Now available! Hikvision’s DS-K1T502DBWX-C Stainless Steel Video Access Control Terminal offers simple, exceptional access control with a rugged stainless steel design. This vandal-proof terminal provides unified security with robust protection, with all-in-one features like access management, video intercom, and video security.
Equipped with 2MP HD camera, this model provides full-scale functionality for access control and intercom, while also delivering video security and safeguarding the property. It includes these features:
Manage access control, video intercom, and video security with one device
IP65 & IK09 protection as well as increased stability with zinc alloy materials
Flexibility with multiple authentication methods including card and PIN code
Remote management for unlocking doors, receiving intercom calls and checking live view via the Hik-Connect app
Hikvision is dedicated to creating professional protection solutions for the mass market. Our new HeatPro Series Thermal Cameras does just that, boasting perimeter protection with unparalleled accuracy and fire prevention with superlative sensitivity.
Featuring deep-learning video analytics in all weather and light conditions, these cameras hit the target in both cost and performance for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.
The spectrum of visible light is actually only a small part of a large band of detectable signals, or waves, that travel through matter. The electromagnetic spectrum contains radiation from various invisible wave types, each with a unique wavelength. Thermal radiation is one of these, featuring longer wavelengths than those of visible light, and is therefore generally invisible to the human eye.
Any object with a temperature above absolute zero emits a detectable amount of radiations. The higher an object’s temperature, the more radiations are is emitted. Taking advantage of the temperature differences between objects, thermal cameras make the invisible thermal radiation “visible” in the form of heat zone images.
HEATPRO SERIES
Hikvision is dedicated to creating professional protection solutions for the mass market. Our new HeatPro Series does just that, boosting perimeter protection with unparalleled accuracy and fire detection with superlative sensitivity.
Featuring deep-learning video analytics in all weather and light conditions, these cameras hit the target in both cost and performance for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
Intelligent Perimeter Protection
Designed for any light
Thermal cameras sense an object’s heat radiation, capturing images 24/7, regardless of environmental factors such as darkness, lowlight, strong backlight, etc.
See the unseen
With thermal cameras, users easily locate objects and potential threats that are invisible to conventional optical cameras. Meanwhile, thermal cameras don’t emit visible light, better concealing their presence and position when they need to remain hidden.
Focus on Targets
Embedded with deep learning algorithms, HeatPro cameras accurately identify humans and vehicles even when they overlap or when they are in challenging environments. The focus on critical targets greatly increases alarm accuracy.
Temperature Detection and Fire Prevention
Temperatures Visualized • Visualized temperature measurement helps double-check for problems and improves efficiency Early Detection and Warning • Monitor temperature changes and trigger pre-alarms before a fire occurs to prevent damage Support for Flexible Rules & Alarms • Support flexible rule settings and alarms of high temperature, low temperature, and temperature difference
Hikvision’s elite ColorVu technology provides vivid, colorful images 24/7 thanks to advanced F1.0 lenses and high-performance sensors. The F1.0 super-aperture produces brighter images by collecting more light. Since Hikvision has expanded and enhanced its lineup, the new Motorized Varifocal Cameras with ColorVu is an example of this exciting light-collecting technology.
The motorized varifocal lens makes installation and monitoring easy. These cameras enhance human and vehicle target classification with deep learning algorithms. Advanced sensor technology also improves the utilization of available light.
Hikvision’s Motorized Varifocal Cameras also include:
Water and dust resistance (IP67)
Vandal-resistance (IK10)
130 dB WDR technology delivering clear imaging against strong backlight
Triggered alarms for human and vehicle target classification
John Xiao, Vice President of Marketing, Hikvision USA said in this press release, “The latest additions to our outdoor cameras utilize ColorVu technology to deliver unparalleled brightness and crystal-clear images in ultra-low light and complete darkness. For users, this translates to increased situational awareness, the elimination of costs and hassles associated with additional scene lighting, and highly detailed images even in the most challenging conditions.”
The new Motorized Varifocal Network Cameras with ColorVu are available in either a bullet or dome body style. Learn more about these cameras on our website.
