Arecont Vision, the US-based IP-based megapixel camera manufacturer, has brought out fifth generation models of their SurroundVideo panoramic indoor/outdoor camera series. These come with new features in a smaller size. These compact SurroundVideo G5 Mini cameras are the latest addition to the SurroundVideo multi-sensor panoramic family.
SurroundVideo panoramic cameras provide four integrated lenses in either 180 degree or 360 degree configurations. The new SurroundVideo G5 Mini panoramic camera series delivers 12- and 20-megapixel (12 or 20MP) resolution at double the frame rate of previous models, the firm says. The G5 Mini is also about half the size of previous SurroundVideo models. Arecont Vision says that not only can a single, high definition SurroundVideo camera replace multiple pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) or fixed-view cameras, but it can enhance video coverage and situational awareness. Reducing the number of cameras through the use of SurroundVideo lessens project costs and complexity, the company adds. The cameras are typically mounted on walls, ceilings, rooftops, corners, light poles, and emergency call boxes.
Users can view each sensor of a SurroundVideo G5 Mini megapixel camera individually or cumulatively in a full 180 degree or 360 degree panoramic view. The panoramic cameras are factory-aligned with a slight image overlap as a means to ensure that nothing is missed in the field of view. The 12MP WDR-equipped models offer up to 100dB at full resolution for an optimal image, even in varied lighting it’s claimed. The cameras also feature four day-night mechanical IR cut filters. The cameras are for indoor, outdoor, and vandal-prone applications.
Brad Donaldson, Arecont Vision’s VP of Product Development said: “Arecont Vision SurroundVideo multi-sensor megapixel cameras continue to be the go-to solution for knowledgeable systems integrators around the world due to the demonstrated performance, proven reliability, and outstanding cost-efficiency of the entire series. The smaller size of the new SurroundVideo G5 Mini models, combined with double the frame rate of earlier models, will significantly benefit our customers.”
The series of cameras also offers streaming. They are designed on the Arecont Vision H.264 encoding platform. Power can be supplied by a single Power-over Ethernet (PoE) compliant network cable, or by an 18-48V DC/24V AC power supply. SurroundVideo cameras are integrated with video management systems (VMS) and network video recorders (NVR) through the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program and its MegaLab testing facility.
Visit https://www.arecontvision.com/landing-pages/surround-video/overview.php.
