The Camera in the Sublethal Remote Gun System
The sublethal sentry camera is an integral part of the Sublethal Remote Gun, enabling the user to monitor and engage targets from a safe distance. It provides the “eyes” for the remote defense system.
Key Features of the Integrated sublethal sentry camera:
- Type: Typically a HIKVISION DS-2CE16COT-IR camera.
- Resolution: Offers 720p resolution, providing clear video feed for identification and targeting.
- Color & Night Vision: Features color imaging during the day and infrared (IR) night vision capabilities for effective surveillance in low-light or complete darkness.
- Low Light Performance: Excellent low-light performance (0.01 Lux @ F1.2), ensuring visibility even in dimly lit environments.
- Power: Operates on 12V with a low power consumption of 4W.
- Mounting: The camera is typically mounted on a Picatinny rail on the paintball gun itself, ensuring it points where the gun is aimed.
- Interchangeability: A significant advantage is that the camera can be replaced by almost any standard CCTV or IP camera. This allows users to upgrade for better resolution, wider field of view, or integration with existing off-site monitoring systems.
How the Camera Contributes to the “Sentry” Functionality:
The camera is fundamental to the remote gun’s “sentry” capabilities, allowing for:
- Real-time Visual Feedback: The camera’s live video feed is displayed on the wired hand controller’s screen (or on a cellphone/monitor if upgraded), allowing the user to observe the area and identify threats.
- Remote Target Acquisition: Users can pan and tilt the entire gun system (which moves the camera along with it) to track targets across a wide area (360 degrees horizontal, 110 degrees vertical).
- Situational Awareness: It provides critical situational awareness, enabling the user to make informed decisions about when and where to deploy the non-lethal force.
- Recording (via external DVR/NVR): While the system itself might not have onboard recording, the camera is a standard CCTV camera, meaning it can be plugged into a DVR or NVR for continuous recording and motion sensing alerts.
Benefits of the Camera within the Sublethal System:
- Safety for the User: Enables the user to remain safely indoors while observing and responding to external threats.
- Evidence Collection: When connected to a recording device, the camera captures visual evidence of incidents.
- Versatility: The option to upgrade or swap cameras allows for customization based on specific surveillance needs (e.g., higher resolution, longer-range IR, or integration with a central security system).
In essence, the “Sublethal Sentry Camera” refers to the integral surveillance component of the Sublethal Remote Gun, which transforms it into an effective remote sentry system for non-lethal defense. sublethal sentry camera