Vidilanz Covert Wireless Camera

 

Vidilanz Covert Wireless Camera - Stand Alone Digital Image Capture System

Vidilanz cameras, offer an ideal solution for a wide range of security and safety applications. Ideal for monitoring temporary problem hot spots in schools (i.e. fire door misuse, vandalism, graffiti, etc), covert surveillance of fly tipping sites, monitoring stock rooms and other trusted areas against pilfering and theft, recording visitors to your home, office, school, etc.

This clever unit looks like (and is) a fully functioning PIR detector of the type as used for building alarm systems. What makes this unit unique however, is the fact that it contains a fully functional colour CCTV camera which thanks to sophisticated electronics (patent applied for) will run for up to 9 weeks continuously on the rechargeable internal battery (compare this with the previous generation of device which offered at best a few days, or more typically hours, operation from a fully charged battery). 

Stores up to 65,000 digital images on an SD memory card. Recorded images are encrypted for security and stored in compressed JPEG format. Each image is time and date stamped, with an option to add a digital signature watermark. 

Stored images can be viewed by simply removing the SD card from the camera and plugging it into your PCs memory card reader, your PDA, etc., alternatively, the images can be viewed on your TV via Sandisk Photo Album (or equivalent).

The wireless camera unit is powered by its internal battery and is completely stand alone, so there is absolutely no wiring required. Fixing into position is quick and simple, it can be permanently screwed to a wall, etc., or for temporary monitoring of an area, can even be fixed in position using adhesive backed velcro pads. Its PIR detector appearance, means that it is unlikely to be spotted as a camera by anyone not familiar with the unit, making it ideal for general use or covert applications.

You are in complete control of the recording - although typically the unit is set up to record on motion detection, as an alternative, you can set it to record on an external trigger such as a door opening, or you can select Time Lapse recording mode. In time lapse mode, you specify the frequency with which the images will be recorded (minimum of 4 seconds between each recording in time lapse mode). You also set the image size (VGA or QVGA). VGA offers higher resolution images, whilst the smaller format QVGA option means that you can store many more images on the memory card. Clicking on the continuous record option during set-up means that when the memory card is full, the system will continue to record by overwriting the oldest stored image with the current image. Customising recording options, etc. is quickly and easily achieved by plugging the memory card into your PC and following the on-screen instructions produced by the setup software, alternatively you can simply opt to use the factory default settings..

The clever Pre-trigger capture feature, means that when the unit is set to record on motion detection - it also captures up to 3 seconds worth of images (up to 20 images) leading up to the time that motion was detected.

The standard package includes a high quality CMOS camera with infra-red motion sensor (and alarm input / output connectors), memory card and a rechargeable internal Lithium Ion battery

Optional extras include:

  • rapid battery charger (sold separately as you will probably only need one, however many cameras you purchase)
  • spare high capacity battery - 3,000mAh (provides up to 9 weeks camera operation between recharging)
  • 2GB SD Card with embedded software
  • weatherproof housing for camera

...other products under development

Ideal for monitoring:

  • "trusted" environments such as storerooms
  • dispatch areas
  • warehouses & industrial units
  • empty properties
  • shops and offices
  • classrooms & school corridors
  • cash registers
  • visitors 
  • your home (or holiday home), etc

It can also be used as a security camera for detecting intruders in the home, office or retail shop, by simply connecting it to existing alarm systems

Vidilanz Camera



 System Bundle 

Vidilanz - covert rapid deployment digital image recording system

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simple wire free installation (no cabling required)

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self contained camera / digital image recorder

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simple to fit and use

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looks just like an ordinary PIR alarm detector- and can be used as one

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operates for up to 9 weeks between internal battery recharging

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records up to 65,000 images on a 2GB SD (secure digital) memory card

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view images on your PC, PDA, etc via standard memory card reader - or on your TV via SanDisk Photo Album or equivalent

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recorded images are "time & date stamped", encrypted and water-marked for security and evidential purposes

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Technical Specs

(Standard Unit)

Image type

24 bit Colour, JPEG compressed VGA (640x480pixels), QVGA (320x240)

Camera view angle

70 degree horizontal
40 degree vertical

Image sensor sensitivity

Colour:  1.12 V/Lux-Sec
B & W:   3.0 V/Lux-Sec

Motion Detector Range

0-5m (minimum), 0-12m (typical)
100 degrees.horiz. / 80 deg. vertical

Approx image capacity
(colour system)

128MB card (supplied as standard)
VGA: 3,300 images  QVGA: 8,200 images
2GB card:
VGA: 32,000 images  QVGA: 65,000 images

Approx image capacity
(mono system)

128MB card (supplied as standard)
VGA: 4,000 images  QVGA: 13,000 images
2GB card:
VGA: 65,000 images  QVGA: 65,000 images

External power supply

9V DC to 13.8V DC

Backup battery

Lithium Ion,  3.7V    600mAh - offers up to 2 weeks operation when fully charged

High capacity battery

Lithium Ion,  3.7V  3,000mAh - offers up to 9 weeks operation when fully charged

Power consumption

Standby:   1.9mA
Running:    95mA
Charging:  200mA

Case dimensions

116 x 67 x 55 mm

Weight

125g (with backup battery)
163g (including packaging)

Operating Temperature

0 degrees to 50 degrees C

note: specifications subject to change without prior notice.    patent pending 

click here for details of specialist housings for the Vidilanz Camera

VIDILANZ Camera product overview sheet (347kb)
VIDILANZ PIR camera plus optional accessories (371kb)
VIDILANZ Battery Charger (147kb)
VIDILANZ External Weatherproof Housing (199kb)
VIDILANZ Flush Mounting Kit (191kb)
VIDILANZ Remote Control (128kb)
VIDILANZ Image Viewer Software - product brief (246kb)


Vidilanz - a stand alone, wireless 
security camera for home or business

that's easy to install, practical to use,
...and won't break the bank

...unquestionably one of the most exciting
new products to arrive in 2007 for use in
security & safety applications for; 

schools and colleges
commercial organisations 
homes & holiday homes
boats and caravans
delivery vehicles / cash collection vehicles / etc


coming soon; 
"Patrol-Cam" for image capture on the move 

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