CCTV camera lighting News

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented a competitively priced 3-megapixel, vandal- and dust-resistant fixed mini dome camera with a wide-angle view and HDTV 1080p. The easy-to-install indoor AXIS M3006-V Network Camera has been designed to meet the video surveillance needs of price-sensitive market segments such as retail stores, hotels, schools and offices. "AXIS M3006-V has the performance, the easy installation features and the price to be an attra...

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...

Conway's partnership helps integrators and end-users to benefit from Hikvision's product range UK CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products are delighted to announce that they have become a Value-Added Solution Partner (VASP) of Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. The new agreement formalises a relationship that Conway and Hikvision have been growing for over two years and gives both companies new and exciting opportunities in what is one of the most technically-challengi...

Infortrend recently announced that Infortrend’s full line of storage solutions, including the ESVA, EonStor DS and EonNAS families now offer support for enterprise-class HGST 4TB hard disk drives. Support for HGST 4TB Ultrastar 7K4000 drives on all of Infortrend’s storage solutions enables SMBs and enterprises to scale and manage data growth more efficiently. Market research continues to show that SMBs and enterprises are still experiencing a huge explosion of data growth. Breakthro...

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,...

102 fixed Axis P1343 network cameras were deployed in the tunnel The IP surveillance system installed in the Tyne Tunnels which incorporates AXIS P1343 Network Cameras, is now fully operational and helping to alleviate safety and congestion concerns in one of the UK’s worst traffic black spots. The New Tyne Crossing, constructed under the River Tyne, connects North and South Tyneside which makes this a popular route. More than 45,000 motorists use the crossing daily, so...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, will introduce a 1080p version of its Surveyor HD PTZ dome at ISC West, booth 22063. The new Surveyor HD 1080p (2 megapixel) features 20x optical zoom and conforms to the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) specification, allowing it to operate with VMS software from many manufacturers. The Surveyor HD 720p (1.3 megapixel) with 18x optical zoom was introduced in 2011. Both Surveyor HD models offer...

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks, introduces the RS Desktop, a compact and stylish addition to its newest line of USB desktop joysticks. Incorporating the latest generation Hall effect positioning sensor, the RS Desktop features a three axes joystick with 12-bit resolution, delivering superior control for PTZ cameras. Supporting USB 2.0 HID “game controller” interface for plug-and-play connectivity, the RS Desktop is easy to use and compatible with...

SANTEC has extended its portfolio by a new speed dome. Model VDC-727-IR-WM is a fast, compact pan/tilt colour speed dome with a built-in motor zoom lens. The innovative characteristic of this speed dome is its integrated IR LED illuminator with a range of up to 100m. The IR illuminator has a specific optics which automatically adjusts to the selected zoom area of the camera. Hence the scene is perfectly illuminated. The built-in lens has a focal length of 3.5 to 94.5 mm. Image resolution is at 5...

A major water utility in the South of England is benefiting from protection during the vulnerable hours of darkness thanks to infrared illumination from Bosch. UF500 infrared illuminators form an integral part of the total security system at the site which covers several hundred acres. The system was designed and installed by Gardner Security. Darren Sheppard, Managing Director of Gardner Security explains: "The client was very specific about the quality of image they required and the levels o...

Wanco, a leading manufacturer of highway and traffic control products, has chosen Vicon cameras for their new portable surveillance units.  These compact, self-contained units provide a convenient and rapidly deployable CCTV solution at construction sites, outdoor events and other locations where there is a temporary need for surveillance. Up to four Vicon Surveyor VFT 23x zoom day/night camera domes are mounted atop a 26-foot telescoping tower attached to a portable trailer body.  Th...

Samsung’s new SPI-10 and SPI-30 IR Illuminators provide a highly effective and energy efficient method of providing supplementary lighting for cameras required to capture high quality images in night time conditions. The new IR Illuminators incorporate a high efficiency 32 LED display. The SPI-10 has a 10° radiation angle and is designed to provide IR light up to a distance of 100 metres, whilst the SPI-30 has a radiation angle of 30° and can illuminate an area up to 70 metres fro...

