Product SearchCam 3000

The SearchCam 3000 locates victims trapped in collapsed buildings. The articulating waterproof camera head with LED lighting pinpoints the victims’ location so that rescuers can extract them. The SearchCam’s on-screen graphics direct the rescue team to where and how to begin extraction. The two-way audio allows rescuers to communicate with the victim.  Rescuers can record video and voice, as well as take still photos of the search. 

"We really wanted to get this camera right. Money is real hard to come by for search rescue teams. We wanted to build something that’s not just a one-trick pony. This camera provides value."
- Andy Ibbetson, President of CON-SPACE Communications

"With limited options available for search equipment, Searchcam and Delsar units are options that work. 1. It’s field proven; 2. It’s a standard in the US USAR environment as well as outside the US; 3. Interoperability within USAR agencies."
- Rexford Ianson, Search Team Manager/Task Force Leader, California Task Force

 

SearchCam 3000 Features

  • Quick-Disconnect Cameras – switch from color to Infrared
  • Records Video, Voice & Still Images
  • 240º Articulating Camera Head
  • Waterproof Camera – up to 75 feet(23 meters)
  • Expandable Tube Sets – Camera extends from 14 inches to 19 feet (36 centimeter to 6 meters)
     

SearchCam 3000 Accessories

  • Remote Display
  • Video Display Extension Cable
  • Environmental Sleeve
  • IR Camera Head
  • Upgrade to Kit 2
  • CABLEPROBE, Color Camera, Audio
  • 3 -Position Battery Charger  - 6010-05-001
  • Lithium ION Rechargeable Battery Stick  - 6010-05-000
  • Lithium ION Battery Stick Charger  - 6010-05-002
  • Lithium ION Charger Power Supply - CHAR-Ll-SB1

SearchCam 3000 Specifications

Camera Colour, 1/4" CCD, 0.4 Lux, 350 lines, auto iris
Interchangeable Camera Heads YES
Probe Articulation Pistol Grip Controls
Illumination 16 element white LED array with multiple levels
Display Monitor 5" diagonal, flat screen LCD active matrix
Auxiliary Output YES
Video Standard NTSC or PAL
Victim Communication Two way - located at the camera probe
Operator Headset Noise attenating boom microphone, under helmet style
Modular design NO
Dimensions  
System Length Telescopes from 41" to 92" (104.3 cm to 234 cm)
Probe Weight 8.8lbs (4 kg) including batteries 
Camera Housing Diameter 1.85" 
Minimum Access Diameter 1.85"
Articulation Travel 240° total - right to left
Viewing Distance 20' (6 m) total darkness
Battery     
Type and Endurance Li- Ion Battery Stick 
Environmental
 
Operational Temperatures 14° to 140° F (-10° to 60° C)
Recommended Storage Temp 0° - 80 ° F (4° - 26° C)
Water/Dust Submersible Camera Head 
Storage     
Type Pelican® water tight and dust tight

 

SearchCam 3000 Technical Comparison

Model SC2000 Std  SC3000  Recon II Mongoose
Primary Use Victim location, audio/video search   Victim location/extrication, video search   Victim location/extrication, video search   Victim location/extrication, video search  
Cameras        
Interchangeable Camera head options No  YES ( Colour & Infra Red)  No No
Type CCD CCD CCD CCD
Colour Yes YES  Yes Yes
IR Yes YES NO NO
Monitor/Display        
ON Screen Function Menu  Yes YES  Yes Yes
Monitor/Display 5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD 5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD 5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD 5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD
Picture Rotation Yes (camera head can be rotated LCD has capability) Yes Monitor can be Rotated  Yes (camera head can be rotated)   No
Water Resistant NO YES Submersible  Yes Yes
Adjustment off, low, high variable adjust (20 feet in zero light) 6 Step variable Lighting  high/low (112 feet in zero light) high/low (6 feet in zero light)
Multiple Monitor Support Yes Yes  No No
Video Out - Component  Yes Yes with cable  No No
Video Out - other  No No  No No
Video In  No No  No No
Audio        
Integrated Audio at Camera Head  Yes Yes  No No
Audio Volume Control Yes Yes  No No
Ability to talk to victim (two way) Yes Yes  No No
Recording          
Recording Media - Video No Yes - HCSD Card  No NO 
Recording Rescuer Voice Notes No Yes  No No
Recording Victim Audio No Yes  No No
Power        
Battery Type Dry Lead Acid  Li-ion Dry Lead Acid  Dry Lead Acid 
Endurance 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Recharge Time  2 hours 90%  1 hour -90%     
Environmental        
Temperature Range  10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C)  10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C)  10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C)  10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C)
Water Resistance - VDU Yes Yes Yes Yes
Water Proof Camera Head Some models Submersible to 100ft  No Yes
Immersion No  Yes  No  No 
Weight 12.8lbs including battery  8lbs(including batteries)  4.5 lbs - 2.04 kg (excluding battery) 3 lbs - 1.36 kg (excluding battery)
Case 53x17x6 53x17x6 unless it changes  39x18x7 28x1+x8
Operation        
On Screen Graphics Yes Yes  Yes Yes
Camera Head Position on Screen Yes Yes No No
Left/Right Limits Yes Yes  No No
Automatic Centre Stop Yes Yes No No
Illumination Backlight Backlight  Yes Yes
Low Battery Warning  Yes Yes  Yes Yes
One Hand Operation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Silent Operation  No Quiet ( Not Silent ) Yes Yes
Articulation  180 degrees  240degrees 180 degrees  120 degrees 
Type of Articulation electric / remote electric / remote mechanical / remote mechanical / remote
Articulation Control  Pistol Grip  Pistol Grip - Fingertip Control Manual Ring  Trigger Style
Accessories        
Headset Yes Yes - Noise Cancelling - Behind Head Design  No No
Shoulder Strap Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cable Reel  Yes Option - Yes No No
Cable Probe Style of operation  Stand Alone Camera  Option - Yes No No
Extension Cables  No Yes  No No
Pole Sets        
Standard Tube Set  1.4 m - 2.3 m   14"- 78" 45" - 1.14 m 22" - 56 cm
Long Tube Set  1.75 m - 6.5 m ( Super Probe Only)  48.5" - 168" 3m NO
Breaching System Yes Yes Yes Yes
Technical Advantages  Powered Articulation, Solid Construction (except for articulation mechanism )   Powered Articulation, Solid Construction, Clutched gearbox  Simple, Rugged Manual Articulation Mechanism, Quality Image   Solid Construction, Rugged, Reliable,LED Lighting

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3000 vs 2000

Please respond with the difference of the 2000IR unit and the 3000 unit. I have been told that there is minimal difference. Our Rescue team has three 2000 IR and two of the recon II cameras. With the budget tight, I'm not sure an additional search cam is needed.

Your thoughts Please, thank you

Chief Paul Moledor
Summit County Special Operations Team
moledorp@cityofcf.com

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