Smartec STC - IPM - a Video camera series

Smartec a STC series — a line of video cameras of the Smartec trademark.

2018

Smartec STC-IPM3572A Xaro dome camera

On July 5, 2018 the ARMO-Systems company announced the Smartec STC-IPM3572A Xaro network cameras calculated for video control of street territories. Using the 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor of Sony, the powerful processor and also variofokalny 2.8-12 mm a lens, these dome cameras of video surveillance create the 2-megapixel image and broadcast it with the frame rate of 30 fps. STC-IPM3572A Xaro for video compression use the H.264, MJPEG formats and H.265.

Smartec STC-IPM3572A Xaro dome camera

As noted in ARMO-Systems companies, decrease in load of communication channels, the server of the video system and video storage is implemented due to support by the camera Xaro of four-stream broadcasting with individual preference of parameters. The provided dome cameras of video surveillance allow to appoint permission to 2 Megapixels, update rate up to 30 fps, bitrate from 100 Kbps to 12 Mbps and also the video codec for each of flows. Thanks to it it is possible to optimize load of network, at the same time sending to archive of video of the maximum quality, on video monitoring point – video with average detailing and high frame rate, and to two other remote users – with required parameters. The developer noted that for remote users dome cameras of video surveillance can use the most "economic" H.265 codec.

Continuous round-the-clock video surveillance in open territories to the camera highly sensitive 2 Megapixels allow to perform the sensor, a hermetic dome thermocasing, the built-in IK-searchlight from 34 LEDs and wide feature set of digital image processing. These dome cameras of video surveillance of a line of OPTi are supplied with the zoom lens with a 4.3-fold optical zoom managed far off on network and P-Iris autodiaphragm. Besides, cameras have a high-speed electronic lock with operation up to 1/135000 with, can be powered as on SWARM technology, and directly from a source 12 V DC and no more than 11 W even in a peak operation mode consume, specified in ARMO-Systems company.

Allows perform continuous video filming at a strong atmospheric precipitation, high content of dust in air and also sharp wind gusts to the camera STC-IPM3572A Xaro the hermetic package conforming to IP66 standard. The built-in heater and the fan protect dome cameras of video surveillance Smartec from influences of external temperatures in the range from-40 to +45 °C, and their work is regulated by the separate processor. According to the developer, thanks to such equipment, existence of an IK-searchlight and also functions for video surveillance at the low level of illumination, this dome camera will effectively work at open subjects to any appointment.

According to the statement of the developer, it is capable to create the informative image of objects at poor visibility in fog or smoke of STC-IPM3572A Xaro due to the Antituman function, and at emergence of vibration influence the camera activates digital stabilization of the image. All dome cameras of video surveillance of a line Smartec OPTi are supplied with the hardware WDR function 120 dB providing "readability" of different parts of a scene at their hard lighting, and the DNR function removing noise from video received at deficit of light. Also the camera supports the "corridor" format intended for shooting of the vertically focused scenes.

Detect attempts of invasion, cracking and different acts of vandalism the detector of the movement which is built in the camera capable to control up to 8 selected zones in a frame allows. If necessary these dome cameras of video surveillance can be equipped with the external security sensor and the actuator, and for record of video with voice maintenance / for broadcast of declarations and warnings in STC-IPM3572A there is a connector for connection of the optional microphone / dynamics. Besides, dome cameras have the Video Boost function which is automatically switching video broadcasting between the regular and "disturbing" modes at approach of an event of alarm, noted in ARMO-Systems company.

Dome cameras of video surveillance Smartec STC-IPM3572A Xaro are already available to the order at the price of 454 USD.

STC-IPM3933A Darkbuster dome camera

On April 23, 2018 the family of the CCTV products Smartec was filled up by the high-speed rotary Full of the HD camera STC-IPM3933A Darkbuster supplied with a 30-fold zoom lens with a range of focal distances of 6-180 mm and the IK-lighter with "range" to 400 m.

Thanks to such equipment, resolution of 2 Megapixels at 50 fps and also hardware WDR technology, the rotary camera with IK-illumination provides informative video filming of remote and moving objects irrespective of lighting conditions. It should be noted that the turning gear performs repositioning of the video module with speeds up to 380 ° / with, and its tours and preseta are programmed. Besides, the camera STC-IPM3933A is expected work with the broad temperature range of -40 °C. +50 °C are also powered both from a DC power source of 12 V, and on PoE+ technology.

Dome rotary Full of the HD camera STC-IPM3933A Darkbuster (2018)

The round-the-clock informational content of video from the rotary camera is provided by the thought-over system of infrared illumination. It consists of a short-range IK-LED and a powerful LED with "range" to 400 meters. It should be noted that the first of them is wide angle and has an invariable radiation level while the second LED highlights remote scenes and adapts the power to the current viewing angle of a zoom lens. Thanks to it this rotary camera with IK-illumination creates uniform lighting of all stage with the maximum distance of 400 m.

It is possible to consider in parts all interesting scene fragments thanks to the 2-megapixel Sony Starvis sensor of format 1/1.9" and to a zoom lens with a range of focal distances of 6-180 mm. Using such optics this rotary IP camera with IK-illumination is capable to perform 30-fold approach of objects in a video surveillance zone, and the digital zoom allows "increase" in addition them in a 16-fold size. It is important that the rotary module provides continuous 360-degree panning and an inclination on 0 ° -180 ° with speeds up to 380 ° / page. At the same time the possibility of programming of 240 presets and 8 rounds is provided in STC-IPM3933A Darkbuster.

