Payloads

The T2 Gimbal

 is a high performance gimbal designed to satisfy the increasing demand for unwavering gyro-stabilization, detailed IR imagery, and integration of custom payloads. The T2 features direct drive brushless motors for increased stabilization performance and a GPS plus three-axis IMU for standalone operation that eliminates the need for vehicle mounting calibration. Onboard video processing is standard featuring video stabilization, object tracking, and Geo-location estimation.

T2 Gyro Stabilized Gimbal Wing Strut Mount   Close up of the T2 Gimbal mounted on the underside of the Manta UAV from ACR   Custom T2 Gyro Stabilized Gimbal with hyperspectral cameras   T2 Gimbal flight test with the City of Redlands, CA Police Department

T2 Small Lightweight Gyro-Stabilized Camera Gimbal
  • Environmentally sealed gimbal
  • Video from multiple cameras can be switched on board or viewed simultaneously
  • Communications spec fully compatible with existing TASE applications such as Gimbal UI
  • Operation modes include pilot mode, stabilized mode, and Lat/Long/Altitude mode
  • Available software includes ground control GUI, video/telemetry recording and playback
  • Custom camera and directional antenna integration available
Mechanical
emptySize: 152 x 178 x 229 mm
(6 x 7 x 9 in.)
emptyPayload Volume: 125 in³
emptyWeight: 2.27 Kg (5.0 lbs)
Environmental
emptyOperating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
    (Calibrated Range)
Optional Accessories
  • Ground or air-borne video processing, object tracking and goe-location estimation
  • Laser pointer, illuminator, and designator
Gimbal Performance
  • Field of view: Continuous pan; Tilt; +40° / -220°
  • 200°/sec slew rate
  • 0.023° pointing resolution
Interface
 
emptyCommand: RS232 and CAN
emptyVideo Out: NTSC, PAL, or GigE (select cameras only)
Electrical
 
emptyVIN: 10 - 30 Volts
emptyPower: 25 W (typical) 50 W (max)

Download the T2 Gimbal Data Sheet for specifications and dimensional drawings of the T2 Gimbal.


Custom camera integration available, contact us for options.

T2 Configuration Options

T2 Cameras Image Resolution Lens HFOV (deg) Voltage NTSC Video
CCT P/N
On-Board Image Processing
Sony FCB-EX980
FLIR Photon 640
720 x 525
640 x 480
26x Optical
60mm
55.0°-2.3°
15.0°
12V 900-90021-00-1
24V 900-90021-10-1
Sony FCB-EX980
FLIR Photon 640
720 x 525
640 x 480
26x Optical
Dual Field of View
52.0°-2.5°
22.5°-9°
12V 900-90021-01-1
24V 900-90021-11-1
Ground-Based Image Processing (License for tracking software sold separately)
Sony FCB-EX980
FLIR Photon 640
720 x 525
640 x 480
26x Optical
60mm
55.0°-2.3°
15.0°
12V

900-90021-00-0
24V

900-90021-10-0
Sony FCB-EX980
FLIR Photon 640
720 x 525
640 x 480
26x Optical
Dual Field of View
52.0°-2.5°
22.5°-9°
12V 900-90021-01-0
24V 900-90021-11-0
SWIR Cameras - Goodrich SWIR cameras are available upon request. Shortwave infrared linear arrays and near-infrared cameras meet many application needs in such diverse applications as defense, security, automated inspection, and spectroscopy. Call for details.

The Gimbal Developer's Kit

 provides first time Gimbal users all the parts needed for setting up the gimbal in a lab environment for bench-top testing and facilitating vehicle integration. A single license of the Gimbal UI Ground Based Control Software is included in the Gimbal Developer’s Kit. See the Gimbal UI page for more information.
Gimbal Developers Kit Aircraft Integration Kit AC Power Cord 24 Volt Power Supply USB to Serial Adapter PCMCIA Video Card Cable Gimbal Control Video Software SSMA to SMA Adapter GPS Ground Plane PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Board PCMCIA Video Card DB9 Gender Changer Null-Modem USB Game Controller 37-Pin Gimbal Programming Cable 37-Pin Gimbal Interface Cable Piccolo Interface Power Adapter Cable Piccolo Avionics GPS Antenna Piccolo Programming Cable 9-Pin Serial Cable
T2 Gimbal Developers Kit - CCT Part Number
12 Volt: 900-90025-00
24 Volt: 900-90025-01

  • Complete Product List - A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Product Export Fact Sheet - A brief description of the regulatory processes required for Cloud Cap Technology to export its products.

  • Gimbal Integration Guide - Provides technical assistance for installing the TASE gimbal into an airframe.
  • Gimbal Communications - Describes the communications protocol used to talk to the TASE gimbal.
  • Gimbal Image Meta Data Format - Defines data format of TASE gimbal metadata that is included with image file recorded by the Gimbal UI application.
  • Gimbal UI-Interface Spec - Defines interface protocol for Gimbal UI application to support 3rd party applications that wish to extract data from or interface through that application.
  • Gimbal User Interface Roadmap 2008 - Provides a general idea of upcoming features that have been included and are going to be included in the baseline implementation of the Gimbal UI.
  • Piccolo System Software Update Guide - Covers how to update Cloud Cap Technology products with the latest software and firmware.



  • Gimbal System Software - Includes the Gimbal and Gimbal UI software applications, tools, installers and related support documentation.

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