Predator CCTV camera with White light

Predator dome with a spot light.

We have heard that 360 vision technology are releasing a new predator camera into their range. We have seen the Predator camera before and it is a robust quality piece of kit.The predator comes in several different formats including IP, night vision with IR and of course thermal. But now something not seen before as we as we know, a CCTV camera with a spot light. Its actually called the White Light predator. What a great idea when you think of the deterrent value something like this can bring to a CCTV system is surprising that no one thought about this idea years ago!

Thermal CCTV cameras
Predator Camera

So how does it work, well to be honest its so new we don’t know but we know it uses high powered led technology and this can either be manually switched on by a security guard or can be programmed to automatically to come on with alarm presets. So you will get a crystal clear night time image and deterrent that will deter criminals as they attempt to break in. No one in there right right mind will continue to perpetrate a crime while under the watch of a spot light especially as this spotlight will track there every move within the protected area.

So to any specifiers out there who need a camera that looks good, that performs brilliantly and offers unprecedented deterrent value. Keep your eyes open for the Predator complete with spotlight………… it certainly is an illuminating idea!

Thermal CCTV – trust us, THE next big thing!

Thermal CCTV is here! Much has been discussed about it  in our Industry…….but what is it really all about and how does it help?

Thermal CCTV

Imagine an environment where normal cameras are really unlikely to pick up meaningful information – maybe a harbour or port where water, at night, is just a black wobbly mess as far as conventional cameras are concerned

Maybe there is a requirement for observing movement in the water? Man Overboard or similar requirements…….

Thermal CCTV works on heat – ok, we’re not trying to give you a lesson in Thermal here, but basically, heat signatures are picked up, AT DISTANCE, and translated into a video image that is highly useful

Why?

Well, imagine a camera that could spot movement at distances of 750m+ – in pitch black……..Thermal CCTV does not need ANY light at all……..it can display it in colour (rainbow) or black/white heat……..

Imagine strapping that to a standard camera and suddenly you have the best of both worlds – Thermal for Night, High quality analogue for the Day…………

Thermal Predator camera

The boys over at 360 Vision have taken that one stage further and made it a DUAL unit – capable of giving 2 video feeds simultaneously which is a first for Thermal CCTV PTZ cameras………Bosch too have a unit, they have taken a different approach and provide it as a switching unit, offering Thermal and then analogue either manually or automatically form one video feed – both have merits we feel

So why is this going to be a hot topic?

Thermal Metal Mickey

We think Ports, Harbours, Airports, buildings of importance etc are all targets in this heightened world of security alerts……….and Thermal works brilliantly with Analytics. No light, long distances, pixel perfect detail…..ideal for video analytics……and, like Bosch and 360 Vision, strapped to a conventional camera, analytics then allow clever tracking with dynamic zooming options…….

Just watch our Industry in the coming months……Thermal really will be THE next big thing!

Check out this video we caught of the Thermal Predator from 360 Vision……..

CCTV NEWS, MEL release their Thermal CCTV camera Unit!

MEL Secure Systems have launched an innovative new PTZ Thermal Rapid Deployment unit called the ThunderHawk Thermal…..

Incorporating the previously blogged 360 Vision Predator Thermal IR PTZ camera unit, MEL have added their incredible RF and battery capabilities to launch the World’s first, dual camera, IR and Thermal Rapid Deployable.

Inside is the tried and tested FLIR technology, offering lens choices to 35mm, which in turn delivers up to 750m of movement detection in zero light!

According to their MD, Peter  Druzyc, Domehawk IR Thermal employs a continuous rotation, ruggedised PTZ security camera in combination with a thermal imaging module from FLIR and IR and Sony WDR Day/Night camera modules. It offers exceptional quality and reliability and it has virtually silent operation. Equipped with a Sony WDR 36:1 optical zoom and a 35mm Germanium lens for the thermal, Domehawk can deliver high quality thermal pictures with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels alongside high performance IR LEDs which give night vision to the Sony module at ranges of up to 90 metres.

Peter Druzyc, Managing Director of MEL Secure Systems: “Domehawk IR Thermal is a powerful camera system that integrates all the technologies needed to deliver total protection around the clock in a wide range of high security applications.”

The optically flat glass windows of the Domehawk are distortion free, which give brighter and clearer images at higher zoom ranges, detecting human movement at over 750m when in thermal mode, and allowing greater installation flexibility. The camera also has  fitted wiper and washer options, to clear any atmospheric dirt and water enabling effective operation in even the most adverse weather conditions.

Mel Secure Systems’ new camera has very low power consumption and can even operate from a 12 volt battery giving an operational life in excess of 200 hours before needing to replace or recharge the battery. It can be operated from within a control room environment, separate control case or even a hand held unit allowing for easy on-site setup and operation. With full multi-protocol integration, it is compatible with most leading DVR’s, Matrices and IP Systems. Transmission is via a MEL COFDM Video and UHF Telemetry system, enabling high quality, interference-free images to be received at distances of up to 4km without the need for line of sight. This also ensures low end-to-end latency making it faster than IP-based systems and easier for operators to follow specific events with a PTZ joystick.

The use of ultra-narrowband also provides exceptional range and video quality in high multipath environments regardless of line of sight as well as enabling users to co-locate more channels in the increasingly crowded RF spectrum. The MEL Dual Thermal Domehawk camera is currently available in a wide range of frequencies including 1.0 MHz ultra-narrowband, 1.3, 2.4 and 5.8 GHz as well as 300-400 MHz UHF. It can also be used with IP based networks and has a 3G/GPRS HSDPA/HSUPA option enabling the camera to be monitored or images downloaded from any computer with Internet access or mobile phone.

Domehawk IR Thermal is IP67 compliant with a housing cast from hard anodised aluminium and epoxy powder coated to provide protection from damage such as scratching, oxidation or attack from solvents making it vandal resistant and suitable for use in most environments.

Looks like an extremely interesting take on an established quality product from 360 Vision, well done MEL……. We like to see clever companies join forces and produce exciting and unique products!

Predator camera gets the Thermal treatment!

We saw recently that Bosch had launched a new camera……looks like the Brits are also busy creating new innovative products!

The clever folks up at 360 Vision Technology have gone and launched a Thermal version of their Predator product to complement their excellent range of IR and IP based PTZ Camera products.

Not only have they put the superb FLIR Tau module (complete with unto 35mm lens promising 750+ metres of detection!!) but they have also kitted the unit with an IR illuminator to support the existing Sony WDR analogue camera!

So, 360 Vision have responded with, what we believe, is the only Thermal and analogue PTZ equipped with IR on the market…!

This is going to create some massive interest, not only in Aviation and Military specifications, but also in areas where Thermal is a must……

And that’s not all!

They are busy finishing off their ATEX Class 1 & 2 Explosion proof units for Petro-Chemical and Gas environments…….could the Predator get any more rugged !!

CCTV Solutions

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Avigilon

Arecont

Alhua Technology

360 vision technology

Basler

Axis IP camera

Bosch,

Brickcom

Cisco,

Custodian monitoring

Dual com,

VCL Dome camera,

Dallmeier

FLIR

HD CCTV

Milestone,

Maxxess

March networks,

motobotix,

Mayflex

Panasonic

Paxton

Redcare,

Risco

Siemans

Samsung

Sony

Vicon,

Videx,

Videcon,

veracity UK ltd

Xtralis

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