Cobham Surveillance COFDM - Video, Audio Telemetry and IP Products Product Catalogue Issue 3 - May 2010
Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 5 Technology and Applications Low Data Rate Video Products CS COFDM Digital Video Products 03 SOLO – LDR Transmitter 44 SOLO – Applications 05 SOLO – LDR Receiver 45 Urban Infrastructures 10 SeaVue – Maritime Solutions 12 Fire-ground Solution 13 SECTION 6 Telemetry Products SECTION 2 Receivers Products SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Transmitter 46 SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Receiver 47 SECTION 7 SOLO4 – Receiver 14 SOLO4 – Robust Receiver 15 SOLO4 – Mic
Cobham Surveillance has introduced a new family of COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed) digital video products called SOLO, with domo technology at their core. These products support narrowband (1.25MHz and 2.5MHz) and full DVB-T compliant (6, 7, or 8MHz) channelisation.
SOLO Central Receiver – COFDM Digital Video Products How does SOLO technology work? The basic video source used in Cobham Surveillance products is your current stock of cameras and lenses with a PAL or NTSC output. The SOLO product range has been designed to make use of many common connectors, user interfaces and mounting patterns found on your analogue products, helping to minimise your investment in transitioning to Cobham digital.
Cobham Surveillance is a leading designer of communication technologies in the field of digital wireless, video, audio, telemetry and IP. It is expert in taking complex technology and developing it into simple-to-operate, robust solutions with domo technology at their core. System components are designed specifically to integrate easily into personnel and ground vehicle based applications, but are versatile enough to use in robotic and airborne platforms too.
SOLO – Applications Urban Internet-WAN Central Receive Point on top of Tall Building or Tower Down Link Fixed Camera Transmitter with PTZ Control 30km LOS 10km NLOS Portable MicroVue Receiver MultiVue with Vehicle Transmitter Body Worn Transmitter Command and Control Centre Video is streamed on a Local Area Network In a busy urban environment, communications from fixed and mobile sources are monitored by a central command centre.
SECTION 1 – Technology and Applications SOLO – Applications Harbour Master / Ports Container ship Vessel Traffic Surveillance (VTS) 15km NLOS Container port Patrol vessel COFDM video has excellent characteristics over water, enabling live video monitoring of vessels for port and harbour shore-based facilities.
SOLO – Applications Fire Fire HQ receives Real Time data 10-20km NLOS Rebroadcast Link Thermal Imager Transmitter Remote Thermal Imager with PTZ 500m NLOS Local Command Real-time data from a fire scene aids decision-making on the ground and back at HQ. First Responder Live feed of Data (ECG etc.
SECTION 1 – Technology and Applications SOLO – Applications Robotic Command and Control with Real Time Feed 30km LOS Portable remote control and receiver Aircraft Up Link 5km NLOS Low Latency Live Video to command vehicle 500m NLOS 1km NLOS Robots can be controlled, non line of sight, to transmit video from situations hazardous to humans.
Urban Infrastructures Footprint of signal coverage non-line of sight Cobham Surveillance (domo Products) are leading designers of communication technologies in the field of digital wireless, video, audio, telemetry and IP. The unique capability of their solutions to transmit and receive information in difficult electronic environments on land, sea and air is in high demand.
SECTION 1 – TechnologySECTION and Applications X – Title For further information please contact: domo.sales@cobham.
SeaVue – Maritime Solution Rebroadcast Down Link Up Link from USV 30km LOS 30km LOS 15km LOS 15km LOS Real Time Command and Control USV Boarding Team A COFDM digital video transmitter with integral camera and GPS, designed to provide a vital secure situational awareness system for maritime law enforcement and other marine applications. Several selectable modes enable image quality to be offset against range, as each operational scenario dictates.
SECTION 1 – Technology and Applications Fire-ground Solution Fire-ground Post mounted Stryker Camera Satellite link Fire service headquarters Tripod mounted Stryker Camera Post mounted Stryker Camera Command and Conference vehicle 2-5km NLOS Post mounted Stryker Camera Cobham Surveillance have partnered with the Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Stryker Communications Ltd to design and develop a new critical technology solution for improved incident management of fires.
SECTION 2 – Receiver Products SOLO4 – Receiver SOLO4 Receiver without IP Interface The SOLO4 Receiver from Cobham Surveillance is a feature-rich diversity input digital video receiver, equipped with two antenna inputs normally connected to external down-converters to allow antenna placement remote from the receiver housing. The SOLO4 Receiver operates a maximum ratio combining digital diversity, ensuring video is recovered free from distortions typically associated with fading and multipath.
