CCTV

Dec 1, 2002 12:00 PM

NETWORK SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

IP-addressable

The IP-addressable network cameras are designed to be integrated into conventional video surveillance systems, or applied in a variety of Ethernet system configurations. When used in an Ethernet configuration, the cameras can be accessed by their IP address from a standard Web browser.

Features: the WV-NM100 network pan/tilt camera has MPEG4 and JPEG compression, a fixed lens with eight preset pan/tilt positions and a 100-image memory; the WV-NP472 network camera has JPEG compression, day/night operation, 480 lines of resolution in color and 570 lines of resolution in black-and-white.
WV-NM100 and WV-NP472
PANASONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Secaucus, N.J.
CIRCLE 90 ON CARD

THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

Provides clear images through fog, dust and smoke

Thermal imaging camera can be integrated into new and existing video security networks. The camera connects in the same manner as conventional CCD cameras and provides the same video output.

Features: camera is available with a range of lens options suitable for indoor, close- and medium-range applications and is weatherproof.
ThermoVision Security Camera
FLIR SYSTEMS INC.
Portland, Ore.
CIRCLE 91 ON CARD

MACHINE VISION CAMERA

Asynchronous external shutter control

The CMOS camera is designed with global shutter capability for high-speed image capture applications. The camera has an 8-bit parallel output via a Camera Link digital interface. The CMOS imager has a wide spectral range and is sensitive to near IR. The camera has a full-frame global shutter to 1/10,000 sec.

Features: asynchronous reset, 30/60 fps CMOS imager (640×480), addressable scanning and serial communication via Camera Link cable for camera control and mode selection.
PC-640CL
PULNIX AMERICA INC.
Sunnyvale, Calif.
CIRCLE 92 ON CARD

DIGITAL WIRELESS VIDEO SERVER

Operates on 5.3 GHz band

The digital wireless video server uses a 5.3 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) frequency band that is limited to wireless products capable of high-rate digital communications. It excludes analog wireless systems and other digital narrow-band wireless systems. Video signals are encrypted using 128- and 152-bit encryption protocols. The system offers more than a 100 to 1 improvement in interference rejection over traditional AM/FM analog systems.

Features: plug-and-play installation, integration with motorized domes and pan-tilt-zoom cameras, bi-directional signal for data, voice and video, 30 fps, up to 15 miles line-of-sight and up to 35 links per site.
S1005
SMARTSIGHT
Quebec
CIRCLE 93 ON CARD

SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING CONSOLE

Provides thermal management and sound isolation

Console uses filtered air intakes, baffled fan exhausts, air-sealing cable entries and gasketed doors to keep equipment cool. Acoustic damping material on the inside of the console's side panels provides built-in sound isolation.
Quiet-Cool Series Console
MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS
Riverdale, N.J.
CIRCLE 94 ON CARD

DOME CAMERA

75-ohm composite video output

Black-and-white camera measures 3.5-in. in diameter and has a smoked glass appearance. The EV-1223B12 model features a Sharp 1/3-in. CCD element for 400 TV lines at a resolution of 512×492 pixels for EIA-standard video systems. A similar model, EV-1253B12, is based on CCIR standards, and has a resolution of 500×582 pixels. Both models include an F3.6mm lens and work with low lux illumination. The color camera model EV-1224C12, has a Panasonic 1/4-in. CCD element and offers 330 TV lines at a resolution of 510 × 492 pixels for NTSC video systems. The EV-1264C12, for PAL-standard systems, has a 500 × 582 pixel resolution.

Features: all cameras have a 75-ohm composite video output, gamma correction of 0.45, and shutter speed of up to 1/100,000 sec.
Dome Cameras
SECO-LARM U.S.A. INC.
Irvine, Calif.
CIRCLE 95 ON CARD

DIGITAL VIDEO STORAGE

Expands storage capacity of the supplier's digital recorders

The digital video system expands storage capacity of the Divar and other Philips digital recorders. Up to seven disk arrays can be connected to the Divar to provide storage expansion and system flexibility. Digital video arrays eliminate tape archiving. The system can accommodate up to 4 hard disk drives per chassis.

Features: 1U high and rack-mountable.
DVAD Series
PHILIPS
Lancaster, Pa.
CIRCLE 96 ON CARD

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