Product FAQ
Q1What makes the FTD-PTZM specifically engineered as a marine thermal camera system?
We engineered the FTD-PTZM from the ground up for harsh maritime environments. The housing is cast from high-density aluminum treated with a C5-M marine-grade anti-corrosion coating and sealed to IP66 standards. It withstands continuous salt-fog exposure, corrosive sea spray, and gale-force coastal winds without housing degradation, backed by TVS 4000V surge suppression for marine electrical grids.
Q2What are the thermal imaging capabilities of this marine thermal camera?
The FTD-PTZM marine thermal imaging camera carries an uncooled 640×512 (or 640×480) 12μm VOx thermal sensor paired with a calibrated germanium lens (8–14μm spectral range). It serves as a dependable night vision marine camera for man-overboard (MOB) rescue operations, navigation through unlit waters, and early detection of unpowered surface vessels in total darkness.
Q3What visible-light optical zoom configurations are paired on the FTD-PTZM marine camera?
For daytime identification, this marine camera for boats integrates an 8MP 4K (1/1.8" Sony CMOS) or 2MP/4MP optical block with continuous motorized optical zoom options including 50x, 68x, and up to 90x optical zoom (plus 16x digital zoom). Built-in optical defog filters, 120dB true WDR, and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) cut through sea haze, water reflection, and solar glare.
Q4Does the FTD-PTZM support gyro stabilization for vessels and rough sea conditions?
Yes. We offer an active multi-axis gyro-stabilization module for the FTD-PTZM boat camera system. The internal gyro compensation actively dampens boat pitch, roll, and hull vibrations, delivering stable, drift-free video feeds even on fast patrol boats traversing rough sea states.
Q5Can the FTD-PTZM be equipped with a laser rangefinder (LRF) or laser illuminator?
Yes. The open-architecture payload head can be factory-fitted with an eye-safe 5km laser rangefinder (LRF), an active 3km synchronized laser illuminator, or specialized SWIR optics, providing defense and coast guard operators with exact target coordinates and visual confirmation.
Q6What power inputs and protection ratings are standard on FTD-PTZM?
The camera runs on standard marine AC24V (±25%) power or high-power IEEE 802.3bt PoE++. It incorporates internal heating defrosters and smart temperature regulation, maintaining full continuous operation from -40°C up to +60°C.
Q7How does the FTD-PTZM marine camera system interface with marine radar and VMS?
The system supports standard ONVIF (Profile S, G, T, M), Pelco-D/P, and dual RTSP streams. It interfaces directly with shipboard radar (ARPA tracking), ECDIS navigation consoles, and enterprise VMS platforms like Milestone and Genetec for automated target cueing and slew-to-cue tracking.
Q8What B2B shipyard and OEM customization options are supported for FTD-PTZM?
Fengtaida provides direct-factory engineering support for shipbuilders, coast guards, and port authorities. We offer custom marine RAL paint finishes, tailored thermal/optical lens combinations, customized mounting base plates, and bespoke SDK/telemetry integrations for dedicated command consoles.
