Due to the integration process into Schneider in 2007, the new Pelco CEO, Sharad Shekhar reportedly suggested that perhaps the company lost some focus on product innovation and allowed some competitors to gain a technological advantage for a while. The Schneider integration is now behind them and Pelco is setting its sights on a stronger future with the launch of various new innovative products.

Demonstrated for the first time at Ifsec, the new Sarix Professional Range cameras incorporate Pelco’s advanced fixed IP camera features and functionality. The devices feature resolutions from 1MP to 5MP, deliver sharp images, cover larger areas with a single camera, and have the capability to digitally zoom in to scenes while maintaining evidential data clarity. The cameras also offer superior low-light performance and adaptive IR illumination to capture critical image details in dark environments such as faces and number plates, for effective site security and protection.

“The Sarix Pro camera range is one of our best contributions to our comprehensive IP camera portfolio, offering exceptional clarity and increased coverage, as well as exceptional integration capabilities,” said Mark Pritchard, Director of Marketing, EMEA, Pelco by Schneider Electric. “The Sarix Pro camera range is ideal for locations where video security equipment could be at risk, as well as vandal resistant to IK10. Additionally, the camera range adheres to ONVIF Profile S and Profile G standards, making it easy to integrate with other video systems.”

Pelco will also highlight Videoxpert, the company’s award-winning VMS platform that manages single and multi-site video surveillance solutions from a single workspace interface, and Optera, the award-winning multi-sensor, panoramic cameras, which provide seamless video images through 180-, 270- or 360-degree views.

The new Sarix Enhanced Next Generation Range will also be previewed at the Pelco stand during the show. The camera range aims to deliver the best possible image in difficult lighting conditions, such as combinations of bright areas and shaded areas, as well as intense light. This line is designed with superior reliability and fault tolerance for mission-critical applications. A robust camera with exceptional image quality, compact design, motorised zoom lens (multiple options available), built-in analytics suite, and other advanced features, the Sarix Enhanced Range provides a streamlined user experience for casinos, cities and ports, as well as other vertical markets.