Thursday, January 21, 2010

Axis intros new outdoor-ready fixed network cameras

LUND, SWEDEN: Axis Communications, a leader in network video, announced a new series of outdoor-ready, high-performance fixed network cameras that save installation time and costs.

The IP66-rated cameras have protection against dust, rain, snow and sun, and can operate in temperatures as low as -40 °C (-40 °F). Arctic Temperature Control is available for secure start-up of zoom cameras in freezing temperatures. The cameras are powered by Power over Ethernet for easy installation.

“The outdoor-ready fixed network cameras are delivered in an enclosure, ready right out of the box for mounting outdoors,” says Erik Frännlid, Director of Product Management, Axis Communications. “They are robust products that are not only easy to install but also provide superb performance. The cameras are ideal for demanding outdoor applications such as airports, railway stations, city surveillance and traffic monitoring. These product introductions further strengthen Axis’ outdoor camera offering.”

The outdoor-ready cameras, including megapixel (MP) / HDTV models, deliver superb image quality and support multiple streams in H.264 and Motion JPEG, two-way audio, intelligent video functionalities such as video motion detection, audio detection, active tampering alarm, and have built-in SD/SDHC memory card slot for storing recordings locally. The cameras consist of the following:

* AXIS P1343-E Network Camera: SVGA resolution, day and night, digital pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ), remote back focus;
* AXIS P1344-E Network Camera: 1 MP resolution / HDTV 720p, day and night, digital PTZ, remote back focus;
* AXIS P1346-E Network Camera: 3 MP resolution / HDTV 1080p, day and night, P-Iris (precise iris control), digital PTZ, multi-view streaming, remote back focus;
* AXIS Q1755-E Network Camera: 2 MP resolution / HDTV 720p and 1080i, day and night, 10x zoom, autofocus and pan/tilt head support.

The last three HDTV cameras are compliant with the SMPTE standards in resolution, aspect ratio (16:9), color representation and frame rate.

The outdoor-ready cameras are designed to enable easy installation of an infrared illuminator under the enclosure. The cameras come with a wall mount bracket, sunshield and an Ethernet cable.

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