MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ -
March 16, 2010 - Infinova today announced that, since 2005, basically all of
the 1,500 miles (2,500 km) of expressways in service within China's Shaanxi
province are using Infinova products for security surveillance. This includes
over 2,000 cameras, approximately 100 video matrix switching systems plus fiber
optic modems. For intelligent, safe and efficient highways, China is leading
the way.
"Effective highway
video surveillance alerts authorities as congestion starts to develop and helps
them deploy highway patrols to manage traffic flow and reduce delays,"
explains Mark S. Wilson, Infinova vice president, marketing. "When accidents
occur, the authorities can assess the situation quickly. Using rapid maneuverability
cameras, operators can capture the early stages of a highway incident and provide
life-saving information to emergency teams."
According to Wilson, the
cameras used are designed specifically for outdoor video surveillance on highways
and intelligent transport systems (ITS). Infinova's V1492/V1493 Medium-Load
Integrated PTZ system can operate in winds up to 130 mph (200 Kph) and features
a15-inch (38 cm) housing for its ½-inch (1.27 cm) high-resolution camera
plus ½-inch (1.27 cm) motorized zoom lens, giving operators a better,
long range view.
The system is equipped with
a compass display so that operators can see in which direction the camera is
looking, as well as a privacy masking with 16 programmable zones. The V1493
has 360° unlimited continuous PAN with a PAN speed up to 50°/second
and a tilt range of +40° to -90° with a tilt speed up to 30°/second
so that operators can look straight down and tilt the camera up to look up hills
in the highway. The fast PAN and tilt speeds enable operators to move the camera
quickly, an important advantage when operators need to view incidents in multiple
locations.
The housing is IP66 rated
which means it is dust tight and is equally protected against water ingress,
even if a powerful water jet is directed against the enclosure from any direction.
The housing is also equipped with a wiper, heater and defroster for extreme
conditions.
In an emergency situation,
the V1492/V1493 system's flexibility and rapid maneuverability allow operators
to move the camera quickly and point it in any direction. Using these cameras,
operators can brief emergency teams as they are traveling to a highway incident,
helping them save lives and function with maximum effectiveness when they arrive.
More information on Infinova
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions is available at www.infinova.com.