The Predator PTZ camera, Jack of all trades and master of all of them !

Thermal predator
Jack of all trades

Sometimes in the Security arena a product arrives in the market place that really captures the imagination of those in the industry. The Predator CCTV camera with all its variants is one of those products.   Launched to compete with the Bosch MIC product range the Predator ruggedized PTZ camera has been able to morph into a camera that really can fit into most applications.

The 360 Vision PRED can be fitted at airports, harbours, military sites. Schools university’s and hotels. It can be purchased as an HD camera, have built in IR, A white light that gives a fantastic deterrent feature and this camera can even come with thermal capability.   There is so many ways to use the Predator CCTV camera. Those who deploy mobile security are mounting these cameras to their vehicles and harbour masters are utilizing the thermal aspect of the cameras to give them a distinct advantage when monitoring our seaports.

The PREDATOR CCTV camera is designed to work on a multitude of recording platforms and it will integrate seamlessly into existing systems. It comes as standard with Multi Protocols including Pelco, Ultrak and DM. This allows complete integration with most DVR’s. If your existing set up is an IPCCTV system then there is an IP version of the Predator and because this is ONVIF compliant any video management system can be integrated into quite easily.This includes Avigilon and Milestone two of the most popular VMS systems out there.

Perhaps the largest untapped source yet of sales within the security world is thermal. 360 vision have recognized this and the Predator Thermal is available in either 320 or 640 pixel resolution. This definition is more than enough to pick up heat sources at distances of 2.5K in absolutely zero light conditions. When used by on-site security guards this is an extremely powerful tool. One feature that has been asked for by many is temperature sensing from the thermal core that will lead to an alarm condition. This can be particularly useful in the waste industry and in areas where expensive plant needs to be protected against fire. The new 320S offers temperature sensing with up to 10 ‘Temperature Alarms’ to monitor Preset positions. This means that if the temperature rises or drops below a pre-defined temperature range, then an alarm condition that can be created and transmitted to a central station triggering a reactive response and hopefully limiting any damage that may be caused.

Predator thermal security camera

To complement the Thermal range there is also another offering that gives fantastic pictures at night. The IR version of the Predator now has 125m of IR illumination. Added to this camera is also the Ultra Bright White Light LEDs meaning images can be produced in both monochrome and colour. A great feature but we believe the white light offers much more than just colour images at night. It brings a whole new deterrent value to your security system. Imagine as this light follows an intruder, either automatically through the use of alarm presets or manually as a guard is able to follow every move an intruder is making. It really does hand the advantage to the guard and business owner and remove any doubt for the intruder that he is being watched, recorded and more than likely going to be caught committing any crime he may be considering.

One final feature that highlights 360 Vision’s sense of fun as well as a clever commercial tool is that you can buy the Predator camera in just about any colour you may want. Add to this a new innovation where by you can get any pattern transferred onto the camera. It maybe camouflage or perhaps need to fit with the brickwork pattern of the building it is being fitted to. This now means you can have a camera that will either stand out or blend in to any situation that maybe required, this it has to be said is quite brilliant! predcolours220x190 The HD predator is just the latest addition from 360 vision so in essence we can say the Predator is colourful, practical and effective, most of all though, it is a camera that is proactive NOT reactive, something we all want and need these days.

Success of the Predator ruggerdised CCTV camera – interview with 360 Vision Technology

We’ve blogged on the Predator from 360 Vision before, but when the opportunity came along to discuss the product further, we grabbed it while we could!

Here we ask Mark Rees, Business Development Director for 360 Vision, what are the reasons for current and future successes with the range.

1: So how are sales of the Predator camera range despite the current economic climate?

Mark: we launched Predator CCTV camera back in late 2010 as an addition to our already established PTZ Dome range. Predator was always going to take some time to get established as the economy was still in difficulty and public spending was being cut in many places appropriate to the product – Predator is a ruggedised and overt PTZ, designed perfectly for town centres, local authority trouble spots and anywhere where a ‘cctv presence’ is necessary. We just found that money was tight so we decided to diversify.

Introducing the White Light (more later) brought us into more deterrent applications and the Thermal Predator particularly gave us an excellent tool for markets abroad.

We now supply in excess of 200 Predators a month all over the world!

White light Predator camera

2: Where are Predators being sold then?

Mark Well, just last week we took an order from a customer for a series of Predator CCTV cameras to be installed on the Kenyan Railway system….another order was for a customer in the US using them into the Oil industry. We are also extensively quoting for projects in the Middle East now in applications such as Oil fields and Border control.

3: Middle East? How?!

Mark This year we attended the superb Intersec expo in Dubai. We were sceptical at first – new region, new client base – but we were delighted with everything about the show. We came away with over 150 very strong project leads and the reception for our products was amazing.

4: Which of the  Predator cameras grabbed their interest then?

Mark The Thermal Predator was well received, we are unique (and patent pending) in that we offer a 640 high resolution thermal core (our competition currently offer 320 maximum) and in addition, we can offer IR and WHITE LIGHT on the combined Thermal and Analogue Predator camera.

Also, we used the show to present our final stage concept, ATEX Predator. This allows us to tie the product into the protected and intrinsically safe Oil, Petroleum and Gas industries – huge in the Middle East! ATEX Predator in Class I & II certification during late Summer 2012

5: Tell us about the White Light and why it has worked well for the range

Mark White Light Predator has surprised and amazed us as to the take up. For the first time since launch, we are seeing a small decline in our established PTZ Dome sales and instead, a transfer to the White Light Predators.

