Outline
The monitor camera is a unit consistingof a floodlight (left), a camera (right)
and a camera controller to take picturesof deployments of satellite-mounted
solar battery paddles and antennas.

Features●Space environment applications●Vibration and shock proof against the launch of H-II A●Filming either in still image and video formats●JPEG data output●The floodlight lighting up the object to ensure the clear

images even in the shaded area

Heritage:- 3 units for world’s fastest
communication satellite “KIZUNA”(WINDS)- 8 units for greenhouse gasobservation technology satellite“IBUKI” (GOSAT)- 3 units for Quasi-Zenith Satellite“MICHIBIKI” (QZSS)- 6 units for Global Change
Observation Mission 1st-Water
SHIZUKU” (GCOM-W1)

Antenna

Antenna

Solar Battery Paddle
Solar Battery Paddle

Monitor Camera for Deployed MBA

Monitor Camera View

Monitor Camera positions to capture views of the deployment of the MBAon the “KIZUNA”© (JAXA）

Image: MBA deployment. The antenna system
carries two types of antennas for communicatingwith Japan (left) and other countries (right)
respectively.

This image shows “KIZUNA” launched in February
2008 with 3 units of Monitor Camera loaded. Eachcamera is set to respectively monitor how Multi-BeamAntenna (MBA) and the two Solar Battery Paddles(north side and south side) are deployed.

＊This product was developed in support of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). WINDS project wastechnicallycooperated by NEC Corporation, and MICHIBIKI project was cooperated by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
＊Note that, with due to the rights of other relevant parties and/or depending on usage, application and/or delivery place, theproduct may not be sold, commercially distributed,leased or included in a part of product or system which intends to receive
benefits through the inclusion of the product.

Specifications
OpticalPerformances

Camera Typ e

Wide Angle

Standard

Zoom

Imaging Element

1/3.3 inches CMOS image sensor

Number of Effective Pixels

131 million pixels approx.

Lens Composition

Radiation shielding window +8 elements in 5 groups

Radiation shielding window +6 elements in 5 groups

Radiation shielding window +4 elements in 3 groups

Focal Length（35 mm camera equivalent）

2.86 mm （23 mm）

8.0 mm （63mm）

45.5 mm （360 mm）F Value

F 2.0

F 4.0

F 4.1

FOV

84°x 63°30°x 24°5°x 4°

Object Distance

Fixed focus

Performances

Con figuration

Camera Controller

FloodlightElectrical
MechanicalInterface

1553B / RS422
RS422
Dedicated interface(synchronous communication) (synchronous communication)

Image Data Format

JPEG (parameter programmable)

Image Size

SXGA : 1280 X 1024 px. / VGA: 640 X 480 px. (switching)Continuous Shooting Speed

SXGA: 6.6 frames /sec. max. / VGA: 26.6 frames/sec. max.

Memory Size

1GB (flash memory)

Power Consumption

12.0 W

4.0 W

5.4 WPower Supply Voltage+24 V to +32 V+5 V+/-15 V

Mass

3500 g approx.

1100 g approx.

600 g approx.

Dimension(protrusions included )D155 X W230 X H130 mm

D122 X W120 X H126 mm

D98 X W97 X H105 mm

Lowest Natural Frequency

100 Hz or higher

Operating Temperature-15 ° C to +55 ° C

Appearances

Cam era Controller

Caution●Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
●Specifications and designs are based on the standard model.
Please contact us regarding further customization to suit yourproject’s needs.
●This products may be subject to the application of the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other related laws andregulations in Japan. Customer agrees to comply with such
regulations and acknowledges that it is their responsibility to obtain
any required licenses to export, re-export, or import this products.
●We shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or inconnection with the use of specifications herein, including liability forlost profit, business interruption, or any other damages whatsoever.
●The printed colors may appear difficult from the actual product.
№ 2012Camera* The specifications will be tailored to suit your needs.

Wide Angle Cam era

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