Flir Announces AX8 Thermal Imager for Industrial Automation
Flir has announced the launch of its new AX8 fixed-mount thermal imager. Combining thermal and visible cameras along with FLIR’s proprietary MSX technology in a small, affordable package, the AX8 is easy to install in space-constrained areas for automated and uninterrupted condition monitoring of critical electrical and mechanical equipment.
Enabled by FLIR’s ground-breaking Lepton micro thermal imaging camera core, the AX8 provides early detection of temperature-related issues in electrical and mechanical equipment, guarding against unplanned outages, service interruptions, equipment failure, and fire. The AX8 is the ideal sensing solution for continuous condition monitoring and early fire detection without the need for periodic manual scans.
The AX8 thermal imager has 4,800 active temperature points per image, provides streaming temperature data over industry-standard interfaces (Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP) for easy analysis, has a built-in web interface, and includes a full suite of Analysis and Alarm functions that automatically send alerts when the AX8 detects elevated temperatures.
Moog Videolarm Announces POE Ready Security Camera Housings
Dynamic Power Allocation camera housings save installation costs
Moog Videolarm, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality video surveillance products, announces its new line of Power over Ethernet (POE) Ready security camera housings. The POE Ready line is a sophisticated, yet cost effective, series of housings featuring simple and quick installation.
“The POE Ready line meets a market need for high-quality camera housings that are simple to install and maintain. One POE Plus powered cable is all that is required to connect to the Moog Videolarm Dynamic Power Allocation system for intelligent power distribution between the camera and the heater and blower,” said Jimmy Pfaffenberger, site general manager, Moog Videolarm. The technology prioritizes incoming power so that successful camera operation is guaranteed across a full range of operating conditions.
Each unit is POE Plus IEEE802.3 at compliant and includes a 30-watt midspan to power the unit. Available in three different configurations, the POE Ready line supports virtually any Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) or fixed POE enabled security camera.
Axis’ network cameras secure Sydney suburban rail
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Axis Communications today announced that Axis network cameras have been selected for use in Sydney’s new Waratah train suburban fleet. The total installation order is estimated at about 7,000 network cameras. The installation will begin Fall 2009 and is expected to continue for the next three to four years.
Installations of network video solutions within the transportation segment have increased during the past few years and network video products from Axis have been installed in several demanding transportation environments.
“We are proud to deliver our solution to the trains in Sydney in order to increase safety and security on the trains.” said Ray Mauritsson, President, Axis Communications. “Axis’ network camera AXIS 209MFD-R addresses the market’s demand for video surveillance in locations where an ultra-compact solution is required and it is specifically designed for the transportation segment”
Each train will have around 100 Axis networked cameras ensuring that the full length and breadth of each carriage can be monitored to provide enhanced security and safety for commuters. The palm-sized Axis 209MFD-R network cameras have been specifically designed for mass transit and are flat, discreet and tamper resistant. Designed specifically for handling vibrations, humidity, dust and temperature fluctuations that is typical of mass transit vehicles, the cameras are connected via Power over Ethernet (PoE) using the train’s communication network, which eliminates the need for separate power cables.