The Robust SOLO4 Receiver from Cobham Surveillance is a feature-rich, diversity input digital video receiver, equipped with two antenna inputs and internal down-converters (excluding UHF) to allow direct antenna connection. The Robust SOLO4 Receiver operates a maximum ratio combining digital diversity, ensuring video is recovered free from distortions typically associated with fading and multipath.
SOLO4 – MicroVue Receive Case The Cobham Surveillance MicroVue is a briefcase receiver/recorder package for tactical video surveillance operations. Additionally, it can be used as a remote video receiver for UAV and UGV applications. efficiency, while also increasing the system sensitivity and, therefore, range. Security of transmission is ensured by the use of Standard ABS encryption or optional AES128- or 256-bit encryption algorithms.
The MicroVue Commander is a briefcase receiver/recorder package for tactical video surveillance operations, incorporating a PTZ transmit control function. Designed to be used with remotely deployed ClearCam PTZ cameras, the MicroVue combines a Cobham Surveillance SOLO Receiver, two diversity down converters, two antennae and a telemetry radio. Bypassing of internal antennae and down converters and use of external ones is possible.
SOLO4 – MultiVue Receive Case The Cobham Surveillance MultiVue is a briefcase receiver package for team-based tactical video surveillance operations. Often used by first responder and emergency teams, it simultaneously decodes and displays four separate digital video channels, allowing its operator to observe activities in four different locations or four views of one location. Typical applications include tactical surveillance teams and first responder and emergency teams.
SECTION 2 – Receiver Products SOLO Central Receiver SOLO Central Receiver front SOLO Central Receiver rear SOLO Central Receiver Benefits: The Cobham SOLO Central Receiver system is a highly flexible solution for use in permanent or temporary installed central receive applications.
SOLO Central Receiver Applications: • • • • • • SOLO Central Receiver Police metropolitan and urban observation Key building surveillance Military command control posts Airport, ports and terminal security Border control Major incident support. Users: • • • • • • Police technical support units Policy silver and gold command Special Forces Customs and Excise Security Services Local/municipal government.
SECTION 3 – Transmitter Products SOLO4 – Bodywire Transmitter The SOLO4 Bodywire Transmitter is a COFDM digital video transmitter from Cobham Surveillance, designed specifically for covert video installations and body-worn applications.
SOLO4 – Transmitter The SOLO4 Transmitter from Cobham Surveillance is a feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter. The SOLO4 Transmitter can operate in a variety of transmission bandwidths allowing the user to trade off image quality against range to suite all types of missions. Excellent range, performance and spectral efficiency are offered when operating in the unique 2.5MHz and 1.25MHz narrow bandwidth modes. For excellent image quality at shorter ranges the 8MHz DVB-T modulation can be employed.
SECTION 3 – Transmitter Products SOLO – Options SOLO - Booster 1 Watt Amp Compatible with SOLO video transmitters. Specification: Input RF In RF Enable Power Power SMA Hirose 3 pin OB Lemo Output RF Out -20 to +70 deg C Accessories Supplied 1.25 to 2.5GHz 100mW 1W 10dB +/- 1dB across band Matching Circuit immune to open or short 1 x RS232 Cable Lemo-DSUB9 3m 1 x Bodyworn 1W Amp Power/Control Cable 1 x Bodyworn 1W Amp RF Link Cable Note: In normal operation RS232 data input is not available.
Digital Microwave C-Band Linear RF Amplifier The Cobham Digital RF amplifiers bring a new level of performance and reliability to microwave transmission of digitally modulated video. The linear RF power amplifier provides 5 Watts of RF power into any load. The linear amplifier features domo technology at its core and is ideal for digital transmission applications in surveillance, law enforcement, military UAV and UGV, airborne data/telemetry and television broadcasting.
The Cobham Digital RF amplifiers bring a new level of performance and reliability to microwave transmission of digitally modulated video. The linear RF power amplifier provides 5 watts of RF power into any load. The linear amplifier features domo technology at its core and is ideal for digital transmission applications in surveillance, law enforcement, military UAV and UGV, airborne data/telemetry and television broadcasting.
Digital Microwave S-Band Linear RF Amplifier The Cobham Digital RF amplifiers bring a new level of performance and reliability to microwave transmission of digitally modulated video. The linear RF power amplifier provides 5 watts of RF power into any load. The linear amplifier features domo technology at its core and is ideal for digital transmission applications in surveillance, law enforcement, military UAV and UGV, airborne data/telemetry and television broadcasting.
