Brite Star build solid state digital video recorders & cameras designed specifically for wildlife monitoring, covert surveillance & industrial video applications. Our custom design & prototyping service can provide cost effective solutions for challenging video applications.

SS-80H DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER/ Wireless

The SS-80H Digital Video Recorder is designed to operate with minimal power & provide maximum battery life. Incorporating the latest micro power circuitry the SS-80H draws a mere 70mA of current allowing 100 hours of recording from a compact 10 amp hour SLA (sealed lead acid) rechargeable battery.

The built in 3.5" TFT LCD monitor allows you to view the camera's image & accurately align it with the target area during set up, you can also view recorded video in the field. is a line in/ wireless

Records full motion video at either 30 or 10 images per second, capable of recording up to 80 hours of video watermarked with day date year hour min sec. Continuous video is divided into AVI format files of 30 minutes duration & <630mb in size. Does not over write existing video when full.

Circuitry includes an onboard four channel 2.4 GHz microwave video receiver module providing wireless communication with remotely positioned cameras.

Data is stored to a secure fixed internal drive with USB 2 connectivity. Video files can be drag & dropped from the SS-80H's drive to your PC or laptop.

Video Inputs

User selectable video input sources, Line In or Wireless.

• Line In (1) - BNC input for a composite PAL video signal of 1 volt peak to peak
• Line In (2) - Military grade 4P input suitable for Brite Star cameras
• Wireless antenna -2.4 GHz microwave signal, 4 channels ISM 2400~2483.5MHz

Enclosure Options

Standard housing is a compact #1050 Pelican© weather resistant case. Ruggedized housings are available for the SS-80H Digital Video Recorder allowing for operation in extreme environmental conditions.

Enclosure Options

SS-80H Digital Video Recorder Specifications
Electrical			LCD Video Display
Operating voltage	8.5 to 40 Volts		Size	3.5" TFT
Power Consumption			Pixels	980 X 250
Recording	70mA		Manual control	Yes
Video Recording Rates			Inputs
Maximum frame rate	30fps		Video input	BNC Socket
Minimum frame rate	10 fps		Optional	4P Brite Star
Video format	AVI		Power In	flying lead
Secure Storage			Environmental
Type	fixed internal		Temperature range	-10°C  to + 80°C
Capacity @10fps	80 hours		Shock resistance	3G-2ms
Capacity @30fps	27 hours		Physical
File lengths	30 minutes		Size	180x110x80mm
File size	635MB		Weight	800 gm
Access	USB		Pelican case	#1050

TM-700 Wildlife Video Monitoring System

TM- 700 is the latest addition to our range of Australian made Wildlife Video Monitoring systems, it has the capability to record 20 million single images or 200+ hours of full motion video at 30 images per second, that's over 8 days of continuous recording both day & at night time. This complete system includes digital video recorder weatherproof Day/Night Camera with 5 meter long power video cable, LCD video field monitor, battery cable & comprehensive user manual.

Available in either lightweight compact aluminium case or rugged Pelican weatherproof lockable case.

We consider our TM-700 to be the best value professional wildlife video monitoring system available.

Unequalled Performance

Designed for ease of operation the complete system can be field deployed in under ten minutes, no complicated programming is required. Simply connect the camera, battery & field monitor, aim the camera at the target area & press the Record button, the on board micro-processor takes care of the rest.

Housed in a small Pelican© case the system is fully automated & weather resistant. No problem if you can't return to the site for weeks as the system will automatically shut itself down when the battery becomes discharged. Compact size 150x250x70 & light weight the TM-700 can be easily carried in a small back pack.

Battery Requirements

All Brite Star monitoring systems are designed to be powered from rechargeable SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries, with or without solar panel backup. SLA batteries are available in a variety of sizes from 17 to 120 amp hour capacity. TM-700 has extremely low power consumption, a small light weight 40 AH battery provides sufficient power for up to 7 days continuous recording both day & night.

Camera Accessories

Day Night Cameras have been specifically designed for wildlife monitoring. The camera incorporates a 30cm long flexible steel gooseneck with infinite adjustment allowing you to obtain the ideal camera angle, great for peaking through branches into concealed nests. The base of the gooseneck has a dual purpose mount, fits into our camera tripod or can be screwed onto telescopic extension poles, great for high nests.

The camera is also available bare with no mount making it suitable for observation into underground nesting chambers accessed through 60mm pvc conduit.

Day Night Cameras are supplied with a 5 meter long power video cable, if you require additional cable length this can be specified when placing your order or we can supply camera extension leads of up to 20 meters length.

Light weight camera tripods are also available, these aluminium tripods fold for ease of transport, they are rugged and durable.

Additional Features

The TM-700 includes a multitude of features allowing it to be utilized for a wide variety of applications. These include:

Schedule Recording

programmable start & end time to record the same period each day

Video Motion Detection

record automatically when motion is detected includes pre alarm recording

External Alarm

record when triggered by an external alarm - motion sensor- pressure mat - light beam

Global Positioning

optional GPS module allows site identification by Google Mapping

What else will you need to purchase?

