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Clarius White light illuminators showing us the way.

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The Clarius white light illuminator has primarily been developed to compliment CCTV installations and of course they do this job very well indeed. Built to last and made to the very highest specification the Clarius range of illuminators are popular among the security community.

The Clarius white light illuminator is more than just a CCTV accessory . White lighting has been deployed for many purposes and not just for security. Halogen has gone seriously out of fashion and companies and individuals alike are moving over to LED lighting rather than unreliable expensive and lets face it environmentally unfriendly 500watt open floodlights.

Now cost of course is a consideration and in the foreseeable future Halogen will remain a cheaper option for the comparable WLI product. However as attitudes change and price short term becomes less important in favour of long term reliability and reduced electricity consumption  Clarius white light illuminators will continue to grow in popularity.

Clarius IR illuminator 24v PSU

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NEW range of Clarius
Power Supply Units

Power supplies play a crucial part in LED lighting technology. Probably they are the weakest point of a what is overall a very reliable and long lasting lighting solution. So the release of the new Clarius 24v power supply is a welcome reliable addition to the Clarius range of lighting.

Featuring a regulated 24V DC output supplying continuous full rated current to load. The universal mains input voltage allows the power supply to be used across a wide geographical area while the highly efficient switch mode design ensures low operating costs and cool running.

The Clarius range of LED lighting Power Supply Units are IP67 rated, constant voltage devices designed to power the Clarius range of LED lighting products.

They are available in four power variants, providing enough power for multiple units as necessary.

Illume IR illuminator

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Luminite have produced a range of illuminators that have been specifically designed for the CCTV market place.The ILLUME range of IR and white light, LED illuminators fulfills most of the lighting requirements of event-driven CCTV applications. Working in harmony with CCTV cameras installed around a secure site the ILLUME range helps to produce clear video at night. Adjustment to the lighting levels and intensity allow the IR illuminators to operate over both short and long-distance for any specified illumination requirement. LuminiteOne of the major issues with IR illuminators deployed to veiw just a small distance is image “white-out” this will invariably cause issues relating to over exposure in cameras. However the ILLUME range gives the flexibilty that allows intensity to be increased for longer distances, a major benefit for specifiers who suspect clients needs may change or where greater illumination is needed due to variants in lighting levels.The ILLUME WL, white light series, comprises of 3 units with viewing angles and illumination ranges of 10° by 50m, 30° by 30m and 60° by 15m. The ILLUME IR illuminators known as the infra-red series, also comprises 3 units, however these ir illuminators have viewing angles and illumination ranges of 10° by 100m, 30° by 60m and 60° by 30m. The range of ILLUME products is designed for external use and to this end all the illuminators come in robust, IP67 rated, high-quality, weatherproof housings. Single, double and triple mounting brackets are available, enabling narrow and wide angle settings for the double and triple. BUY an IR illuminator

Benchmark rate the Clarius IR illuminator

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Benchmark the test house for CCTV products has produced its latest assesment on the Clarius Ir illuminator. The assessment as you will see describes the ir illuminator manufactured by advanced technology as a workhorse more than a Derby winner and in the light of day this is a back handed compliment for this product. Lets be honest when it comes to illumination we need something that does exactly what it says on the tin and with the Clarius ir illuminator range we certainly have that.

Clarius IR illuminator

Built to last with a self cleaning lens the ir illuminator  be installed in even the most hostile of enviroments. Low maintenance costs and a ten year life span mean that your ROI is rapid and in this respect the Claruis range provides excellent value for money. The Benchmark test proved that the light spread from the illuminator was consistent and the range was actually better than specified. The 6 core cable made for easy connections and the built in photo cell reacted well within tolerance meaning no wasted energy. The Claruis ir illuminator is of a build quality that impressed the team at Benchmark and scoring over 80% was a good achievement . In a world where IR illumination is becoming more important due to light pollution the Clarius ir illuminator is becoming ever more popular with installers. HD cctv is also meaning that the cameras will need more light in certain situations and in a world now that is saving energy wherever it is possible we need to remember that CCTV systems that used to rely on ambient street lighting to operate may now find this lighting switched off between certain hours at night, so IR illuminators will become an even more crucial link in the goal to provide quality CCTV images for the end user.

Raytec IR illuminator for CCTV professionals

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The Raytec ir illuminator.

The RM300 is the new ir illuminator from Raytec. It is part of the RAYMAX series and is generally recommended where CCTV professionals have specified PTZ dome cameras on an installation. As with all Raytec ir illuminators the design of the product is based around the ethos of zero maintenance and longevity of life. The weak point of PTZ domes is their inability to deliver night time pictures in areas of absolute darkness and the raytec RM300 solves this issue delivering a performance that is second to none. What is more, reliability is totally assured.

Raytec IR illuminator

Using a clever design the raytec series of ir illuminators provide total flexibility to alter the angle of illumination. This is particularly important on sites where light levels need to be controlled. The Raytec ir illuminators have an adjustable power output, a photocell and the Raymax series also boast telemetry control. RAYMAX ir illuminators are also purpose designed to provide even output illumination. Each IR illuminator is fitted as standard  with Active LED Life Control. This will carefully control LED output, delivering consistent illumination. As a result of this the Raytec ir illuminator will have a projected working life of 10 years. All the ir illuminators in the range are supplied with bracket and power supply.

The RAYMAX 300 in particular is generally specified for low light installations that require illumination up to 370 metres (1,214ft) away.

Raytec have built a reputation as the World leader in ir illuminator production. The led lighting technology has been deployed for security and safety around the world. The main aim of Raytec is to improve the safety of any area at night and to improve the performance on any CCTV system under darkness. Lower power requirements are also a major benefit when it comes to reducing light pollution and environmental considerations.

So if you need quality and reliability to ensure you CCTV cameras get the correct level of lighting then the Raytec ir illuminator range is a good starting point.

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Raytec’s mission statement is as follows

“We are committed to technology. Raytec products combine cutting edge technologies with the highest levels of quality to deliver outstanding performance and reliability. Our philosophy is innovation+illumination and we will always look to lead lighting trends in the market

We are passionate about the environment and have a true Green Philosophy. Both Raytec products and functions within the products are designed to save energy, save electrical consumption and reduce Co2 usage.

We are experts. Raytec and all our people are 100% focused on lighting. Everything from product design, to manufacture, to sales and after sales service is under one roof at our HQ, near Newcastle, UK.

We love to talk lighting. We are opinion leaders offering technical guides, white-papers and set-up advice to our customers around the World. Our new Lighting Design Service helps you to specify the correct lighting levels and locations to a level unmatched in the industry. We can even provide you with recommended set-up advice for your camera – to help get the best results with our lighting.

Raytec’s Technology Alliance Partner Programme (TAPP) is designed to help security professionals achieve the best possible performance at night using Raytec illuminators”.

 

  • “Achieve Best Practise in CCTV illumination
  • Assist Security Professionals design better Night-Time Surveillance Systems
  • More effective integration between Raytec and partner technologies
  • Provide a library of support tools, images, videos and usage advice
  • Demonstrate Raytec lighting with partner technologies”

For more information head to the main website. Raytec ir illuminators can be purchased through Norbain distribution here in the UK and tec support is available through the distributor. For general  comments and some excellent comparisons between Raytec ir illuminators and cheap IR illuminators follow this link.