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CAMCAT LV & High Speed

CAMCAT is an advanced, fully remote controlled cable camera system designed to run between two fixed points.

Providing unique and stunning images from an otherwise unobtainable perspective the CAMCAT can reach speeds of up to 130km/hr along lengths up to 800m. The camera buggy can accept a wide range of payloads from open platform stabilised mounts fitted with film cameras to HD stabilised mounts with integrated camera and lens. The latest RF technology is utilised for picture transmission, camera and head control data to and from the camera buggy and the onboard battery power provides seamless operations for a typical period of two hours. Two systems are available; CAMCAT LV and CAMCAT High Speed.

Each system travels at different speeds and acceleration.


As with any system of this nature, safety factors have been prioritised at all stages of the system development with the utilisation of comprehensive electronic and software safety measures as well as the provision of two independent guide ropes made of advanced Spectra/Dyneema material. This has ensured full safety certification for the installation and operation of CAMCAT from the German based TUV Health and Safety Group, one of the strictest industrial safety authorities in the world.


Developed by CamCat-Systems GmbH and operated in cooperation with ACS.

Technical Specifications

MAXIMUM SPEED

CAMCAT LV:

70km/h (44mph) 5.7 seconds or 57m to top speed

CAMCAT HIGH SPEED:

130km/h (80mph) 6.4 seconds or 111m top speed

MAXIMUM ACCELERATION

CAMCAT LV:

3.25m/second

CAMCAT HIGH SPEED:

5.5m/second

MAXIMUM LENGTH:

Standard length up to 750m/2460ft Longer length by request

DIMENSIONS

Length:

5m (16.4ft)

Height:

4.5m (14.7ft)

Width:

2.6m (8.5ft)

Weight:

650kg (1433lbs)

POWER SUPPLY:

2 x Power current (3 x 400 volt) - 2 x 32 Ampere

PROOF OF STATIC:

Doc. No 98 RIH 42/907