MS230TC Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS230TC electro-optical pod integrates a cooled infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module capable of autonomous identification and tracking. Designed with high precision and long operational range, the pod is suitable for deployment on small to medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to perform round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

Equipped with a cooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the optoelectronic pod can detect, identify, and track ground targets day and night. It simultaneously outputs real-time infrared and visible light video feeds for mission operators.

The pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, ensuring seamless integration with existing flight control systems. It can also be connected to our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping the overall unit to rapidly complete UAV system development.

Key applications of this optoelectronic pod include reconnaissance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, and forest fire prevention.

I. Photos of the actual product

Figure 1 Product Image

II. Product Functions

a) Capable of automatically identifying and tracking typical targets.
b) Equipped with self-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Supports 30× optical zoom for visible light.
d) Features long-wave infrared and visible light detection, with the ability to output both infrared and visible images.
e) Visible light channel supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light operation.
f) Infrared sensor supports 4× continuous zoom.
g) Integrated with laser ranging functionality.
h) Provides two-degree-of-freedom movement (azimuth and pitch).
i) Offers multiple operating modes, including automatic search, manual search, follow-up, and tracking.
j) In manual search mode, can receive commands from the control station and complete pod operations accordingly.
k) Capable of isolating carrier disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.
l) Supports target locking/unlocking; once locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking, allowing quick target recapture after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the gate size.
p) Supports tracking point switching.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data, pod azimuth/elevation angles, and UAV attitude information.
r) Enables bidirectional communication with the control station via 100 Mbps Ethernet/RS422, outputting infrared images, visible light images, system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Provides HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet multi-channel video output interfaces.
t) Supports photo and video recording functions.

III. Mounting Platform

Vertical take-off fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, tethered drones, etc.

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	S230TC
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Cooled focal plane detector
Operating band	3 m 5 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Pixel size	15 m
Lens focal length	20mm to 275mm continuous zoom
Field of view	27 x 21.7 to 2 x 1.6
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 20mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 180mK
Visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
Response band	0.4 m to 0.9 m
Pixel size	2.8 m
Optical zoom	30 times
Mixed Variable Multiplication	60 times
focal length	4.3mm 129mm
Field of view	63.7 35.8 2.3 1.3 ( 5%)
zoom mode	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux (Black and White)
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	6km (under conditions of visibility 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 5Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-120 +90 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	0.06㣨1ң
Stable accuracy	0.05mrad (1 )
Angular position accuracy	1mrad (1 )
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 100 /s2, Pitch 100 /s2
System Indicators
Image tracking	Automatic tracking of selected targets (optional)
AI recognition	Automatic detection and identification of typical targets
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	20V to 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 60W
weight	8.5Kg
volume	230mm 245mm 318mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422/100Mbps Ethernet
Video interface	HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40 60
Storage temperature	-45 60
Vibration conditions	The acceleration is 2g; 30 minutes each in the vertical, horizontal and longitudinal directions.
Impact conditions	Peak acceleration 20g, duration 11ms
Protection level	Can fly in light to moderate rain