Corona Cameras

CoroCAM 6D

The CoroCAM 6D® is a re-development of the CoroCAM Solar Blind UVc® imaging System with an emphasis on cost reduction through innovative design. Sensitivity was improved through the use of newly designed solar blind filter packs and a specially developed low noise, high sensitivity detector. Modernized electronics were added to reduce weight, system noise and size. The CoroCAM 6D® can be factory fitted with an optional motorized module which allows the camera to operate in Solar Blind (SB) or Non-Solar Blind (NSB) modes. NSB mode removes the SB filter from the light path and allows more UV light to reach the detector - this boosts the cameras sensitivity. In NSB mode the CoroCAM 6D® can only be used at night or indoors.

Features

• A high sensitivity detector, which can detect UVC emissions down to 2.05x10^-18 W/cm2, this allows for the detection of the smallest corona discharges
• UV Gain, threshold or integration can be set to optimize the resulting image
• Factory fitted optional Motorized Solar blind filter position module can remove the solar blind filter from the light path to enhance sensitivity
• Corona signals above the threshold level are displayed in realtime
• The UV count sampling box has 3 sizes
• The UV count is adjusted to compensate for camera settings
• A high sensitivity colour video camera with a resolution of 768 x 576 pixels which can operate at light levels down to 0.0004 lux, rendering it capable of seeing corona streamers under near dark conditions.
• Syncronised UV & Visible Zoom from 1x system zoom (defined as 8°x6° / 10° Diagonal) to 2x system zoom (optical for the Visible Channel and digital for the UV channel)
• Automatic or Manual visible camera focus control. UV camera focus can be set manually or slaved to the visible camera focus position
• <0.7m minimum focus distance - no accessory optics required
• The visible image can be enhanced for backlight compensation or set to low light mode
• A large, robust mounted, variable angle, colour LED backlit LCD display with 640x480 pixels resolution optimised for use in full daylight makes for easy inspection. Screen brightness can be manually or automatically set
• The On Screen Display (OSD) shows all the relevant information
• UV is overlaid onto the visible in one of 4 preset or 100 user selected colors
• The UV overlay translucency can be adjusted to show the discharge source
• Integrated GPS with internal and booster antenna
• Onboard still image and video recording in high quality formats
• Easily replaceable lightweight Li-ion batteries, available from most camera stores, deliver up to 3 hours operating time
• Fast set up & boot up avoids the need for power saving modes
• Easy operation of the camera with one hand via a multifunction keypad, with hot keys to specific functions.
• Camera software update via download to SD card
• A 18 month warranty, extendable to 36 months

CoroCAM 7D

The CoroCAM 7® is a professional grade solar blind, easy to operate UVc imaging system used to visualize & locate electrical discharges (corona and arcing) from HV hardware. The CoroCAM 7® features the same CoroCAM® solar blind UVc imaging system as used in the CoroCAM 6d®, but pairs it with a high performance visible camera and a viewfinder. The CoroCAM 7® is typically used to inspect HV infrastructure operating at 3.3 Kv and above for corona discharges and arcing.

Features

• A high resolution focusable ventilated viewfinder (800 x 600 pixels) and a large, robust mounted, variable angle, colour LED backlit LCD display(640 x 480 pixels), both optimised for use in full daylight to make inspection comfortable
• A high sensitivity detector, which can detect UVc emissions down to 2.05 x 10^-18 W/cm2, this allows for the detection of the smallest corona discharges
• UV count compensation for distance
• Motorised solar blind filter removal in Non Solar Blind Mode to increase sensitivity for use at night or indoors
• Users can select optimised presets for detection or location of discharges
• Corona signals above the threshold level are displayed in realtime
• A high zoom colour visible camera with a resolution of 768 x 576 pixels
• Syncronised UV & Visible Zoom from 1x system zoom (defined as8°x6° / 10° Diagonal) to 4x system zoom (optical for the Visible channel and digital for the UV channel)
• <1.5 m minimum focus distance - no accessory optics required
• Onboard still image and video recording in high quality formats
• Integrated GPS with internal and booster antenna
• Integrated high power flashlight
• Easily replaceable Li-ion batteries deliver up to 3 hours operating time Additional batteries are readily available and lightweight
• Fast boot avoids the need for power saving modes
• User profile setup, save and restore
• Easy operation of the camera with one hand via a multifunction keypad, hot keys to specific functions
• Ethernet port for remote control
• The On-Screen Display (OSD) shows all the relevant information
• Camera software update via download to SD card
• A 18 month warranty, extendable to 36 months

CoroCAM 8D

The CoroCAM 8® is a combined thermal IR, solar blind corona and video camera. It features a high spec Sony visible camera, a radiometric FLIR thermal IR camera and a solar blind UV camera. The CoroCAM 8® is intended for use by professional HV inspectors. The combination of these 3 cameras makes it possible to do both thermal IR and UV inspections at the same time, saving time and effort. Co-location of electrical discharges and hot spots give the inspector more insight into the cause of a fault. The CoroCAM 8® can be used to inspect HV infrastructure operating at 3.3kV and above.

Features

• A high sensitivity UV detector, which can detect UVc light at 2.05x10^-18 W/cm2, this allows for the detection of the smallest corona discharges
• A 9Hz FLIR Radiometric IR camera module with a sensitivity of NEdT <62.5mK delivering images at 640 x 480 pixel resolution
• Syncronised Smooth Zoom of all 3 camera channels. IR & UV channels are zoomed digitally, visible is zoomed optically
• Manual or Auto focus for Visible and IR channels, UV channel has manual focus or can be synchronized with either Visible or IR channel
• Onboard still image and video recording in high quality formats
• A 5.7” viewable area, robustly mounted, variable angle, colour LED backlit LCD display with 640x480 pixels resolution optimised for use in full daylight makes for easy inspection
• Manual or Auto brightness control for LCD display
• A fixed angle focusable viewfinder with 800x600 pixel resolution
• Fast set up & boot up avoids the need for power saving modes
• The On Screen Display (OSD) shows all the relevant information
• Rotational handle (right hand only) with primary interface keys
• Easy operation of the camera with one hand via a multifunction keypad
• Access specific functions with Quick keys on the left side of the camera
• Manual or Auto Exposure of Visible, UV (Gain) and IR (Level) cameras
• Integrated GPS with internal and complimentary external booster antenna
• Meta data recording of camera settings and measurement plus environmental variables manually entered - distance, air temperature, air pressure, ambient humidity and wind speed
• Freely resizable and positionable UV Intensity sampling box
• UV overlay colors has 6 pre-sets or 255 selectable hue levels
• UV overlay translucency control
• UV threshold and Integration control
• 15 IR color palettes with contrasting Isotherms
• Auto or Manual IR Span
• Laser pointer and integrated LED Flashlight
• Camera software update via download to SD card
• Ethernet and USB port for media download or remote control
• A 15 Month warranty