Allows to record all details of a scene even when shooting high-dynamic objects to the rotary camera with Smartec IK-illumination the processor providing the frame rate of 50 fps available and for images with the maximum resolution of 2 Megapixels. At activation of the hardware WDR function which is supported by this rotary camera with IK-illumination the update rate of the personnel is sufficient for video transmission from an object in real time – 30 fps. It should be noted that STC-IPM3933A supports 3-stream broadcasting, at the same time for each of flows, depending on its appointment, permission, the video codec, update rate of the personnel, etc. can be selected.

Allows to increase efficiency of video control the 8-zonal video detector which is built in the rotary camera which along with the external motion sensors connected to disturbing inputs is capable to detect moving objects in a viewing field. At the same time actuators can be attached to STC-IPM3933A. In case of operation of security devices this rotary camera with IK-illumination of Smartec will react on the preset scenario: activates local record of video, will pass to the set preset, etc. It is important what supports audio delivery for what it is supplied with an audio input and - an exit to which it is possible to connect the optional microphone and the loudspeaker.

Ample opportunities for video monitoring big on the area of objects (for example, industrial or transport), are provided not only existence of a powerful searchlight and PTZ functionality. Each rotary camera with IK-illumination has weather-proof execution and supports two options of power supply. The dome STC-IPM3933A body corresponds to class IP66, its form does not allow accumulation of rainfall, and the built-in heater allows the IP camera to work steadily at outside temperatures from-40 to +50 °C. Besides, STC-IPM3933A is powered from a source of 12 V of a direct current, and at placement of this rotary camera with IK-illumination far from the power source powering on PoE+ technology is possible.

2017: Street STC-IPM3509 Estima IP camera

On September 23, 2017 the SMARTEK SEKYYURITI company announced an output to the market of the camera STC-IPM3509 Estima.

The device is executed in the vandal proof body of metal, has a class of climatic protection IP66, is equipped with the motorized lens of 2.8-12 mm with an autodiaphragm. Enters a line of street IP cameras of the OPTi series.

Camera STC-IPM3509A Estima, (2017)

The microphone, audio output, input and exit of alarm are integrated into the camera. They allow to use effectively the camera in an object security system.

STC-IPM3509A Estima is capable to transfer three flows of video in three formats (H.265, H.264 and M-JPEG) with bitrate to 16 Mbps. There is an opportunity to select a shrinking algorithm and also to individually configure video flow settings, its permission and frame rate.

The camera is capable to broadcast video with the maximum frame rate of 30 fps at permission of Full HD (1920x1080). Support of three codecs allows to adapt to the bandwidth of the used network and to provide the different speed and quality of display and records.

At activation of function of broad dynamic range of WDR (140 dB) the IP camera uses each two frames, created by the CMOS array with a speed of 50 fps, for formation of a final video flow with a speed of 25 fps that provides video balanced on brightness at a hard lighting on an object, a counter or background flare, etc.

The video camera can work at temperatures from-30 to +60 °C. In the conditions of lack of lighting on an object of STC-IPM3509A/1 Estima activates work of three built-in matrix IK-LEDs and provides IK-illumination range to 30 meters.

The motorized lens 2.8 ~ 12 mm allows to configure focal distance and focusing at remote access to the camera. This opportunity is useful to simplification of procedural correction of the focusing which is required in use cameras. The autodiaphragm of P-iris allows to provide image quality and depth of field at any installations of a zoom and focusing.

In the IP camera there is a detector of the movement and external impact on the camera (for example, shift). As one of methods of reaction to operation of alarm, the camera will send notifications to SIP telephones. Support of the SNMP protocol can strongly simplify a commissioning and provide monitoring on the distributed network.

Construction of the camera provides installation on horizontal (ceiling) and vertical surfaces (walls).

2015

OTPi STC-IPM3671 Xaro

The product family of OTPi of the Smartec trademark was filled up in August, 2015 by the street STC-IPM3671 Xaro IP cameras with a class of protection IP66 and an IK-searchlight with illumination range to 30 m which are expected video filming at external temperatures of-40 ÷ +45 °C. New products are supplied with the 2.3-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS sensor, the high-performance Sony XARINA™ processor, the zoom lens of 3.0-10.5 mm with ARD and an auto focus and provide street video surveillance with the resolution up to 1920х1080 px. and frame rate up to 50 fps. At the same time, STC-IPM3671 Xaro support WDR to 120 dB, noise reduction in the 2D/3D modes and receive power supply on PoE technology or from a source of 12 V of a direct current.

Fast installation of the outdoor camera on horizontal or vertical surfaces provides the bracket which is included in the package of its delivery which provides the complete buried wiring of a cable with its protection against atmospheric and mechanical actions. If street video surveillance is performed on objects with a high probability of commission of acts of vandalism, then along with the built-in detector of the movement, the camera allows to involve so-called shock detector which registers changes of a perspective of video filming and a defocusing of a lens. For a power supply of STC-IPM3671 Xaro on object of video surveillance it is possible to use the available DC power source or to power it on SWARM technology.

