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Vistar IM223 Marine Night Vision System

The Vistar IM223 night vision system was developed for high-speed passenger ferries in Hong Kong. It has dedicated displays and controls for the night vision operator and captain. The image intensifier unit is fully sealed and protected for marine use, and automatically adjusts to changing light conditions. Vistar selected image intensification technology for this system because it has low lifetime costs, provides an easy to interpret display, and can detect threats at a sufficient range to allow safe avoidance maneuvers.

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Vistar IM223 Marine Night Vision System

The Vistar IM223 night vision system was developed for high-speed passenger ferries in Hong Kong. It has dedicated displays and controls for the night vision operator and captain. The image intensifier unit is fully sealed and protected for marine use, and automatically adjusts to changing light conditions. Vistar selected image intensification technology for this system because it has low lifetime costs, provides an easy to interpret display, and can detect threats at a sufficient range to allow safe avoidance maneuvers.

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Collision

Avoidance
Systems

Vistar IM223
Marine Night Vision System

The Vistar IM223 was developed specifically to meet the exacting requirements of the Hong
Kong Marine Department for operation of high-speed passenger ferries at night. Vistar
systems have been approved for service in Hong Kong since 1982.

The Vistar IM223 night vision is equipped for a dedicated night vision operator to meet the
Hong Kong operating requirements. The main display screen and controls enable the night
vision operator to maintain permanent look-out, while a slave display and panning controls are
provided for the captain. Markers on both displays clearly indicate the potential collision path
and range. The image intensifier unit is fully sealed and protected against the marine
environment whilst the camera is fully automatic to respond to fast changing environmental
conditions at sea.

Vistar engineers selected image intensification for this application for the following reasons:-

* Low lifetime costs – many tubes have run for 10 years without problems.
* Display is easy to interpret by operator- what you see is what you get.
* Lower initial cost than comparative systems that meet the operating requirements.
* Detects typical threats that could damage vessel or cause passenger injuries at
sufficient range to enable safe avoiding manoeuvres.

Alternative system configurations are available and with over 100 thermal, image intensifier
and dual sensor systems in service world wide, Vistar has the experience to advise on the most
cost effective solution to your night vision needs whatever the operating requirements.
Vistar IM223

Brief System Specification

Image intensifier F.O.V. 22º Horizontal. X 16º Vertical.


Panning angle 10º, 20º, 30º Port or Stbd.
Search angle 180º Port or Stbd.
Horizon adjustment +8° to -8º
Pitch stabilisation Optional gyroscope unit
Wash wipe facility Standard
Main display screen 195mm X 145mm
Slave display screen 195mm X 145mm or 145mmX 108mm.
Electronic highlight visor Standard
Range markers 0.2, 0.1, 0.05NM
Craft heading marker Standard
Infra red illuminators 4 x 150w or alternatives available.
Operating voltage Standard 24V DC supply
Intensifier and display consumption 125 watts max
All up system weight 50 Kg
Intensifier operating temperature -25ºC to +45ºC
Display operating temperature 0ºC to +45ºC
System fail indicators Standard
Illuminated controls Variable brightness

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