Illustra IP Surveillance

Illustra Edge cameras with onboard exacqVision recording software delivers a complete IP solution
Illustra Edge cameras with onboard exacqVision recording software delivers a complete IP solution

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-­play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto- configure in minutes. Ideal for small installations Ideal for a small installations of up to 10 cameras — or remote sites where server hardware installations are impractical — the Illustra Edge solution provides an easy, effective means to deploy a high-definition IP video system without incurring separate server hardware installation and configuration costs, since the server software and video storage is onboard the camera. For system setup, simply mount the camera, connect and start monitoring live and recorded video. Illustra Edge comes pre-configured with an included server licence for simple, automatic installation. For larger applications and enterprise solutions a simple licence upgrade to exacqVision Edge+ makes this solution expandable to unlimited servers. Ability to view live or recorded video With the included exacqVision Edge software, users have the ability to view live or recorded video from multiple Illustra Edge devices or server-based recorders simultaneously. The included VMS software allows users to export video search results, display alarm events on screen and get instant replay of both video and audio events via exacqReplay. The exacqVision client software runs on Windows, Linux and Mac computers. Additionally, users can install the free web service software on a separate PC to view video on a web browser, tablet or smartphone. The Illustra Edge recording solution offers high reliability as there is no single point of server failure. If one camera fails, the others will continue to stream and record video. The camera to server traffic is internal and not on the customer’s network providing low overall network traffic. Complete video surveillance solution “This is a complete solution for customers looking to create their own video surveillance solution without added costs of servers and complex installation,” said Julian Inman, Product Marketing Manager, Video, EMEA, Tyco Security Products. “Whether it’s a small business or retail store, or someone who needs to supplement their enterprise system because of a remote locale or intermittent wireless coverage, the Illustra Edge solution can be deployed to fit their needs.” Available in three camera models Illustra Edge is available in three camera models: the Illustra Pro 5MP Fisheye, the Illustra Pro 2MP Compact Mini-Dome and Illustra Pro 2MP Compact Mini-Bullet. The Illustra Edge fisheye camera has in-camera dewarping offering real-time 180º/360º panoramic views or a quad view delivering 4 independent “Quad” 4x3 normalised video streams. Its 5MP capacity gives it the power of two to four cameras for many indoor applications. The Compact Mini-Dome and Mini-Bullet offer high definition video with a wide field of view, IR illumination and wide dynamic range. Although discreet, these versatile cameras are equipped with multiple viewing angles, including corridor mode, making them highly useful for hallways, aisles and alleys.

Illustra Flex Series Outdoor Mini-Dome Cameras offer cost-effective, high definition video in demanding, colder environments
Illustra Flex Series Outdoor Mini-Dome Cameras offer cost-effective, high definition video in demanding, colder environments

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces a significant temperature performance improvement to the Illustra Flex Series of IP cameras. These cost-effective, high definition video cameras give end users in demanding, colder environments a better IP video solution. The new 1 and 3 megapixel Illustra Flex Outdoor Mini-Domes will operate in -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F) temperatures using standard PoE power. Using the PoE power instead of 24vAC power lowers the overall power consumption and greatly simplifies the wiring infrastructure necessary for outdoor camera installations. The new Flex outdoor mini-domes make installation more cost effective since there is no longer a need for specialised PoE+ network switches or  separate 24vAC power supplies and cabling, saving customers’ time and money. “The Illustra Flex Series Mini-Dome IP cameras provide our customers with an affordable, yet feature-rich solution,” said Joel White, Senior Product Manager, Tyco Security Products. “The new low temperature performance enhancements enable the outdoor mini-dome cameras to operate in the most demanding conditions using PoE power, which is the preferred installation standard used by most customers.” Beyond the new temperature performance enhancement, Illustra Flex outdoor mini-domes offer excellent low-light colour video quality with true day/night, integrated IR Illuminators and IK10 vandal rated performance. These affordable, high quality IP cameras also feature 3D dynamic noise reduction to provide clear, stable video while reducing storage requirements, varifocal lenses for maximum viewing area, and IP-66 rating to protect against water and dust damage. The Flex Outdoor Mini-Domes also offer a range of optional mount brackets and accessories making the cameras an attractive solution that can be tailored for almost any installation environment.

