Panasonic announces ruggedised Aero PTZ camera

Source: Panasonic. The Aero PTZ (WV-SUD638).

Outdoor surveillance in extreme weather conditions can now be delivered in full HD resolution with  Panasonic’s new ruggedised Aero PTZ camera.

According to Panasonic, its Aero PTZ camera sets new benchmarks for performance and reliability in outdoor cameras and can weather tropical storms, arctic blizzards, extreme temperature changes and gale-force winds. The Aero PTZ (WV-SUD638) is designed to ensure reliability in the toughest conditions while maintaining superior performance in capturing high quality surveillance footage.

“Asia’s infrastructures market is forecast to grow by 7% to 8% annually over the next decade, nearing US$5.3 trillion by 2025. This led to a growth in demand for surveillance solutions to ensure these critical infrastructures such as rail network, highways, airports, sea ports or even financial districts are protected against vandalism or terrorist attacks,” said Masami Eguchi, GM, Security Solutions, PSSAP. “More importantly, high quality surveillance helps to ensure smooth operability and maintenance of these value assets.”

Feature highlights include:

A Video Stability Augment System virtually eliminates camera shake. The optional long-range infrared (IR) LED capability can yield clear imagery with in low-light or no-light conditions of up to nearly 150m.

The Aero PTZ offers Full HD resolution of 1080p at 60 fps with a 30X optical zoom lens with integrated image stabilisation. The 360-degree Sphere Vision 3D feature provides 360-degree continuous panning and +/- 90-degree tilt range, while Super Dynamic Light Range Compensation ensures a wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras.

The IK10-certified camera is designed to resist corrosion. The lightweight fibreglass body, anti-corrosion coated die-cast parts and screws enable the camera to perform even under high humidity, mist and salt environments. Coupled with the aerodynamic spherical design, wind drag is minimised for heightened visual stability, even under a high-wind load of 60mps.

A wide operating temperature from –50 ºC to +55 ºC and rugged construction allows the Aero PTZ to be resilient in arctic-to-desert climate ranges. The camera conforms to IP66 and IP67, which means it can weather through passing storms and floods. Lens are also kept clean of rain and snow with a  built-in wiper. An integral heater keeps internal electronics operating at optimal temperatures while a defroster keeps the viewing lens clear.