Current Corporation

2933 Murray St,

Port Moody, BC, V3H 1X3
www.currentcorp.com Canada Night Navigator 8540/8520 Appendices

APPENDIX A • Night Navigator™ 8540/8520 Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Overall System
Primary system function High-speed collision avoidance
Secondary system function Nighttime target identification, search and rescue
Overall weight (complete) 100 kg (220 lbs.)
Operating modes Active or passive
Light level From total darkness until human sight visible
System power source Built-in
Power consumption 850 watts Max.
Power circuits Isolated from earth
Reverse polarity protection Not required
Power & control connectors Type MS mil. Spec. (external)
Video connectors BNC (internal only)
AC mains operation Standard 90 – 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Environmental protection External units sealed and pressurized
Operating ambient conditions External -15°C (+5°F) to 55°C (131°F) at 95% RH
Internal -15°C (+5°F) to 55°C (131°F)
Maximum storage temperature 75° C

External Sensor Package

Housing classification Fully sealed and pressurized
Dimensions as per outline drawing
Weight 35.5kg (78 lbs.)
External Finish Powder coat (Glossy White) over alodyned aluminum
Internal Tube Finish Black Anodized aluminum

Power Source Supplied by MCU

Sensor 5.5 watts
IR Light 72 watts
Heaters 250 watts
Positioner 210 watts
Safe distance to magnetic compass: minimum 3 meters
Lens wash / wipe system Optional cleaner spray/air blast dry
Vertical stabilization None
Horizontal stabilization None
Roll stabilization None

Maximum relative bearing angle ±180° (azimuth from heading)

Maximum relative tilt angle ±90° (elevation from horizon)
Preset limits to relative bearing angle ±100° (azimuth from heading)
Preset limits to relative tilt angle +15° to -25° (elevation from horizon)

Maximum bearing speed 30°/sec Standard

Maximum vertical speed 3°/sec

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SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Image-intensified Camera
Sensor type High resolution B&W camera
Intensifier classification 3rd generation micro channel plate
Photo cathode Sensitivity (minimum) 2856°K, μA/lm – 1350
Spectral response 450 – 950 nanometers

Model 8540 Field of View 20º H x 15º V

8520 series Field of View (Aspect Ratio 4:3) 20º standard (optional 9.5º or 7.5º)

Focus Fixed at infinity

Video pixels 756 (H) x 484 (V)
Video output 1V p-p composite CCIR

Resolution 51 lp/mm
Signal / Noise ratio (minimum) 17.5
Luminous gain, fL / fc 2 x 10-6 fc – 27,000 - 50,000
2 x 10-4 fc – 15,000 - 22,500
Output brightness, fL at 1and 20 fc 3.0 – 4.5
Output brightness uniformity (maximum) 3:1 at 2856°K

MTF (minimum) 2.5 lp/mm – 83%

7.5 lp/mm – 60%
15.0 lp/mm – 38%
25.0 lp/mm – 18%

Reliability (minimum) 1000 hrs

Main Control Unit (MCU)

Housing classification EMC approved enclosure, Vented (for inside location only)
Dimensions as per outline drawings
Weight 27 kg (60 lbs)
Power source 100 – 240 Vac 50/60 Hz
Consumption 700 Watts
Video output 4 BNC connectors, 75 ohms

Mounting Desktop or vertical wall mount

Safe distance to magnetic compass: 3 meters

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SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Control Panel
Dimensions As per outline drawings
Weight 0.7 Kg (1.5 lbs)
Finish Black
Power source provided from MCU
Illuminated operator controls
• Main Power switch
• IR light on/off button
• IR light Narrow/Wide beam buttons
• Camera on/off button
• Sensor directional control joystick (up, down, port, starboard)
• Center button
• Dimmer control
• Wash/air buttons

Power indicators
• System
• Camera
• IR Light
Mounting Panel surface mount (horizontal or vertical)
Safe distance to magnetic compass: N/A (no magnetic concerns)

4 Button Keypad (10º /20º PAN controls)

Dimensions As per outline drawings
Weight 0.2 Kg (0.5 lbs)
Finish Black
Power source provided from MCU
Illuminated operator controls
• Sensor directional control (10º /20º port, 10º /20º starboard)
• Dimmer control

Mounting Panel surface mount (horizontal or vertical)

Safe distance to magnetic compass: N/A (no magnetic concerns)

Video Display (VDU)

Dimensions (w/bracket) 221 x 220 x 250mm (w/h/d), (8.7” x 8.66” x 9.84”)
Weight (w/bracket) 6.4 Kg (14 lbs)
Power 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 28 W max.
Display size 9” nominal diagonal (8 5/8” viewable)
Display color Black & white W/green Filter
Operating temperature 0 – 35°C (32 – 95°F)
Relative Humidity 0 – 90%
Video input 1V p-p, sync negative, 75 ohm Terminated
Horizontal resolution 900 TV lines at center (max.)
Aux video output Loop through BNC connector, 75 ohm
Safe distance to magnetic compass: 3 meters

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APPENDIX B • Cable and Connection Drawings

Description Included Document Number

Cable to Pan/Tilt (inside Hull) Yes NN-100-0054
Cable to IR Light (inside Hull) Yes NN-100-0056
Cable to Camera (inside Hull) Yes NN-100-0058
Cable to IR Light (outside Hull) Yes NN-100-0064
Cable to Camera (outside Hull) Yes NN-100-0066
Cable from Compressor to MCU Box Yes NN-100-0068
Cable Pan/Tilt internal Yes NN-100-0070
Cable, RS232, From VOP COM3 (DB9) to Yes NN-100-0094
Shutdown Module
Cable for 4-Button Keyboard to MCU Mainboard Yes NN-100-0099
Cable for Controller to MCU Yes NN-100-0102
Cable for VOP to Main board Yes NN-100-0104
Cable, Video, VOP To 100-2042 Card Yes NN-100-0108
MCU chassis Internal Connections Yes NN-100-0442
MCU chassis Internal Connections Yes NN-100-0443
MCU chassis Internal Connections Yes NN-100-0444
MCU chassis Internal Connections Yes NN-100-0445

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APPENDIX C • Additional Drawings and Bulletins

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