- SearchCAM
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 |
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| 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 |
SearchCam Support & Resources
- SearchCam 3000 Brochure (PDF 211KB)
- Void Orientation Pads (PDF 175KB)
- FOG Version 2.0 (PDF 4MB)
- SearchCam 3000 Manual R01 (PDF 2.7MB)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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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