New surveillance cameras targeting hazardous areas

MUMBAI, INDIA: Axis Communications has introduced explosion protected network surveillance cameras.

XF40-Q1765 Explosion Protected Fixed Network Camera and XP40-Q1765 Explosion Protected PTZ Network Camera both feature a 316L stainless steel housing certified for hazardous areas according to ATEX, IECEx, cLCus and Class I, II/Div 1 for OSHA.

The housings are manufactured and certified by Oxalis Group in the UK, a specialist provider of communications and security solutions for hazardous areas, and fitted with customized AXIS Q1765-LE network cameras.

The surveillance cameras are designed not to cause an explosion. Their housings prevent any inside spark or explosion from escaping and igniting gases or dust in the surrounding air. The cameras can also be equipped with certified, explosion protected accessories such as wall mounts, pole top brackets and a pressurized washer tank.

They provide good image quality and color fidelity as well as a high level of flexible integration with other equipment such as access control and fire alarms. They offer flexible remote accessibility, by using any existing IP-based networks. XP40-Q1765 also offers continuous 360° pan-tilt, Axis said in a press release.

The surveillance cameras are supported by video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, and AXIS Camera Station. They also include support for AXIS camera application platform and ONVIF for camera system integration and for application developers to provide the camera with intelligent capabilities.

“With the new explosion protected network cameras we are offering plant managers in the oil, gas, chemical processing, paper and textile industries a powerful video surveillance monitoring solution for hazardous areas,” said Erik Frännlid, Director, Product Management, Axis Communications.

The explosion protected network cameras and their accessories will be available in Q42015 through Axis distribution channels at the suggested retail price ranging from $6,999 to $18,499.