SECTION 3 – Transmitter Products SOLO4 – Robust Transmitter The Robust SOLO4 Transmitter unit from Cobham Surveillance is a feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter, which can operate in a variety of transmission bandwidths allowing the user to trade off image quality against range, to suit all types of missions. Excellent range, performance and spectral efficiency are offered when operating in the unique 2.5MHz and 1.25MHz narrow bandwidth modes.
SOLO4 – Robust Clip-on 1W Amplifier The Robust SOLO4 Bolt-on 1W Amplifier from Cobham Surveillance provides increased range for our robust range of digital video transmitters. The narrow bandwidth associated with COFDM means that this unit provides exceptional spectral efficiency allowing multiple high quality video links to operate within the same bandwidth traditionally held by a single analogue video signal.
The Cobham Surveillance ClearCam system is ideal for surveillance, perimeter security, fire control and CBRN applications. A robust PTZ camera designed specifically for rapid deployment, the on board status display gives at-a-glance link status, confirming that the ClearCam is in range of the receive station. This tactical system incorporates a periscope PTZ camera, digital video transmitter, telemetry receiver and battery technology into a weatherproof package for long term outdoor deployment.
SOLO4 – ‘DropCam’ Transmitter he SOLO4 DropCam Transmitter is an T integrated rapid deployment wireless video surveillance solution, integrating camera, microphone, user data, battery and digital COFDM transmitter into a single rugged housing. The DropCam is ideal for rapid deployment surveillance scenarios such as event or room monitoring or fire and safety applications. The COFDM modulator ensures excellent range even in mobile and non-line of sight applications (typically 300-500m).
he SOLO4 DropCam is supplied in kit form with the T following accessories: Accessories supplied 1 x rugged carry case with operator instructions 1 x Control and DC cable 1 x AC to DC adaptors 1 x 8mm lens (blue band) 1 x 16mm lens (red band) 1 x right angle magnetic clip 1 x 2dBi Omni antenna 1 x tools for lens replacement SECTION 3 – Transmitter Products SOLO4 – ‘DropCam’ Accessories SOLO4 – ‘DropCam’ Optional Accessories - Torch Clip The DropCam can be mounted on standard baton style torches such as
COFDM IP Mesh Helicopter with camera and node Camera and node Monitoring node Monitoring node H.Q. 50km Data can be exchanged between moving nodes in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint. Helicopter COFDM IP Mesh radios are the latest innovations in the expanding range of Cobham Surveillance solutions with domo technology at their core. Up to 8 of the radios can be combined into a ground-breaking IP mesh network - Cobham’s first fluid, self-forming, self-healing mesh.
Police command he IP Mesh network constantly assesses which nodes are T in range and the best route to send data between them. Central command SECTION 4 – IP and Mesh Products COFDM IP Mesh Camera Camera behind house SOLO Transmitter Tactical monitoring Mobile surveillance Camera car Technical features COFDM IP Mesh radios exchange data on a single frequency, simplifying frequency management. The entire mesh occupies just 2.5MHz (3 and 3.5MHz also available) of bandwidth.
COFDM IP Mesh Features: • • • • • • • • • • Single frequency fluid self-healing mesh, up to 8 nodes Immediate joining as additional nodes come within range Multiple interconnected meshes can be operated in the same area 2.5, 3, 3.5MHz bandwidth, giving typically 3.
SECTION 4 – IP and Mesh Products NETNode IP Mesh Radio (Plain) Cobham NETNode IP mesh radios are the latest innovations in the expanding range of Cobham Surveillance solutions that feature domo technology at their core. NETNode IP radios can be combined in a fluid self forming, self healing mesh containing up to eight radios. The NETNode radios within the mesh exchange data on a single frequency, simplifying frequency management. The entire mesh occupies just 2.5MHz of bandwidth (3 and 3.
NETNode IP Mesh Radio (Plain) PTZ camera interface (with AVI fitted) PLUS the following two optional connectors for use when an encoder card is fitted User camera type User camera control Female Lemo 5 pin 0B PAL or NTSC From Mesh Commander* PC application using VISCA, PELCOD or PELCOP From any user supplied desk controller Requires RS232 interface NETNode bespoke cameras NETPTZ long range PTZ NETuPT short range pan tilt Triggers* Trigger source Trigger action Third party equipment remote trigge
SECTION 4 – IP and Mesh Products NETNode IP Mesh Radio (Robust) Cobham NETNode IP mesh radios are the latest innovations in the expanding range of Cobham Surveillance solutions that feature domo technology at their core. NETNode IP radios can be combined in a fluid self forming, self healing mesh containing up to eight radios. The NETNode radios within the mesh exchange data on a single frequency, simplifying frequency management. The entire mesh occupies just 2.5MHz of bandwidth (3 and 3.
