Camera Selection Guide 2021

CCTV Handbook 2021 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | IP | Speciality | Thermal


Select brand: All | Dahua Technology | FLIR | Hikvision | Opgal Optronic Industries | Thermal Radar



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Camera name: DH-TPC-BF1241 / DH-TPC-DF1241

Maximum resolution: Thermal: 256 x 192; Visual: 4 MP

Lighting Capabilities: IR with 30 m range

Onboard storage: microSD card, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: General intelligence: tripwire and intrusion detection. Advanced intelligence: fire detection and alarm, human and vehicle classification, smoking detection, call detection

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: The Eco-Thermal Camera is an ideal choice for end-users who want high performance for surveillance but have budget constraints. Boasting a compact size and dual spectrum with the powerful combination of visible light and thermal imaging, this series integrates advanced Dahua video analysis and intelligent algorithms, providing a one-stop solution for small or medium-sized monitoring applications.

Variations in range:

• Thermal lens: 2/3,5/7/10 mm; Visible lens: 3/4/8/12 mm; Ingress protection: IP67

Contact:

Tel: +27 10 593 3242

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: FLIR

Supplier(s): Forbatt SA

Camera name: FB-618ID

Maximum resolution: 640 x 480 @ 25 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Long-Life uncooled VOx microbolometer

Software provided with camera: Free camera detection tools

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Region entrance/intrusion detection, crossover/fence trespassing, auto/manual depth setup, human and vehicle rules, hand-off target to autonomous PTZ tracking, tampering detection

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: Long trusted for protecting any perimeter application, all ID-series FLIR cameras feature advanced built-in analytics, eliminating false alarms up to ranges exceeding 200 metres (depending on the model).

Variations in range:

• Various resolution options ranging from CIF (340 x 280) to D1 (640 x 480); various lens options ranging from 3,7 mm to 24 mm; analytic and non-analytic variants

Contact: Sales

Tel: +27 11 469 3598

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Hikvision

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Pinnsec, Regal Distributors SA, Sensor Security Systems

Camera name: DS-2TD2617-10/PA

Maximum resolution: Thermal channel: 160 x 120; Optical channel: 2688 x 1520

Lighting Capabilities: Colour: 0,0176 lux @ (F2.25, AGC on); B/W: 0,0035 lux @(F2.25, AGC on)

Software provided with camera: Hik-Central

Onboard storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exit, 8 VCA rules in total. Temperature measurement:10 points, 10 areas, 1 line

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: The DS-2TD2617-10/PA features behaviour analysis based on a deep learning algorithm, a temperature exception alarm and fire detection algorithm. It has image processing technology for linear, histogram and self-adaptive thermal AGC modes, DDE and 3D DNR.

Variations in range:

• 3 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm options, bullet and turret appearance options

Contact: Nick Wang

Tel: +27 72 238 8274

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Thermal Radar

Supplier(s): XtraVision

Camera name: Series 6000

Maximum resolution: FPA resolution 640 x 512 pixels

Software provided with camera: The patent-pending Thermal Radar GUI integrates with VMS and PSIM platforms by displaying the full 360° detection area, integrated geospatial map and event alerts

Onboard intelligence/analytics: Proprietary adaptive analytics resulting in low false-positives; edge analytics for human, vehicle and fire detection; simultaneous detection of multiple targets

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: Thermal Radar is a network-based thermal surveillance and detection solution providing constant 360° situational awareness. By rapidly rotating a FLIR Boson thermal sensor and running edge analytics, Thermal Radar can be used as a standalone detection solution. It boasts geospatial location-based detection alerts, edge analytics for human, vehicle and fire detection and a patent-pending GUI feed displaying full 360° coverage.

Variations in range:

• Typical detection radius at 10 metre mounting height: TR6600 – 350 m; TR6400 – 290 m; TR6200 – 190 m

Contact: Nick Grange

Tel: +27 11 450 1056

[email protected]



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Opgal Optronic Industries

Supplier(s): XtraVision

Camera name: Accuracii Mini HD

Maximum resolution: Visual: 1920 x 1080; Thermal: 640 x 480

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: A compact, lightweight multi-sensor observation system whose variable speed pan/tilt unit provides continuous 360° rotation of the camera at up to 120°/sec on the pan axis and 90°/sec on the tilt axis. It includes a 1/2,8-inch colour camera for daytime threat detection and assessment, and supports networking via TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, RTP and RTSP at 10/100 Mbps.

Variations in range:

• Available with a 17 μ 640 x 480 resolution thermal core. Comes in fixed FoV athermalised options of 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm and 100 mm, or continuous zoom and 26-105 mm autofocus

Contact: Nick Grange

Tel: +27 11 450 1056

[email protected]





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