Due to the high cost of freight, we do not supply batteries with interstate orders. SLA batteries and suitable chargers are readily available from distributors throughout Australia. The cost of a high quality 55 amp hour battery is around $220. Each TM-700 is shipped with a 2GB micro SD Card, 32GB cards are $110 each.

Heavy duty outdoor camera tripods are $125 each.

Outstanding value complete TM-700 system from $1,875.00

 

TM-700 Wildlife Monitoring System Specifications
Electrical			On Screen Information
Operating Voltage	10.8 to 13.5 Volts		Time & Date	HMS - DMY
Power Consumption			System Programming	Multi function Menus
Record Day	210mA		Image watermarking	Yes
Record Night IR ON	290mA
Recording Rates
Full Motion Video	@  30frames per second		Inputs & Outputs
Time Lapse Options	@ 15-10-5 or 1 fps		Camera Connector	4pin Socket
Image Quality Options	five image settings		Video Out	BNC 1Vp-p/ 75Ω
Format	MPEG4		Battery Input	W.proof Plug
Record Duration	up to 10 days
			Environmental
Day/ Night Camera
Image Quality PAL	625 TVL		Temperature Range	-10°C  to + 80°C
Day time recording	high resolution color		Shock Resistance	3G-2ms
Night time recording	enhanced black & white		Pelican case	#1060
Video Storage			Physical
Image Capacity	20 million images		Size	150x250x70mm
Micro SD Card	2 to 32 GB		Weight	1800 gm.

VRX-3000 Wildlife Video Monitoring System

VRX- 3000 DVR's are fully automated fourth generation Digital Video Recorders, proudly designed & manufactured in Australia by Brite Star. We consider them to be the best purpose built wildlife video monitoring system available. Ruggedly engineered & built tough, Brite Star systems have a proven 20 year track record for reliability from the snow covered Alps to the searing heat of the Australian outback. VRX Digital Video Recorders are robust & provide a reliable battery powered solution for covert surveillance & wildlife monitoring in remote, harsh environments.

Designed for ease of operation they require only a few minutes to set up. Simply connect the camera & battery, viewing the scene on the video field monitor align the camera with the target area & press the Record button, the on board micro-processor takes care of the rest.

Housed in a small Pelican© case "worlds toughest watertight case" each recorder is fully self contained & weather resistant. Compact size 300x250x130 & light weight they are small enough to carry in a back pack & easy to conceal in the bush.

Unequalled Performance

VRX-3000 records continuous full motion video at up to 25 images per second providing a comprehensive & highly detailed video record of all activity at the site; unlike trail or game cameras which are only capable of recording single images or short bursts of video. Massive storage capacity allows the VRX-3000 to store up to 100 days of video information.

We are result driven.

Judge VRX-3000's capabilities by viewing videos on our wildlife and video gallery pages.

Brite Star supply complete monitoring systems tailored to meet the requirements of your specific application. Systems include; a Digital Video Recorder, special purpose cameras, LCD video monitor (for viewing video in the field), comprehensive User Manual, cabling and other associated components. Our flexible systems can be readily adapted to meet a wide range of wildlife & surveillance applications.

VRX-3000 Wildlife Monitoring System

The VRX-3000 DVR has many unique features including: pre-alarm recording, extremely low power consumption, 528 TVL resolution, selectable recording modes - day only, night only or continuous 24 hour recording and a removable solid state drive. Software is included for video editing & still image capture.

VRX - 3000 offers the following advantages:

Operates under extreme conditions

With an operating temperature range of -10°C to +80°C, the VRX - 3000 is suitable for use under all extremes of Australian conditions, rain, hail or snow . A proven reliable performer from mid winter applications above the snow line to the searing temperatures encountered in the Australian bush. The VRX-3000 is both water and dust proof, it also floats.

Leadbeater's possum feed station, Victorian Alps mid winter 2009.

Records Day only - Night only - or Continuous

Some applications require continuous recording both day and at night. However many applications only require recording during daylight hours while nocturnal wildlife applications only require recording at night time. Recording outside the required times is waste full of both battery power and data storage capacity. A Mode switch allows you to configure the system to record only during the required times.

The three operating modes are:

24 Hour Mode- provides continuous recording both day and at night

DAY Mode- only records during daylight (automatically switches On at sunrise and Off just after sunset)

NIGHT Mode - only records at night (automatically switches On at sunset and Off just after sunrise)

Detect passing vehicles, pedestrians & animals

The VRX-3000 can be sensor activated. This miniature intelligent sensor can be either hard wired to the system (recommended for wildlife applications) or deployed using a UHF wireless radio link providing an additional level of security. Detects passing vehicles on bush tracks, pedestrian traffic, animals on game trails, at bait and feeding stations. Instantly transmits an alarm trigger, no delay between motion detection and the start of recording.

Unique pre- alarm recording

Conventional sensor driven systems often produce unreliable results when monitoring wildlife. There is an inherent delay between detection of the approaching animal and the start of recording. Moving animals have often passed by the camera before recording takes place, resulting in images of the disappearing animal (or no animal at all), a phenomena referred to as "tail ending".