Stable operation of the camera is possible both in frosts, and during a heat, thanks to an ergonomic street thermocasing with a class of protection IP66 which ensures smooth operation of STC-IPM3671 Xaro electronics at external temperatures from -40 °C to +45 °C. At the same time the comfortable temperature of internal space is created by the built-in heater and the fan which operation is "monitored" by the separate processor. Due to such equipping using STC-IPM3671 Xaro it is possible to perform street video surveillance behind such open areas as city streets, gas stations, parkings, etc. It should be noted that construction of the surveillance camera has a sun-protection hood which provision can be regulated.

The camera will create the most informative image with Full HD resolution and frame rate up to 50 fps also in difficult street conditions as uses the high-performance hardware including the 2.3-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS sensor, the Sony XARINA™ processor for video signal processing and motorized 3.0-10.5 mm a lens with an auto focus and ARD. STC-IPM3671 Xaro is capable to transfer to three independent flows of video in M-JPEG/H.264 formats with the regulated bitrate therefore street video surveillance can be organized using low-speed links. At the same time support of the frame rate of 50 fps allows to perform detailed video surveillance on objects with heavy traffic.

Flexible integration of the camera is possible in the systems of video monitoring working running the different software products conforming to requirements of ONVIF. For the STC-IPM3671 Xaro setup and other IP devices of the Smartec brand and management of their work within the general system it is recommended to use SmartStation professional software providing all necessary functions for multichannel watching and record of video, search and reproduction of archive files, creations of interactive graphic maps of an object of video surveillance, etc. Thanks to the built-in Web server access to the surveillance camera is possible via the web browser of the network PC or the notebook and also from mobile devices.

The round-the-clock informative video from the outdoor camera is provided with its highly sensitive sensor and application of a number of hardware and software solutions for image enhancement. So, for example, STC-IPM3671 Xaro uses multiexposition hardware WDR which, in combination with program WDR (ATR-EX), does street video surveillance by the most effective even during the operation of the camera in the conditions of a counter or background flare. At the same time the technology of double scanning (25 fps) allows to expand dynamic range to 120 dB. At weak illumination of STC-IPM3671 Xaro activates the IK-searchlight consisting of 8 powerful infrared light emitting diodes and executing video surveillance zone illumination at distances to 30 meters.

OPTi STC-IPM3571 Xaro

The family of OPTi IP devices of the Smartec brand was filled up in July, 2015 by the STC-IPM3571 Xaro 2,3-megapixel cameras which use the latest CMOS sensor and the Sony XARINA™ DSP processor, are equipped with the vandal proof body and intended for work in street conditions in the temperature range from-40 to +50 °C. New IP cameras have onboard megapixel 2.8-12 mm the zoom lens about ARD, an IK-searchlight with illumination to 20 m, create video in the H.264/M-JPEG formats with the permission to Full HD, frame rate up to 50 fps, support WDR and 2D/3D DNR.

For fast setup of the camera and parameters of its video flows within IP observation system it is recommended to use software of SmartStation which allows to perform watching video on several channels at the same time, supports different write modes, work with archive, search and display of video files, creation and adjustment of interactive graphic plans and allows to execute some other functions. At the same time, IP cameras are compatible to software of other producers which meets specifications of ONVIF, and access to their menu vozmozht via the network PC from any web browser.

The powerful hardware platform of the camera includes the 1/2.8-inch 2.3-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS sensor, the newest processor of video signal processing Sony XARINA™ and multiexposition hardware WDR which is complemented with program WDR (ATR-EX) for achievement of the best result of compensation of the overexposed and darkened frame sections. Thanks to such equipment, IP cameras transfer the high-quality image with increased by frame rate up to 50 fps and with a resolution up to 1920х1080 px. that conforms to the Full HD standard. Besides, STC-IPM3571 fix shift of the body, a defocusing of a lens and the movement in a frame with setup of sensitivity in 8 zones.

Three-stream broadcast of video from the camera can be performed in the H.264 and/or M-JPEG formats with regulated bitrate in the range from 100 Kbps to 12 Mbps, the maximum permission to Full HD (1920х1080 px.) and frame rate up to 50 fps. It should be noted that during the work in the WDR mode (120 dB), STC-IPM3571 use two adjacent frames from the CMOS sensor to create the resulting video flow with update rate of 25 fps. For the most correct color rendition these street Smartec IP cameras support a set of the modes of setup of a white balance from automatic to manual, and for increase in informational content of the image in the conditions of a lack of lighting use the system of noise reduction of 2D/3D DNR.

The anti-vandal thermocasing with IP66 protects electronics and optics of the camera from potential mechanical and atmospheric actions, providing its working capacity in the range of external temperatures from-40 to +50 °C. At this STC-IPM3571 Xaro are simple in installation as them it is possible to fix on any horizontal and vertical surfaces and to quickly configure a perspective of video filming using a 3-axial bracket of fastening of the video module. For reduction of time of installation of the IP camera support a power supply on PoE technology, consuming at the same time no more than 15 W with the switched-on heater. It should be noted that the separate processor is responsible for operation of the heater and fan in new products.

