New from Axis Communications, the Swedish network video product company, is its first corner-mount fixed network camera. The AXIS Q8414-LVS, pictured, features a stainless steel anti-grip casing and is extremely impact resistant, supporting the IK10+ 50joules rating as well as the IP66/NEMA 4X rating for water resistance. The camera, for 24-7 indoor use, offers the company’s Lightfinder technology, which enables life-like colors in low-light conditions, and built-in invisible IR LED illuminator for video in complete darkness.
Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management, says: “In correctional facilities as well as in psychiatric wards, there is an increasing need to prevent self-harm and avoid internal conflicts among the residents. We have developed AXIS Q8414-LVS keeping in mind that a surveillance camera should lack ligature points and present an anti-grip design. On top of these features, it should also offer superb video quality during day and night and be extremely vandal resistant.”
The Q8414-LVS is described as suitable for small rooms in prisons, interview rooms, psychiatric wards, and medical observation rooms as well as elevators and stairwells. The product has a built-in microphone and the possibility to integrate the network camera into an alarm via its I/O port. The camera has privacy masks so that restricted areas are not monitored for privacy reasons.
Available in two color versions, powder coated white (Q8414-LVS White) and brushed stainless steel (Q8414-LVS Metal), the corner-mount network camera offers 1 Megapixel or HDTV 720p video stream. It features P-Iris control for an optimal depth of field, resolution, image contrast and clarity. The horizontal angle of view up to 105 degrees covers the entire room without blind spots. Capabilities such as remote zoom and focus facilitate the optimisation of the captured view during the installation.
The makers say that the design was softer and less provocative than that of other security installations in prisons and psychiatric wards. Working with prison and health authorities in several countries as well as installers, Axis says that it designed the Q8414-LVS to feature as few cavities and holes as possible so prisoners and patients cannot stuff anything inside them and the camera is easy to clean.
The Q8414-LVS is supported by video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, and AXIS Camera Station.
AXIS Q8414-LVS is planned to be available in December 2014 through Axis distribution channels. Visit: http://www.axis.com.
