TAMARISK™ 320
With camera modules weighing as little as 30 grams,
occupying less than 30 cubic centimeters, and drawing
as little as 750 mW of power, the Tamarisk™320 redefines
the compact class of thermal cameras making it the ideal
solution for applications constrained by aggressive size,
weight and power requirements.
The first 320 x 240 VOx microbolometer of its kind, it
combines industry leading 17 µm pixel pitch technology
with DRS’ patented advanced absorber superstructure
to provide greater sensitivity and superior image quality.
Regardless of lighting conditions, the camera produces
crystal clear imagery during day, night, and through
smoke, dust, haze and fog.
The Tamarisk™320 is available with several lens options
including a lens-less configuration for mounting a
custom optic of your own. Additionally, the modular X1
electronics architecture allows for maximum integrator
flexibility into new or existing systems.
Light, compact, and easy to integrate, the Tamarisk™320
is the superior choice for security, unmanned vehicles,
analytics, man-portable imaging devices and unmanned
sensor applications.
• 320 x 240, 17 µm thermal imaging technology
• Compact, light weight, low power consumption
• X1 electronic architecture simplifies integration
• Multi-mode analog and digital video outputs
• Integrated shutter for flat field correction
• 2 year warranty
TAMARISK™ 320 BASE CONFIGURATIONS
Lens
Retaining Ring
60-pin Connector
Feature Board
Lens Mount
Processor Board
30-pin Connector
Camera Housing
OEA with 9° FOV
OEAX with 9° FOV
SYSTEM FEATURES
FOCAL PLANE ARRAY
INTERFACING
Detector Type
Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Array Size
320 x 240
Pixel Pitch
17 µm
Spectral Band
8-14 μm
Sensitivity (NEdT) @ f/1.0
<50 mK
Frame Rates
9 Hz, 60 Hz
VIDEO FEATURES / OUTPUTS
Analog Video
NTSC (480i); PAL (576i) Field switchable
Digital Video
14-bit/8-bit LVCMOS or Camera Link®
Automatic Gain and Level
User defined and persistent through power
cycles
Digital Zoom and Pan
Region of Interest, E-zoom from 1X - 4X
Image Control
Non-Uniformity Correction
Time to First Image
Primary Electrical Connector
OEA - 60 pin
OEAX - 30 pin
Input Power
OEA - 3-5 V
OEAX - 5-18 V
Power Dissipation
OEA - ~ 0.80 W (≤600 mA)
OEAX - ~ 0.95 W (≤600 mA)
NUC Duration
<0.5 seconds
Communication (serial)
USB and RS232 (baud rate user selectable)
External Sync Input / Output
yes
User Configurability
yes, via Camera Control Software
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temp Range
-40ºC to +67ºC (-40ºF to +153ºF)
Wht Hot, Blk Hot, Invert, Revert
Non-operating Temperature
Range
-55ºC to +75ºC (-67ºF to +167ºF)
1-point with shutter or through lens
Shock Performance
70 G (all axis)
<2 seconds
Vibration Performance
4.3 G (three axis)
Electromagnetic Interference
FCC Class A digital device
5 to 95%, non-condensing
ROHS and WEEE Compliant
PHySICAL ATTRIBUTES
Dimensions
See Configuration and Lens Data - Page 3
Humidity Performance
Camera Core Weight
See Configuration and Lens Data - Page 3
Environmental Stewardship
Bulkhead Mounting Feature
IP67 seal at lens barrel / bulkhead interface
Specifications subject to change without notice.
The commodities described herein may require U.S. Government authorization prior to export or re-export.
Camera Link is a registered trademark of the Automated Imaging Association.
Visible camera, night, 100% relative humidity
27° FOV, night, 100% relative humidity
TAMARISK™ 320 CONFIGURATION AND LENS DATA
Product View
1
2
Focus Type
Weight
3
Dimensions
4
Range Data
EFL
f/#
Focus Type1
No Lens
FOV
(H° x V°)
Weight2
(Camera +
Lens)
Dimensions3
HxWxD
±0.5 mm
Range4
Performance
Man Det. / Rec.
