PSIFebruary2018

REVIEWS
CCTV – TRIED & TESTED
An overview of some of the products we have featured in PSI
independent test reports. This month we highlight recent CCTV reviews;
products are listed in no particular order. As always, manufacturers and
distributors have no input in the test reports or results
Serage – SRTVIVDPRO70
Available in the UK via G-Tec, the camera provides a TVI compatible HD
output along with an SD output and has motorised lens functions. Three
high intensity infrared LEDs are mounted on each side of the lens to provide
long range scene illumination. The camera has an ingress protection rating
of IP68 and is stated as ‘Vandal proof’.
Review: A very capable camera but somewhat let down by its documentation that could
do with improved translation and an expansion of details. The range of image settings
should allow the camera to suit a wide variety of applications.
Ivideon – Oco Pro OPHWD-16US
Ivideon provides a ‘Cloud’ based service which the Oco Pro camera works with to allow
live and recorded images to be displayed on PC using Mac OS, Windows or Linux and
phone or tablet devices using iOS and Android. The company partners with a number of
camera suppliers and the Oco Pro camera dome tested was based on a Hikvision model.
Review: From a security perspective, it is not clear what advantage this system brings apart from the
ability to have someone host your event recordings off site. This of course requires very good connection
bandwidth and while manageable for individual cameras, may not scale well.
Concept Pro – AIR3526-IP4M-Z
This camera is promoted as an ONVIF compliant 4MP 2.8 -
12mm motorized zoom lens weatherproof bullet camera with
35m IR range, suitable for short to medium range
applications. It is the in-house brand from the distributor
Videcon. The camera housing is IP66 rated and therefore is suitable for
internal and external use.
Review: This is a very capable camera with good image quality and midrange
sensitivity. It is clearly worth spending time familiarising yourself with all of the available features so that the camera’s
performance can be optimised for the intended scene to be viewed.
Vista VK2-5MP360INT
This unit is promoted as a 5MP 360° “Fisheye” dome camera for internal
use allowing a single camera to cover a whole room from the centre
without blind-spots. The camera is installed using PoE and having such a
wide viewing angle should need no physical adjustment. All settings can
then be undertaken from the control position or remotely if a suitable connection is
available.
Review: An easy to install and configure 360-degree viewing camera that should be
used with a compatible video management system to gain full benefit of the feature set.
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