In 1997, Frank C. Lanza and Robert V. LaPenta decided to form a business that could serve the defense electronics and communications industry. Despite consolidation in this industry, they found opportunities. Lanza and LaPenta, in conjunction with Lehman Brothers and Lockheed Martin, decided to form a mezzanine company. This new company, L-3 Communications, would become the supplier of choice for prime contractors. By investing in its core technologies and acquiring new companies that enhance or complement its current technologies, L-3 has realized their goal as an industry leader.
Identifying and preventing criminal activity, securing the perimeter, locating and rescuing lost or injured people in the dark or under cover quickly and safely can seem impossible without the assistance of a thermal imaging system. Thermal cameras see and convert heat at the molecular level into an image that can be viewed on one or more screens. By eliminating the need for visible or infrared lighting systems, these cameras provide a greater level of security and stealth for the operator. People, vehicles, boats and other objects easily stand out from their surrounding environment, giving you the greater chance for a successful mission.
The M in the L3 Thermal-Eye™ 4000M stands for marine, as this unit is waterproof, humidity resistant, and impervious to solar radiation. This rugged and versatile surveillance camera is appropriate for external mounting in marine & boating applications. Inside this durable housing is a state-of-the-art uncooled ferroelectric thermal camera that features L3's BST high resolution imaging system that is ready 45 seconds after it is turned on. This NTSC compatible system can detect human activity at distances up to 1500' (457 m).
This is the camera with its pan & tilt mounting base only. No other system components are included.
(360° pan and -20° to +180° tilt)
A motorized lid rotates up to cover and protect the lens when not in use.