Raytec Ltd News

RAYMAX was chosen to provide wide angle, invisible illumination for the stadium’s dome cameras Raytec Infra-Red LED illuminators have been installed to protect Headingley Cricket stadium, home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The stadium wanted to improve security on site ahead of a busy sporting season, both to reduce crime and improve the safety for visitors. High performance RAYMAX Infra-Red lighting was chosen to provide wide angle, invisible illumination for the...

Richard Parnell of Total Security Protection based in Watford won the competition Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, ran a competition from 1st February to 30th April to encourage customers, particularly those new to IP Security from Mayflex, to place orders for their range of IP based electronic security products, with the winner receiving a 3D HD bundle. Mayflex is at the forefront of the distribution of innovative...

Raytec VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting provides quality images in utter darkness Raytec did something a little different this year at IFSEC by hosting their very own Infra-Red photo booth! Raytec asked all unsuspecting visitors of IFSEC 2013, ‘Have you ever wondered what you look like under Infra-Red?’, then invited them into their IR photo booth to find out and have a little fun in the dark - with props provided! In addition, there was the chance to win a Kindle Fir...

Raytec VARIO IP picked up the accolade for Best CCTV System of the Year Debuted at the IFSEC International exhibition in Birmingham, UK, this May, VARIO IP picked up the accolade for Best CCTV System of the Year, during the IFSEC awards ceremony on the first night of the show. As the first ever IP addressable CCTV illuminator, Raytec VARIO IP is quickly making a big name for itself in the global security industry, having already been shortlisted as a finalist in the ISC West...

VARIO IP has been shortlisted as a finalist in the IFSEC awards for ‘CCTV System Product of the Year’ Raytec launch their new range of VARIO IP Network Illuminators at IFSEC 2013. As a brand new category in CCTV lighting, VARIO IP has been shortlisted as a finalist in the IFSEC awards for ‘CCTV System Product of the Year’. VARIO IP is available in both Infra-Red and White-Light and provides dedicated IP lighting allowing for remote set up, commissionin...

Raytec's headlining webinar will be called 'Network Illuminators Explored' Raytec have released details of their new spring webinar programme. The headline session is ‘'Network Illuminators Explored'’. This session takes a look at the latest advances in IP addressable lighting with the launch of Raytec’s first ever range of network illuminators – VARIO IP. Raytec also bring you the top ten lighting WOWS to help you win business and deliver benefits to...

Raytec units allow to capture real time footage of the Osprey nest activity in detail Raytec Infra-Red lighting has been installed in a specialist surveillance system to monitor Osprey nest activity in ‘The Friends of Island Beach State Park’, Iowa, USA. The whole system is powered exclusively using solar power. The State Park wanted to commission a high resolution Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera observation system to transmit live footage of the nest back to their visit...

VARIO IP is available in both Infra-Red and White-Light and provides dedicated IP lighting allowing for remote set up, commissioning, operation and maintenance of your lighting scheme. Once integrated into your network system, VARIO IP can be accessed and controlled via an integrated web interface at anytime from anywhere on the network. VARIO IP is provided as standard with discovery software for easy location and connection on your network. VARIO IP allows users to have full control over the...

The webinar session covers the most important factors to consider when it comes to lighting perimeter Due to high levels of interest, Raytec repeat an application specific webinar ‘Protecting Your Perimeter with Light’. Protecting Your Perimeter with Light: Wednesday 30th January This webinar session covers the most important factors to consider when it comes to lighting your perimeter. Raytec’s lighting design experts will use case studies to showcase wher...

RAYMAX 300 Infra-Red illuminators were installed alongside AXIS Q6034-E PTZ dome cameras Leading pharmaceutical logistics company Movianto has selected Raytec LED technology as part of a security upgrade at its UK headquarters in Bedford. Following an extensive survey of the site, security integrator Centra Security Systems (UK) recommended replacing the ageing low pressure sodium lighting around the perimeter of the site because it provided poor quality and unreliable illumi...

VARIO helps cameras produce superior images at night and generates longer illumination distances In a recent independent product test report by Benchmark Magazine, Raytec’s latest lighting development VARIO received 'recommended product status' and a score of 83%, which is the highest score achieved to date for a CCTV illuminator. Available in both Infra-Red and White-Light versions, VARIO goes above and beyond the expected performance from a standard LED light. With it...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is protecting Crossgates Community Gardens, a not-for-profit and locally run focal point built by the townspeople of Crossgates located near Dunfermline in Scotland.The Crossgates Community Garden has been created by the Greenfingers Volunteer Group on a piece of land donated by the local Masonic Lodge through a range of fund raising activiti...

Raytec's VARIO helps cameras produce superior night images and generates longer illumination distances VARIO, the latest lighting development from Raytec, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Security Excellence Awards, for ‘Security Innovation of the Year’. Already a finalist for the Detektor Awards, VARIO is a significant step forward for lighting in the security industry. It not only changes the way that security professionals design and specify lighting,...

Dan Eames & David Cawkell of SeSys Ltd. with Dr. Magnus Ekerot, Chief Sales Officer of MOBOTIX MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its annual National Partner Conference which was the venue to announce new Partners Programmes, products and longer term strategy. Even within a tough economic climate, MOBOTIX recorded a strong second quarter with revenue growth of 17% for the fiscal...

Raytec won the award at Axis' recent Channel Convergence Conference held in Turkey CCTV Lighting specialists Raytec have been awarded first place for ‘Best Axis Technology Partner’ in Northern Europe at Axis’ recent Channel Convergence Conference in Turkey this June. The conference united over 180 Axis partners and was focused around the evolution of network video surveillance. Partners included distributors, resellers and system integrators, as well as softw...

