Camera Selection Guide 2017

CCTV Handbook 2017 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | Analogue | IP | Speciality | Speciality - Hybrid | Speciality - Software | Speciality (HDCVI) | Thermal


Select brand: All | Avigilon | Axis Communications | Bosch | Dahua Technology | FLIR | GeoVision | Hikvision | IndigoVision | inMotion | Jablotron | Kedacom | Mobotix | Panasonic | Provision ISR | R. Stahl | TruVision | Uniview | VIVOTEK


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: R. Stahl

Supplier: R. Stahl

Camera name: EC – 940 - AFZ

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Lighting Capabilities: 0,03 lux (1/30s, F1.6, 50 IRE)

Software provided with hardware? No

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: No

Security features: None

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: This camera features an Ex e connection chamber for easy installation, and is suitable for use in Zone 1 / 2 / 21 / 22 at temperatures between -55°C and +65°C. It is IP66 rated, comes in a stainless steel enclosure, and carries ATEX / IECEx approval.

Variations in range:

• Viewing angle of 62,8 degrees (W), 2,23 degrees (T).

Contact: Preshan Moodliar

Tel: +27 (0)11 608 3120

[email protected]


Category: Analogue

Brand/Range name: R. Stahl

Supplier: R. Stahl

Camera name: EC – 710

Resolution: 795 x 596 (PAL) ; 811 x 508 (NTSC)

Lighting Capabilities: 1,5 lux (F1.2, 5600 K)

Description: This compact camera is designed for harsh environments and minimal space requirements. IP69K protection allows easy cleaning of extremely soiled cameras by using a high-pressure cleaner. The temperature range of -40°C up to +75°C allows worldwide operation without additional enclosures. The light weight (0,44 kg without cable) and the diameter of only 55 mm allow easy mounting/installation.

Variations in range:

• Lenses with viewing angle of 81 degrees (H), 61 degrees (V).

Contact: Preshan Moodliar

Tel: +27 (0)11 608 3120

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: R. Stahl

Supplier: R. Stahl

Camera name: EC – 840S - TIC

Resolution: 640 x 512 (PAL) ; 640 x 480 (NTSC)

Software provided with hardware? No

Onboard storage: No

Onboard intelligence: No

Security features: No

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both

Description: The EC – 840S – TIC is a high-resolution thermal imaging camera for monitoring changes in temperatures in processes or indoor spaces. Featuring an Ex e connection chamber for easy installation, it is suitable for use in Zone 1 / 2 / 21 / 22 at temperatures between -55°C and +65°C. It is IP68/69 rated, comes in a stainless steel enclosure, and carries ATEX / IECEx approval. The camera is available in IP and analogue versions.

Variations in range:

• Viewing angle up to 32 degrees (H) ; 26 degrees (V)

Contact: Preshan Moodliar

Tel: +27 (0)11 608 3120

[email protected]






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