New from the network video product company Axis Communications are the AXIS Q17 Series fixed cameras. The Swedish makers say that the products offer wide dynamic range (WDR) for clear images under challenging light.
The Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E cameras feature 10x optical zoom and auto focus as well as WDR – Dynamic Capture. According to the makers, the cameras are for installations that require coverage of distances for wide overview while also capturing image detail for identification.
The cameras feature CD-quality two-way audio in 48 kHz for recordings and are of use for audio analytics.
Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management, says: “Because of the identical form factor as AXIS Q1755, it is possible to easily upgrade existing video surveillance installation with Axis’ latest technology. AXIS Q1775 can also easily be integrated with other products such as explosion-protected camera housings and pan/tilt solutions.”
The outdoor-ready AXIS Q1775-E is designed for use on buildings for monitoring entrances, exits and perimeters, and for pole mounting for surveillance of car parks or cities in general. The company’s Arctic Temperature Control allows the IP66, IK10 and NEMA 4X-rated AXIS Q1775-E to operate at temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees C (minus 40 degrees F).
Erik Frännlid says: “Network cameras are smart devices. Intelligent video analytics allow operators to not only use video surveillance for analysis after an incident has occurred but also to auto-detect and then manage the situation as incidents unfold. The earlier operators are alerted to an incident, the more time they have to react. Frequently incidents start with an unusual sound. This can be a scream, an explosion or gunshot. Sounds are not detected by video analytics – but they are by audio analytics. The AXIS Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E offer high-quality audio functionality for a variety of audio analytics applications from Axis partners.”
The Q1775 and Q1775-E offer motion detection, active tampering alarm, shock detection and Gatekeeper (guarding a gate and zooming in on detected objects). They deliver multiple individually configurable H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams at full frame rate and offer edge recording for optional on-camera storage of video footage. The cameras also support intelligent video applications, such as people counting, and AXIS Camera Application Platform and AXIS Video Hosting System, as well as open programming interfaces for software integration, including ONVIF. The cameras are available through Axis’ distribution channels.
