| Model |
Recon II |
Recon III |
SC3000 |
Mongoose |
| Primary Use |
Victim location/extrication, video search |
Victim location/extrication, video search |
Victim location/extrication, video search |
Victim location/extrication, video search |
| Cameras |
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| Interchangeable Camera head options |
No |
No |
YES ( Colour & Infra Red) |
No |
| Type |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
| Colour |
Yes |
Yes |
YES |
Yes |
| IR |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
| Monitor/Display |
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| ON Screen Function Menu |
Yes |
Yes |
YES |
Yes |
| Monitor/Display |
5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD |
5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD |
5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD |
5" (12.7 cm) TFT-LCD |
| Picture Rotation |
Yes (camera head can be rotated) |
No |
Yes Monitor can be Rotated |
No |
| Water Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
YES Submersible |
Yes |
| Adjustment |
high/low (112 feet in zero light) |
HIGH to LOW to OFF |
6 Step variable Lighting |
high/low (6 feet in zero light) |
| Multiple Monitor Support |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Video Out - Component |
No |
No |
Yes with cable |
No |
| Video Out - other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Video In |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Audio |
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| Integrated Audio at Camera Head |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Audio Volume Control |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Ability to talk to victim (two way) |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Recording |
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| Recording Media - Video |
No |
No |
Yes - HCSD Card |
NO |
| Recording Rescuer Voice Notes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Recording Victim Audio |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Power |
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| Battery Type |
Dry Lead Acid |
Li-ion |
Li-ion |
Dry Lead Acid |
| Endurance |
3 hours |
2 hours |
3 hours |
3 hours |
| Recharge Time |
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2 hours 90% |
1 hour -90% |
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| Environmental |
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| Temperature Range |
10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C) |
10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C) |
10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C) |
10~140 degrees(-12C to 60C) |
| Water Resistance - VDU |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Water Proof Camera Head |
No |
Yes |
Submersible to 100ft |
Yes |
| Immersion |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Weight |
4.5 lbs - 2.04 kg (excluding battery) |
|
8lbs(including batteries) |
3 lbs - 1.36 kg (excluding battery) |
| Case |
39x18x7 |
53” x 16” x 6” (135 x 41 x 15cm) |
53x17x6 unless it changes |
28x1+x8 |
| Operation |
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| On Screen Graphics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Camera Head Position on Screen |
No |
No - on camera body |
Yes |
No |
| Left/Right Limits |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Automatic Centre Stop |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Illumination |
Yes |
16 High Output LED’s |
Backlight |
Yes |
| Low Battery Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| One Hand Operation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Silent Operation |
Yes |
Yes |
Quiet ( Not Silent ) |
Yes |
| Articulation |
180 degrees |
240degrees |
240degrees |
120 degrees |
| Type of Articulation |
mechanical / remote |
mechanical / remote |
electric / remote |
mechanical / remote |
| Articulation Control |
Manual Ring |
Drive Collar w/ Camera Position Indicator |
Pistol Grip - Fingertip Control |
Trigger Style |
| Accessories |
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| Headset |
No |
No |
Yes - Noise Cancelling - Behind Head Design |
No |
| Shoulder Strap |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cable Reel |
No |
No |
Option - Yes |
No |
| Cable Probe Style of operation |
No |
No |
Option - Yes |
No |
| Extension Cables |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Pole Sets |
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| Standard Tube Set |
45" - 1.14 m |
43” - 56.5” (109-143.5cm |
14"- 78" |
22" - 56 cm |
| Long Tube Set |
3m |
No |
48.5" - 168" |
NO |
| Breaching System |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Technical Advantages |
Simple, Rugged Manual Articulation Mechanism, Quality Image |
Cichy Drive Clutch Manual Articulation Mechanism |
Powered Articulation, Solid Construction, Clutched gearbox |
Solid Construction, Rugged, Reliable,LED Lighting |
