CCTV Products

Dec 1, 1997 12:00 PM, Staff

Acrylic, see-through mirror and bronze domes from Plaskolite, Columbus, Ohio, are available in 360, 180 and 90 degrees, in sizes ranging from 18 to 42 inches. According to the company, the domes are shatterproof and will not fade or require repair.

A new service program from Tamron Bronica, Farmingdale, N.Y., offers a factory-attached, 4-pin, square-type connector for DC-controlled and video-driven auto-iris models. "It will only be a matter of time before we see practically all new cameras featuring DC-controlled iris employ the 4-pin square-type connector, which is a welcome unification for end-user customers," says Tamron's Eastern regional sales manager Rob Crane. "However, it may take longer to come to a standardization for video-driven AI cameras because of variances in circuitry configuration." Tamron will continue its lineup with two SKUs for video-driven AI models: one with 4-pin, square-type connector with Panasonic pin-out; and the other with loose wire.

The P304 License Plate Capture System is designed for traffic and security regulation applications using a built-in IR illuminator employing a variable intensity pulse and electronically shuttered camera. Using two video channels to provide license plate capture and vehicle description, the P344 system includes the camera module, IR illuminator and gantry-mounted junction box. Both systems are from Pearpoint, Thousand Palms, Calif.

The GBC CW-350 ultra-miniature wall/ceiling camera fits in the palm of the hand, according to manufacturer CCTV Corp., S. Hackensack, N.J. Measuring 2 1/4x1 3/4x3 1/4 inches and weighing less than 2 ounces, the camera features more than 425 lines of resolution and 0.02 lux sensitivity. It comes with a built-in electronic shutter and a 4mm wide-angle lens. Audio capability and 2.5, 6.5, 8 and 12mm lenses are also available.

A low-power version of the Action Tracker video motion detector has been released by Primary Image, Surrey, England. The compact, intelligent unit, which operates for up to 100 hours on a 12v battery, can be deployed in applications where a main power supply is not available such as in covert and remote surveillance. The motion detector distinguishes between repeated random movement and a genuine alarm condition, reducing the potential for false alarms, according to Primary Image.

Low-resolution, 160x120 pixel image sensors from Vision Limited, San Jose, Calif., are available in monochrome (VV5300) and color (VV6300). Both versions feature 8-bit digital output, auto exposure, serial control and a 5v power supply. Other features include electronic exposure and gain control over a wide range, enabling the use of a single, fixed-aperture lens. A bi-directional, two-wire serial communication interface allows the devices to be configured and their operating status to be monitored. Status information can also be multiplexed into a digital output bus.

A software-based surveillance system combines the capabilities of computer data management with video surveillance and human intervention. The e-clips System from Cortex Vision Systems, Research Triangle Park, N.C., uses a set of proprietary algorithms to automatically target and track events and filter out non-essential occurrences. System operators decide what areas and types of movements should be flagged to monitoring personnel, discriminating between "suspicious" and "normal" activity. When a valid alarm is detected, it is sent to monitoring personnel through voice annunciation and simultaneously displayed on a monitoring screen. Multiple alarm events can be captured, stored and addressed at once.

Three new remote head color micro cameras, models QN42H, MN42H and CN42H feature high resolution (410,000 pixels) and are 7mm diameter, lipstick-size and C-mount compatible, respectively. The cameras, along with 19 micro lenses and six camera cables, have recently been introduced by Elmo Mfg. Corp., New Hyde Park, N.Y. According to Elmo, the cameras can be individually controlled using one camera control unit (model CC421E), eliminating the cost of additional units. The camera control unit features digital signal processing circuitry with on-screen menu display.

Montage Plus, a new video multiplexer, offers breakthrough features, according to manufacturer The Vision Factory, Fairfax, Va. Features include: 1,024-pixels-per-line resolution in live and playback modes; dual multi-scene outputs using "Superspot" technology; field upgradeable from 16 to 24 and from 24 to 32; RGB, Y/C and composite video outputs; user-defined multi-screens and 12 pre-programmed default scenes; 40-cameras-per-second mean multiplex rate; active movement sensing; daisy-chain units with no additional hardware required; alarm inputs on timers; on-screen status display; VCR check; and on-board help screens.

The Antenna Cam model 90873, a tool for undercover surveillance in street environments, can be connected to an operative's vehicle and connected to any optional VCR or video transmission system, says manufacturer Security Products Intl., Budd Lake, N.J. The camera is waterproof and available in black-and-white and color. Features include 400 lines of black-and-white resolution, 12v DC operation, 0.1 lux rating and a magnetic mount.

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