CCTV

Mar 1, 2002 12:00 PM

Plug-and-play dome camera

Surface-mount or flush-mount

Removable base housing enables camera to transform from a surface-mount to a flush-mount camera. An adjustable dome insert conceals components without compromising light sensitivity or picture quality.

Features: supplier's 2.9mm to 16mm Quick Change lenses available.
PrimaView dome camera
SILENT WITNESS
Surrey, B.C.
CIRCLE 60 ON CARD

Digital video surveillance

Image compression

System provides digital recording, real-time monitoring and management functions. The PC-based system uses MPEG3 compression and combines DVR and network server functions into a single product. Server can support four to 16 video inputs and up to five audio inputs. Captured digital video images are transmitted to UCW for remote management. System allows video streaming to multiple remote viewing locations at any time.

Features: industrial grade rack-mountable chassis housing, up to 36 viewing windows and a map-based GUI are provided. Includes alarm-triggered monitoring, sequencing, pre-event recording, dual screen display, and priority P/T/Z control.
Maxx-Vision
DORADO PRODUCTS INC.
Broomfield, Colo.
CIRCLE 61 ON CARD

Digital video recorder

600+mb CD-R technology

CD-R technology provides faster automated downloads, greater capacity and video that cannot be erased or overwritten. The 600+mb technology replaces the product's existing 100mb Iomega Zip-Drive. The DVR interfaces with point-of-sale systems and has a 600,000-line database. Alarms can be programmed for suspect transactions. Images can be viewed before, during and after specific situations.

Features: robbery button allows previous 20 minutes of recording time to be downloaded to CD-R.
Image Vault
FIRE KING SECURITY PRODUCTS
New Albany, Ind.
CIRCLE 62 ON CARD

Digital video recorder and software

Activity scan and event indexing

Unit and video management software provide a network solution for tamper-proof video records, high frame-rate video and retrieval. Software is backwards-compatible with other products in the same line. Recorder transmits Internet protocol (IP) video at 120 frames-per-second on four cameras, or 60 frames-per-second on 16 cameras and is centrally-managed. Search functions include video motion detection, activity scan and event indexing. An encrypted, tamper-proof seal ensures the records are authentic originals.

Features: uses motion detection after hours as an event trigger to start recording, images can be retrieved by transaction number, date, time, or event.
4250 DVR with version 3.0 software
MARCH NETWORKS CORP.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
CIRCLE 63 ON CARD

Digital transport multiplexers

Mini-matrix switcher system

The 16- and 9-input color multiplexers offer a mini-matrix switcher system with four spot monitors to make up a 16- or 9-input by 4-output matrix switcher system. A digital transport multiplexer connection ties together up to four multiplexers in a series through the digital transport terminal. The main monitor output from each multiplexer can be displayed on the main monitor of the first multiplexer in the series. Multiplexers provide a coaxial control system with built-in drives to allow coaxial control of P/T/Z functions.

Features: timer operation can enable or disable recording function, motion detection includes sensitivity, location, spray and direction for valid motion alarm.
MPX-CD163 and MPX-CD93
SANYO
Chatsworth, Calif.
CIRCLE 64 ON CARD

Camera lens

High-resolution

The 35mm F/2.1 lens includes locks for 2/3-in. CCD cameras. Lens features a compact design, a 30.5mm diameter and a filter size of 25.5mm. The high-resolution lens provides distortion compensation. Locking mechanisms apply to both the focus and the iris.

Features: additional high-resolution lenses, including a 6.5mm F/1.8, 8mm F/1.4, 12mm F/1.8, 16mm F/1.4, 25mm F/1.6, 50mm F/2.8 and 75mm F/3.9, are also available.
35mm F/2.1 lens
TAMRON USA INC.
Commack, N.Y.
CIRCLE 65 ON CARD

Video monitor software

Links access control to DVR

Users can view live and recorded video from multiple DVX or Digital Sentry units from the supplier's front-end workstation. Up to four cameras can be linked to each door or alarm input, and live video is displayed on the workstation screen when an alarm is triggered by a specific point. The video recorder switches to continuous recording with pre- and post-alarm video capture. Users can launch the system independently from a graphic to view live video or review recorded video clips by alarm.

Features: point-and-click interface, drop-down menus and slider controls.
VideoMonitor software
ANDOVER CONTROLS CORP.
Andover, Mass.
CIRCLE 66 ON CARD

Flat-panel display console

Houses multiple monitors in small space

The flat-panel display system is fully-integrated and supports flat screen technology to permit maximum screen viewing while minimizing floor and vertical space requirements. The system's 36-in. deep footprint includes a 6-in. deep steel core which supports 1,200 lbs. of components and IT gear. Applications include network operation centers, security, command and monitoring stations, help desks and trading floors.

Features: fully-adjustable arm mounts and cable concealment.
Flat Panel Display System
APW-WRIGHT LINE
Worcester, Mass.
CIRCLE 67 ON CARD

Internet-ready DVR

Field-upgradable software

The Internet-ready recorder is based on Hard Disk Drive storage media and M-JPEG digital compression. DVR is multiplexer-compatible and provides refresh rates up to 60 pictures-per-second with image resolution settings. The 10 base-T Ethernet-ready recorder allows the user to assign each recorder its own IP address to access live or recorded images via a remote PC using the remote viewer software. A removable 80gB hard-disk drive is included, but additional compartments hold three drives for a total 240gB capacity.

Features: event search, activity only and alarm recording; fast, slow and single-frame playback.
KV-HD01A
TOSHIBA
Irvine, Calif.
CIRCLE 68 ON CARD

Network control system

Supports more than 8,000 cameras

Network-ready system centrally-controls matrix switching systems and video peripherals such as camera domes, keypads and receivers. Controller supports more than 8,000 cameras, 500 monitors and 64 keypad stations. A companion communication distribution unit extends the normal network to communicate with existing non-network-based systems components. The distribution unit converts 100Base-T Ethernet communication into standard RS-422 protocol.

Features: includes system redundancy through an active hot stand-by, and includes an embedded graphic interface for programming and operation.
NOVA V1500 CPU
VICON INDUSTRIES INC.
Hauppauge, N.Y.
CIRCLE 69 ON CARD

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