Ganz's exhibition display prominently featured a number of exciting new models in the C-AllView range of popular day/night high-speed 'ruggedised' PTZ cameras. Sealed to IP67, they can be installed in harsh and challenging environments or where the camera unit may be liable to experience physical abuse. Alternatively, due to its attractive aesthetic appeal, C-AllView can be installed anywhere where a standard external dome might otherwise be used.

The latest cameras, designed for a wide range of common applications, include the C-AllView36, boasting an impressive and useful 36:1 optical zoom, providing easy solutions to long range requirements where previously the alternatives were costly and cumbersome. A flat glass window ensures crystal clear images at high zoom settings and permits a built-in self cleaning wiper. Add the ability to look upwards and removal of blind spots when looking downwards when pole mounted, and the benefits of the C-AllView family over that of conventional domes are clear to see.
Other new C-AllView models in the range that were demonstrated on Ganz's IFSEC stand include infrared equipped units using Ganz's IR750 and IR500 long-range infrared illuminators. The IR750/50180 unit will provide imposing night-time camera illumination up to 100 metres @ 50-180° coverage, while the IR500/1020 offers coverage up to 300 metres @ 10-20°.

Meanwhile, the C-AllView thermal provides an impressive combination of thermal and optical technologies within the same camera housing, enabling the camera to detect persons or vehicles at extreme range. Its added advantage is the ability to switch to optical for recognition purposes and evidence gathering at shorter distances. The thermal module provides a better target resolution and longer stand-off range.

A 30 micron detector provides a real-time 25Hz frame rate (UK only), plus thermal sensitivity and dynamic range. An 9 Hz licence-exempt version is also available for export customers. Sophisticated histogram-based image processing and video output pixel interpolation resolution are also employed to ensure best-in-class image quality.

Ganz's research and development engineers have also produced the C-AllView radar detection system, designed to detect and track intruders moving at ranges up to a 500-metre radius from the sensor. An audible and visual alarm can be raised to alert security staff, avoiding the need for them to constantly monitor screens. The radar will independently control up to five separate PTZ cameras to display and track multiple threats simultaneously. The radar scans in 360°, including over water, and is effective in all weather and light conditions.

Giving its IFSEC visitors a glimpse of other upcoming equipment introductions, Computar demonstrated some developments including a 360° megapixel fisheye lens fitted with a non-distortion lens.

"We're delighted with the reception our new products received at IFSEC," comments Division Manager Geoff Bowers "Our comprehensive line-up of specialised new C-AllView cameras has already been well received and we've had a stream of enquiries for follow-up details. Moreover, the insights we were able to give stand visitors into innovative future systems currently on the drawing board show we're not standing still. There's lots more to come from Ganz and Computar"