Position Virtually any Payload
FLIR PTU-5
Pan/Tilt for top-mounted Payloads up to 5 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 5 lbs / 2.2 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.005°/0.005°
- Weight: 4.7 lbs / 2.1 kg
FLIR PTU-D48E
Pan/Tilt Unit for side-mounted payloads up to 15 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 10 lbs / 4.5 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.006°/0.003°
- Weight: 12 lbs / 5.4 kg
FLIR PTU-D100EX
Pan/Tilt Unit for side-mounted payloads up to 25 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 25 lbs / 11.4 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.0075°/0.0075°
- Weight: 21 lbs / 9.1 kg
FLIR PTU-D300E
Pan/Tilt Unit for side-mounted payloads up to 70 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 35 lbs / 15.9 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.0064°/0.0064°
- Weight: 26 lbs / 11.8 kg
FLIR PTU-D300E-HS
Pan/Tilt Unit for side-mounted payloads up to 40 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 25 lbs / 11.3 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.0064°/0.0064°
- Weight: 26 lbs / 11.8 kg
FLIR PTU-D300E-GigE
Pan/Tilt Unit for side-mounted payloads up to 70 lbs
- Top Payload Capacity: 35 lbs / 15.9 kg
- Pan/Tilt Resolution 0.0064°/0.0064°
- Weight: 26 lbs / 11.8 kg
Advanced Features & Applications
The performance and capabilities of FLIR pan-tilt systems support advanced features and applications including tracking, geo-pointing, and inertial stabilization. Geo-pointing and inertial stabilization options are available as off-the-shelf options on most FLIR pan-tilt models.
Inertial Stabilization
Inertial Stabilization Module (ISM) is an optional configuration for D48E, D100E, and D300E pan/tilt units. ISM provides a turn-key integrated solution for low-cost inertial Line of Sight (LOS) stabilization of any payload from mobile platforms. For camera applications, inertial stabilization improves images while on the move. The optional ISM allows real-time computer control during stabilization, enabling closed-loop systems for tracking and slew-to-cue.
Geo-Pointing
The built-in Geo-Pointing feature allows any FLIR pan-tilt unit (PTU-5, E46, D48E, D100E, D300E) to be commanded using latitude, longitude, and altitude coordinates (geo-coordinates or GPS coordinates). Once configured, it accepts geo-coordinates over the built-in Ethernet/IP interface and automatically commands the pan-tilt to aim at the corresponding location.
Controllers and Software
FLIR pan-tilts are designed for computer control with high-performance two-way interfaces. All units provide serial pan-tilt control interface (RS-232 and/or RS-485). E Series units also provide Ethernet control interfaces. Both ASCII and binary format control protocols are supported. A high-performance C API/SDK is available for integrating control into a custom application.
PTU-SDK
FLIR MCS pan-tilts are designed for high-performance control with low-latency and jitter and high command rates. There are multiple ways to control the units. FLIR MCS pan-tilts support both a simple ASCII command protocol, documented in the E Series Command Reference Manual as well as a binary form of the commands, supported by a portable C language library (PTU-SDK).
Options for Pan-Tilt Control
- Control via the PTU webpage which has arrows to move left, right, up and down. No additional hardware is needed.
- A Pelco-style controller that uses RS-485 communication protocol;
- A gamepad controller, such as a Logitech F310, which works with a Windows GUI
- APEM joystick
- E-Series Gamepad Control Manual
PTU Mounting Options
PTU-5 |
D48E |
D100E-EX* |
D300E* |
D300E-HS* |
D300E-EX* |
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Top Mounting Brackets (TMB) |
Included | TMB incl. w/ D48E-SS No TMB PN: D48E-SN |
TMB not incl. w/ D100E-SS TMB PTU PN: D100E-ST |
Top Bracket not incl. w/ D300E-SS Top Bracket PTU PN: D300E-SD |
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Top Payload Capacity |
5 lbs / 2.2 kg | 10 lbs / 4.5 kg | 25 lbs / 11.4 kg | 35 lbs / 15.9 kg | 25 lbs / 11.3 kg | 60 lbs / 27.2 kg |
Side Mounting Brackets (SMB) |
1 or 2 SMBs can be purchased & installed |
1 or 2 SMBs can be purchased & installed |
1 or 2 SMBs can be purchased & installed |
Only 1 SMB can be installed on the standard D300E-SS 1 or 2 SMBs can be installed on the D300E-SD |
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Side Payload Capacity |
6 lbs / 2.7 kg | 15 lbs / 6.8 kg | 25 lbs / 11.4 kg | 70 lbs / 31.8 kg | 40 lbs / 18.1 kg |
90 lbs / 40.8 kg |
TOTAL PAYLOAD CAPACITY |
The combined weight of top and side payloads (if using both) cannot exceed the side payload capacity rating |
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BRACKET NOTES |
Top & side brackets cannot be used together -- the bracket clamp allows only one type at a time |
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D100E-ST bracket numbers are slightly different: D100-BKT-S’ |
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APPLICABLE TO ALL PTU MODELS: Maximum speed may depend on exact payload inertia and input voltage
*Over-the-top payload assumes COG <6” from tilt axis; over the side payload assumes balanced COG.
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