Day: February 8, 2022

Allied Vision’s Alvium 1800 compact modular camera series is now available with Sony’s innovative InGaAs SWIR sensors. The new models of the 1800 series with USB3 Vision or CSI-2 interface can be used in a wide spectral range from 400nm to 1700nm thanks to the SenSWIR sensor technology. Alvium 1800 U/C-030 features the IMX991 sensor with VGA resolution, whereas the Alvium 1800 U/C-130 with IMX990 offers SXGA resolution.   Alvium 1800 SWIR cameras are currently the smallest industrial-grade, uncooled SWIR core modules on the market. With their compact design, low power consumption and light weight, they are the ideal solution for compact OEM systems used in embedded and machine vision applications. Sony SenSWIR sensor technology The broad spectral range enables users to capture images with high quantum efficiency in the visible as well as the SWIR spectrum with a single camera, reducing overall system costs. The innovative architecture of the InGaAs digital sensors allows pixel sizes of only 5µm and high image homogeneity due to their copper-to-copper interconnects. The small pixel size is essential especially for SWIR applications with high resolution and precision requirements, such as semiconductor inspection or quality inspection of optics for laser-based measurement systems. Alvium SWIR Core modules are available with USB3 Vision or MIPI CSI-2 interface including GenICam-compatible function control. With industrial-grade hardware and optimized drivers, they offer a plug-and-play experience when building vision applications beyond the visible spectrum, regardless of whether they are based on a PC or an embedded system. High performance under changing operating conditions All models of the Alvium camera series can be operated at housing temperatures from -20° C to +65° C. This makes them suitable for applications with changing operating conditions, such as outdoor imaging.  

Following the success of the popular 2MP speed dome model Z950, ACTi has added a new NDAA compliant model to the Z-series family – Z952. It is a 4 Megapixel 25x optical zoom speed dome with the built-in analytics. It is a perfect model for the critical locations such as traffic intersections, utility plants, airports, factories, stadiums and more. One of the successful mission-critical utility projects with Z952 is the power plant security system in Taiwan. The camera not only analyzes the video footage, but also the sound. The intrusion can even be detected with the help of sound analysis even when the intruder is trying to avoid being seen. The camera comes with the wide range of advanced analytics including face detection, people counting, auto tracking and intrusion detection. The analytics results can be managed with the ZNR-series NVR servers. While most of the high zoom PTZ cameras in the market require either AC power or special High PoE with over 25.5W, the model Z952 is fully operational with only 21W and can be powered by the standard IEEE802.3at injector or PoE switch. This makes the camera installation really simple and cost effective. There is no need to hire an expensive licensed electrician to do the cabling job.

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, recently launched a new addition to its signature AI-based DeepinView network camera range – the 4MP vari-focal bullet camera (iDS-2CD7A45G0-IZ(H) S(Y)). It is the first camera in the DeepinView range to incorporate 25x optical zoom capability which allows customers to monitor large spaces more cost-effectively than before. This makes it ideal for transportation hubs like airports and railway stations, highways and stadiums, as well as industrial settings like steel mills and chemical plants. “When we were meeting with our customers, we found that there are places where security is paramount but without the appropriate environments to install several cameras. That is always the case for open areas, for example airports and ports, and heavy industries like steel manufacturing, because power supply and network connectivity cannot be stretched to every corner of the facility,” says Rogers Gan, Product Manager for Network Cameras at Hikvision, “A camera that covers wider spaces and longer distances can solve this issue, providing the security necessary, even across large distances.”   Why 25x optical zoom makes a big difference Featuring a 4.7-118mm focal lens and 25x optical zoom, the camera is able to capture targets with clear images from a distance. This gives customers a number of benefits. Saving on overall expenditure and maintenance costs. One camera can cover large spaces that would otherwise need several cameras to do the job. This also delivers cost savings in the future, as customers only need to pay maintenance costs for ‘one’ camera. Improving facility protection and employee safety. Places like steel mills and metal production plants generate extremely high temperatures. That means to secure the key areas, cameras need to be deployed from a safe distance. An HD security camera with 25x zoom ensures quality footage can still be captured from a farther but safe operating environment. Boosting security with strengthened target identification. The ultra-long focal length coupled with 4MP resolution enables images to be captured in detail. Employed with Deep Learning algorithms, the camera is able to meet more advanced security needs including perimeter protection, facial recognition, and multi-target-type recognition for people and vehicles. Reliable outdoor operations in severe weather The camera is reliable in extremely-cold weathers thanks to a built-in window heater to protect the lens from snow or ice. The window heater also prevents fogging on the lens in case of sudden temperature shifts. In this way, customers can always get crystal-clear pictures in harsh environments, and this is particularly useful for outdoor places like airports, harbors, forests and much more. To cover wide areas, the camera needs to be mounted at certain heights. Accordingly, its performance can also be impacted by exterior environments such as high winds or passing traffic, which could result in shaking and blurry images. Hikvision’s new DeepinView camera is engineered with Gyro Image Stabilization (GIS) technology that minimizes the effects from vibration and allows the camera to constantly produce clear images. The camera features long range IR, capable of object detection at distances of up-to 200 meters, ensuring optimal vision at night. This is an unusual feature on a bullet camera, making it more valuable. Also Read:- New Hikvision HikCentral Software Makes Access Control and Time Attendance Management Easy