MEL Secure Systems has brought out Domehawk IQ, a new rapid deployment CCTV camera. It is the Coventry-based manufacturers say the first PTZ dome to feature the latest low power IR-III night vision technology which costs up to 90 per cent less to run during night operations in outdoor applications including parks and other poorly lit places.
The Domehawk IQ uses IR-III night vision technology which uses less than 6W to run, compared with 30 to 60W used by traditional multi-LED equipped cameras, as well as being up to 10 times brighter, the makers say. This IR-III technology tracks the movement of the zoom lens to direct the light where it is needed most instead of floodlighting the whole area; increasing the effective range of the camera to over 150 metres in night vision mode, the makers say. It also eliminates the whitening caused by solarisation when recording events close to the camera.
This intelligent CCTV camera solution provides 360 degree horizontal pan and uses the latest motion motor control hardware and software to deliver itโs claimed virtually silent operation and more accurate pre-set positioning.
Transmission is via COFDM Video and UHF Telemetry, enabling images to be received at distances of up to 4km without requiring line of sight according to the company. Domehawk IQ is available in 1.3GHz, 2.4GHz, and 5.8GHz bands and multiple cameras can be deployed within a single frequency. It can also be used with IP networks and is compatible with the firmโs rapid deployment kits.
The dome can also be equipped with an onboard DVR with the capacity to store up to 32GB of HD video images. Recordings can be downloaded via Wi-Fi or 3G using a mobile phone, laptop or tablet computer. For further information visit –
