Essential Install | Security
DID YOU KNOW : The first CCTV system was installed by Siemens AG at Test Stand VII in Peenemünde , Nazi Germany in 1942 , for observing the launch of V-2 rockets
RhinoCo Technology says that thousands of upgrade jobs are available with the Victory Synergy Series HDCVI DVR range
The Dahua ITC237-PW1A features a 4-8mm motorised lens
The App communicates directly with the access control system ’ s server via Wi-Fi or cellular connection , allowing organisations to leverage their existing card reader infrastructure for added cost-savings , while also simplifying credential verification for card holders .
Tyco Security Products has also introduced its HD Video Solution , a value-based solution that provides superior video quality while leveraging analogue infrastructure . The Holis HD Tribrid video recorders support SD analogue cameras , Illustra Essentials IP cameras and a new line of HD cameras .
Available in four , eight and 16-channel models , the recorders feature intuitive search , record , zoom and export functions , as well as all channel synchronous real-time playback for simplified post-event forensics . With support for H . 264 dual-stream video compression , the Holis HD Tribrid Video Recorders feature up to 12Tb of storage and 1080p real time-recording across all channels .
Combined with the new American Dynamics HD camera portfolio which includes fixed and varifocal bullet and dome cameras , the HD video solution provides an alternative to IP cameras and allows users to upgrade their system over time while protecting their CCTV investment .
The new fixed HD bullet and mini-dome cameras boast 3.6mm fixed lenses and provide up to 1080p video resolution ( 1920 x 1080 ) in an uncompressed format over the same standard coaxial cable that is used for standard CCTV cameras . Where most dome cameras operate on two axes , the fixed mini-dome ’ s 3-axis feature has a much wider field of view .
The varifocal HD bullet and dome cameras include a 2.7-12mm motorised lens and feature Smart Infrared for recording over 196 feet away in total darkness . The cameras are waterproof , rated IP67 and feature WDR making them an ideal solution for applications with volatile weather or lighting conditions .
Mike Tabola , senior product manager for Tyco Security Products , says : “ Our cost-effective HD video solution provides an ideal migration path for small to mid-sized sites looking to leverage their investments in analogue but add-on higher resolution cameras as their needs evolve .
“ Users can also manage their video remotely with the full-featured Holis Go mobile App or Web Client for continual surveillance , no matter how widespread their facilities .”
RhinoCo Technology says that the Victory Synergy Series HDCVI DVR range from makes compatibility issues a thing of the past . The series is capable of up to 1080p Full HD recording over coaxial cable , and features one HDMI and one VGA video output .
The company says the Victory Synergy Series is the perfect choice for any budget installation or upgrade . Thanks to Victory Synergy technology , the Professional Series supports HDCVI , HDTVI , AHD , analogue and IP video inputs , making it great for new installations and retrofitted analogue upgrades on a budget .
The series accepts a wide variety of cameras – you can install multiple cameras with many different HD-videoover-coax transmission standards into one DVR , allowing for performance upgrades that permit the use of older , previously owned cameras . The company says the cross compatibility of this range cannot be understated .
Habitech highlights two new Dahua automatic number plate recognition ( ANPR ) cameras . Both of the two-Megapixel Full HD ultra-low light Starlight cameras use LPR algorithms to support plate cut-out , overview snapshot and video recording features and are IP66 weather-protected .
The ITC237-PW1A has a 4-8mm motorised lens and IR light , ideal for monitor ANPR distance at 4-8 metres ; the ITC237-PU1A uses a 10.5-42mm lens and IR light , ideal for long distance ANPR as far as 40 metres .
Meanwhile , the new Dahua Door Entry range is available from Habitech . It includes the VTO2111D-WP and VTO2000A outdoor stations featuring wide-angle HD CMOS cameras with night vision and remote intercom via mobile App .
58 | June 2017