Observer 16

ESK 1500

Observer 16 is a portable video receiver and recorder system with tactical surveillance at its heart. Operating with cameras, microphones and transmitters, the equipment has been specifically designed for government security and law enforcement users.

Rapid set-up and easy to use

All the receiving and recording components have been designed for rapid set-up and ease of use. The Observer 16 combines an 8 channel digital receiver, two diversity down-converters, two antennae and a 16 channel video recorder with 4 channels audio in one portable carrying case.

Viewing and recording on eight RF channels

The colour LCD screen, for viewing live or recorded video, is conveniently mounted in the case lid and can be operated by a hand held remote control unit, by mouse operation or from keys on the case panel. This video surveillance system enables the operator to view and record wired video input on 15 channels and on one built-in RF channel on which the operator can view or record on any of the 8 radio frequency channels.

Good quality images in real time

The Digital video and audio recorder system is supplied with a video transmitter, video camera and microphone transmitter. The system has been designed to provide high quality full frame rate video and audio even when not in line of sight particularly in urban environments. The Observer 16 allows security and law enforcement officers to receive the good quality video images, in real time, direct from personnel, buildings and vehicles. The equipment is able to tune across frequencies which are only available for use by authorised government personnel.

Consistent results with digital system

Existing analogue systems can have difficulty with video noise and poor image quality when line of sight cannot be maintained. Narrow band modulation used by the system is more efficient and gives increased sensitivity and thus the range. In addition the COFDM modulation technique effectively eliminates the problems experienced from multi-path and reflections.

Suitable for body-worn and vehicle use

The video transmitter is lightweight and low-powered suitable for body-worn use. For vehicle transmissions there is an optional booster amplifier.