NETNode IP Mesh Radio (Robust) PTZ camera interface (with AVI fitted) User camera type User camera control PAL or NTSC From Mesh Commander* PC application using VISCA, PELCOD or PELCOP From any user supplied desk controller Requires RS232/RS485 interface NETNode bespoke camera NETPTZ long range PTZ NETuPT short range pan tilt Triggers* Trigger source Third party equipment remote trigger (e.g.
SECTION 4 – IP and Mesh Products Netstream IP Solutions Urban Surveillance Mobile and Fixed Infrastructure Introduction to Cobham Surveillance NET-IP products Cobham Surveillance has designed a range of products with domo technology at their core (under the common name of NET-IP) that allow the secure transmission of video data across IP networks.
Netstream IP Solutions Software players IP Products We have two types of PC based software receivers - NETSWDR and NETEPLAY. The first is a standard PC decoder that presents video in a window on the PC. It can be used with multi-service streams and has built in AES decryption for secure operation. The NETSWDR also has a basic option for recoding and playing from file. The NETEPLAY is the software decoder and control application that accompanies the NetLink IP Streamer described above.
The NetLink product, which has domo technology at its core, allows Cobham Surveillance equipment to be connected to IP networks. In its basic form the NetLink can be connected to the output of any standard Cobham receiver, and translates the receiver signal into a streaming video service. NetLink can be set to stream at rates suitable for either private or public networks. In private network mode it will stream full frame rate, full resolution video for maximum quality.
NetLink Store and Forward Solutions Option D - NetLink can be used to view and control PTZ camera over IP Networks • N etLink also has an RS232 output suitable for control of any PTZ camera that might be connected to it.
A unique range of point-to-point bi-directional single frequency COFDM radios, DUO IP radios offer robust performance and range. A wireless duplex Ethernet link alongside a one way low latency video link; with exceptional performance in mobile and urban environments and it has excellent spectral efficiency, with a variety of frequency bands. and greater than 1000m in typical urban environments. The DUO radio system has a rugged waterproof chassis, designed specifically for permanent mast mounting.
SECTION 5 – Low Rate Data Video Products SOLO – LDR Transmitter The LDR (Low Data Rate) transmitter from Cobham Surveillance is a long-range digital video transmitter with domo technology at its core. The LDR transmitter sends informational quality video at reduced frame rates, compressed to very low data rates (typically 30kb/s), to an LDR receiver. This high level of compression and reduced data rate means that the LDR transmitter can send images over very long distances.
SECTION 5 – Low Rate Data Video Products SOLO – LDR Receiver The LDR (Low Data Rate) system is a digital video transmission system from Cobham Surveillance. Designed to operate over very long ranges, it features domo technology at its core. The LDR receiver picks up the informational quality video sent by the LDR transmitter at reduced frame rates. The high level of compression and reduced data rate means that the images can be sent over great distances.
SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Transmitter The SOLO4 Audio and Telemetry Transmitter from Cobham Surveillance is a COFDM transmitter, designed specifically for the transmission of audio and telemetry data. The SOLO4 Audio and Telemetry Transmitter has domo technology at its core and can be configured into different user selectable bandwidths, to satisfy a variety of requirements. Bandwidths from 25KHz to 125KHz are available offering user capacity from 14 to 146kb/s.
The SOLO4 Audio and Telemetry Receiver from Cobham Surveillance is a diversity COFDM receiver, designed specifically for the reception of audio and telemetry data. The SOLO4 Audio and Telemetry Receiver has domo technology at its core and can be configured into different user selectable bandwidths, to satisfy a variety of requirements. Bandwidths from 25KHz to 125KHz are available offering user capacity from 14 to 146kb/s.
SECTION 7 – Broadcast Products SOLO – Broadcast Micro Transmitter The Broadcast Micro Transmitter, a fully-featured COFDM digital video transmitter, is a Cobham Surveillance product with domo technology at its core. The unique small size and low power consumption of the Broadcast Micro Transmitter make it the product of choice for high mobility sporting applications, such as cycle racing, yachting and body-worn video applications.
