Videotec

The NOC fleet counts about ten oil products tankers sailing in the Singapore area. These vessels carry highly flammable fuel oil waste for proper recycling or disposal treatment. The client needed to equip three vessels of the fleet with a reliable onboard video surveillance system that was explosion-proof certificated given the presence of an explosive atmosphere. After various researches, the client decided to employ the MAXIMUS MMX stainless steel cameras for the video surveillance on board three NOC ships. MMX camera features and certifications MMX cameras are lightweight and compact in size making them easy to handle and mount The client has been satisfied with the MMX cameras as they are quick to install, easy to use, and there is no downtime for video footage, while performance and image quality are outstanding. This camera is certified ATEX/IECEx (Exd IIB, Ext IIIC) and UL Hazardous Location for America and Canada (Class I, Zone 1, Class I, Div. 2 and Class II, Zone 21, Class II Div 2). Its lightweight and compact size makes it easy to handle and mount. Moreover, the integrated bracket allows adapting the camera mounting to any surface, either wall, ceiling, or parapet, according to the application need. Various cabling options are available to reduce assembly time and cost. Whether the type of area is safe or hazardous, Videotec can respond to all of these changing and challenging demands with a comprehensive range of equipment with the most advanced, well-researched technical features for security systems that operate in oil and gas and offshore/onshore marine industries.

Videotec launches two new solutions for surveillance systems in outdoor areas classified as at risk of explosion. First is the MAXIMUS MPXL SERIES2 PTZ camera, which combines in a single device a Day/Night camera and a long-range LED illuminator. In addition, the new MAXIMUS MLX joins the MAXIMUS line; an explosion-proof certified stand-alone LED light for professional lighting of large outdoor areas. MAXIMUS MPXL SERIES2  This PTZ camera integrates a SONY FCB-EV7520 Day/Night camera with 30x zoom that provides FullHD, 1080p images and that, thanks to the built-in illuminator, can detect a target in outdoor areas up to 200m away, even during the night or in low light conditions. It is ideal for classified areas of the Oil & Gas sector, maritime and industrial, like drilling rigs, refineries, tanks, or the monitoring of processes in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. LED Energy Consumption Control The illuminator LEDs automatically adjust to the zoom factor and illuminate the field of view uniformly The illuminator LEDs automatically adjust to the zoom factor and illuminate the field of view uniformly, eliminating hotspots and underexposure. Beam activation, spot or wide, can be done by a software by preset or zoom, by an alarm input, or manually. The "LED Energy Consumption Control" enables the illuminator to withstand high temperatures and thus ensure the correct operation of the LEDs throughout the life of the product. Durability and water resistance  The construction is entirely made of AISI316 stainless steel, which offers maximum durability in corrosive environments. In addition, the IP66/IP67/IP68/IP69, NEMA Type 4X and Type 6P weather resistance rating ensures complete protection against ingress of water and dust, even in harsh conditions. This PTZ camera is certified for temperatures between +70°C and -40°C. GeoMove and GeoMove&Track The MPXL line is certified for hazardous areas with certifications for use in Zones 1 and 2, Group IIC (Gas), Zones 21 and 22, and Group IIIC (Dust). MAXIMUS MPXL SERIES2 can be integrated into more advanced video systems using the ONVIF Profile Q, S, and T protocol. As for all cameras of the MAXIMUS SERIES2 line, MPXL too can be geolocated on maps to support the GeoMove and GeoMove&Track features. The GeoMove feature is very useful in perimeter surveillance systems and for port traffic control because it allows users to frame any target through geographic coordinates, even in conditions of critical visibility or in the open sea. MAXIMUS MLX LED illuminators MAXIMUS MLX LED illuminators integrate perfectly into outdoor/indoor video surveillance applications MAXIMUS MLX LED illuminators integrate perfectly into outdoor/indoor video surveillance applications or process control systems, providing optimal area illumination and clear visibility in low light conditions and at night. Models with 850nm IR or white light are available for use in combination with surveillance cameras or as general lighting. The viewing distance reaches up to 125m (410ft). Quick installation and compact  The 'LED Energy Consumption Control' enables the illuminator to withstand high temperatures and thus ensure the correct operation of the LEDs throughout the life of the product. Their construction is entirely made of AISI316 stainless steel, which offers maximum durability in corrosive environments. MLX illuminators are lightweight and their compact size fits well in confined spaces. Their installation is quick and easy due to the supplied bracket being useful for mounting on walls, ceilings, or parapets, depending on the application needs. Maritime and offshore The MLX line is certified for hazardous areas with certifications for use in Zones 1 and 2, Group IIB (Gas), Zones 21 and 22, and Group IIIC (Dust). It has also obtained the Lloyd's Register Type Approval System Test Specification No. 1 certification and can therefore be used in maritime and offshore applications.

With over 35 years of experience in the video surveillance sector, Videotec has actively spent the last 10 of those sharing in the ONVIF alliance mission to provide and promote standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based products. ONVIF open standard Adopting the ONVIF open standard guarantees optimum compatibility between IP products of different brands and makes integration into a security system easier and more secure.Over the past 10 years, the specialist engineers of VIDEOTEC's internal ONVIF team have collaborated directly with the organisation, making a significant and tangible contribution to the protocol's effective development, promoting ONVIF specifications as an industrial standard and their integration within VIDEOTEC IP products. Robust and cyber-secure IP-based products Videotec team's commitment was recognised and rewarded with the Onvif Award Program 2015 The Videotec team's commitment to the field was recognised and rewarded with the Onvif Award Program 2015. Videotec has a strong presence in several vertical markets, with prestigious references in the transport and traffic, maritime and industrial, and energy and oil sectors. Videotec is committed to providing its global partners with high-performance, robust, and cyber-secure IP-based products that meet the stringent needs of these markets. ONVIF Security Service To this end, Videotec has the ONVIF Security Service specification on which it bases the implementation of its IP products' IT security. The aim is to push the sector to move away from usernames and passwords toward the most up-to-date certificate-based authentication systems. Due to the ONVIF standard, Videotec products offer great flexibility, security, and full interoperability with third-party products, which allows them to function to optimum standards even in the most complex security systems. Video surveillance Videotec ONVIF team member Enrico Campana says, "Our direct contact with the world of ONVIF has helped us Videotec engineers transition from analogue to IP on all products available in our catalogue currently. Our experience of working side-by-side with technicians from other companies in the video surveillance sector has been an important stimulus in the expansion and the sharing of our know-how to play an active role in this evolution." "The skills acquired in recent years have given us the strength and confidence to face new technological challenges and satisfy increasingly stringent security, innovation, and reliability requirements."