This is an early announcement about our most exciting new product line that will be introduced next month. QuickSet has delivered a first-of-its-kind pan/tilt platform that resets the conventional standards for performance versus cost. The new products, dubbed Sentry, are already being delivered to a military customer for very long-range optical surveillance. All Sentry platforms will be fully optioned specifically for surveillance applications. Some of the standard features include huge dynamic range. For example, the pan rate can be controlled from 100o/sec down to 0.009o/sec., an 11,000:1 ratio. By rapidly and accurately responding to an intrusion alarm, then shifting to very slow pan speed range, the operator can control the most telescopic views easily. This unique ability is accomplished through our exclusive QuickSwitch™ feature. Repeatability, in both axes is 0.05o. Dual camera/imager controls plus camera power are embedded in the onboard electronics in every unit.

These products are similar in form factor to our popular QPT and Marine products, but with load-carrying capacities specifically tailored to most dual imager combinations. They are extremely rugged, highly programmable, marine enclosed and have extended-life motors for years of trouble free use. Full specifications and pricing will be available in July when the line will be formally introduced.            

By Frank Perry