Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market1,today introduces a complete, IP-based mobile video surveillance solution consisting of a new series of network cameras and a network video recorder for use in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehicles.
· AXIS M31-R Network Camera Series and AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder are specially designed for easy and discreet installation, as well as reliable operation in vehicles
· They are protected from dust and water and can withstand shock, vibrations and temperature fluctuations
· The palm-sized AXIS M31-R cameras provide full frame rate video streams in H.264 and Motion JPEG in resolutions up to 1 megapixel, including HDTV 720p. AXIS M3113-R (SVGA) and AXIS M3114-R (1 MP) come with either a rugged RJ-45 or rugged M12 network connector
· The cameras respond rapidly to changing light levels and employ progressive scan for clearer images of moving objects. The cameras are also designed for quick and reliable installation
· Power over Ethernet (PoE) support further simplifies installation since only one cable is needed for carrying power and video.
· AXIS Q8108-R supports HDTV recording and has an integrated PoE switch that offers an easy and cost-effective solution for powering as many as eight network cameras recording at full frame rate.
· The network video recorder provides battery back-up to handle short periods of power drop and safe shutdown of the system.
· It can also be customized to meet project specific needs, with options such as third-party software and support for wireless technologies such as WLAN, GSM, UMTS and GPS. Such options allow operation centers, for instance, to remotely access live and recorded video from a vehicle and receive information about its location.