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Modular Video System

The key feature of the modular model is the ability to remotely mount discrete camera housings up to 200 metres from the actual video recorder. This arrangement enables individual system components to be mounted in the most practical or effective location, for example, a small remote camera mounted 20 metres up a tree monitoring a hollow entrance.

A tough and waterproof case houses a Panasonic industrial standard surveillance video recorder featuring frame by frame editing, date and time printing and up to 8 hrs real time or 24 hrs time lapse recording. The Faunatech video control unit takes command of, and enhances the video recorder's sophisticated features, thereby presenting to the user five operating modes appropriate for remote wildlife surveillance deployments, while presenting a practical and user friendly "front end" for the system. This enables non-technical operators easy control of the system's advanced timing and recording features.

A small TV screen is provided to enable monitoring of both the camera's view or the on-screen menus. A panel mounted LCD clock enables the programming of four separate recording sessions in a 24 hour period.

The remote camera housing incorporates a small sensitive camera with vari-focal lens and auto iris, a socket for the TV screen (for in situ camera alignments), and a thermostatically controlled heater for dew suppression. The lens hood houses a master infra-red illuminator and a small microphone for real time aural recording of activity. A socket is provided for connection to external sensors and slave illuminators (alternately these can be connected directly to the main housing if required).

The remote camera housing is waterproof, tough and easy to adjust in awkward situations. It is connected to the main VTR housing via a single composite cable.

Alternatively, the standard camera housing can be replaced with the optional mini lens for covert applications.