The “2022 Global Security Top 50 List” released by Frankfurt a&s has arrived on schedule, and Tiandiweiye Technology Co., Ltd. has performed brilliantly as always, ranking 7th in the Global Security Top 10.
With “Vision for the World” as its mission, Tiandy has established a fully-fledged international marketing system and local service organizations overseas to achieve localization, especially the ColorMaker full-color warm light series and Turbo AI series, which are well received by overseas customers. With strong scientific research strength, accurate product positioning, stable marketing network and high quality technical service, Tiandy has won the universal recognition of overseas markets and customers, and its products and technologies have been exported to more than 60 countries and regions worldwide, successfully realizing the transition from “Made in China” to “Made in China”. We have successfully achieved from “Made in China” to “Made in China”.
Tiandy is once again ranked No. 7 in the “Global Security 50”, thanks to the continuous support and help from customers and partners, as well as the hard work of all employees! The company will continue to strengthen the scientific research strength, enrich the product line, to solve the “core needs” as the starting point, to launch more national security competitive products, to open up more possibilities for the industry.
With the rising demand of global security market, China’s security is in the leading position in the international market. In such a market opportunity, Tiandy will continue to insist on quality excellence and customer dedication, keep the original intention and mission in mind, steadily improve the independent innovation capability, represent the “Made in China” out of the country and into the world, provide a solid development platform for global partners, and provide a safe and intelligent life for users at home and abroad.
Video intercoms have come a long way from simply answering calls and swiping cards. Today, we are embracing more intelligent video intercom solutions with features like mobile controls, friendly touchscreens, visualized interfaces, and more.
Hikvision’s IP Series Video Intercom delivers a new level of convenience for apartments, suburban villas, or offices, and more, with advanced image quality and practical functions.
Read on to learn more about Hikvision intercom products.
Product highlights
All-in-one management
• Unified control center for homes and businesses • Easy third-party application integration with embedded Android system • Management of all Hikvision devices and systems, with visualized interfaces
Mobile control
• Cruise through daily operations with the mobile Hik-Connect App • Talk to visitors, receive calls, check live views, & unlock doors remotely from anywhere, at any time
Friendly touchscreen
• Intuitive operation with better experience • Modern design perfectly suits home and office environments
Great image quality
• Professional intercom video capabilities deliver brilliant video quality • Clear imaging, even in environments with low light or strong backlight • Large field-of-view imaging
Intelligent authentications
• Supports cards, PIN codes, & biometric recognition • Enjoy touch-free access • No need to surrender cards when entering
Quality and reliability you can trust
At every stage of production, from R&D to testing to manufacturing, Hikvision’s Video Intercom products demonstrate our professionalism and our pursuit of the most convenient and efficient customer experience. All Hikvision’s video intercom products will undergo a number of tests at the Hikvision Test Center
This report is based on a 2022 asmag.com-Hikvision reader survey aimed at understanding low-light camera market use and user preferences, and identifying future trends.
Low-light cameras in security are becoming mainstream
That is a clear conclusion that we can derive from the reader survey, with a resounding 73% of respondents indicating that they saw a rise in market demand for low-light cameras this year compared to the year before.
This is no doubt due to factors such as continuous improvements in sensor technology, image processors and AI algorithms that enable high-quality images. Product market price has also decreased due to the increased availability of low-light cameras in the market and competition.
When asked whether the security professionals themselves have used low light security cameras in their projects already, 82% of respondents said yes versus 18% who didn’t.
The majority of the current low-light camera installations are concentrated in two specific verticals: commercial (22%) and residential (22%), with small businesses (19%) following close behind.
This is not surprising as these verticals typically require video security in operation 24/7 both indoors and outdoors to protect inventory and guard against theft. The low light cameras are also employed as proactive measures to deter criminal activity and promote a secure environment for its occupants.
Preferred camera types and lighting
With regards to the low-light camera setup, infrared (33%) and low-light cameras (30%) were more commonly installed compared to regular security cameras with supplementary lighting (22%) and thermal cameras (14%).
