CCTV camera lighting News

Bulwark’s BW-D2381H3 WDR feature will now be used in various verticals. WDR applications: now and after? Currently, WDR surveillance cameras are employed mainly in the banking and finance sectors. Other common applications are parking lots, big plazas, building entrances, ports, tollbooths, and other areas that are frequently affected by varying light patterns and strong backlight. In order to capture detailed images within the areas of surveillance under the ever changing lighting...

Raytec appointed Murray Kreuzer to its Americas team and Timmy Wu to its office in China Raytec is delighted to welcome Murray Kreuzer to their Americas team, as the new Western Regional Sales Manager and Timmy Wu as their new Sales Executive in their Chinese office. The Raytec sales force in the Americas is growing rapidly. With offices in Ottawa, warehouse facilities in California, and a vast rep structure throughout North and South America, Raytec is committed to deliverin...

With the dark nights upon us, Raytec are offering a free ‘Lighting Survival Kit’ to ensure that all CCTV systems are fit for the winter. The Lighting Survival Kit is designed to help security professionals achieve better images at night and save energy and money, at a time of year when lighting is on for longer, when more crime occurs during darkness, and when cameras are most vulnerable. The Free Lighting Survival Kit consists of two services to get security systems through the Da...

Raytec specialises in designing detailed lighting schemes for individual and bespoke customer requirements A UK military site has chosen Raytec VARIO White-Light LED illuminators as part of a high security, anti-terrorism operation, concerning 24/7 vehicle inspection. To maintain the highest level of security at all times the military site must inspect all vehicles entering and leaving the site. Security staffs are required to check all vehicles within a gated compound ar...

With steadfast commitment to image quality, VIVOTEK is pleased to announce recently the launch of six new network cameras, IP8364-C, IP8337H-C, FD8164, FD8164V, FD8137H, and FD8137HV. These cameras are designed with strong image processing capabilities for securing extremely high image quality. IP8364-C and IP8337H-C are two bullet-style network cameras designed for diverse outdoor applications. Both cameras are encased in IP66-rated weather-proof housing that is resistant to rain and dust. In...

Raytec LED illuminators have an extremely low power consumption, offer a long 10 year life and require zero maintenance A UK military site has chosen Raytec VARIO White-Light LED illuminators as part of a high security, anti-terrorism operation, concerning 24/7 vehicle inspection. To maintain the highest level of security at all times the military site must inspect all vehicles entering and leaving the site. Security staffs are required to check all vehicles within a gated co...

CCTV.co.uk is convinced that installation and maintenance of security cameras is an investment that will pay for itself The installation of CCTV cameras should be mandatory in all new domestic and commercial premises, says a leading British security company. Just like pro-active care initiatives in the NHS – deterring crime before it happens will lead to huge savings for the Police long-term. Fitting CCTV in homes and businesses as standard will virtually pay for itself...

DVS will supply installers and integrators with Videotec’s specialist CCTV products DVS, one of the UK’s fastest growing distributors of security and CCTV equipment, has signed a distribution agreement with Videotec, the leading manufacturer of professional CCTV products for outdoor applications. DVS managing director Shaun Bowie said: "the Italian company’s products were an ideal addition to DVS’s portfolio of CCTV equipment." “Videotec is reno...

Entatech has UK agreements with Nightwatcher, Securix and Swann and now distributes Yale alarms and locks With winter fast approaching and darker nights looming, Entatech is introducing a number of fantastic new CCTV and Security products to their product portfolio, to coincide with National Home Security Week. Entatech’s security channel is one of the most evolving divisions within the distributor’s portfolio, and distributes a wide range of CCTV, lighting and se...

Raytec is delighted to announce their integration with Milestone’s XProtect video management system. Their new range of VARIO IP network illuminators is the first range of CCTV illuminators in the world ever to be integrated into a video management system. The new integration allows the highest level of flexibility, management and control over your lighting in conjunction with all other network technologies in your security system, from one central platform. The integration is made possi...

Raytec’s Infra-Red LED illuminators are perfect for the challenging weather conditions in Oman The Oman Water and Electrical Board have chosen Infra-Red LED illuminators from Raytec to protect various sites classed as critical infrastructure. In a challenging high security surveillance project, a lighting solution was required that would provide excellent night vision for all cameras on site and withstand the extremely hot, dry desert conditions, dust, strong winds and...

Schneider Electric recently announced the launch of Pelco™ Infrared and White Light LED Illumination products for security camera installations. These new products provide energy efficient, targeted discreet or deterrent lighting for video security. In addition, this efficient lighting extends the effectiveness of megapixel IP cameras for evening and night use and help security camera installations comply with light pollution restrictions. Security cameras need a sufficient amount of ligh...

Dr. Tim Summers will present on policy direction and political risk in China at ASIS Asia-Pacific 2013 ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Dr. Tim Summers, Senior Consulting Fellow, Asia Programme at Chatham House (Hong Kong), will give a keynote presentation on policy direction and political risk in China under the new leadership at ASIS Asia-Pacific 2013. The ASIS 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum &am...

