Speed domes, infrared imagers, and electro-optical pods are common types of optical equipment. To enable their 360° unrestricted rotation for image data acquisition, the integration of conductive slip rings is crucial. As a professional conductive slip ring manufacturer, JINPAT has developed hundreds of models specifically designed for optical equipment, many of which are widely used in these devices. This article explores the differences in conductive slip ring requirements for these three types of optical equipment.
Electro-optical pods are highly integrated devices that combine the functions of civilian surveillance cameras and infrared thermal imagers. They are typically mounted on drones or other airborne platforms. Based on functionality and size, electro-optical pods are categorized into high-end, mid-range, and low-end models. High-end electro-optical pods not only feature optical and infrared imaging capabilities but also integrate laser designation and ranging functions, with operational distances exceeding 10 kilometers, reaching even 15 kilometers in some cases. Due to their complexity, these pods require the transmission of various types of signals, necessitating conductive slip rings with a high number of circuits. JINPAT has developed conductive slip rings for high-end electro-optical pods with over 100 circuits to meet the demands of complex signal transmission.
In contrast, the requirements for speed domes and infrared thermal imagers are relatively simpler. Take speed domes as an example. Most speed domes on the market feature a dual-lens structure, supporting HD visible light and infrared video recording. Given their compact size, their operational range is usually within several hundred meters. As a result, their functionality is relatively straightforward, requiring compact conductive slip rings with fewer circuits. For such devices, JINPAT typically modifies standard capsule slip rings from its LPC-18, LPC-24, and LPC-30 series. These modifications retain partial power transmission capability while enabling 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps Ethernet signal transmission through twisted-pair wiring.
The conductive slip rings used in small rotating thermal imaging devices are also often based on the aforementioned capsule series. However, due to differences in platform technology, the signals transmitted by infrared imaging devices may not always be Ethernet-based but other specialized signal pathways. These signals are usually transmitted through twisted-pair wires, with customized and optimized transmission paths tailored to the specific device requirements.
Through continuous innovation, JINPAT has developed conductive slip rings tailored to the varying demands of different optical equipment, offering users efficient and reliable solutions for signal and power transmission. Whether for complex electro-optical pods or simpler speed domes, JINPAT’s conductive slip rings provide robust support for enhancing equipment performance.