Sectors of video filming in night-time provides 20-meter IK-podsveku built in the cameras IK-searchlight with ring distribution of LEDs thanks to which new products optimum are suitable for the round-the-clock video filming on street objects. Work of 32 integrated IK-LEDs of STC-IPM3571 Xaro is activated in the conditions of considerable decrease in an illumination level in the sector of video filming which threshold value can be set by an installer or the operator of the video system. It is important to note that IP cameras are equipped with a megapixel variofokalny lens with a range of focal distances of 2.8-12 mm / F1.4 and the automatic iris control (AIC).

OPTi STC-IPM3570 Xaro dome camera

The line of the equipment of OPTi of the Smartec trademark was filled up with summer of 2015 of the camera of the dome STC-IPM3570 Xaro type which are equipped with 2.8-12 mm the zoom lens, the 2.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and the processor of video signal processing of XARINA of SONY company. The new network camera is supplied with an IK-searchlight with 20-meter illumination, provides broadcast of three flows of video in H.264 and/or M-JPEG with the permission to Full HD and frame rate up to 50 fps and is intended for work in premises with difficult conditions of lighting. Besides, this network model has the high dynamic range, the DNR 2D/3D function for noise cancellation and supports the ONVIF specifications for compatibility with software of different producers, including SmartStation.

Simplicity of installation of the camera on a horizontal and vertical surface is provided by dome construction of the body, and a quick selection of a perspective of video filming — a 3-axial bracket of fastening of the video module. Due to removable construction of a back part of the body the 2-megapixel network camera allows to perform the buried installation in a false ceiling without use of additional adapters. Besides, STC-IPM3570 has detectors of the movement and external influences (shift or a defocusing) and gives an opportunity to configure the bitrate and frame rate of each network video flow, both for the normal mode of work, and for disturbing.

Unlike other Smartec models of the OPTi family, the camera STC-IPM3570 Xaro have more powerful hardware platform consisting of the 1/2.8-inch 2.3-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS sensor and the advanced processor of processing of a signal Sony XARINA™. Thanks to such equipment, the network camera creates the high-quality image with the increased frame rate up to 50 fps and uses multiexposition hardware WDR in combination with program WDR (ATR-EX). During the work the network camera transfers the image balanced on brightness and contrast on all frame in the WDR mode that is especially important at video filming in the conditions of a counter or background flare and other difficult light conditions.

The built-in IK-searchlight allows to use STC-IPM3570 Xaro for the round-the-clock video filming as the camera can work in the day/night modes and transfer the legible color image at osveshchennost to 0.15 lx (F1.2). In the conditions of considerable decrease in an illumination level in the sector of video filming, the network camera activates work of 32 integrated IK-LEDs which provide IK-illumination range to 20 meters. It should be noted that STC-IPM3570 is equipped with a megapixel variofokalny lens with a range of focal distances of 2.8-12 mm and the automatic iris control (AIC), it is ready to work right after installation and connection of the equipment cable and the feed cable (if necessary).

The new camera can broadcast up to 3 individually configured video flows on network, supports H.264 and M-JPEG codecs and bitrate from 100 Kbps to 12 Mbps. At the same time the network camera provides the maximum speed of updating of the personnel (50 fps) at all options of permission up to Full HD (1920х1080 px.). For the most exact transfer of colors of the image STC-IPM3570 Xaro has the different modes of a white balance and allows to adapt to lighting type, for example, under glow lamps or fluorescent lamps. Besides, the network camera gives an opportunity to select automatic adjustment and/or to adjust a white balance in the manual mode, and at a lack of light — to use technology of noise reduction for increase in informational content of the image.

For fast setup of the camera STC-IPM3570 Xaro in composition of observation and parameters of its video flows it is recommended to use the software of SmartStation which provides the extensive list of opportunities for multichannel viewing and monitoring video and audioinformation, records and works with archive, search and data mapping, creation and adjustment of interactive graphic plans, etc. At the same time, the new ONVIF network camera - is compatible that simplifies its integration into the video systems functioning running software products of third-party developers, and the built-in Web server provides access to its menu via the network PC from any web browser.

STC-IPM3914A

The range of the equipment Smartec for street video filming was filled up in March, 2015 by the compact STC-IPM3914A IP cameras with a turning gear and the 12th a zoom lens. New products use the 2-megapixel Sony Exmor, WDR CMOS sensor and perform effective video filming with the broad range of illumination levels with the permission to Full HD at 60 fps. At the same time the rotary IP camera can execute panning on 360 ° and an inclination from 0 ° up to 180 ° with a speed up to 380 ° / with, gives a programming opportunity to 240 presets and 8 rounds of autopatrol. Besides, for power supply on cameras it is possible to use a source of 12/24 V of direct/alternating current or PoE technology.

The possibility of panning on 360 ° and an inclination of the chamber block in the range of 0 ° -180 ° does these cameras Smartec effective for comprehensive video control with their installation in the central part of the protected street object. For video filming of remote areas with the increased detailing the rotary STC-IPM3914A IP camera is equipped with a zoom lens with an optical zoom in 12 krat. At the same time the turning gear and a zoom lens can be programmed on 240 preset and 8 rounds of patrol. However at any moment the operator can take over control of the PTZ mechanism on himself and in more detail consider the area interesting him.

