CCTV

May 1, 2002 12:00 PM

Eight-channel video switch

Pushbutton selection

Signals from remotely-located CCTV cameras are selected for viewing by a high impedance video monitor at the midpoint of a security network or by a low impedance video monitor at the network's endpoint. Switches allow pushbutton selection of video from up to eight sources, and interlocked pushbuttons hold the last selected video on the shared monitor until another button is pressed. All connections are made at the rear panel via BNC connectors.

Feature: aluminum packaging provides maximum EMI/RFI shielding.
Model 8505
ELECTRO STANDARDS LABORATORIES
Cranston, R.I.
CIRCLE 50 ON CARD

Digital multiplex recorder

Ethernet-ready

Recorder combines digital video multiplexing, digital recording and audio recording with network capability. Recorder features up to one month's digital recording and access to images over the network via any linked PC through the supplier's network viewer software or standard Internet browser.

Feature: password-protected network features, automatic set-up and camera detect features.
Digital 4 multiplex recorder
DEDICATED MICROS
Chantilly, Va.
CIRCLE 51 ON CARD

Video transmitters, receivers

UTP connectivity

Supplier's V16000 series of transmitters and receivers allow CCTV systems to provide video and send data up to 6,000 feet over unshielded twisted pair wire. Supplier's dual passive transceiver provides video and data transmission to a camera up to 3,000 feet, when used with its dual active video and multi-standard data receiver for up to 6,000 feet.
UTP Product Line
VIGITRON INC.
San Diego
CIRCLE 52 ON CARD

Digital video recorder

Ethernet networking, chase lock

Ethernet networking facilitates control over local networks, while chase lock enables the deck to slave with multiple servers. LCD touch-screen menu controls functions, compression levels, recording options, playback looping, genlock timing and playlist creation, slow motion control, instant cueing and jog/shuttle functions.

Features: component/composite video input/output, switchable component and RGB outputs for NTSC and PAL, Motion-JPEG compression ratios as low as 2:1 and data storage in industry-standard 4:2:2 digital format.
OMEGA Deck DVR
FAST FORWARD VIDEO INC.
Irvine, Calif.
CIRCLE 53 ON CARD

MPEG-2 video server

Low delay mode

Real-time video server can be used as a transmitter or a receiver when linked to a monitor, or its video signal can be displayed on a PC using a software decoder or Web browser. System uses a constant or variable bit rate for transmission depending on the application and is compatible with PAL or NTSC video sources. System's multicast feature allows users to retrieve multiple pictures at the same time. Server saves bandwidth by recording the MPEG-2 format signal locally for future reference, while simultaneously encoding and transmitting the same pictures in a compact MPEG-4 format for remote users.

Features: integral hard disk version available.
VideoJet 1000
VCS VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AG
Nuremberg, Germany
CIRCLE 54 ON CARD

CCTV terminal balun

Epoxy-sealed

Balun integrates with existing structured cabling systems and allows moves, adds and changes to be made using standard patch panel techniques. By allowing CCTV to be transmitted via Cat 5 twisted pair wire instead of co-axial cable, up to four camera signals can be passed under a standard 4-pair Cat 5 cable, eliminating three cables. The crosstalk rejection of Cat 5 allows camera signals and low voltage power to be mixed under the multi-pair Cat 5 cable.

Features: live-tested, epoxy-sealed.
VideoEase CCTV Screw Terminal Balun
NHC/MUXLAB
Montreal, Canada
CIRCLE 55 ON CARD

Real-time video monitoring software

16-camera surveillance

Each camera on the system can record at speeds of up to 25 fps. The system's server can support up to four cameras, and multiple servers can be used together to accommodate additional cameras. Modular design enables businesses to expand surveillance systems. System features a 160 gB hard drive, Microsoft 2000 operating system, CD burner, floppy drive, keyboard and desktop mouse. A programmable sequencing box, or KVM switch, enables users to view all cameras on all servers from a single monitor.

Features: supplier's Fusion4 card is included to support high-frame-rate recording.
iView
SALIENT SYSTEMS CORP.
Austin, Texas
CIRCLE 56 ON CARD

Network-ready dome camera

Built-in Ethernet connection

Network-ready, high-speed dome provides real-time digital video. A built-in Ethernet connection along with unlimited viewing and control points combine with supplier's UltraDome to provide digital compression of analog video in an IP-addressable package.

Features: includes CCTV application software, interfaces to a digital switching system for viewing on standard analog monitors.
NetDome Digital KD6
ULTRAK INC.
Lewisville, Texas
CIRCLE 57 ON CARD

Video management system

Remotely views, archives, retrieves

Simultaneous authorized users may remotely view, record, archive, retrieve or delete video images directly from a PC or laptop. CyberMuxII technology provides up to 480 gB of video, records up to 30 fps with built-in detection only and/or alarm recording modes. System provides multiplexing for analog or digital recording and includes GUI software. PC or laptop can be connected to a VPN, LAN, WAN, or to the Internet using a standard Web browser.

Features: pre-configured user log files track system activity, hacker alert notification.
CyberMuxII
REMOTEVIDEO
Irvine, Calif.
CIRCLE 58 ON CARD

Web-based DVR

Mobile-ready

Linux-based network uses software that allows users to capture and configure video, stream it over the Internet, view it in a browser-based application and store it in on-board hard drives.

Features: optional mobile viewing software available for users to view live video using a wireless LAN.
SenTrak Lite
TRAKONIC
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
CIRCLE 59 ON CARD

Unitized dome camera

Programmable scene memory

Camera features a 1/4-in. CCD that produces more than 480 lines of color resolution in a 4.25-in.-diameter dome. Unit is designed to communicate to other manufacturers' switchers. Camera includes backlight compensation, and multi-protocol adaptability with supplier's Q-mode.

Features: 1/1000 to 1/10,000 electronic shutter operation, 32 presets with 10 scene-setting memories, digital image hold during preset movements, drip-proof enclosures, surge protection for video, data, alarm and power.
WV-CS564 Unitized Camera
PANASONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS GROUP
Secaucus, N.J.
CIRCLE 60 ON CARD

Internet-based DVR

PDA-accessible

DVR-based system can handle four to 16 cameras per capture card. The camera images are turned into digital information and stored on a disk. System is accessible via the Internet using an IP address. With a wireless card or a wireless modem, users can access the system through a wireless network.

Feature: minimum 40 gB hard drive.
Sentry-24
EASY PROTECT INC.
Dallas
CIRCLE 61 ON CARD

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