Vemotion is working with Shropshire Council, the unitary authority for the county of Shropshire, to provide a solution for cost effectively monitoring outlying CCTV cameras. Shropshire has extended the capabilities of its existing CCTV network by deploying low bandwidth video transmission capabilities as a viable and cost effective means of monitoring the cameras installed at outlying locations from its 24/7 Monitoring Centre where the cameras throughout the county town of Shrewsbury are alread...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and BRS Labs Inc., innovators of the industry's first behavioural recognition solution for video surveillance, jointly announced recently a technology partnership between the two companies. The partnership, under the CNL Software's Technology Alliance Program (TAP), will allow the companies to share development kits, thus creating close integration between their products. The integration will bring together...

Vumii Imaging, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative high-quality thermal and near-infrared illumination cameras, announced the introduction of its Accuracii long range video surveillance system family. By combining long-range continuous-zoom thermal and color video channels on a ruggedised 360° pan-tilt positioner, Accuracii cameras are ideal round the clock surveillance tools for protecting borders and high-risk perimeters. This configurable family of systems has several therma...

The EQH 5202 is an HD CCTV indoor box type camera with true day/night capability allowing flexible choices of megapixel manual & DC iris control lenses with C/CS mount. EQH 5202 is the successor model of the HD CCTV box type camera EQH 5200 and offers e.g. an improved dynamic range. The EZH 5242 is an HD CCTV outdoor day/night IR bullet camera in an IP66 vandal-resistant housing, equipped with a 2,8~10mm DC varifocal lens. Designed with 44 IR LEDs, it can capture images at up to 40 metres i...

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...

Even the coldest, most remote and inhospitable regions need reliable surveillance coverage. IndigoVision's latest camera, the Arctic PTZ, will cope with the most challenging environments users can find for it, able to operate in temperatures as low as -50oC / -122oF. The new Arctic PTZ provides users with a robust and reliable solution for monitoring outdoor locations in extreme conditions, without having to compromise on the unique IndigoVision features that they are familiar with. It has been...

Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only camera manufacturer that delivers an application-specific embedded fire detection video algorithm that can sense a fire and provide a...

UPS Systems has extended its product portfolio with the launch of a new range of high performance static inverters, aimed at the security industry. The inverters ensure central power supplies used to provide a source of independent power for security equipment, such as emergency lighting and other essential safety equipment, are maintained and that life safety systems operate effectively. The PowerPro EL range of inverters has been designed to meet stringent new European emergency lighting legi...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging technology for enterprise security cameras, launched its Nightwolf imaging solution specifically designed for IR-assisted CCTV and IP cameras. Nightwolf eliminates hot spots common to IR cameras with near-field reflective objects in the scene and correctly exposes highlights as well as darker background details simultaneously—an unprecedented capability in the large market for IR-assisted video security cameras. A typical IR-assisted CCD camera at...

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...

May 2012 sees Mayflex, the IP solutions distributor partnering with Iluminar, the  supplier of IR illuminators May 2012 sees the commencement of a new agreement between Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, and Iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of IR and white light illuminators. Mayflex will be selling the new illuminators from the end of May.  This new addition to their electronic security portfolio is a further positive step in ensu...

Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products, announces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating and extreme low-light performance. The brand-new CS400P aims to address the needs of home users and small businesses to secure yards, driveways, entryways, etc., while providing them with an excellent price and performance ratio. Compro CS400P with the latter additionally featuring Power-over-Ethernet support, employ IP66-grade aluminum housing to protect...

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...

Ziekenhuis Amstelland is a general hospital in the Netherlands that provides high quality medical care in a friendly environment and on a small scale, primarily to the residents of the Amstelveen region and to the Jewish community in particular. Following a large-scale new construction project that took place in 2009-2010, and with a major renovation of the old building during 2011, Amstelveen Hospital has transformed itself into a brand new hospital. In conjunction with this comprehensive proje...

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...