Being the most inexpensive option, infrared (IR) cameras are one of the most used camera types for low-light video security. They come with built-in infrared LEDs to illuminate adjacent areas so that images can still be processed even in complete darkness. The downside is that they only provide black-and-white images as well as lower visual details.
On the other hand, low-light cameras are equipped with powerful image sensors that perform well even under minimal ambient lighting, enabling them to render high-definition full-color images in dim lighting. Equipped with technology that can combine color data and brightness details in a scene, these cameras are ideal for a wider range of outdoor security applications.
Interestingly enough, our survey found that 85% of respondents would appreciate color capture for their CCTV installations (53% listed it down as a requirement while 42% regarded it as “nice to have”). This would point to a possible scenario where many installations are working with legacy low-light CCTV setups. Therefore, a move to install low-light cameras (and the resulting increase in market demand) in the next few years would be likely.
What about the form factor? Bullet cameras were most preferred at 37%, followed by dome cameras (26%), PTZ cameras (20%) and turret cameras (17%).
While many factors would account for these preferences, one major consideration would be the type of application the camera will be used in. Although these cameras can be used in any location, bullet and PTZ cameras are typically ideal for outdoor installations while dome cameras perform quite well indoors.
For commercial, residential and small businesses (the most common verticals for our respondents), bullet cameras would be a good choice as they are weatherproof, easily installed, have long-range vision and can act as a physical deterrent to make the property less desirable to criminals. But dome cameras have the advantage of being harder to see and would be a good option if you don’t want people to notice them.
For those who do use regular cameras with supplemental lighting in their projects, we wanted to know which setup would be their first choice. IR light and white lights are commonly used and will affect the quality of images in low-light environments. White light can illuminate a great distance and act as a visual deterrent, but excessive use can contribute to light pollution. Infrared light does provide a degree of invisibility as it’s only detected by the camera.
Our survey results showed that 41% wanted the option of being able to switch from external white light to IR light, while 35% are happy with just IR lighting and 23% with white light. Upon further query, more respondents (39%) were open to soft and warm supplementary lighting versus 14% who cannot. However, the majority (43%) wouldn’t mind which lighting is used as long as it doesn’t affect camera performance.
Top low-light security camera brands for users
Now comes the interesting question of which low-light brands are the most popular among our respondent pool of physical security professionals. Based on the results, we can see that the market is still evolving and somewhat fragmented, with no specific manufacturer cornering the market. The top low-light camera brands based on our reader survey include Hikvision Digital Technology at number one with more than a quarter of the votes at 28%, followed by Dahua Technology (14%) and Axis Communications (7%). The top 10 list was rounded off by Hanwha Techwin, Bosch, Uniview Technologies, Avigilon, Pelco, CP Plus, FLIR, VIVOTEK, Honeywell, Mobotix, Tiandy Technologies and TVT.
What could be holding security professionals and clients back from installing low-light security cameras?
According to the survey, cost (31%) was cited as the top barrier to adoption, which goes hand in hand with the second reason – the need to replace existing cameras/systems (22%). This would be a legitimate concern for the 18% (and similar professionals in the field) who haven’t used low-light cameras in their projects before.
However, security professionals are waking up to the value proposition of low-light cameras. According to statistics from the US Small Business Administration, a single act of vandalism (which often happens under the cover of night) can cost businesses up to US$3,370 in losses. The initial installation can be costly but normally have lower long-term costs. Also, it’s important to note that low-light CCTV options are now available at various price points, which would make them more accessible to customers of different levels and project sizes.
The other two major concerns cited are related to installation: integration and compatibility (14%) followed by lack of knowledge and expertise (13%), which points to a need for greater due diligence on the part of installers and integrators and perhaps more detailed product information, education and skill training on the side of manufacturers.
Have you selected the best ColorVu-equipped security camera for your installation? At Hikvision, we have taken our ColorVu technology to the next level by integrating it into various security products and with other technologies to better meet end-user needs. This next level integration is known as “ColorVu + X.” With ColorVu + X, users can make smarter decisions, react faster to security events, reduce false alarms, and uplevel security capabilities.