Customers can join the monthly DirectIP sessions or book a dedicated training slot on demand IDIS has opened a dedicated and purpose-built training and demonstration centre at its London facilities, following the launch earlier this year of its DirectIP full-HD surveillance solutions. Using a range of cameras and NVRs, customers can join the monthly DirectIP sessions or book a dedicated training slot on demand. First level training, designed for 8-32 channel installers and use...

Raytec now has staff in the UK, North America, Germany, China and soon to be Australia Raytec is delighted to welcome Corey Markell and Sophie Collingwood to their global sales team. With staff in the UK (headquarters), North America, Germany, China and soon to be Australia, Raytec’s sales force is growing rapidly to meet global demand for local, specialist lighting support.  Corey Markell: Regional Sales Manager - Raytec Americas Corey Markell joins the Raytec Am...

Raytec CCTV illuminators help to secure area, protect volunteers and patrons, and reduce crime Lighting specialists Raytec have provided energy and cost saving LED illuminators to increase security and deter crime for a not-for-profit housing charity in NJ, USA.  "Habitat for Humanity", a not-for-profit, international housing development charity, approached specialist network integrator MTS Intelligent Surveillance, and asked them to design and install a surveillance sys...

The partnership will allow CCF to distribute eneo’s comprehensive portfolio in the French market CCF (Comptoir des Courants Faibles) and eneo, the video security specialist, will collaborate in a distribution partnership in the future. The French distributor specialises in security, data transmission and communications technologies, offering its customers a comprehensive portfolio, which covers all segments from cable technology through video security and video managemen...

Ellen Kreitz has worked previously in Geutebruck's communication team Ellen Kreitz recently took over responsibility for media relations at Geutebruck GmbH. Having had a supporting role in the company’s communication team for some years, she is well-prepared for the task ahead and already familiar with press liaison work at this German video security specialist. She brings to the post a range of relevant experience from previous employment in a prominent German advertisi...

Subjects covered in the new code include the vetting of staff, health and safety, risk management and access management The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s Vacant Property Protection Group, a group formed of members of the BSIA’s Security Guarding, Security Systems and newly-named Property and Asset Protection Section, has recently released its official Code of Practice. The group, which was officially launched in May 2013, consists of businesses th...

Terri will provide strategic direction for the company. focusing on new business generation Skills for Security, the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry, has announced the appointment of Terri Jones as its new Director General. Terri joins the team at a pivotal time for the organisation, and will provide strategic direction for the company, focusing on new business generation while assuming responsibility for the successful financial and commercial...

Axis will cover the 24-hours a day, 365 days a year security requirements with 208 weekly man-hours British Pipeline Agency Ltd (BPA), a leading UK pipeline operator and consultant, has chosen Axis Security, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of bespoke security solutions, to provide CCTV monitoring and access control to its purpose-built security control centre in Kingsbury. Security responsibilities at the Kingsbury Oil Terminal site are considerable, covering the pipe...

Raytec’s RAYLUX Urban illuminators deliver the highest quality illumination for the safest working conditions LED illuminators from Raytec have significantly increased productivity at the world’s largest bauxite mine in Western Australia, in a state of the art lighting upgrade in an incredibly remote and challenging environment. The mine currently produces around 23 million tonnes of bauxite a year and was looking to improve overall efficiency by upgrading its sit...

Raytec’s award winning family of VARIO illuminators is now complete with its own top range of dedicated power supply units. Designed to correctly power all VARIO illuminators including VARIO IP, the power supplies provide a range of advanced features and the easiest, quickest and safest wiring and installation platform. As a full product family, there is a PSU to power any VARIO illuminator; purpose designed to work together as a high performance system. VARIO PSUs provide the option to r...

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...

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...

As part of the commitment to continued enhancement of its customer care strategy, Stanley Security Solutions - one of the leading security providers in the UK - is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative ‘eServices’ in the UK. eServices enables customers for the first time to access real time, unedited information on their accounts from anywhere in the world, 24/7*. This approach allows customers to gain invaluable and immediate security information, including the products...

FLIR Systems announces the release of its new line of “Super-R” 960H (960x480) resolution digital video recorders (DVR). The FLIR D3000 Series 960H DVR line bridges the gap between standard resolution D1 CCTV recorders and more expensive high-definition surveillance solutions, supporting 960H Super-R with real-time recording at an affordable price. The 960H platform records with 34% more resolution than standard D1, offering a true-to life aspect ratio designed for 16:9 wide screen...

FLIR® announced its new FC-Series of IP thermal cameras for security applications. The new FC-Series of thermal cameras set a new performance standard with Wide Dynamic Range Thermal for superior image quality when other thermal cameras fail. WDR thermal FC-Series cameras give you the best image quality and optimised video streams so you’ll get the most accurate results from your analytics possible – even in the most challenging imaging environments like when the camera is facin...

Recognising that many security deployments are often compromised with inadequate lighting and poorly coordinated with CCTV cameras, Talk-A-Phone has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated high-efficiency LED area lighting solution. The new product features a photo-metrically optimised LED lighting array that covers the area surrounding the blue light tower. The new LED lighting array seamlessly integrates with video surveillance platforms, transforming the total solution from a pass...