Veh Det. / Rec.
No Lens
29 g
34 x 30 x 30
No Lens
40° HFOV
7.5 mm
f/1.2
MF
40° x 30°
35 g
28 x 24 x 35
370 m / 70 m
930 m / 180 m
7.5 mm
f/1.2
A
40° x 30°
45 g
32 x 27 x 38
370 m / 70 m
930 m / 180 m
11 mm
f/1.2
MF
27° x 20°
49 g
31 x 26 x 40
540 m / 100 m
1,360 m / 260 m
21 mm
f/1.2
MF
15° x 11°
51 g
34 x 29 x 40
990 m / 190 m
2,380 m / 490 m
19 mm
f/1.2
A
16° x 12°
65 g
36 x 35 x 41
990 m / 190 m
2,380 m / 490 m
35 mm
f/1.2
MF
9° x 6.7°
64 g
37 x 32 x 49
1,620 m / 320 m
3,750 m / 810 m
35 mm
f/1.2
A
9° x 6.7°
134 g
47 x 47 x 58
1,620 m / 320 m
3,750 m / 810 m
A = Athermalized, MF = Manual Focus
Weights provided above are for the OEA configuration. Add 7 grams for OEAX configurations with the
optional Feature Board. Add 5 grams when the optional back shell is included.
Sizes provided above are for the OEA configuration. Add 7.5 mm to the depth for OEAX configurations
with the optional Feature Board.
50% probability of detection and recognition on a clear day, other factors apply
Visible camera, night, 100% relative humidity
27° HFOV
15° HFOV
9° HFOV
All thermal images above taken at
night in 100% relative humidity.
15° FOV, night, 100% relative humidity
TAMARISK™ 320 ACCESSORIES
Product Documentation CD
Part #: 1013165 includes the following:
User Manual, Mechanical ICD, Mechanical Drawing Source Files, Electrical ICD, Software ICD, Camera Control Software,
Camera Control Software User’s Guide and Application Notes
Camera Interface Cable Terminated
Part #: 1002775-001
Camera Interface Cable Un-terminated
Part #: 1010590-001
12” 30-pin cable terminated on both ends
12” 30-pin cable terminated on one end
Breakout Box
Part #: 1003785-001
Back Shell
Part #: 1012462-001
For use with camera modules equipped with the
optional Feature Board
Custom fit for the OEAX configuration (open
electronics architecture with feature board)
Tripod Mounting Bracket
for cameras: 40°A; 15°; 9°MF and no lens
Part #: 1003631-001
Retaining Rings
for cameras: 40°A; 15°; 9°MF and no lens
Part #: 1002419-001
for camera: 40°MF
Part #: 1003631-002
for camera: 40°MF
Part #: 1002417-001
for camera: 27°MF
Part #1003631-003
for camera: 27°MF
Part #: 1003145-001
Anodized aluminum with 1/4-20 thread in base
Anodized aluminum retaining ring
CONFIGURING YOUR TAMARISK™ 320
Use the table below to configure your Tamarisk™320 and determine the part number.
Base P/N
Custom Configuration
1003728
L
A
0
Lens
Lens
Type
0=
Manual
Focus
A=
Atherm
Field of
View
0 = 9°
0 = No
Lens /
TIM
L = Lens
L
0
Feature
Board
0 = No
Feature
Board
1 = 15°
1=
or 16° Feature
Board
2 = 27°
3 = 40°
A
0
0
0
6
N
0
0
1
0
0
0
6
N
0
0
1
0
0
N/A
Frame
Rate
9 = 9 Hz
Video
Format
N = NTSC
PAL
Version
0 = N/A
Temp.
Range
0=
40°C to
67°C
N/A
N/A
N/A
6 = 60 Hz
P = PAL
1 = PAL 525 M
2 = PAL 625 N
3 = PAL 625
B, D, G, H, I,
N2
EXAMPLE PART NUMBER
Configuration desired:
NTSC, 27° FOV with manual focus, with the Feature Board and a 9 Hz frame rate.
Part Number
1003728-L02109N00100
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Approved for Release MR-2012-04-557
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