Larson Electronics Releases Waterproof 1080p Full-HD IP PTZ Security Camera

Industrial lighting company Larson Electronics branches out into security with release of day/night camera designed for ‘discreet monitoring and remote observation.’

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Larson Electronics LLC recently announced the release of a new waterproof PTZ security camera. This day/night camera “is designed for discreet monitoring and remote observation in indoor and outdoor industrial environments,” according to the company press release.

The Larson Electronics pan/tilt/zoom IDCMR-IP-POE-PTZ-20X security camera “produces 1080p full-HD high resolution images day and night, for both indoor and outdoor applications,” according to the announcement.

It features a 4.7-94mm varifocal lens, allowing variable focal length as focus changes. This automatic adjustment provides operators with 20x optical zoom levels. Additionally, long-range IR LEDs with a wavelength of 850 nm are integrated to enable this security camera to see up to 492 feet at night.

Videos are uploaded into a MP4 format and H.264 and MJPEG video compression are also included. Designed to perform in an array of weather conditions, this outdoor IP66-rated camera is corrosion-resistant and includes a special de-fogging feature. It operates on 24V AC or PoE (IEEE802.3at) and has 360-degree panning for full security coverage.

“When it comes to the equipment used in hazardous work location, durability is an extremely important feature,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC, in the press release.

“The aluminum housing, polycarbonate lens and IP66 waterproof rating makes this security camera ideal for indoor and outdoor conditions where monitoring is needed.”

Robin Hattersley-Gray, editor for CI sister publication Campus Safety, highlighted the importance of security system maintenance.

“It’s also important to remember that physical security equipment upkeep doesn’t just involve replacing worn-out parts, adjusting camera angles, trimming trees and installing new batteries,” she wrote.

“Much of the maintenance associated with today’s video surveillance systems involves software upgrades. Unfortunately, some older systems currently running in healthcare and educational environments are no longer supported by the manufacturers that made them. When the software in these systems is out of date, the security camera or card access system or HVAC solution not only doesn’t work well (or at all), it is more vulnerable to cyberattacks.”

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