Talking with installers, it makes perfect sense now. Historically, they would install additional lighting to aid the cameras, be it IR for covert or external security lighting for more overt site protection.

With White Light Predator, up to 125m of high intensity White Light LED beam travels with the Predator – almost like a searchlight ! So, if an intruder was spotted, then he/she would have to be incredibly determined or incredibly stupid to continue their activities whilst illuminated!!

Remote Video Monitoring stations have embraced the concept too – it aids their staff in both the additional illumination, but also complementary to the voice annunciations they can make – to be able to say ‘you in the red jumper and blue trousers’ is a powerful message – yes, White Light also gives the ability for colour CCTV images at night, which again, is a big advantage for the quality of recorded evidence.

CCTV 2012

6: How expensive are your IR & White Lights to run and maintain?

Mark because they are all based on high quality LED technology, they are very long lasting, low power consuming and very easy to maintain and replace. I can recall supplying conventional IR lamps way back and the cost to replace their bulbs was extortionate, along with the sometimes short life! LED is a massive step forward.

7: we hear about this ‘Any colour, any quantity’ statement, what does that mean?

Mark It’s a tongue in cheek jibe to our competition – we know a really large manufacturer is not able to provide custom paint finishes unless the quantity is sufficient to alter a large production run. Even though we are selling Predators monthly in the hundreds now, we still offer the facility for the customer to request a specific RAL colour and we will provide it, any quantity!

This is important where the end user is concerned about blending into the surrounding area – we have produced colours for National Trust, Quarries, Woodland and even a JCB Yellow! We even took a stunning Gold Predator to Dubai to show that we really can produce ‘any colour’ !

8: So what about the future of Predator? What developments?

Mark currently right now, we have a stunning Megapixel camera block, with 28x optical zoom ready to deploy inside our IP Predator. All our range has an IP option which again, is currently unique amongst our competitors.

We are looking at Thermal additions with some seriously cool features that will diversify our activities further, but I cannot reveal those just yet!!

And with the ATEX, the materials we are using means we an offer a Stainless Steel version Predator which opens us up to ballistic arenas as well!

9: Integrated CCTV thanks you for your time and looks forward to reporting more on your Predator CCTV camera updates in the future!

Mark you’re welcome !

Many thanks to Mark for a brief insight into the Predator. Being a UK product, built, tested and supported, means that UK based installers benefit from a more ‘local’ company. Here at Integrated CCTV, we think buying British is essential in these difficult economic times, so support British and give the Predator a try!

Prevent metal theft .360 vision White light Predator camera casts more light on the situation.

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Predator installed in another Town Centre

360 Vision captured yet another town centre project, supplying 20 Predator units for upgrade to a major town centre system……………

Predator chosen ahead of competitors!

360 Vision’s Predator was recently selected ahead of competition from Bosch and Ganz to be installed at prestigious chemical plant near Chester. The installer in question chose Predator as it offered support and service from a UK based design and manufacturer, along with features not available on other conceptually similar products

360 Launch Enhanced Patented White Light Predator & Long Range IR Predator

White light predator camera

360 Vision Technology have announced the immediate release of  Enhanced Patented White Light Predator camera & Long Range IR Predator camera– featuring embedded mixed technology High Intensity IR Light and White Light to give true Colour at Night CCTV images and fantastic deterrent value!

The New Combined Technology White Light Predator camera has the capability to give the customer full video colour images to at up to 120m. This is achieved by enabling a high intensity White LED Light on alarm, but also using the combined dual IR lamps  to provide full video monochrome images at distances of up to 120m. an industry first for deterrent + quality images.

The White light predator is unique and the deterrent value it gives is second to none. With the ability to either automate or control through an operator. The white light feature offers a search light effect that not only causes intruders extreme discomfort when captured in its intense beam but clear crisp images for the authorities to use after an event. This is unique in the world of security. Metal theft is one area that will see a reduction as a result of this combined technology.

The New IR150 Predator can deliver full video monochrome images to 150m – completely unique and previously unheard of on comparable PTZ camera products!


Predator camera cost

 

Patented Technology

Predator CCTV cameras use Patented technology in this British made 360 vision product. lights are only ever switched on when the camera itself determines that light levels make this a necessity.Other systems use less than accurate methods. These generally include timer switches or photo electric cells. there is of course always the option for manual control.

Reduced power consumption is yet another reason to deploy the 360 vision Predator camera.Utilising high beam but low power LEDs, both White Light and IR offers installers and end users alike the ability to reduce costs through reduced power consumption.

 

White light Predator camera proves the future is getting brighter

The white light Predator camera was always a very clever idea. The ultimate electronic deterrent package combines great design with a powerful camera that has a 28:1 zoom lens and two light sources. IR for covert night time observation and a switchable white light LED arrangement to deter criminals by employing a Search light effect.

White light Predator camera

The white light is such a unique and effective deterrent that even CCTV professionals who have been in the industry for many years are agreed they have not seen such a powerful tool for removing unwelcome intruders from secure sites than this. However there is more. As of next week the IR and white light capability is about to get even better.

360 vision technology are soon to release a 120m white/ir light hat for Predator camera. This will include 120m of IR light as well as the 120m of white light. There will also be a 150m IR unit. This is due to be released next week.
This will probably mean the 40m IR version will be discontinued. The 70m IR may also be phased out. The increase in performance is great news for installers who already use the white light Predator camera but for those who are yet to experience the brilliance of this deterrent camera we encourage you to contact us for more details on just how you can get hold of it.