Cameras powered by ColorVu technology produce clear imaging around the clock for detailed video evidence, improved alarm accuracy, and video search efficiency, which elevates your security beyond previous technology.
The ColorVu + X lineup includes:
ColorVu + Panoramic: Industry-leading panoramic cameras, which use image fusion technologies to stitch together images from two side-by-side lenses for a seamless, 180-degree view.
ColorVu + Varifocal: With 2.8-12 mm motorized lenses, ColorVu varifocal cameras allow users to zoom in on colorful images at night.
ColorVu + 4K: Bringing color imaging to ultra-high-definition levels, day and night.
ColorVu + Audio and Strobe Light: Cameras come equipped with built-in speakers and strobe lights to enhance deterrence, day and night.
ColorVu + Deep Learning: Full color imaging 24/7 combines with AcuSense technology to deliver accurate human and vehicle detection with alerts, reducing false alarms.
Watch this YouTube video to see how Hikvision brings full color imaging and AI to multiple camera models. You can also learn more about the ColorVu + X lineup in our webinar replay here. See your holidays in full color with numerous ColorVu + X products and technologies to best meet your needs.
It means that Wired Network, Wi-Fi Network, Cellular Data are all supported, AX Pro will choose best network status and change connecting ways when network is not stable. It is recommended to use this mode when your device is with complex network environment, since it can help you select better way automatically.
Wired & Wi-Fi
It means that only Wired Network and Wi-Fi Network are supported, AX Pro can only connect with wired or Wi-Fi. It is recommended to use this mode when you want to save cellular data or do not want to use cellular at all.
Cellular Data Network
It means that AX Pro only use cellular data network to connect. This mode is usually used in poor network environment, like wired and Wi-Fi network are hardly connected. Besides, it can help you save network detecting time.
Tips
When you set Communication Mode as Cellular Data Network, the followings can help you use cellular data successfully: 1. Keep MTU as default 1400, Access number as default 99**1# 2. Test SIM in mobile, make sure that your SIM card can call, send message and connect to the internet 3. The AX PRO default dialing includes most SIM card APN but not all. If the network is not connected, you need to search the SIM card’s APN by Google or ask your mobile operator then set up the SIM card APN manually and then restart it.
Hikvision’s Ultra Series Network Cameras are designed for security projects with high requirements on hardware performance, software capabilities, and long-term service. Featuring excellent imagery, convenient AI applications, customization functionalities, and a 5-year warranty, the Ultra Series boosts and expands the success of system integrators and installers with a variety of highly reliable product choices. Read on to see how these great cameras can boost your next installation.
Check out our advantages
24/7 Coverage with details and color
With resolution up to 4K (8 MP), 120 dB WDR, and the ColorVu and DarkFighter low-light imaging technologies, Hikvision’s Ultra Series Cameras provide clear details and vivid colors even in the most challenging light conditions.
Abundant choices for a variety of needs
The Ultra Series Cameras come in bullet, turret, dome, and other form factors, so you can always pick the ones that suit your customers’ installation environments. The series includes outdoor models resistant to water, dust and vandalism, along with specialty models with extended corrosion protection.
AI-automated security protection
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Many camera models of the Ultra Series are embedded with a deep-learning algorithm to distinguish persons and vehicles from other moving objects. Select models are able to automatically ward off detected trespassers with visual and auditory warnings.
Open for customized applications
Hikvision’s Ultra Series Cameras are among the first to support the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform (HEOP)*, allowing technology partners to deploy their own apps on Hikvision’s cameras, providing end users with tailored solutions.
*Only select camera models support the HEOP.
Assured data security
Ultra Series Cameras protect data while it’s in transmission, storage and operation with IEEE802.1x, SRTP and SFTP protocols, security logs, SD card encryption, and other technologies.
Guaranteed long-term performance
Hikvision’s global after-sales service network and 5-year warranty on premium project-oriented products support you with reliable project maintenance and increased cost efficiency.