We have eliminated this problem by equipping the VRX-3000 with a separate pre-alarm memory which stores the previous 30 seconds of video. This file is continuously being updated. When an alarm trigger is received the system starts recording super quality video at 25 images per second and continues recording for up to 60 seconds after the alarm ends. A single video file of the event is then automatically generated which includes the pre alarm video information. The completed video file will show; the 30 seconds preceding the alarm trigger and 60 seconds following the alarm trigger.

Remote wireless control operation

Ideally suited for conducting covert static surveillance operations at boat ramps, car parks or any other area of interest. The VRX-3000 and camera can be concealed in an unmanned vehicle, building, esky or other innocuous item. An independent observer, located a short distance away, can manually activate full motion video recording at 25 images per second using a hand held wireless remote control.

Gate & Barrier destruction -Fuel thefts - Vehicles on closed tracks - Boat Ramps

The VRX-3000 is ideally suited for the detection and video recording of vehicles at gates, the destruction of road barriers and vehicles operating on closed tracks . It can also be deployed to protect against theft and vandalism at roadside stops, public facilities, car parks, boat ramps and fuel thefts at remote equipment depots.

Endangered Wildlife - Bait & Feed Station Monitoring

Brite Star actively supports many Australian endangered wildlife programs. Our systems have provided 1000's of hours of previously unobtainable video information on critically endangered species. Visit our wildlife page to view some of our impressive results.

Simplified video data viewing/retrieval:

Video information can be viewed in the field using the compact LCD video monitor supplied. The Solid State Hard Drive can be removed from the system and replaced with a new storage drive. Video information on the SS Drive can interrogated, viewed or downloaded to a laptop or PC using the software program included with the system.

Can Run for months unattended:

With a solid state hard drive the VRX-3000 requires less than half the power of existing systems. This allows the use of smaller capacity, lighter weight batteries which are easier to transport into the field. In suitable environments, a single solar panel can be used to provide sufficient back up power to run the system for indefinite periods, weeks or even months.

In summary the VRX-3000 is recommended for short duration full motion video or long duration time lapse video recording. It is ideal for, day only or night time only applications and event driven recording using sensor activation, vehicle/ pedestrian detection on remote bush tracks.

 

VRX-3000 Digital Video Recorder Specifications
Electrical			Inputs & Outputs
Operating Voltage	10.8 to 13.5 Volts		Camera Connector	4pin Socket
Power Consumption			Audio In (opt)	RCA line-level
Set Up Mode	290mA		UHF Radio Link (opt)	optional.
Standby Mode	20mA		Video Out	BNC 1Vp-p/ 75Ω
Recording Rates			Audio Out (opt)	RCA -78db/ 600Ω
Full Motion Video	@  25 frames per second
Time Lapse Options	@ 15-8-4-2 or 1 fps
Image Quality Options	Super-High-Normal or Standard		Environmental
Record Duration	21 days
Image Quality PAL	528 TVL		Temperature Range	-10°C  to + 80°C
Video Storage			Shock Resistance	3G-2ms
			Humidity Range	0 – 75%
Image Capacity	1.8 million images		Pelican case	waterproof
Record Duration	up to 21 days
Removable S.S.Drive	8 to 100 GB
On Screen Information			Physical
Time & Date	HMS - DMY		Size	300x250x130mm
System Programming	Multi function Menus		Weight	1800 gm.
Image watermarking	Camera & Location		Buoyancy	It floats

DS-500 Military Digital Video Recorder

A robust digital video recorder suitable for military, police & industrial applications. Housed in a "bomb proof" extruded aluminium housing with 4mm thick walls.

User programmable by large tactile keypad on front panel, fully automated & microprocessor controlled. High survivability - dry nitrogen purged, immune to EMI, fire flood & explosive resistant.

 

 

Rear panel Connections:



The recessed rear panel provides protection for the electrical connections. Camera plug screws onto a military grade waterproof socket. Video output is a weatherproof BNC socket. Battery power cable is sealed through an IP68 rated grommet.

 

 

DS-500 Digital Video Recorder Specifications
Electrical			Inputs & Outputs
Operating Voltage	10.8 to 16.5 Volts		Camera Connector	4pin Socket
Power Consumption			Audio In (opt)	yes
Record Mode incl. Camera	690mA		UHF Radio Link (opt)	optional.
Standby Mode	42mA		Video Out	BNC 1Vp-p/ 75Ω
Recording Rates			Audio Out (opt)	yes
Full Motion Video	@  25 frames per second
Time Lapse Options	@ 12-6-3-1.5 or 1 fps
Image Quality Options	Super-High-Normal or Standard		Environmental
Record Duration	35 days
Image Quality PAL	528 TVL		Temperature Range	-10°C  to + 60°C
Video Storage			Shock Resistance	3G-2ms
			Humidity Range	0 – 75%
Image Capacity	1.8 million images
Record Duration	up to 64 days
Fixed Internal S.S.Drive	320 GB
On Screen Information			Physical
Time & Date	HMS - DMY		Size	220x150x100mm
System Programming	Multi function Menus		Weight	1600 gm.
Image watermarking	DDT& Ident #

 

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