Camera selection guide

CCTV Handbook 2016 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

Select technology: All | Analogue | Analogue | IP | Speciality | Speciality/accessory | Thermal


Select brand: All | Axis Communications | Dahua Technology | Mobotix


Select South African supplier: All | Axis Communications | Dahua Technology | Industrial Automation and Control



Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier: Axis Communications

Camera name: Q1941-E

Resolution: 384x288 thermal detection

Onboard storage: 64 GB

Onboard intelligence: Video motion detection, audio detection, shock detection. Support for Axis Camera Application Platform.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: An affordable outdoor, bullet style thermal camera with a built-in window heater for harsh weather conditions. The network camera can optimise detection performance to meet most application requirements, e.g. perimeter surveillance.

Variations in range:

• A range of lens alternatives (7 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 35 mm and 60 mm) make it possible to optimise detection performance to meet most requirements. It supports electronic image stabilisation that keeps the video smooth during vibrations, and Axis’ Zipstream that lowers bandwidth and storage requirements.

Contact: Vanessa Tyne

Tel: +27 (0)11 548 6780

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Dahua Technology

Supplier: Dahua Technology

Camera name: DH-TPC-PT8620-T

Resolution: 1944 x 1092

Software provided with hardware? IVS: Tripwire, intrusion, object detection (person and vehicle), abandon detection, missing detection, hot resource detect and alarm.

Onboard storage: 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: IVS: Tripwire, intrusion, object detection (person and vehicle), abandon detection, missing detection, hot resource detect and alarm.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Both ONVIF and PSIA

Description: • 1/2.8” 2 Megapixel progressive scan Exmor CMOS • Max. 60 fps@720p and 30 fps@1080p resolution • Powerful 40x optical zoom • 640x512 VOx uncooled thermal sensor technology • A thermalised lens (thermal camera), focus-free • Supports temperature measurement • Max. 160°/s pan speed, 360° endless pan rotation • Up to 300 presets, 5 auto scan, 8 tour, 5 pattern • Built-in 7/2 alarm in/out.

Variations in range:

• Variations in range available: • Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS(DSS/PSS) and DMSS • H.264 and MJPEG dual-stream encoding • IP66.

Contact: Fritz Wang

Tel: +86 (571) 8768 8883

[email protected]


Category: Thermal

Brand/Range name: Mobotix

Supplier: Industrial Automation and Control

Camera name: MX-FlexMount S15 Thermal

Resolution: 6 MP

Software provided with hardware? MxManagementCenter: Professional VMS for Windows and Mac. Touchscreen drag&drop interface, 60-times playback speed, event statistics, alarm management, multiview, smart-config, multi-monitor capability, event search.

Onboard storage: 128 GB

Onboard intelligence: Decentralised in-camera intelligence, thermal radiometry, motion detection and analysis – ignores interference and irrelevant movements, external signals, temperature alarms, shock-detector.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: Not applicable

Description: Advanced thermal, easy concealable dual lens video system (covers two separate areas) designed to reliably detect motion in images at night, and detect moving objects during the day in shadows, semi-darkness, smoke or behind bushes. Measures thermal radiation of objects and humans over long distances, even in complete darkness. Miniature size and flexible, allowing for user-specific installation. No lighting required.

Variations in range:

• The dual thermographic solution can be used in three different ways: 1. As a single thermal system with 1 Thermal lens, 2. In dual thermal operation with 2 thermal lenses, 3. Combined operation with 1 thermal lens and 1 day or night optical lens for clear identification of people and objects (6 MP, 360˚ hemispheric).

Contact: Cliff Nel

Tel: +27 (0)12 657 3600

[email protected]






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