- SearchCAM
Product SearchCam Recon III
The Recon III camera has been completely re-designed to provide unparalleled reliability, durability and ease of use to meet and exceed the operational requirements of a rescue squad or medium/light USAR capability. Building upon the success of the popular Recon II, the Recon III fits today’s demanding requirements and more demanding Budgets. The New Recon III is affordable, versatile and ready to go!
The Recon III utilizes a 240 degree articulating camera head with variable high output LED lighting to achieve effective visual searching as close as a few inches to over 10 feet (3m) in total darkness. The display is attached to the control housing with a quick connect fitting and can be easily removed to extend the cameras reach. Articulation is accomplished by rotating the large glove friendly drive collar. The pistol grip handle makes positioning and handling intuitive and provides an easy reference for camera head orientation. The lack of external wires and belt packs make the Recon III camera extremely maneuverable and portable.
The Recon III is compatible with batteries and chargers of the SearchCam 3000 and Delsar LD3 and Delsar Mini Systems to aid with logistics on a large scale event. The Recon III is designed for rescue squads that understand the value of an adaptable visual search tool that can be used in a wide variety of operations and want the quality and features found only in a SearchCam product.
Recon III Features
- Each detent Represents 15° of camera movement
- 16, High Output LED Illumination
- Camera head articulates 240° from full left to full right
- New, Internal, Self Centering Clutch Mechanism
- Waterproof Articulating Camera Heads
- Lightweight, Lithium Ion Batteries
- Drive Collar w/ Camera Position Indicator
- Camera Orientation Markings
- Pistol Grip
| Recon III Camera | |
| Waterproof Head | YES (IP68) |
| Pistol Grip | YES |
| Camera Head Articulation |
240° |
| Articulation Method | Cichy Drive |
| Large Drive Collar | YES |
| Articulation Safety Clutch | YES |
| Battery Type | Li Ion Sticks |
| Delsar Compatibility |
YES |
| Battery Style | Internal |
| Length | 43” - 56.5” (109-143.5cm) |
| Lighting | 16 High Output LED’s |
| Cables | Internal |
| Camera Head Orientation Markings |
YES |
| Camera Diameter | 1.85” (4.7cm) |
SearchCam Recon III Technical Comparison
| Model | SC3000 | Recon II | Recon III | Mongoose |
| Primary Use | Victim location/extrication, video search | Victim location/extrication, video search | Victim location/extrication, video search | Victim location/extrication, video search |
| Cameras | ||||
| Interchangeable Camera head options | YES ( Colour & Infra Red) | No | No | No |
| Type | CCD | CCD | CCD | CCD |
| Colour | YES | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IR | YES | NO | 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 Monitor can be Rotated | Yes (camera head can be rotated) | No | No |
| Water Resistant | YES Submersible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustment | 6 Step variable Lighting | high/low (112 feet in zero light) | HIGH to LOW to OFF | high/low (6 feet in zero light) |
| Multiple Monitor Support | Yes | No | No | No |
| Video Out - Component | Yes with cable | No | No | No |
| Video Out - other | No | No | No | No |
| Video In | No | No | No | No |
| Audio | ||||
| Integrated Audio at Camera Head | Yes | No | No | No |
| Audio Volume Control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ability to talk to victim (two way) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Recording | ||||
| Recording Media - Video | Yes - HCSD Card | No | No | NO |
| Recording Rescuer Voice Notes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Recording Victim Audio | Yes | No | No | No |
| Power | ||||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | Dry Lead Acid | Li-ion | Dry Lead Acid |
| Endurance | 3 hours | 3 hours | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Recharge Time | 1 hour -90% | 2 hours 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 | Submersible to 100ft | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immersion | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8lbs(including batteries) | 4.5 lbs - 2.04 kg (excluding battery) | 3 lbs - 1.36 kg (excluding battery) | |
| Case | 53x17x6 unless it changes | 39x18x7 | 53” x 16” x 6” (135 x 41 x 15cm) | 28x1+x8 |
| Operation | ||||
| On Screen Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Head Position on Screen | Yes | No | No - on camera body | No |
| Left/Right Limits | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Automatic Centre Stop | Yes | No | No | No |
| Illumination | Backlight | Yes | 16 High Output LED’s | Yes |
| Low Battery Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| One Hand Operation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Silent Operation | Quiet ( Not Silent ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Articulation | 240degrees | 180 degrees | 240degrees | 120 degrees |
| Type of Articulation | electric / remote | mechanical / remote | mechanical / remote | mechanical / remote |
| Articulation Control | Pistol Grip - Fingertip Control | Manual Ring | Drive Collar w/ Camera Position Indicator | Trigger Style |
| Accessories | ||||
| Headset | Yes - Noise Cancelling - Behind Head Design | No | No | No |
| Shoulder Strap | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cable Reel | Option - Yes | No | No | No |
| Cable Probe Style of operation | Option - Yes | No | No | No |
| Extension Cables | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pole Sets | ||||
| Standard Tube Set | 14"- 78" | 45" - 1.14 m | 43” - 56.5” (109-143.5cm | 22" - 56 cm |
| Long Tube Set | 48.5" - 168" | 3m | No | NO |
| Breaching System | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Technical Advantages | Powered Articulation, Solid Construction, Clutched gearbox | Simple, Rugged Manual Articulation Mechanism, Quality Image | Cichy Drive Clutch Manual Articulation Mechanism | Solid Construction, Rugged, Reliable,LED Lighting |