VARIO is the latest LED lighting development from CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, VARIO allows cameras to produce much better images at night, and achieves longer illumination distances compared to standard LED lighting. This is thanks to its unique interchangeable holographic lens system and elliptical beam patterns with Hot-spot Reduction Technology (HRT). VARIO’s interchangeable lens system means that users need never be caught with the wrong...

Raytec and its products recognised for green standards CCTV Lighting specialists Raytec have recently been awarded ISO 14001 certification for environmentally friendly company practices, including the prevention of pollution and a reduction in general impact on the environment. Now not only are Raytec’s products fundamentally green, but Raytec as a company is green too. ISO 14001 is an international environmental standard which specifies a process for controlling and im...

VARIO illuminators achieve longer illumination distances and allow cameras to produce better images Raytec's VARIO is a complete family of Infra-Red and White-Light low voltage illuminators, combining the latest advances in optics, remote control, electronic feedback and green technology into an outstanding all-round package. VARIO’s sophisticated optical system uses interchangeable lensing allowing users to adjust the angle of illumination on site to a precise and pre-...

IFSEC encourages all CCTV practitioners to review their security camera installation and operation As the UK counts down to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, security concerns will be at a record high. In recognition of this, IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, announces its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12 May 2012) and encourages all security practitioners, business ow...

With the launch of VARIO, Raytec’s new range of high performance LED lighting, it is now even easier for security professionals to design and deliver CCTV systems that  are not just smarter, but even greener. In addition to the performance benefits of VARIO, including its interchangeable lensing and hot-spot reduction technology, VARIO also allows the user to deliver the most energy efficient installation possible. All Raytec LED illuminators deliver a high level of performance with...

The lighting systems were installed to improve the quality and effectiveness of CCTV surveillance at the sites Infra-Red and White-Light LED lighting technology from Raytec has been deployed at various industrial sites and training institutions in Pakistan as part of a landmark perimeter security upgrade. The lighting schemes were designed and managed by Pakistani integrated security solutions provider Technology Windows Enterprises, Rawalpindi. A large number of RAYMAX Infra...

Raytec and Axis will demonstrate how well-designed lighting can transform the quality of night time surveillance footage Educational Test Night Programme – ‘Lighting for Network Cameras’ Hosted by Axis and Raytec: 20th March Copenhagen, Denmark. During the dark months, many CCTV surveillance systems have to operate in the most challenging of conditions which can result in useless footage unless the right lighting solutions are put in place. Surveillance sys...

Steven and Amy will identify opportunities to deliver energy saving LED lightings for CCTV and security Raytec have recently promoted both Steven Carrell and Amy Sladdin to Regional Sales Managers. The two new positions see Steven and Amy responsible for business development and new market penetration in key territories, whilst supporting existing customers. In their new roles, Steven and Amy will identify new opportunities to deliver energy saving LED lighting solutions not o...

The partnership allows Optex and Raytec to capitalise on common synergies in sales and technology Leading sensor manufacturer Optex Co. Ltd of Japan has announced a major investment in the 100% share capital of UK lighting manufacturer Raytec. Raytec are the global leaders in security lighting with a reputation for high performance, high quality products designed, manufactured and supported to the highest standards. This new partnership allows the two companies to capital...

VARIO is the latest innovation in illumination from Raytec. It is the most important technology development since the initial launch of RAYMAX and RAYLUX and redefines CCTV lighting. VARIO LED illuminators combine the latest advances in optics, remote control, electronic feedback and green technology into an outstanding all-round package. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the unique VARIO beam pattern system is the latest development in adjustable, interchangeable optics and allows users...

Video IQ megapixel cameras differ from traditional cameras because they have inbuilt video analyticsRAYMAX Infra-Red LED lighting has been installed at the heart of an advanced CCTV security solution featuring the latest intelligent scene analytics. The lighting scheme was designed and installed by CCTV specialists ‘The Wire Guys' based in Toronto - Canada. Deploying lighting allowed the CCTV system to deliver intelligent security at a previously vulnerable 3acre construction storage yard...

 The new video showcases additional quality tests implemented for 2012 to ensure high performance CCTV lighting specialists, Raytec, have a well established reputation for high quality and extreme durability products that perform to the highest standards all around the world. To celebrate successful installations from the freezing cold of the Arctic circle to the hot deserts of Arabia, Raytec have taken the decision to provide an exclusive insight into its quality control secrets in a newly...

 The Raytec IR lighting allows the analytics of the CCTV system to work to the highest of standards at night RAYMAX Infra-Red LED lighting has been installed at the heart of an advanced CCTV security solution featuring the latest intelligent scene analytics. The lighting scheme was designed and installed by CCTV specialists ‘The Wire Guys' based in the U.S. Deploying lighting allowed the CCTV system to deliver intelligent security at a previously vulnerable 3 acre c...

  The sessions will show how low energy LED's can save cost over old inefficient lighting solutionsDuring the dark winter months, many CCTV surveillance systems have to operate in the most challenging of conditions which can result in useless footage unless the right lighting solutions are put in place. Surveillance systems that integrate the right light source will achieve the highest levels of safety and security at night.IP video surveillance systems are no different. With network c...

 Raytec's IP-CCTV surveillance system was installed to improve security and safety at Missouri's Tunnel DamRaytec energy efficient Infra-Red LED lighting technology is being used to ensure effective 24-hour remote CCTV surveillance of the historic Tunnel Dam, on the Niangua River in Camden County, Missouri, USA. Covert RAYMAX Infra-Red light has been deployed instead of visible White-Light because the dam is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the system designers wanted to...