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Behind the IP lens

Kedacom has made an impact in South Africa in the short time it has been available in the country. The reason for this is the technology that goes into each camera and the respective supporting technologies.

To ensure it could design and manufacture cameras that would compete with the best in the market, Kedacom sourced the best engineering skills available. For example, the core video algorithm engineers were all senior engineers in the development of the W&W codec chipset in Silicon Valley in the USA. This chipset was designed for live broadcast applications, based on the H.265 standard.

These professionals were brought into the development process at Kedacom to optimise the company’s image quality, a task that is still continuing. Proof of this can be found in the fact that Kedacom boasts up to eight modes for White Balance, including two Auto White Balance modes that are designed for variable lighting scenarios. This development team has ensured that Kedacom IP cameras are adaptive to the illumination and colour of the whole environment under surveillance, making the image more vivid.

The infrared capabilities of its cameras are also something the company is proud of. In normal circumstances, images using IR lighting will start blurring after about two years. The IR lamp that Kedacom selects is 30% more expensive than those generally used in the industry, which means it sports a longer lifespan. In fact, these lamps are good for more than five years.

More than an image

Surveillance professionals know that the effectiveness and reliability of a camera depends on more than just a good image. The whole design must be set up in a way that supports the long-term and effective use of the system, without any degradation.

Kedacom’s anti-fog plating and heated glass is standard, even in entry-level IP cameras to reduce the potential for water vapour to seep into the camera’s workings.

In keeping with the latest trends in security surveillance, the company has included audio in many camera designs. For scenarios like a bank counter, customers want audio to be stored with the video as potential evidence. However, a screen often separates the teller and the client, meaning two microphones would be required to record a full conversation. In view of this, two audio inputs are included in Kedacom IP cameras to make such recordings simple.

To cater for network inconsistencies and the resulting ‘jumpy’ video, Kedacom has developed its own Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery (IPLR) technology, which is embedded in the company’s NVRs and IP cameras. When packet loss on a network is lower than 5% (which would be in 99% of the cases), ‘lost’ data packets will be recovered automatically and the user will not notice anything as the video will run smoothly without interruption.

Standards compliant

When designing its systems, Kedacom realised that there would often be the requirement to integrate other brands into a surveillance solution. To cater for open standards, the company is a full ONVIF member and its IP cameras are fully compatible with Profile S and Profile G.

To date, over 50 different models have been officially authorised via ONVIF and customers can verify this on the ONVIF website.

To top it all off, Kedacom also makes sure its products are easy to install. For example, the company’s commercial mini dome IP cameras employ a ‘three-axle’ hardware design, which makes it very easy to install in hallways using Corridor Mode. Its semi dome IP cameras are supplied with a flexible base, making it easy to adjust the angle of the lens and even to install them in vehicles.

Leading the field in IP surveillance is no simple task today, which is why Kedacom has focused on ensuring every aspect of its surveillance technology is optimised to deliver the best solution to its customers.

For more information, contact Forbatt SA, +27 (0)11 469 3958, [email protected], www.forbatt.co

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