Avigilon expands H3 platform with high-definition, high-speed pan-tilt-zoom camera
Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the expansion of its next-generation H.264 technology platform with the addition of a high-definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera available in 1 or 2 megapixel (MP) resolution. The indoor and outdoor pendant PTZ cameras are targeted specifically at expansive areas with manned operations, such as large retail chains, airports, petrochemical, casinos, and city surveillance, among others.
The 1 and 2 MP PTZ cameras offer unsurpassed image quality with precise positioning and predictable high-speed tracking. Strengthened by the H3 platform with enhanced High-Definition Stream Management™ customers will benefit from lower bandwidth and storage requirements. The PTZ cameras also feature a custom-designed HD bubble made specifically for high-definition video.
Avigilon’s 1 and 2 MP PTZ cameras deliver the following features and benefits:
Unsurpassed image quality with 20 times optical zoom and up to 12 times digital zoom
Broad environmental conditions supported from -45 to 50 degrees Celsius / -50 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit for challenging outdoor installations
Simplified installation with PoE plus power
Easily track targets with 360 degree endless rotation up to 450 degrees per second
Provides smooth operation and captures fluid motion with 30 frames per second
High quality, low-bandwidth images at higher frame rates with H.264 compression
ONVIF compliance for integration with Avigilon Control Center and other leading VMS solutions
Hides sensitive areas with 3D privacy mask
Incomparable low light performance with day and night settings
Identification of license plates from more than 900 feet / 275 meters away
External microphone and speaker support for two-way audio
External I/O interface for connecting alarms and relays
High reliability, backed by a three year limited warranty
The 1 and 2 MP HD PTZ cameras on the H3 platform will ship in August 2012. Offering our customers low latency, the PTZ takes advantage of the H3 platform on the Avigilon Control Center 4.12 software. For more information on product availability please contact a local sales representative at www.avigilon.com/sales/.