STC-IPM3914A are intended for outside video filming in the temperature range from-30 to +50 °C for what these cameras use the heater and a heat / a moisture-proof aluminum thermocasing with IP66 which also provides protection of electronics and optics against mechanical damages. The rotary IP camera provides ceiling mounting in a regular complete set, and when using an optional bracket of STB-C243 — and wall. It should be noted that along with a power supply from a source of 12/24 V a post. / pery. current, the new rotary model supports a power supply on PoE technology at the switched-off heater.

At any image resolution up to Full HD (1920x1080 px) the frame rate of 60 fps is available thanks to what the camera will provide recognition of fast-moving objects, for example, of cars. It should be noted what at update rate of 30 fps of STC-IPM3914A expands dynamic range (WDR) to 512 krat that is demanded in the conditions of a hard lighting. Moreover, the rotary IP camera is equipped with mechanically switched-off IK-filter and transfers informative video at the minimum illumination to 0.5 lx in the color mode and up to 0.1 lx — in is black / white. For increase in legibility of the image the rotary model allows to activate functions of noise reduction, digital stabilization and increase in contrast in the conditions of fog.

As the managing software for the camera it is possible to use any ONVIF - a compatible product, for example, of SmartStation software. It is software it is recommended for the organization of multichannel video surveillance systems of varying complexity in which not only the new rotary IP camera, but also other Smartec IP devices and also cameras of other producers will be used. Support of graphic plans emar, intellectual search in archive and support of IP devices of a large number of brands belongs to advantages, SmartStation. For protection of video against unauthorized access on networks and managements of a rotating device different protocols and technologies, including the system of passwords, filterings of the IP addresses and HTTPS - data encryption are used.

The security functionality of STC-IPM3914A is implemented based on the 8-zonal detector of the movement which is built in cameras with regulated sensitivity and also at connection of external security devices to the corresponding inputs and outputs of alarm. For example, the rotary IP camera allows to connect security sensors and the relay for management of work of lighting, locks of doors, etc. at alarms. For an exception of viewing by the operator of the private zones getting into the shot of the rotary camera such as windows of apartment houses, STC-IPM3914A allows to impose up to 8 masks on these zones.

STC-IPM3925 dome camera

In February, 2015 the STC-IPM3925 dome camera of the Smartec brand intended for work in premises or street conditions when retrofitting by its thermocasing is provided. The device uses the 2-megapixel sensor of Panasonic, a 30-fold zoom lens and the high-precision rotary and oblique mechanism. Maximum speeds of panning and an inclination which are provided by this rotary video camera are 300 and 250 ° / about, respectively, and its PTZ mechanism is programmed on 220 preset, 8 rounds and routes of autopatrol. It is important to note that the rotary model supports 3-stream broadcast of video and also can perform video filming of fast-moving objects with the frame rate of 60 fps at permission to HD 720p. STC-IPM3925 is powered from a source 12 V DC or on Hi-PoE technology, has the audiochannel, 4/2 inputs and outputs of alarm and supports a video on the memory card microSD.

The video camera creates the high-quality image with permission of Full HD and realistic flowers at the expense of the 2-megapixel CMOS sensor of Panasonic with a matrix format 1/3 inch and a zoom lens with high optical rates. Thanks to use of the powerful processor and a number of modern technologies, the rotary video camera executes broadcast of video flows with permission of HDTV 720p (1280x720 px.) at a speed up to 60 fps and HD 1080p (1920х1080 px.) at 30 fps that in a compartment using a rotating device and a 30-fold optical zoom does observation of an object especially effective. For video compression of STC-IPM3925 supports two codecs — H.264 and M-JPEG which are selected depending on quality requirements the images for record or sending to remote users.

The video camera is capable to execute a complete circular overview of a subject to observation thanks to existence of the high-precision engine with the belt drive which provides panning on 360 °, an inclination ranging from -2 ° up to 90 ° and smooth speed control of the movement with a step 0.024 °. It should be noted that the maximum speed of the movement of the chamber module in the automatic mode is 300 ° / page Besides, the new rotary video camera is supplied with a strong contact ring with service life more than 20 million turnovers and the system of compensation of vibrations and blows for prevention of shifts of the preset positions of its video module. Control of a turning gear of STC-IPM3925 is exercised under widespread protocols of telemetry of Pelco-D/P that allows to use panels and joysticks of different producers.

The high photosensitivity allows to use PTZ video cameras to the round-the-clock video control in premises, and at installation in special thermocasings of Smartec STB-C103, the possibility of their operation and in street conditions appears at external temperatures up to -40 °C. Thanks to the mobile IK-filter, the rotary video camera can perform the detailed video filming in the day/night modes at osveshchennost to 0.5/0.1 lx. In the conditions of a lack of STC-IPM3925 light activates the mode of a slow electronic lock at which its sensitivity increases up to 0.002/0.001 lx. At the same time, the rotary IP model supports functions of a white balance, ARU, compensation of a bright background flare, WDR, an algorithm of digital noise cancellation and the Defog mode ("anti-fog").

The fast IP addresses setup of the video camera and its network parameters is provided by the free IP-Installer utility, and the menu of STC-IPM3925 setup is available to authorized users via any web browser or the interface of specialized software products including SmartStation. It is software it is recommended to select for the organization of multichannel video surveillance systems of varying complexity in which not only the new rotary video camera, but also IP devices of many famous producers will be used. Moreover, SmartStation supports graphic plans emar, intellectual search in archive, etc. For protection of video against unauthorized access on networks and managements of a rotating device of STC-IPM3925 uses passwords, the system of identification of users and filtering of the IP addresses, HTTPS is data encryption and other means.

