Rear view camera monitor

Astral Electronics has introduced a rear view camera system kit whose design would suit many commercial or industrial applications. The 6.8" colour LCD TFT monitor and colour wide-angle camera have a number of additional characteristics that make them more resilient. Both the monitor and camera have a certified G4-rating, which means that they have been tested for mechanical vibration at four times gravity. The monitor has a removable shade which helps to prevent glare on the screen from the sun. The monitor also has in-built sensors that adjust for the ambient light, so that the picture will automatically adjust its brightness depending on the prevailing light conditions. The camera is 0.5 lux with infrared LEDs designed for use in situations where there is little light.

The camera also has a cover which automatically closes over the lens when the system is powered down, and automatically opens again when the system is switched on. For users operating in cooler temperatures, the camera has a built-in heater that automatically operates when the temperature falls below 10°C. Both the monitor and camera have audio capability, and the whole system can be powered by 10 to 32 V.