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(209) 239-7460 Components Request a catalog for all of the latest prices. These components are available for Sentinel, TreeTop and Peeper probe systems. Analog Video Cassette Recorders (VCR) Digital 8 Format Video Recorders (DVR) x100 Video Recorder (DVR) Digital Video Recorders (DVR) PicoSpot High-powered Spotlight The Video Trigger Model 100 The Narrator's Headset Microphone Batteries Analog Video Cassette Recorders (VCR) Sanyo SRT-2400 DC 8, 24 and 40 Hr Time Lapse Analog VCR This Sanyo VCR is the standard recorder for Sandpiper Sentinel Surveillance Systems. Specifications 40 hours near-real time video capture T-160 VHS tape Sanyo Tapes are fully compatible with the Sony SVT-DL 224 8/24 hr. time-lapse VCR 1550 Pelican® case Ruggedized EN3 connectors Options Military Spec connectors upgrade Video Trigger Similar Recorders Sanyo SRT-6000 2, 24 & 40 Hr. Hi-Density VCR Sanyo SRT-7072, 72 hrs Sanyo SRT 2400 2, 24 & 40 Hr Time Lapse Analog VCR Specifications 120 VAC Records up to 40 Hours on a single S-VHS Tape Available in DC as the Sanyo SRT 2400 DC 1550 Pelican® case Ruggedized EN3 connectors Options Military Spec connectors upgrade Video Trigger Similar Recorders Sanyo SRT-6000 2, 24 & 40 Hr. Hi-Density VCR Sanyo SRT-7072, 72 hrs. Top Digital 8 Format Video Recorders (DVR) Sony GV-D200 VCR Kit (w/o onboard monitor) A compact and lightweight Digital-8 VCR kit with Sandpiper Technologies' ruggedized connectors and Pelican case, this recording device operates in any outdoor setting. Specifications Record Digital Video and audio Digital-8 format Capable of playing the older Hi-8 analog tapes Color or b/w NTSC video input or use a digital camera 12-volt @ 3.8 Watts Ruggedized EN3 connectors standard VCR kit includes: Sony GV-D200 Digital-8 VCR, Pelican case and power supply. Options Video Trigger Sony Z-box option provides trigger and quasi time-lapse capabilities, and can be used with Video Trigger. Mil Spec connectors The Sony GV-D200 recorder requires external monitor to view video. Equivalent Sony® VCRs operating on the Mini-DVD format are also available. Sony GV-D200 VCR Kit (w/o onboard monitor) A compact and lightweight Digital-8 VCR kit with Sandpiper Technologies' ruggedized connectors and Pelican case, this recording device operates in any outdoor setting. Specifications Record Digital Video and audio Digital-8 format Capable of playing the older Hi-8 analog tapes Color or b/w NTSC video input or use a digital camera 12-volt @ 3.8 Watts Ruggedized EN3 connectors standard VCR kit includes: Sony GV-D200 Digital-8 VCR, Pelican case and power supply. Options Video Trigger Sony Z-box option provides trigger and quasi time-lapse capabilities, and can be used with Video Trigger. Mil Spec connectors The Sony GV-D200 recorder requires external monitor to view video. Sony GV-D900 VCR Kit (w/on-board monitor) Top of the line field kit uses the Mini DV format version of the GV-D800 recorder. A more expensive but higher quality format, this recorder's tapes are compatible with all Mini DV format camcorders and Sony digital professional VCRs. Specifications On-board LCD monitor to view video. Color or b/w NTSC video input or use a digital camera. 12-volt @ 3.8 Watts VCR kit includes: Sony GV-D900 Mini DV VCR, Pelican case and power supply. Options Video Trigger Sony Z-box option provides trigger and quasi time-lapse capabilities, and can be used with Video Trigger. Sentinel Digital X-100 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) The Sandpiper Sentinel X-100 system offers unmatched digital performance in a tiny package. The X-100 DVR stores up to 960 hours of recording on up to four cameras. That's 40 days and 40 nights of continuous recording. Heavy car batteries are a thing of the past with this energy-efficient recorder, and the hard disk plugs directly into your PC for easy data management and analysis. Specifications All video signals are compressed and recorded on 2.5-inch IDE removable hard drive. Records of live images can be observed without interrupting recording using the optional X-101 reviewer. Includes timing and alarm features standard on most analog recorders. 