Intellectual tracking of the movement in a viewing field and signal pick-up of alarm from external sensors is done by new video cameras by the effective instrument of video control and security monitoring. For example, on an alarm the rotary video camera will be able to pass into video write mode with the maximum quality, to activate the movement on presets which it is possible to appoint up to 220, to involve one of eight possible rounds of patrol and many other things. At the same time record of disturbing video is possible on a remote server and/or on local microSD the memory card installed in the innovation body. Besides, on an alarm rotary STC-IPM3925 model is capable to load video files on the FTP server, to send snapshots to the set e-mail and to activate the executive equipment.

2014

NEYRO STC-IPMX3193A

The product line of Smartec of the NEYRO series was filled up in the fall of 2014 by small-size IP cameras of video surveillance STC-IPMX3193A, the equipped wide angle 1.2 mm with a lens with a viewing field 180 °. The new panoramic camera uses 2 MP OmniVision CMOS sensor, creates video with permission of Full HD and the frame rate of 30 fps at osveshchennost to 0.5/0.01 lx and supports video analytics, both built in, and optional. For increase in informational content of video STC-IPMX3193A it is supplied with the WDR function therefore it can be placed, for example, opposite to windows or glass doors. Besides, innovation can record panoramic video on microSD the memory card.

The packet of video analytics of VCA Presence preset in NEYRO series IP cameras allows to perform them multizonal detection of the movement with the configured alarm, tracking to 100 moving objects in a frame, etc. In addition to it, the panoramic surveillance camera can use also other packets of VCA with which it will execute classification of objects by the size, to fix their stop or a delay in the set zone longer than the allowed time, to define the direction of the movement of objects, their speed and to conduct calculation of their number, etc. The choice of this or that optional packet of analytic functions for panoramic model depends on the tasks solved by a system.

Use in construction of the IP camera of the lens "fish eye" provides it a viewing angle 180 °, sufficient for tracking of the general situation on an object. At the same time the panoramic camera creates the qualitative image with the permission to Full HD, the corresponding 1920x1080 px., with the frame rate of 30 fps and allows to set one - or two - stream video broadcasting with individual preference of parameters of each flow, including the choice of the codec from two possible — H.264 and M-JPEG. It is important to note that the panoramic image from STC-IPMX3193A will be always balanced on brightness and contrast thanks to presence of function of the high dynamic range (WDR) at it.

Compliance to specifications of ONVIF does new cameras compatible to different software products for setup and management of a video surveillance system. For example, under control of SmartStation software the 2-megapixel panoramic camera allows to implement all the functionality as this program supports all functions of video analytics of VCA, services an unlimited number of IP devices at the rate of the 32nd channel of video and a sound on one server of record, etc. At the same time, access to STC-IPMX3193A and its panoramic video can be received via the web browser.

Installation in IP cameras of video surveillance Smartec of the memory card allows to exclude loss of especially important videos and data, for example, in couples abnormal "falling" of network or carrying out on the line of service works. In the STC-IPMX3193A body there is a microSD format card slot on which the panoramic camera can continuously perform record, according to the individual diagram or on events. At the same time to browse video written on microSD the map, including panoramic pictures, it is possible far off.

Fast and simple installation of the camera is possible on a wall or a ceiling including level with a false ceiling when using the ring mounting adapter which is included in the delivery. At the same time the panoramic surveillance camera can receive power supply by two methods: from a source of 12 V of a direct current via the regular adapter or on Power over Ethernet technologies (IEEE 802.3af standard). In the latter case panoramic devices need to be connected to network switches with support of a PoE-power supply of terminal units or to separate injectors of PoE.

The new 2-megapixel panoramic Smartec STC-IPMX3193A surveillance camera already came to the Russian market, and its retail price is 663 USD.

OPTi STC-IPM3698A class of protection IP66

The range of Smartec devices of the OPTi series for the systems of outside observation was filled up in September, 2014 by STC-IPM3698A video cameras which correspond to a class of protection IP66, are efficient in the temperature range of-40 — +50 °C and use a powerful IK-searchlight with an illumination zone to 100 m. In STC-IPM3698A the megapixel lens is already set to 3-12 mm and there is a hinged bracket of fastening with end-to-end wiring of cables. At the same time new outdoor video cameras are capable to transfer to 3 video flows with image resolution to 3 MP and update rate up to 30 fps, support a sound, 55 levels of the WDR setup, function of compensation of flares and technology of a power supply of PoE. For setup of street model any web browser or ONVIF - the compatible software product, for example, of SmartStation can be used.

The photosensitivity of the video camera is 0.5 lx in the mode "day" and 0.02 lx in the night mode. At the same time, STC-IPM3698A have expanded adaptive dynamic range (WDR) with 55 levels of adjustment for achievement of optimal detailing of the image depending on lighting conditions on protected an object. For an image flare exception, both intended, and accidental, for example, from light of headlights of the passing car, street surveillance videocameras are supplied with function of compensation of a counter/background flare. Thanks to presence at STC-IPM3698A of a special input and a relay exit it is possible to connect to it optionally the street annunciator and the executive security device for which setup of logic of work the web menu is used.

