CCTV

Illustra range

by Mark Rowe

New from Johnson Controls are Illustra Flex 3 megapixel (MP) mini-dome (pictured), bullet and box cameras. These feature P-iris lenses, and offer bandwidth management of the camera using Illustra IntelliZip compression.

Going beyond H.264 and H.265, the embedded IntelliZip monitors and then adjusts system streaming parameters, matching the camera’s field of view activity. The video quality is automatically adjusted when motion is detected to maintain detail, the makers say. When activity ceases, the video adjusts and optimises the bitrate, helping to reduce network bandwidth usage and video storage.

The new Illustra Flex cameras also feature TrickleStor, which allows the cameras to record video at the edge of the network, even despite any outage. The camera will detect an interruption or stoppage and begin to record video to its SD card. Once the connection between the camera and network video recorder (NVR) resumes, TrickleStor will transfer the video from the SD card to the NVR, for uninterrupted video.

The True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function available across the Flex family line allows cameras viewing a scene with high-contrasting lighting to balance shadows and highlights to maintain image detail. This feature is the manufacturer says for camera deployments where windows or doors are areas of interest. The Flex 3MP cameras also comes with a P-iris lens system that works with custom software algorithms to provide image sharpness in all lighting it’s claimed.

Stuart Bettle, Video Product Marketing Manager, EMEA, Security Products, Building Technologies and Solutions, Johnson Controls said: “Providing a high-quality, seamless and economical video experience is at the heart of these latest Illustra Flex introductions. Whether it’s P-iris to ensure the clearest image, TrickleStor providing end-to-end recording failover, or IntelliZip to maximise bandwidth, we’re focused on meeting the needs of our customers on every front.”

The Flex 3MP Mini Domes come in indoor and outdoor versions, which are IP67-rated for protection against dust and water damage and IR illumination for low-light viewing. The bullet model also offers an IP67-rated enclosure to protect against dust and water damage for use the firm says in car parks, garages, loading docks and other areas exposed to the elements, while also serving outside for schools and small to medium retail stores, banks and office buildings. The Flex 3MP Box camera is a flexible solution adaptable for any installation or application requirements. All of the Illustra Flex models offer True Day/Night functionality for recording in low-light and True Wide Dynamic Range; provide motion detection for intruder alerts; and are ONVIF compliant. The Flex products adhere to the security standards of the Tyco Security Products Cyber Protection Programme (CPP). Visit illustracameras.com.

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