Illustra Pro vandal-resistant IP mini domes in 3MP and 5MP resolutions
Illustra Pro vandal-resistant IP mini domes in 3MP and 5MP resolutions

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces the easy to install and configure high-definition Illustra Pro IP Mini-Dome cameras in 3- and 5-megapixel resolutions that deliver exceptional video quality and performance in various lighting situations. Complete IP surveillance system The new Illustra Pro vandal-resistant IP Mini-Domes provide high-definition, real-time video images (3MP).  Whether in bright sunlight, or in near or total darkness, important details such vehicle number plates, merchandise labels, faces and even blurred objects, can clearly be seen. As part of the high performance Pro range, the domes use the highest performance-critical components, sensors and system platforms available to meet the most demanding specification requirements in professional level installations. Delivering crisp and clear high-definition video at full frame rates, the Illustra Pro Mini-Domes offer premium performance and category-leading wide dynamic range in the 5MP Series and true wide dynamic range in the 3MP Series. On-board motion-detection and advanced integrated analytics, such as Region of Interest (ROI) and face detection, help reduce storage/bandwidth requirements and costs. With support for the addition of exacqVision Edge VMS technology, the Illustra Pro Mini-Domes offer a complete, IP surveillance system solution without the need to configure and maintain additional VMS server hardware. Easy configuration and installation “Challenging lighting conditions require high-performance cameras that provide superior, detailed video quality 24/7, under all environmental conditions. This is the foundation of our Illustra range of IP cameras,” said Julian Inman, Product Marketing Manager, EMEA, Video for Tyco Security Products. “The Illustra Pro Mini-Domes answer that call whilst, at the same time, offer end users a return on their investment with reduced setup and configuration and the enhanced feature integration on VideoEdge and exacqVision VMS platforms - a must for today’s busy integrators and end users. The new Pro Mini-Domes are a significant step forward in addressing the primary needs of and feedback from our customers.” The Illustra Pro Mini-Domes are easily configured using almost any web browser to access the camera interface for feature control, including one-touch focus and motorised zoom. lllustra Connect, a powerful remote management and configuration software tool, further simplifies the set up and installation of multiple cameras using web browsers on smart-phones and tablets, a first in the Illustra camera product portfolio. Environmental protection With multiple varifocal motorised lenses, housings and other options, the Illustra Pro Mini-Domes are available in a variety of options including IP66 and IK-10 rated models for outdoor and vandal resistant reliability. Installation is simple with the integrated options for hard surface and electric box mounts, plus a plenum cap for indoor settings and mounting clips for recessed installations. A full set of optional mounts and accessories is also available.

Illustra full-featured cameras & NVRs offer small businesses low cost, high quality video surveillance solutions
Illustra full-featured cameras & NVRs offer small businesses low cost, high quality video surveillance solutions

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces a new range of IP cameras and NVRs that meets the budget of small to medium sized businesses, while satisfying their need for high-quality video surveillance. Illustra Essentials, which features 1 and 2MP resolution variants, including bullet cameras and mini-domes with IR LEDs and an indoor mini-dome option, is the latest addition to Tyco’s extensive Illustra camera portfolio, All Essentials versions offer H.264 and MJPEG dual-stream, a 3.6mm fixed lens, 30 images per second at 1080p or 720p for crisp, clear images and IR illumination up to 20m. The Essentials outdoor mini-dome and bullet cameras are equipped with IR illuminators, true day/night filter and wide dynamic range to capture quality video in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The wide dynamic range capabilities of the Essentials indoor mini-dome also captures video in challenging lighting conditions, making it ideal for a range of indoor applications. The second part of the low-cost IP surveillance equation, is Tyco Security Products’ new Holis range of 4 and 8 channel NVRs featuring 1080p resolution, video search and export functions. With PoE support on all ports, a start-up wizard that includes automatic camera discovery, and simple installation, Holis NVRs greatly reduce the total cost of ownership and minimise labour costs and time on site. The Holis range have been specifically designed to support small camera count installations in an economical and efficient manner, such as independent retailers, small offices and restaurants, providing the dependable recording solution they rely upon. “There’s a growing segment within the commercial community, ranging from corner shops to doctors’ surgeries, that want to embrace security for their premises, but they need products that are inherently trustworthy, easy to operate and budget friendly,” said Julian Inman, Product Marketing Manager, Video, EMEA, Tyco Security Products. “With the affordable addition to the Illustra IP camera portfolio and new Holis NVRs, we’ve struck the right balance between high-quality features and a truly affordable price.”

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