
Review Summary
The MIC7000 illuminator accessory consists of a dualpod housing incorporating a combination of long-life Infrared (IR) and White light LEDs. This accessory illuminates the scene to allow viewing of objects even in total darkness, ensuring high quality images regardless of the lighting conditions. MIC-7230 starlight models enable Detection of moving objects up to 300 m (984 ft) using IR illumination.
Functions
As ambient light decreases in the scene, the camera switches to monochrome mode and automatically activates the IR LEDs of the illuminator. Operators can turn the White light LEDs on and off as necessary, especially to use as a deterrent effect. Beam intensity is controlled automatically or manually, depending on user preference. Decreasing intensity reduces overexposure.
A patented Constant Light technology feature compensates for LED aging effects over the life of the product. The MIC illuminator's IK10, vandal-resistant design integrates tough, polycarbonate windows attached to a corrosion-resistant aluminum body finished with a durable powder coat paint. The illuminator isexceptionally resistant to relatively high levels of wind, vibration, and shock. The combination of the camera and attached illuminator accessory continue to meet MIC's traditional IP68 / Type 6P dust and immersion tests.
Operators have the option to set automatic timeout of the White light mode. After this mode times out, the illuminator will operate in IR mode. When IR illuminators are active, the IR focus correction feature of the camera block is enabled automatically. Likewise, when White light illuminators are active, appropriate changes to white balance feature of camera block are implemented.
Operators can disable the White light functionality permanently or by sector in order to prevent activation in situations where White light might create a hazardous situation such as blinding a driver on a highway.
The MIC7000 illuminator accessory is easily installed in the field on a MIC7000 camera that is mounted in upright, inverted, or canted orientation. The camera provides power to the illuminator; no additional power source is required.
For aesthetics, the colors of the illuminator housing match those of the MIC7000 camera models (black, white, Gray)