PAQWORKS is the Australian distributor of Mobotix AG’s network IP camera video security system technology, and has recently released a three megapixel dome camera.
The Mobotix D22 Network Dome Camera is said to be suited for the outdoor environment. It has exchangeable lenses, various mounting and configuration options, and integrated weatherproof features.
The camera is operates through Power over Ethernet, and connects directly into any local area network (LAN). It can be configured through a standard web browser. According to the manufacturer, it has no moving parts, making it rugged and reliable, with an ingress protection rating of IP65.
The camera software includes video motion detection and definable exposure zones. It captures up to 30 frames per second, has alarm functions via email and VoIP, and records images up to 2048 by 1536 pixels. This resolution is said to be 30 times that of conventional surveillance systems.
Network cameras allow the transport of video and audio data via digital computer networks rather than the coaxial cable used by conventional analogue units. By using purely digital transfer, the previous limit of 0.1 megapixels is eliminated.
The Mobotix units shift intelligence from the central control unit to the camera. The cameras themselves have integrated software for image creation, image analysis, event control and recording management.
According to the distributor, Mobotix is the only company currently offering network camera systems with the software-based, decentralised system architecture. It also offers video management software for video surveillance systems.
Over 120,000 of these cameras are currently in operation in the world, with users ranging from individuals in the private sector to complex operations in major enterprises.