2.1 hours of 5 frame per second digital video is stored per Gbyte. The standard unit is equipped with a 20 Gbyte disk which yields over 40 hours of continuous recording per disk. Available in 10, 20, 30, 40, 43 Gbyte disks. USB interface for direct connection to your PC. DVR includes one (1) 20 Gbyte drive. Order a second to allow drive swapping in the field. Ultra Small Size-about the size of a pocket book. Ultra low power requirements allow for a compact, portable solar powered system configuration. Recommended Option Autocolor AC 2002-3.7 PicoCam (Captures color in day, IR Lit Monochrome at night. On-board IR lighting good to 2.0 meters) Excellent for Solar applications. Ultra Small Size - About the size of a pocket book Top Digital Video Recorders (DVR) Alcatraz 80 Gbyte Digital Video Recorder Stand alone digital video recorder with MPEG2 compression and motional analysis plot to help find points of interest in large video files. Specifications Records over 400 hours (16 days ) of full motion, full frame video Removable 80 Gbyte IDE hard disc Has an excellent motion analysis plot to aid in finding points of interest in large video files. Inputs S-Video and composite. Audio and Mic. Alarm, Timer and MUX interface RS-232 (2 ea.) USB (2 ea) 720 x 468 resolution DX 1000 4 -30 Camera Digital Video Recorder This state-of-the-art four-camera digital recorder contains all of the normal surveillance features and includes impressive storage capability. It is designed to be used in applications where the recorder system itself is solar powered and deployed for extended periods of unattended operation. This recorder is equipped with a 30 (60) Gbyte internal Hard Disc and can record video from 1-4 cameras simultaneously. It does not have removable media. Specifications Available with either a 30 Gbyte or 60 Gbyte internal hard disc. The 30 Gbyte version can perform a 4 camera recording task @ 2 images per second, 24 hours per day, for 14 continuous days Alternately, 1 camera @ 8 images per second, 24 hrs/day; for 14 continuous days) This recorder can be substituted in any of our Sentinel systems for an upgrade charge. Top PicoSpot High-powered Spotlight The PicoSpot provides high-powered infrared spotlights to enhance any nighttime surveillance situation. The highly efficient spotlights provide an exquisite illumination pattern that uniformly illuminate virtually any enclosed or darkened area. Specifications Adjustable intensity, available in 880nm or 940nm Size: range from 2 to 25 Watts Lifetime: After 4,000 hours the spotlight still has 80 percent power output Efficiency: Converts electricity into light with minimum power consumption Water proof Option: Collimators allow the user to narrow the beam, focusing on a specific area. Top The Video Trigger Model 100 A combination motion and presence detector system designed to control the operation of commercial VCRs. The VT embodies an active infrared (AIR) detection technology that detects presence and does not require warm body motion for activation. It can be be optionally equipped for motion detection. Used to detect cold-blooded creatures, bats, birds and mammals. Specifications Scatter Back: Presence detection to 18 in. Beam Block: Presence detection to 24 ft. PIR Mode: Passive IR motion detection, wide angle to 25 ft. PIR FOV: 75° (horiz.), 30 ° (vert.) Power: 12 V DC @ 150ma Watertight connectors Connectors-Thermal shock: Mil Std 202 Method 302 One-year warranty We engineer Custom Video Recorder sensors, individually developed to our clients specifications. Scatter Back    Beam Block Top The Narrator's Headset Microphone A miniature boom microphone is attached to the Head Mounted Video Display (HMD) and allows the user to narrate real-time onto videotape. This accessory is designed to compliment any of the Sandpiper - Sony digital video recording systems. Provides a handy method of audio capture during recording of any TreeTop or Peeper Video probe signal. This accessory operates with any one of these TreeTop or HMD systems: AquaPeep, Peeper, Peep-A-Roo, TreeTop 1, TreeTop 2 and TreeTop 3. Top Batteries 7.0 amp-hr. Battery Pack This field-proven 12-volt battery powers all TreeTop video systems. The battery will power systems drawing 400-500 ma. for 10 - 14 hours of continuous use and charges overnight from 120 VAC household current. Will power many 12V items such as camcorders, laptop PC's, floodlights etc. Includes: waist-mounted belt pack, 7.0 AH battery and charger. Fused at 5 amps to protect against overload. 