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LIVAR M506
Laser Illuminated Viewing and Ranging System
®
The Laser Illuminated Viewing and Ranging System (LIVAR) camera is
ideal for covert operations and target identification. Cost-effective, compact
and lightweight, this range-gated, two-dimensional imaging camera
operates in eye-safe short wave infrared (SWIR) band, provides day
and night coverage, and supports mounted and dismounted operations.
Required components include the high voltage power supply (HVPS) and
thermal electric cooler controller (TECC), both sold separately.
LIVAR M506
Working in conjunction with a FLIR camera to detect a threat at range,
LIVAR sets the range gate for the target location and then provides a
stream of high-resolution digital images for positive identification. These
capabilities increase the effectiveness of weapons systems and reduce the
risk of unintended civilian casualties and fratricide.
The LIVAR M506 offers system integrators a highly advanced long range
surveillance camera at a low cost.
applications
• Airborne, ground and maritime
applications
• Long range reconnaissance and
surveillance applications
FEATUREs
• Operates in eye-safe short wave
infrared (SWIR) band
IR image at 2 km
• Small, rugged sensor works in
conjunction with existing FLIR devices
• Low power
• Unmatched SWIR sensitivity
• High resolution imagery for positive
stand-off combat identification
• Penetrates battlefield obscurants,
windshields and windows
Targets identified with LIVAR at 2 km
LIVAR M506 Laser Illuminated Viewing and Ranging System
®
SPECIFICATIONS
CAMERA
SENSOR
Photocathode
TE Photocathode
Video Output
CameraLink® or Hot Link
Focal Plane Array
1280 H x 1024 V
(8.576 mm x 6.861 mm)
Control Interface
RS232, RS422 & LVDS
Standard Resolution
640H x 480V
(with pixels binned at 2 x 2)
Power Consumption
3W
Input Voltage
12 VDC
Sensor Format
2/3 inch
Size
1.8’W x 2.8”D x 2.6”H
Element Size
13.4 µm
(with pixels binned at 2 x 2)
Weight
280 grams
Pixel Size
6.7 µm
Spectral Response
950 nm to 1650 nm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Quantum Efficiency
≥ 20% @ 1.55 µm
Operating Temperature
Limiting Resolution
≥ 28 lp/mm
-40°C to +70°C; TEC
required above 20°C
Dark Current
~1 electron per pixel per µsec
at room temperature
Storage Temperature
-51°C to 71°C
Operating Altitude
≤ 15,000 feet
Dynamic Range
≥ 48dB
Operating Shock
Percent Good Elements
≥ 99%
20 g’s peak value; 11 msec
duration; 3 axes
Frame Rate
≤ 30fps
Operating Vibration
0.040 g2/Hz from 5 to 2000 Hz
REQUIRED COMPONENTS
High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS)
Thermal Electric Cooler Controller (TECC)
Power Consumption
1.2 W
Power Consumption
22.2 W
Input Voltage
12 VDC
Input Power
6 VDC
Minimum Gate Width
~ 70 ns
Size
2.0” W x 1.8” H x 0.5” D
Gate Rise & Fall Time
~ 65 ns
Weight
118 grams
Size
2.0” x 2.0” x 1.4”
Weight
159 grams
NOTE: This product is under the export control of the Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State,
and is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Transshipment to any destination outside of the United States without the
knowledge and consent of the Office of Defense Trade Controls is strictly prohibited.
PDS0005_rA
07/2012
Mike Mohawk
408.987.2573
mmohawk@intevac.com
www.intevac.com/intevacphotonics
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