Concept Pro AIR 5026HG CCTV camera

Videcon have got just about everything covered with their new Concept pro AIR range of CCTV cameras. The concept PRO AIR range includes 11 different cameras to chose from. Each of the cameras has been designed to suit different scenarios and all look well built and not out of place when making a choice for a professional installation.

We looked at the AIR5026HG because we needed an analogue camera that could see up to 50 meters at night and came with a varifocal lens in order that we could cater for any view required. The image quality was compared to a Sanyo camera that it was to replace. The first thing we noticed was that the image quality was noticeably better. It was crisper and colour was more defined. The 6- 50 mm lens enabled us to look at various different views and easily accommodated our requirements. The portable plug in programmer that fits into a socket at the bottom of the housing enabled us to easily programme the camera and set up the unit for the very best picture.

AIR5026HG

What of the night time image? Well this was exceptional and measuring out the IR range it seemed to do a little more than the 50 meters we were expecting. If required this can be extended as Videcon have also produced a bolt on twin IR lamp that will allow the camera to look as far as 80 meters.

Videcon IR bolt on

The housing is very nicely finished and any customer would be pleased with the aesthetics of the AIR5026HG. However the best thing about the new AIR range is the price. Well pitched and with all 11 cameras looking fairly similar, a nice addition to an installing company’s portfolio.

Videcon VXH264 DVR

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The Videcon concept pro DVR series comes in 4,8, and 16 way versions. A
quick glance shows that it includes the following features as standard.

1) H.264 compression is a powerful compression engine that allows
anything up to 30% more footage to be stored on the DVR compared to
MPEG4.

2) As you would expect the VXH264 comes in 3 versions. 4,8,16 ways and Videcon
have made sure the new DVR will integrate seamlessly with other products
in Concept Pro range.

3) For enhanced on- screen operation and ease of use , the CCTV software
interface has a colour coded GUI. In addition to this the operator is able to use
a 24 hour single channel overview in the form of a panoramic search. This helps drill down an event into 3 hour periods and makes finding information very much easier.

4) To ensure a rapid response to events as they happen Videcon have
included an instant playback feature.Very handy if the operator has just witnessed an event and wishes to review it immediately.

5) 2 forms of remote connection are also available either through your
PC using an on screen web browser or alternatively from your smart
phone or iPhone. Apps are simple to download and very easy to use. This is something that we believe is always going to help sales.

6) Remote monitoring is possible using the VXH264-4 VX264-8 and the
VX264-16 .Each unit can connect to any professional monitoring station
that employees IMMIX software as its front end alarm handling software.
By using broadband as your primary path to the central station it is
quick cheap. The line can be monitored securely using Emizon giving you an
excellent overall package. With remote monitoring giving an on going
annual revenue stream it makes sense to push this option to end users.

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In addition to the above the DVRs run a watchdog that will monitor the
health of the hard drive and log any faults that may be occurring. This
enables action to be taken before any footage is lost. We find the major
gripe customers have is when they need footage only to find that the
hard drive has failed. The Smart system check functions within the
VXH264 come in very handy in terms of preventing this.

Active audit trails; multiple archiving facilities and reserve data
management all help to sell this product on
merit. Add to this a smart search facility and a 3 year warranty and you
have a very tidy package here from a forward thinking company.

For more information on the concept pro VXH264 range.

Telephone: +44(0)1924 528000