Hikvision has unveiled three new HD network products in its HiWatch product range. These are the DS-2CD2012-I 1.3MP IR mini bullet camera, DS-2CD2112-I 1.3MP IR mini outdoor dome, and a recording device – Hikvision’s DS-7600NI-SE(/P) embedded NVR. Hikvision’s HiWatch series is geared towards home and small-to-medium-sized users, such as retail stores and hotels.
Both cameras, the DS-2CD2012-I and DS-2CD2112-I, feature compact designs, low-light performance and it is claimed efficient encoding capability. With 30 IR LEDs, both cameras are able to deliver video images with long-range visibility of up-to 30m in completel darkness. Images are further enhanced with 3D DNR (3D Digital Noise Reduction), which works to reduce noise and motion blur, as well as WDR (wide dynamic range) to ensure image clarity when there is strong lighting contrast. Also, these two new IP models are developed based on Hikvision’s latest platform for network cameras that offer higher compression efficiency (about 30 per cent to 50pc above traditional network cameras, according to the manufacturer). This reduces the transmission burden for both video information and storage on IP surveillance systems. The domes are IP66 rated for outdoor applications, while the DS-2CD2112-I also has a vandal-proof housing.
These two new HiWatch IP cameras are both PoE equipped, while the DS-7600NI-SE(/P) network recorder supports up-to four independent PoE network interfaces and auto-discover the connected IP cameras for IP address auto-allocation. Through the simple act of plugging a cable into a network interface, the front-end cameras’ IP address is automatically configured to transmit a live view and store video. Moreover, this NVR supports HDMI and VGA output at up-to 1920x1080p resolution, which benefits users with high-definition video image viewing. Incorporated with customisation of tags for video information, this NVR further allows users control over their systems to locate key events. The DS-7600NI-SE(/P) supports HDD quota management for video storage optimisation, and 2 SATA hard disks are equipped with capacity of up to 4TB each.
The three new HD network products all support open protocols to integrate with other devices. The DS-2CD2012-I and DS-2CD2112-I are ONVIF, PSIA and CGI conformant; while the DS-7600NI-SE(/P) supports third-party network cameras.
