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The Revolutionary DK-TBX-15: Revolutionizing Maritime Surveillance

Electric Industry Co., Ltd., based in Koto, Tokyo, has announced the launch of its latest thermal camera model, the DK-TBX-15, scheduled for release in April 2026. This state-of-the-art camera is specifically designed for maritime surveillance and can easily be integrated onto ships.

Key Features and Technology

The DK-TBX-15 boasts a dual-lens configuration that includes both a visible light camera and a thermal camera, allowing seamless and stable video capture regardless of the time of day or weather conditions. This innovative model utilizes advanced technology, including a gimbal mechanism activated by a gyro sensor, which compensates for the tilt and vibrations of vessels in real time. As a result, it enables high-quality video capture even in challenging environments, ensuring optimal safety and surveillance.

Enhanced Stabilization

The camera's design addresses the common challenges posed by the ocean's dynamic nature—pitching and rolling can significantly compromise video quality. By employing both MEMS gyroscope technology for physical stabilization and a digital stabilizer (DIS) linked with the gyro sensor, the DK-TBX-15 establishes a previously unseen level of stability. Large movements are counteracted by the gimbal, while minor vibrations are corrected through digital processing, providing reliable and clear visuals under severe conditions.

Versatile Surveillance Application

The DK-TBX-15 is engineered to excel in a wide array of maritime applications, including:

• - Navigation assistance on ships
• - Monitoring at ports and mooring facilities
• - Coastal and marine area surveillance
• - Nighttime and inclement weather reconnaissance
• - Surveillance in windy conditions atop high towers and buildings
• - Monitoring outdoor facilities in factories and plants

By integrating with Electric Industry's video management software, DK-iCamⓇ, users can conveniently monitor, record, and control cameras, enhancing operational efficiency.

Product Specifications

• - Name: Gimbal-equipped Dual-lens Thermal Camera
• - Model: DK-TBX-15
• - Type: Fixed lens type / Telephoto lens type
• - Applications: Shipboard use, river and dam monitoring, infrastructure monitoring (bridges, towers, plants), elevated inspection systems (high-rise buildings, observatories), disaster prevention, firefighting, and more.

Technical Specifications

Thermal Camera Component

• - Sensor: Non-cooled microbolometer
• - Pixel Width (Wavelength): 12μm (8-14μm)
• - Output Resolution: 1280×720
• - Focal Length (Horizontal View Angle): 35mm (12.5°), 26-105mm (17.46-4.19°)

Color Camera Component

• - Sensor: 1/2.8 inch CMOS sensor
• - Minimum Subject Illumination: Color: 0.05 Lux, B/W: 0.005 Lux
• - Output Resolution: 1920×1080
• - Focal Length (Horizontal View Angle): 4.44-142.6mm (61.8-2.19°)

Drive System

• - Rotation Accuracy: Horizontal: 360° endless, Vertical: -20 to +60°
• - Power Supply: DC24V
• - Dimensions: Φ250mm×375mm
• - Weight: Approx. 10kg

For more detailed specifications, inquiries can be directed to Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Conclusion

The DK-TBX-15 represents a significant advancement in thermal camera technology, catering specifically to the demanding conditions of maritime surveillance. Electric Industry Co., Ltd. remains committed to providing superior video monitoring solutions for safety and security across the maritime sector and other infrastructures.