Camera Selection Guide 2020

CCTV Handbook 2020 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI, Compass Visual Security, Duxbury Networking, Pentagon

Camera name: AXIS P1445-LE-3 License Plate Verifier Kit

Resolution: It features HDTV 1080p at 50/60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Day and night with OptimizedIR

Software provided with hardware? AXIS P1445-LE-3 License Plate Verifier Kit consists of an Axis network camera and pre-installed AXIS License Plate Verifier analytics for an automated vehicle entry and exit management system. Perfect for controlled areas such as parking lots, office parking or garages

Onboard storage: Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card

Onboard intelligence: AXIS License Plate Verifier analytics, Axis Lightfinder, Axis Forensic WDR and Axis OptimizedIR

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: The AXIS P1445-LE-3 is suitable for installation in any environment. It features HDTV 1080p at 50/60 fps and Axis Lightfinder, Axis Forensic WDR and Axis OptimizedIR for accurate number plate readings regardless of light conditions, day or night. It can also withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C to 60°C. It has shock detection, an impact-resistant design and tampering alerts

Variations in range:

• Detection range: 2.0 to 7.0 m; Vehicle speed: up to 30 km/h; Detection speed: less than 1 second

Contact: Marcel Bruyns

Tel: +27 11 548 6780

[email protected]



Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: Kedacom

Supplier(s): Sole agents

Camera name: DSJ-U1-LPN

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

Lighting Capabilities: 15 m IR with 2.55 mm lens

Software provided with hardware? Free body-worn Camera management software

Onboard storage: SD card, up to 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Optional face detection, when used with the Falcon Server

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: Body-worn camera. Essential to all guarding and armed response applications as it completely avoids the ‘he said, she said’ situation. Built in Wi-Fi and 3G allow you to track the camera with 2-way communication

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]



Category: Speciality

Brand/Range name: IDEMIA

Camera name: Augmented Vision

Resolution: 2560 x 960 @ 15 fps

Onboard intelligence: Forensic tagging feature adds enhanced metadata to identify individuals for future augmented recognition, multiple configurable alert lists supported

Description: Augmented Vision software provides real-time facial identification, analytics and alerting, access control and risk management leveraging off-the-shelf IP camera technology. Employing industry-proven algorithms and open API standards for integration with existing VMS solutions, Augmented Vision is highly scalable for handling thousands of cameras, complex environments and very large watchlists

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]





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