharge Detection ..…..1.5-2 pC from a distance of 8 meters
Minimum RIV detection....................15dBµV (RIV) @1MHz (test in accord with NEMA publ. 107-1987)
Variable UV Gain ...............................25 steps, to enhance detectivity
Field of View H x V ...........................5º x 3.75º
Detector Life Span ............................No degradation since the DayCor®II is absolutely solar blind
Focus .................................................Full auto focus for UV and visible channels and simultaneous
manual focus adjustment for both channels
Focus Distance ................................3 meters to infinity (optional: 0.5,1.0,1.5 meters)
Visible - Optical Properties
UV/Visible overlay accuracy ...........better than 1 miliradian
Minimum Visible Light Sensitivity ..1 Lux
Video Standard ................................Full PAL or NTSC standards
Picture elements ..............................NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V) I PAL 752(H)x582(V)
Visible Zoom………………………….. 25 optical x 12 digital (300 optical X digital)
Exposure control
Auto Exposure ............................Automatic exposure and gain control optimized for bright and dim
lighting conditions
Manual Exposure........................1/3(PAL) | ¼(NTSC) to 1/10,000 sec
Compensation of backlight in extreme lighting conditions.
Built-In Signal Processing
Analog UV Signal Enhancement
Analog Time Integration Equivalent number of integrated frames: 5, 9, 13, 16 and 20
Digital UV Events counting For estimation of corona intensity. Calculates and displays number
of events/minute
Operation
Display Modes...................................Combined (UV & Visible), UV only and visible only
Video Output ....................................Composite PAL or NTSC via BNC jack
Weight ...............................................5.5 Kg | 12 lb N/I Batteries
Dimensions L x W x H .....................25 x 17 x 15 cm | 9.8" x 6.7" x 5.9"
Documentation Package ..................Attachable with quick-release mount - for solo or team inspection
Nominal Power Consumption .........12VDC, 16 Watt (more than 2.5 hours for single battery)
Power Requirements ........................14V to 11.5V DC | Max Current: 1.5A
Temperatures ....................................Storage and operation -20ºC up to +55ºC
High Resolution LCD (B&W)
Brightness...................................320 cd/m2 allows full outdoor operation
Resolution ..................................High-resolution 320 x 234 pixels
Operating Temperature..............From -20ºC up to +55ºC
Size………………………………....5”
Operating Functions
All the following functions are available with One-Touch Operation (no need for menu browsing):
UV Gain Level Display Mode Visible Zoom Status Display Auto/Manual Focus
Auto/Manual Exposure Time Integration Period Counting Modes (Optional) Protected
calibration Service Buttons (Software and Hardware Protection) Date and Time stamp
Proven Record
Ergonomics ................................ Carrying vest allowing hands free operation, designed according to
users' requirements (EPRI 1999 workgroup), enabling continuous,
convenient and long time strain less operation
Application Record .................... Used by more than 120 utilities and R&D labs worldwide
Airborne Capability.................... Airborne adaptable design. Nominal flight distance 50 m from lines
looking forward, at speed of 30 - 60 Km/H