1 year warranty STI 12 V Battery Tester The STI Battery Tester is an easy to use 12V battery "Gas Gauge" that shows the state of charge (remaining capacity) of virtually any 12V lead-acid battery (Sealed or liquid). This handy item was designed as a tool for TreeTop customers having multiple battery packs. The tester reveals remaining capacity which is nice to know if you are heading to the field or deciding if the battery should be charged. It makes it easy to avoid overcharging AND excessive discharging; both of which are harmful to the battery's lifetime. 90 day warranty STI Automatic Dual-Rate 12V gel battery charger The STI Automatic Dual-Rate 12V gel battery charger is specifically designed for clients with critical battery performance requirements or those clients with sporadic or intermittent use patterns. This compact computerized charger will automatically sense a sealed lead-acid battery's state of charge and enter a "constant current" charging mode to bring the battery to full charge. The charger then switches to the "constant voltage" or FLOAT mode to maintain the battery at full charge, indefinitely. This system will help extract MAXIMUM lifetime from your batteries by preventing overcharge which is the most common form of battery damage. Charger comes equipped with a MALE lighter plug for connecting to TreeTop and Peeper Probe batteries. Requires 120 VAC - standard household power. 90 day warranty NOTE: This charger is suitable for sealed batteries in sizes up to 30 Amp-hrs. For larger sizes contact STI Tech support. To charge sealed 12V battery systems NOT equipped with lighter-type connectors, order the Alligator Clip cable adapter. (P/N 9000.21 $12.00 each) Rugged 12 Volt, 3.0 Amp Power supply This handy power supply creates a clean 13.8 volt DC supply from 120 VAC household current. The supply is ideal for operating your field gear in the lab. Keep your batteries on the trickle charger! The supply has a cigar lighter socket (for TreeTop systems) and power output lugs (for Sentinel VCR Systems) or other systems using a battery power cable. Output is a regulated 13.8 volts DC (exactly the same as a fully charged 12 Volt. battery) with a three amp continuos rating (5 amp surge). Has on/off switch and built-in circuit breaker for safety. 90 day warranty Rugged 12 Volt, 5.0 Amp Power supply This miniature power supply creates a clean 13.8 volt DC supply from 120 VAC household current. The supply is ideal for operating your DC field gear in the lab. Keep your batteries on the trickle charger! The supply is equipped with a "standard" 5.5 x 2.1 mm power plug fitting most commercial equipment. Contact STI Tech support for assistance in ordering your power supply with the proper connector for your equipment. Additional connectors are extra cost. 90 day warranty Battery Wizard The Battery Wizard(tm) provides a consistent, regulated 12-volt output voltage, with input voltages ranging anywhere from 9 to 36 volts. Fully weatherproof and ruggedized. The Battery Wizard automatically adjusts output to a constant 12 volts with input voltage ranging from 9 to 36 volts DC The device can be used to power equipment directly or to recharge batteries. The device is fully short-circuit protected and reverse polarity protected. It eliminates the need for inverters. Specifications Battery Wizard Smart Regulator Avail. in 6, 12, 15 and 25 volts. Cords and connectors Top What's New? Video Camera Systems Remote Power Systems Audio Systems Components