Panasonic WJ-NV200 video surveillance solution

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Panasonic has now launched the WJ-NV200 network disc recorder. This will further help enhance the iPro range. The key benefit of the unit is the ability to use facial recognition technology, a feature that is becoming more and more popular. Offering HD video quality and smart analytics capability is also a feature of all the i-PRO SmartHD cameras and recorders . The WJ-NV200 provides an advanced, cost-effective IP video surveillance solution to suit the widest possible range of applications. Being a Hybrid NVR it also provides seamless operation and compatibility between analogue and IP cameras. This makes the product suitable for integration into legacy systems and enhances installation simplicity.

Full training is available on the product and this ensures that from system design to final commissioning all considerations can be taken into account to ensure a seamless installation.

WJ-NV200 benefits and features

Real Time Face Matching displayed on live images
Up to 16 network cameras can be connected and recorded
Quick set-up by automatic camera detection with setup wizard.
Mouse operation using a new GUI platform – again, no PC is required
Supports Full HD output (HDMI) for  display of recorded and live images in high definition
In built feature to enable calculation of HDD capacity by frame rate and image quality
16 cameras simultaneously displayed live.
ECO-friendly automatic back light control of LCD monitors – reducing power consumption to 30% ~ 60% in normal use
Camera control: Pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset position and auto mode
Advanced search options with calendar and timeline.
Full audio across all 16 cameras
Optional i-PRO Management Software for multi site system configuration
H.264, MPEG-4 and JPEG multi-format
Configuration set-up with no PC required.

Once again Panasonic have come up with a gem here, well worth a second look.

How to get invoices paid……..quickly!

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CCTV and security invoices are difficult to get paid promptly… here we see how to force the issue.

I was speaking to a colleague of mine recently who was venting his frustration over unpaid invoices. Not surprising in this current climate. It is starting to become a trait that is affecting the industry and one that needs to be resolved to ensure the survival of all the small to medium sized security and CCTV installers out there.  The crux of the problem is obvious, as businesses out there tighten their belts so invoice queries will increase. No one is disputing the right of a customer to challenge an expense that they consider to be unfair however it now seems to fall under the remit of the bean counters to stop payment rather than get the person on site who is actually responsible for the security system just to sign it off when happy . This is where the break down in communication starts. The bean counter does not care about the operation of the security cctv system and does not understand how it works.He will hold off payment as long as he can.

There are of course various methods that an installer can take to force payment, the first trick is to sit on the invoice until the customer wants a new call,then refuse to attend until it is paid. This is called the blackmail method and works rather well. The second is negotiation, especially where there is a grey area over the chargeability of the call in the first place, this also works well if you are a good negotiator. The third method is of course court action. This in my colleagues experience rarely works as most businesses would rather pay up and then use another installer than get a black mark against their name.The rest genuinely can’t pay so there is little point in taking them to court in the first place.

Oh, there is a fourth way, it works like this. The security installer carries out a service call and invoices for the work. The customer receives the invoice and he pays within 30 days. Unbelievable I know !!!!

ACTi ACD- 2400 video encoder

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ACTI ACD-2400 video encoder.

The ACTI video encoder is a 16 way MPEG4 1U unit It looks sleek and well built and makes up just one more component in what is now an extensive range of products from the ACTI corporation.

Each channel of analogue video can be converted to IP at 25 FPS at full D1 resolution, in addition each channel boasts 2 way audio and video motion detection. With digital inputs and outputs and serial control ports for PTZ again per channel. ACTi have produced an encoder that fits well into a scenario that requires a hybrid CCTV solution.

Protocols included to allow PTZ control include Pelco-D and Pelco-P Sony VISCA and American Dynamics also with regard to integration  we can confirm the encoder is fully compatible with all ACTi software and there is an SDK available on request.

In order to to access the browser on the unit you will require Microsoft Internet explorer 6.0 or something newer.

So as we build on the portfolio of ACTi products we can see that by producing a 16 way encoder they are looking to create a situation for installers to start to create hybrid CCTV systems and use ACTi IP cameras as well.

HRXTECH CCTV

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Hengrongxiang Technology Co., LTD

Founded in 2005, HRXtech CCTV is a leading manufacturer of security products. The company is proud of its a High-tech enterprise and its innovative approach to design and development work. The Headquarters are in the city of  Shenzhen based in China.

Own brand.

“Hengrongxiang” is the company´s own brand, and the product lines include analogue cameras, PTZ domes, network surveillance cameras and DVRs , all are high-tech products offering plenty of features that appeal to their growing customer base. Good service and quality have seen the companies sales increase rather well recently.  The company product is now found its way into world wide markets and strong sales are seen in places such as Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and other countries and regions.

Research and development.

A dedicated development team  has spend over 5 years of  R &D and this has seen all the product range improve to the quality product we see today. With 700 employees working within the organization and CCTV equipment produced in strict accordance with the following certification: international ISO9001: 2000 international quality system certification, CE certification, China 3C compulsory certification. In addition the company has been appraised as “Top Ten Shenzhen Security Trust Brand” and “China Top Hundred Security Enterprise”, quite an achievement.

Green.

In the future , Hengrongxiang has pledged to continue to adhere to the demands of environmental issues, and maintain this need to a high standard. To their credit they robustly, practically, progressively  provide green technology solutions, by employing low energy consumption and  low carbon emission products for their customers.

Brickcom IP camera

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Brickcom IP camera solutions

Brickcom are now one of the leading IP camera manufacturers in the industry today. Clever sales strategy means that they are able to provide prompt service and technical support worldwide.

Quality IP surveillance solutions

Brickcom have always taken pride in its quality network solutions and have been supplying wireless solutions for over twenty years but now they are beginning to be noticed for their megapixel camera solutions.

Benefits.

One of the major benefits Brickcom are able to boast is they can provide a complete solution to those specifying a video surveillance sytem. They also manufacture routers and switches meaning compatibility issues are negligent and with a global presence and a focus on quality images they are starting to stand out from the crowd . Not least because the TCO of their video surveillance systems is so competitive. ONVIF compliant and offering a 2 year guarantee on all their products its easy to see why their name is now rated highly in the industry.

Lots of choice.

They also have an extensive portfolio that includes NVRs and CMS software, each camera also comes with its own recording software as standard.Their green policy is admirable and with a heavy emphasis on R&D they seek to incorporate all the latest developments that are being introduced into the Video surveillance systems of the future.

Selected products include

FB-110A- a megapixel fixed box camera with progressive scan and H.264 compression, POE and 12v DC or 24v AC adds to the features.

FD-130A – fixed dome camera with two way audio and POE a very economical buy.

CB-101A- a megapixel cube camera that uses 1/4 progressive scan H.264 compression and of course POE. This camera fits very nicely into many applications because of its small dimensions.

Just a small glimpse at the range we suggest you visit the website for a better look at what the have to offer.