CCTV

Feb 1, 1999 12:00 PM, AC&SSI Staff

Digital CCTV products Replace costly cabling Conventional CCTV cameras can be installed on an existing computer network, eliminating the need to run cabling from each camera to a central monitoring station. The system replaces a nine-screen CCTV video splitter, a multiplexer, nine time-lapse continuous recording VCRs, nine video motion detectors and a remote access monitoring system.

Features: allows multiple, simultaneous PC monitoring stations; digitally records video streams from any camera to a standard PC disk drive; automatic motion detection alarms.

Supervisor-1, Supervisor-4 NETCAM Tucson, Ariz.

Storage cabinet 14-shelf sections The cabinet is designed for DVCPRO medium and 8mm-cassette-size tapes with the shelves angled slightly to keep tapes on the shelf. Each cabinet shelf will hold 44 8mm cassettes for a total storage capacity of 616 or 42 DVCPRO tapes per shelf with a storage capacity of 588.

Features: 88 X 41/2 X 36-inch cabinet; units attach to wall; made of steel with baked enamel finish; outer cabinet is brown with beige interior. Model T7144 The Winsted Corp. Minneapolis

Flexible cameras Waterproof exteriors A line of compact color cylinder indoor/outdoor cameras offers 380 TV lines of resolution and light sensitivity of 0.05 lux at F1.2. Features: lens, bracket, power video connectors, reverse polarity protection.

CylinderVision VISIONTECH San Clemente, Calif.

Control station Open architecture The product integrates NOVA CPU-based matrix systems, AurorA99 multiplexers and VCRs with a flash memory that facilitates future reprogramming via a PC; upgrading for control of future products; and the use of multi-language menus. Features: multi-colored, oversized keys; joystick designed for customization; 64 user-defined macros; on-line help. System Console VICON INDUSTRIES INC. Hauppauge, N.Y.

Monofocal lens For industrial vision uses Locking mechanisms added to a high-resolution monofocal for the 2/3-inch format ensure that the focus and iris settings will not change due to vibration or environmental factors. It includes a 75mm F3.9 lens. Features: high resolution and contrast; uniform corner-to-corner illumination; distortion-free images; eliminates need for teleconverters and/or extension tubes. High resolution 75mm monofocal TAMRON INDUSTRIES INC. Farmingdale, N.Y.

VHS recorder High-density technology Recording three times as many fields per second than conventional VCRs in all time-lapse modes, the recorder provides more complete video documentation, according to the manufacturer. It also enhances multiplexer performance. Features: records 24 hours of "virtual real-time" with audio and video and up to seven days of time-lapse video; recording speeds are 2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 120 and 168 hours. KV-8168 TOSHIBA Irvine, Calif.

Video transmission system 30 fps of full-motion video The point-to-point global video transmission system uses a single ISDN line. Combined with the Windows 98-based graphical user interface and video switching and control, the system controls pan/tilt/zoom domes, switchers, multiplexers and VCRs from anywhere in the world. Features: integrated with the company's CCTV equipment; easy navigation, programming and connection to remote sites. Digiplex Remote KALATEL Corvallis, Ore.

Color CCTV camera Powerful zoom lens Digital signal processing technology combines with an integrated optical zoom lens. Features: lens focal length of 3.9mm to 85.6mm; auto/manual focus; variable speed zoom and focus control; 64 zoom and focus preset positions; a digital zoom range of up to 8x provides zoom ratio of 176:1 and a focal length of 3.9mm to 684mm; 1/4-inch format "super" on-chip microlens sensor technology; 460 TV lines of horizontal resolution; integration for up to 1/4 second with frame store video output; continuous video at light levels as low as 0.125 lux. 3800 Series camera COHU INC. San Diego

Digital video software Flexible uses The software allows a PC-based system to switch, control, digitize, store, record and play back video in a variety of options, while using existing cameras, cables and monitors. Features: accepts video from up to eight cameras, including color, monochrome, NTCS or PAL; switches among cameras quickly and without rolling; compresses video images and records them to computer hard drives or other digital storage media; DSP-controlled activity detection; eight input and one output trigger/alarms; video output; software playback of video while continuing to record compressed video. Digital Video Agent Xpress Plus INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES Indianapolis

Black and white camera Small and lightweight The camera features an integrated motorized 12x zoom lens and is designed for use in domes and other space-critical applications such as casinos, supermarkets and retail stores. Features: incorporates a 1/3-inch HyperHAD CCD chip and a digital signal processor to produce images with 570 lines of horizontal resolution; accommodates a 6v or 12v DC lens controller and receivers/drivers via a selector switch on the back; 24v AC with line lock synchronization; preset capabilities; remote zoom and focus control via contact closure or RSL3L when used with a pan/tilt drive. SSC-MX34 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Park Ridge, N.J.

Time-lapse recorder Prevents accidental erasure The recorder's tape-management system prevents accidental tape erasure, and a front jog/shuttle control offers users easy tape search. The recorder can control up to 255 devices on one twisted-pair cable. Features: addressable RS-485 communications link using the Security Serial Protocol; RS-232C; multiple recording modes for video and audio recording. TLS-9960 SANYO SECURITY VIDEO Chatsworth, Calif.

Site management system Provides remote access Software program enables users to access retail locations remotely using existing interactive, two-way audio and video security systems. Users can perform operations, marketing and human resource functions from desktop computers. Features: works with existing remote cameras, microphones, speakers and telecommunications equipment; password-protected. InTouch Manager WESTEC INTERACTIVE SECURITY Newport Beach, Calif.

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