Using as basic component the 3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor from Sony, STC-IPM3698A video cameras are capable to rovat to a form the image with the increased clearness, transmission accuracy of flowers and permission of the QXGA standard that corresponds to 2048x1536 px. Thanks to such characteristics, outdoor video cameras will be able to become a reliable element of a video surveillance system to which quality requirements of video signal are imposed. At the same time STC-IPM3698A allows to expand scope of application built in the street IK-searchlight models which provides an illumination zone up to 100 m using 100 LEDs.

New Smartec video cameras support high-speed broadcast of Full HD of video per network with bitrate to the maximum value of 12 Mbps, squeezing flows in the MPEG-4 and/or M formats – JPEG and also the most effective H.264. At the same time a frame reyt a video flow, as well as its permission, and a shrinking algorithm, 3-megapixel outdoor video cameras allow to select individually for everyone. Also it must be kept in mind that update rate of 25 fps while for Full HD of video below — 30 fps is available to the image with the maximum 3-megapixel permission. Besides, new street devices have the option "audio" which can be configured on transfer in a full duplex when retrofitting STC-IPM3698A the loudspeaker and the microphone.

As the program of setup of the video camera and a video surveillance system in general it is recommended to apply software of SmartStation which has the convenient system of licensing and provides ample opportunities for accomplishment of settings of network devices of different producers, including new outdoor STC-IPM3698A video cameras and also for multichannel watching and record of video and audio streams, intellectual search of video fragments in archive video and other functions. At the same time originally it is possible to configure street devices on network via the Internet Explorer MS web browser or locally at connection to them of the service monitor through a special video output.

For year-round operation of the video camera the producer provided its working capacity at-40 … +50 °C. At the same time the hermetic metal thermocasing of a streamline shape protects street surveillance videocameras from accumulation on their body of moisture, snow and dirt. For management of operation of the heater and the fan in STC-IPM3698A the special processor which does not allow overheating or overcooling of a system is used. Installation of innovation on a street object is performed using a regular bracket which provides secret wiring of cables and a quick selection of a perspective of shooting thanks to existence of the hinge.

New 3-megapixel network outdoor day/night video cameras of STC-IPM3698A already went on sale, and they can be purchased at retail at the price of 956 USD.

OPTi STC-IPM3550A Starlight

The line of the IP equipment of OPTi of the Smartec trademark was filled up in August, 2014 by the 1.3-megapixel STC-IPM3550A IP cameras of the Starlight series which are supplied with 3-10 mm the zoom lens with a viewing angle to 96 ° and the innovation CMOS sensor of the brand of Sony with sensitivity to 0.001 lx. The new dome IP camera is intended for work in premises with difficult conditions of lighting and provides broadcast of a three-streaming video in H.264, M-JPEG and/or MPEG-4 with the resolution up to 1280х1024 px. and frame rate up to 30 fps. Besides, this dome model has the high dynamic range, the audiochannel, the DNR 2D/3D functions, is equipped with a memory card slot and also supports the ONVIF specifications for compatibility with software of different producers.

Broadcast of video with the megapixel resolution of the IP camera of the Starlight series is performed in one - or the double-stream mode with bitrate to 12 Mbps and the maximum permission of SXGA (1280x1024 px.) at the frame rate of 30 fps. For compatibility with different video surveillance systems, the dome IP camera supports M-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 video codecs of a high profile. At the same time safety of video broadcast on network is ensured by filtering of the IP addresses, identification of users and data protection by the password. Along with video transmission, new dome devices support bidirectional broadcast of audio in G.711 format (µLaw) 8/16 KHZ (at connection of the external microphone and loudspeaker).

As well as other models of the Starlight series, the STC-IPM3550A IP camera differ in extremely high photosensitivity. Due to use of the Sony Exmor Ultra Low Light CMOS sensor, a fast megapixel lens (F1.3) and the powerful processor of image processing, the dome IP camera is capable to transfer the informative color image at osveshchennost to 0.03 lx, and black-and-white — up to 0.001 lx. At activation of the mode of a slow electronic lock the camera allows to perform video control at critically small illumination levels without installation of external sources of lighting. Thanks to it, new dome devices of the Smartec brand provide the round-the-clock video filming in premises with variable, difficult or insufficient lighting.

For quality improvement of video signal in the conditions of the lowered illumination of the IP camera use the system of noise reduction which consists of filters 2D and 3D DNR and effectively eliminates noise, granularity and other artifacts. Besides, the dome Smartec STC-IPM3550A IP camera can create the image balanced on brightness and contrast when at a frame at the same time there are areas with excessively high and low illumination as supports technology of high dynamic range of WDR with 10 levels of adjustment. In addition to it, dome models have a ratio "signal/noise" more than 52 dB and support the different modes of a white balance for achievement of a realistic color rendition.

Configure the cameras Starlight and manage the system including network video recorders and video servers of the Smartec brand and other producers it is possible using the full-function program of video surveillance SmartStation which is expected service of unlimited number of IP devices. The multiserver structure of this software gives extensive opportunities for multichannel viewing and record of video/audio, setup of devices and the choice of algorithms of their reaction to alarm events which are provided by the new dome IP camera and other Smartec models. Besides, thanks to support of ONVIF and PSIA the dome Starlight models can work running software products of other developers.

