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Vital Technology has developed Xtend, a mobile rapid deployment CCTV and on-board video analytics tower system which provides surveillance and intelligent scene analysis at locations that are proving vulnerable to theft, trespass and vandalism.

Purpose-built to cope with difficult terrain and weather conditions, this ruggedised solution incorporates an hydraulic mast (extendible to nine metres) and 360-degree rotation tower housed in a trailer base unit with an environmentally-friendly 3000 rpm generator.

Xtend is flexible according to user requirements. A common configuration is a four pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera assembly which can include cameras designed for ultra low-light conditions. Customers who need to pick up heat signatures can opt for thermal imaging cameras or a combination of thermal imaging and white light units. Optical performance can be up to 36x zoom. Four, six and 18-channel variants can be supplied.

Effective in day and night-light conditions, Xtend’s camera visibility alone can operate in excess of 100 metres, so identifying potential threats well in advance of competitive products.

Customers can opt for Xtend as a mains-powered version but a common requirement is the Eco90 diesel generator version. A range of wireless solutions includes the use of 3G or satellite standards. Effective use of radio frequency communications can produce a 1 km line-of-sight, meaning that Xtend can be deployed in remote locations.

Vital is bringing Xtend to the marketplace in a technology partnership with SMC. The portability of the optical and video analytics capability of Xtend is based on SMC’s Eco90 lighting tower and trailer assembly.

SMC have ensured that the system can be fully self-powered with operation on a quiet 3000 kW diesel generator which can even allow users in remote terrain to operate additional elements such as powering tools, lighting and welfare facilities. The eco-friendly Yanmar engine will power the CCTV elements of Xtend offering up to 250 hours operation on a single tank of fuel. The Eco90 trailer is the base for the hydraulically-operated mast which can be extended in 12 seconds and has been certified for wind stability up to 100 km/hr.

Xtend’s video analytics can discriminate between people, animals and vehicles using algorithms with filters on direction, pattern of movement and speed. The fact that only meaningful data (as opposed to eventless footage) is processed produces benefits in optimising use of bandwidth and storage space.

Xtend can be used for many forms of perimeter protection and site surveillance. It will be of immediate interest to the events industry where security companies can optimise crowd monitoring.

Clients who need to respond promptly to end-users’ requirements in difficult environments will benefit from the flexibility and responsiveness of this truly rapid deployment recording and analytical solution.

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