The SOLO Broadcast Transmitter is a rugged digital video transmitter, ideal for sports and news link applications. A Cobham Surveillance product with domo technology at its core, it is small and low powered enough to facilitate easy connection in any broadcast application. The SOLO Broadcast Transmitter incorporates a high quality MPEG encoder, with a compliant DVB-T modulator and 100mW RF upconverter into a single low power consumption package.
SOLBRXD – Broadcast Receiver Decoder The SOLO Broadcast Receiver Decoder is an economical, high-quality diversity input digital video receiver. A Cobham Surveillance product with domo technology at its core, the SOLO Broadcast Receiver Decoder supports interoperation with other manufacturers’ DVB-T systems and is able to receive the Cobham Surveillance (domo Products) transmitter family.
The SOLO2 Broadcast Hand Held Receiver - a Cobham Surveillance product with domo technology at its core - is a fully portable digital diversity receiver. It incorporates a high resolution, daylight viewable screen, with a diversity digital receiver, antennae and clip-on batteries, into a robust, lightweight housing. This makes it ideal for use as a confidence or monitoring receiver at outside broadcast and sports events, or as a directors’ viewing tool.
SECTION 8 – Accessories and Kits SOLO – Accessories Cobham Down Converters All Cobham receivers operating at frequencies above 850MHz require a down converter. Cobham block down converters sit in line between the antenna and the receiver, and draw power remotely from the receiver. Down converters are supplied in high and low gain variants and this dictates how much cable they can drive (typically 10-15m for the low gain and 50-100m for high gain). For precise cable run length calculations contact domo.
Cobham Produce a broad range of antennas and accessories to complement its range of transmission equipment. The items below are a selection of the more popular. For details of other antenna types including covert patches, contact Cobham directly. 180 deg Directional Antenna Product Code: Small compact directional antenna, specifically designed for use with SOLO Transmitter, including short interconnecting cable terminated to suit TX.
SOLO – Transmission and Receiver Kit Transmission and Receiver Kit supplied in a rugged compact case The Cobham Surveillance SOLO product range, with domo technology at its core, includes the Transmission and Receiver Kit briefcase. The kit is supplied with all the components needed for an easy deployment in any type of operation. The kit includes the SOLO4 Transmitter, SOLO4 Receiver and all the associated accessories, to enable use in any type of video microwave transmission.
This Cobham NETuPT camera is a unique miniature pan and tilt solution, suitable for umbilical connection to a NETNode IP Mesh radio. When connected, the user can enjoy full pan and tilt functionality, including 400 degree horizontal rotation, 270 degree vertical rotation and low light capability. The miniature NETuPT has no zoom capability.
Hand Controller for NETuPT Camera The Cobham Hand Camera Controller is a miniature control solution, suitable for direct connection to Cobham camera solutions such as the NETuPT, or for connection via wireless telemetry links. The Hand Camera Controller has domo technology at its core and features a miniature thumb-operated joystick, offering pan and tilt camera control.
SECTION 8 – Accessories and Kits Pin-hole Camera for SOLO4 transmitters The Cobham range of miniature colour pin-hole cameras is supplied for use with the SOLO4 range of transmitters. With domo technology at their core, they are ideal for body-worn or covert concealment. The PCAMMTX range (-N = NTSC, -P = PAL) is supplied with a CA381 cable suitable for direct connection to the SOLO4 Micro Bodywire Transmitter.
FCON – Field Controller FCON Field Controller (actual size) The Cobham Field Controller is designed to provide operators of domo and Cobham equipment with a discrete and comprehensive controller, whilst avoiding the need to take a PC into the field. The Field Controller has domo technology at its core and connects to Cobham equipment using a single cable, presenting the user with a clear menu structure for configuration.
OEM applications Cobham Surveillance can offer a range of PCB level product opportunities with domo technology at their core, for OEM applications. Standard designs such as those used in its range of SOLO2 and SOLO4 products can be offered, or unique design work can be undertaken which allows bespoke requirements for interfaces, power supply arrangements and form factor to be met.
Product Name Products are available to security users only, in licensed frequency bands. These products are not approved for use by unlicensed users. Commercial products are available to unlicensed users - contact Cobham Surveillance direct for details. All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Cobham Surveillance will not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions.
For further information on Cobham Surveillance products, please contact: surveillance.ttl@cobham.com (for Tracking, Tagging and Locating) surveillance.video@cobham.com surveillance.audio@cobham.com surveillance.iss@cobham.com www.cobham.com/surveillance Designed and produced in England by pb Digital Ltd – Telephone: +44 (0)1489 588 292 e-mail: info@pbdigital.co.