It is possible to expand the security STC-IPM3550A functions using the external security sensor and the actuator which are connected to it through the corresponding input and an exit of alarm, and their logic of work is configured through the IP cameras web menu. If necessary the input of alarm can be configured for work as an external input thanks to what the dome IP camera will synchronize the switchings between the night and day modes of video filming with work of an optional IK-searchlight. Besides, each dome camera of a series has a card slot of memory of microSD/SDHC, preserving of data for which can be performed according to the diagram, events of alarm or at violation of network connection.

New dome IP cameras of video surveillance Smartec STC-IPM3550A of a line Star Light already came to the Russian market, and they can be purchased at retail at the price of 650 USD.

OPTi STC-IPM3050A StarLight

The range of Smartec IP devices of the OPTi series in June, 2014 was filled up by small-size 1.3-megapixel IP cameras of video surveillance STC-IPM3050A StarLight using the highly sensitive CMOS sensor of Sony of new generation. New products are intended for work in premises, have the compact body with classical design and create video in H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG-4 formats with permission of SXGA and the frame rate of 30 fps at osveshchennost of 0.03/0.001 lx. Besides, these IP cameras support the WDR and 2D/3D DNR functions, have the audiochannel, a card slot of memory of microSD/SDHC and are compatible to lenses with ARD (DC, Direct Drive).

Extremely high sensitivity of the camera is reached due to use of the latest Sony Exmor™ CMOS sensor — IMX104LQJ in which the photolayer is located not under, and over area of removal of a charge therefore losses of light on absorption and reflection when passing to a photolayer are minimum. Illumination parameters at which IP cameras of video surveillance create the qualitative image are 0.03 lx (F1.3) in the mode of color video transfer, and to 0.001 lx — in black-and-white, but if necessary can be and are increased after activation of function of a slow lock of Slow shutter. Moreover, in STC-IPM3050A the technology of the high dynamic range (WDR) for obtaining the balanced video in difficult conditions of illumination is implemented.

Functionality of the camera includes 3-stream broadcast of video with individual preference of parameters of everyone, including the choice of the video codec, permission and transmission rate. At the expense of the 1.3-megapixel sensor and the STC-IPM3050A DSP processor create the image with the permission to SXGA (1280x1024 px.) and update rate of the personnel of 30 fps also transfer him with bitrate to 12 Mbps. As well as other IP devices of the StarLight family, new IP cameras allow to select a shrinking algorithm of H.264, MPEG-4 and/or M-JPEG, to adapt video to the bandwidth of the used network and to perform bidirectional audiotransfer when retrofitting by their optional microphone and the loudspeaker.

Detection of disturbing events in a viewing field of the camera is performed using the built-in detector of the movement or the external security sensor which logic of work is configured on network through the web menu of innovation. At this STC-IPM3050A can react to alarms by activation of a disturbing exit, data loading on FTP, HTTP, sending notifications for E-mail, record of video in a videoarchive with the maximum permission and speed, preserving of the disturbing personnel to the built-in memory card, etc. It should be noted that megapixel IP cameras have a card slot of memory of the microSD/SDHC format and are capable to record of it video not only on an alarm, but also according to the diagram and others events, for example, in the absence of IP connection with the subsequent access to the saved video.

For the organization of a full-function video surveillance system of any scale based on the IP equipment Smartec, including new cameras, and devices of other producers, it is recommended to use the software of SmartStation. This multiserver, the multiclient software allows to involve in a system different IP cameras in an unlimited number and services up to 32 channels of video and a sound at the rate on 1 server of record. Thanks to the fact that STC-IPM3050A has an open architecture and conforms to requirements of ONVIF and PSIA she can be exploited under control of any softwares supporting these specifications. At the same time tunings of operating parameters of new products can be performed on network via any web browser.

Small dimensions of the body (119х60х50 mm) and classical design of the camera and also megapixel image resolution, support of lenses with autoregulation of a diaphragm and technology of a power supply of PoE, do STC-IPM3050A by a versatile tool of video control not only in premises, but also on the street (at their installation in a thermocasing). New IP cameras of video surveillance provide a possibility of their wall or ceiling mounting using a corporate aluminum bracket of STB-C02 which, besides, provides also end-to-end wiring of cables. Moreover, STC-IPM3050A can work together with an IK-searchlight, and its switching between the day/night modes — to be performed through an alarm input.

New highly sensitive compact IP cameras of video surveillance Smartec STC-IPM3050A of the StarLight series already came to the Russian market, and they can be purchased at retail at the price of 544 USD. For more information on these and other IP cameras of the Smartec trademark for IP video surveillance systems address by e-mail info@smartec-cctv.ru or by multichannel phone number (495) 787-3342 to sales department of the ARMO-Systems company which is the official distributor of the equipment Smartec or to ARMO regional offices.

Under the Smartec trademark the wide line of the equipment for creation analog and IP video surveillance systems of any configuration and complexity is issued. Are its part analog and IP cameras of standard design, varifocal lenses fixed and rotary dome cameras, the 4-, 8-, 16-and 32-channel DVR, HD-SDI video recorders of the camera and loggers, 17-42-inch LCD monitors, thermocasings, IP видеосерверы, brackets, accessories, etc. The main competitive advantage of the equipment Smartec is a functionality, high quality and reliability of devices at their affordable price and also existence of professional technical support and service in Russia^[1].

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