PSI July 2019
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REVIEWS<br />
CCTV – TRIED & TESTED<br />
An overview of some of the products we have featured in <strong>PSI</strong> independent<br />
test reports. This month we highlight recent CCTV reviews; products are listed<br />
in no particular order. As always, manufacturers and distributors have no input in<br />
the test reports or results<br />
Bosch – Flexidome NDE-4502-AL<br />
This is a compact, easy to install, ONVIF compliant dome with a remote<br />
zoom and focus 3mm to 10mm auto-iris lens. It provides up to two 1920<br />
x1080p streams with a third using MJPEG. Both H.264 and H.265 are<br />
supported. A wide selection of video analytic features along with local<br />
alarm input & output connection and audio line in and out. Infrared illumination is quoted<br />
to 30 metres.<br />
Review: A very capable camera with good sensitivity and 1080p HD detail. Can be configured<br />
to record directly to iSCSI drive as well as its optional internal Micro SD card. Web access to<br />
relevant information is not a straightforward as it<br />
could be.<br />
IDIS – DC-Y3C14WRX<br />
This is a 360° dome IP camera with built-in infrared<br />
illumination. It supports two-way audio, alarm input and<br />
outputs and a range of viewing modes.<br />
Review: This is a well-built 360° camera with some very<br />
flexible display modes. For maximum benefit it would<br />
ideally be used with an IDIS NVR or front end but<br />
works well with the supplied software or Web viewer.<br />
Concept Pro – CP-HSD20-AHD<br />
This Concept Pro IP66 IK10 rated speed-dome is based on the Starvis 1/2.8” CMOS<br />
sensor, giving a 2MP (1920 x 1080p) image with a 20x zoom lens and in-built infrared<br />
illuminators with a stated range of up to 150 metres. A 30x zoom version is also<br />
available. The camera provides outputs for all the main analogue HD formats such as<br />
AHD, CVI, TVI along with the digital over coax SDI standard.<br />
Review: An interesting highly sensitive HD speed dome that gives a potentially easy route to<br />
changing from analogue HD to IP based viewing and control, compatible with all key analogue HD<br />
systems. Some of the camera’s core configuration options are not currently<br />
accessible via the browser but possibly may be included in a future<br />
firmware version.<br />
Vista – VK2-MP4XVDIR28V12M<br />
This dome is a 4MP vandal resistant model from the Vista VK2 range, with IP66<br />
and IK10 protection ratings. A motorised 2.8 to 12 mm lens allows simple<br />
adjustment of the required field of view once installed. H.264 and H.265 formats<br />
are available with up to four streams. IR LED illumination is stated up to 25 metres.<br />
Review: A well-featured external vandal resistant camera with excellent resolution and good<br />
sensitivity. Support documentation is of a good standard. Additional software performed reasonably<br />
well.<br />
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