The CCTV manufacturer 360 Vision Technology has a new mid-level model in their ruggedized camera range. The ‘Centurion’ PTZ camera is positioned between 360 Vision’s fully featured ‘Predator’ ruggedized PTZ camera and entry-level ‘Black Hawk’ Dome.
Using technology from the Predator and Black Hawk cameras, the new Centurion camera offers performance suited for any mid-level surveillance application, according to the UK company; such as town centres, warehousing, retail, car parks, transportation or commercial premises.
Using the same ruggedized housing as Predator, Centurion has been designed to resist harsh weather, the firm says, to deliver 24-7 service. The product comes with a direct-drive gearbox (that is, there are no belt-drive derived problems to contend with).
Suitable the company says for a range of applications, Centurion is available in a number of model options. As well as three analogue (18x, 28x and 40x Day/Night) and three IP camera options (30x/1080p, 30x/720p and 20x/1080p Night Vision Ultra 0.45 lux colour), Centurion can also be ordered with an optional ‘Hybrid’ upgrade. That provides both analogue and high definition in the same camera head. The deployment of 360 Vision’s ‘patent pending’ Hybrid technology means that when a traditional surveillance installation moves to HD infrastructure, standard analogue 4:3 images (in HD Quality) can be replaced with Full HD 1080p widescreen images – at the ‘flick of a switch’ and with no extra equipment required, the makers say.
A built-in wiper comes as standard, and 360 Vision’s fully integrated (patent pending) integrated Infrared and White Light illumination options, to support 24-hour operation.
Some 100-presets, four-preset tours and four-mimic tours are all available as standard. As with other 360 Vision ruggedized cameras, Centurion is available in any colour and in any quantity, allowing specifiers to blend or contrast the camera with its surroundings, depending on application. Colours can be pantone matched, and for harsh sites, there’s an optional ten-year long-lasting marine finish.
Mark Rees, Business Development Director at 360 Vision, says: “With the introduction of Centurion, we’re providing installers and end-users with a new camera model that not only fulfills the requirements for ‘mid-range’ performance, but also maintains our ‘Future proof’ ethos, by offering it with the optional HYBRID feature from the Predator range. In addition to great performance backed by our three year warranty and competitive pricing, Centurion is fully supported by 360 Vision’s first-class sales and aftersales technical support that we have become renowned for. Maximising our philosophy of direct supply and support to our system integrator customers, we continue to offer guidance on the specification and design of any surveillance system, from initial concept to handover and beyond.”
