product news Raytec’s new panoramic lighting solution Ashington, Northumberland (UK) Raytec’s new range of Panoramic Ultra infrared illuminators is designed for use with all PTZ domes, wide angle and multi-sensor cameras covering a large area. The new line provides powerful wide angle 180° illumination to allow the cameras to generate outstanding images at night, at distances of up to 150m and beyond – all from one illuminator. Panoramic Ultra’s performance achieves effective 360° surveillance with only two lighting units. Raytec Panoramic Ultra offers detailed night-time surveillance, with facial recognition and number plate recognition right up to 150m. Raytec performs at the cutting edge of lighting technology, and their new Panoramic Ultra range of illuminators delivers double the power and 50% more distance than their previous generation of wide angle illuminators – which the company believes is unmatched elsewhere in the security industry. Panoramic Ultra utilises the very latest high power LEDs with holographic lensing and hot-spot reduction technology (HRT) to achieve a much better spread of light and longer illumination distances compared to other illuminators. Its holographic lensing spreads and controls the light for an effective even light output across the full width and depth of the scene with no dark or bright areas. The highly targeted elliptical beam pattern with HRT produces an angle of 180 degrees (horizontal) x 10 degrees (vertical) and focuses the light where it is most Raytec Panoramic Ultra offers detailed night-time surveillance. needed. This generates longer distances and reduces light spill both upward and in the foreground, eliminating potential hotspots caused by over exposure at close range – perfect for illuminating subjects at different depths of scene. Axis unveils Q86 PT camera series Lund, Sweden Axis Communications is launching the Q86 PT head network camera series, that includes both visual and thermal cameras. The extremely fast pan-tilt capabilities, combined with low-light visual and thermal features, make the cameras ideal for perimeter protection, border control and transportation monitoring. The cameras’ expanded range of vision and high precision images are designed to deliver comprehensive levels of efficiency and cost-effectiveness for monitoring large areas in challenging conditions. “With the introduction of fast moving pan/tilt head cameras we offer operators managing perimeter protection and border surveillance a solution for covering large areas, reducing the number of cameras needed” says Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management. “The PT head’s rapid movements of up to 100 degrees per second make video surveillance more efficient and secure and serves as a deterrent to potential intruders as well.” The Axis Q86 network camera series consists of two visual models and two thermal models. The visual model Axis Q8665-E PTZ network camera is most suitable in environments where there is ambient illumination during night time, such as in cities or highways where streetlights are present. For surveillance in complete darkness Axis Q8665-LE PTZ network camera comes with integrated IR LED illuminators that can monitor a distance up to 150 metres (164 yd) from the camera, perfect for perimeters or fields. The thermal camera models (Axis Q8631-E/Q8632-E) can be used in complete darkness, for long-distance surveillance and in difficult weather conditions. They are the ideal choice when the installation of IR light is not feasible or recognition is required for distances of more than 150 m/164 yd. Thermal imaging is well suited for monitoring critical infrastructure such as solar plants, data centres, nuclear stations and electrical substations, as well as transportation installations for highways, airfields and harbours. In addition, the long-range capabilities improve the security effectiveness for borders and perimeters. To work effectively in demand- ing conditions the visual cameras are equipped with a wiper to remove excess water or rain that impedes vision. In those places with high risk for dust, salt, sand and emission of soot from vehicles, a washer can be purchased to clean the window of the cameras. The new Axis Q86 PT head network camera series is planned to be available in Q3 2015. Axis Communications is launching the Q86 PT head network camera series, that includes both visual and thermal cameras. Smarthandle with door monitoring Unterfohrung, Germany Simonsvoss has launched a new digital Smarthandle with door monitoring function for the new Smartintego product line. The door monitoring function reliably transfers security-critical information to the control centre, such as “Door open” or “Door shut”, “Door lock secured” or “Not locked”. Even exceeded time limits on an open door or a forced break-in are detected and reported. Smartintego Smarthandle uses a contactless system to communicate with identification media via the card reader integrated into the fitting. It can be installed in just a few minutes without any wiring in the door or drilling. With its Smartintego product line, Simonsvoss provides an optimum solution for the seamless integration of the access control system into an entire building management system. In addition to the digital door fitting Smarthandle, further elements are the digital Smartintego locking cylinder, the PIN code keypad, the padlock and the Gatewaynote. The door monitoring function reliably transfers security-critical information to the control centre For more info about the products, contact the suppliers directly by looking in the Security Buyers Guide on page 46 The suppliers web site is linked to the global security web portal, www.securityworldhotel.com Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com 28 • detektor i n te r n at i on al