The
Questar SZ 182 Multi Focal Length Optical System is a fully motorized,
parfocusing; microprocessor controlled Maksutov Cassegrain Catadioptric
Optical system with a clear aperture of 178 mm and a base focal
length of 2400 mm at F/13.5. It is the most rugged and sophisticated
long range surveillance lens available in the medium aperture
market today. It is able to read license plates at 2.5 km and
identify ships at 20 km. It is vailable in both a permanent site
fully integrated system or a rapid deployment stand-alone configuration
for mounting on customer supplied equipment. Its optional accessories
give it versatility and usefulness that can be customized to meet
any individual requirement. It will have state of the art electronics
based on the Pentium processor and will be modular
designed for easy upgrades. Each unit will come with hardware
that will allow it to be controlled locally from a lap top computer's
Com port or modem for longer distances Tele-communication. The
software will be a Windows 95/98 and Visual Basic based platform.
The keyboard and mouse will be used to access the command menus..
The SZ 182 system comes equipped to connect to any standard video
camera with C mount lens thread and will support most CCD formats.
Camera is purchased separately. The system is equipped with five
selectable focal lengths and filters. The internal optical components
and baffling system have been designed to maximize light transmission
and minimize all optical aberrations to increase overall system
performance to unprecedented 1/6 wave PV minimum. The internal
mechanics allow this unit to tolerate high G loads while maintaining
boresight accuracy at each focal length. The enhanced mechanics
provide for a rapid focal length and focus transition when in
the Par focal mode, generally not to exceed 1 second. The system
software will have the ability to control or monitor
features such as Time/Date, Temperature, Enclosure Pressure, Multi
camera switcher, Automatic light control (ALC), Wide field target
acquisition finder camera, automatic sun sensor, heat/ cooling
control, lens cap, Pan/Tilt, communication, and video camera control
functions. Some cameras will require special or adapted software
and hardware.
