Veracity PINPOINT is its fastest selling professional security installer product
Veracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission
solutions, has sold several thousand PINPOINT adaptors in the first
quarter since its launch at IFSEC '09. PINPOINT is a
matchbox-sized adaptor which helps installers to easily set-up and
focus Power over Ethernet-(PoE) enabled Internet Protocol (IP)
cameras. Installers can make instant focusing adjustments by
viewing the camera output via a laptop or PDA when they are next to
the camera location.
The adaptor features three network ports - two sockets and a short
flying RJ45 lead. PINPOINT enables the installer to
disconnect the PoE network cable from the IP camera that requires
setting up and plug it into PINPOINT. The camera is then
powered by re-connecting the camera through PINPOINT's flying lead,
passing through the PoE. PINPOINT's third network port then
provides a direct network connection to the IP camera allowing the
installer to set-up and focus the camera using a laptop or PDA by
connecting to this port.
The PINPOINT adapter eliminates the need for an additional person
to view camera output remotely and then pass focusing guidance
(typically via a mobile phone) on to the on-site
installer. PINPOINT saves time and cost as the on-site
installer takes total control of the set-up through viewing live
images from the camera as he is installing it. This permits
fine-tuning of the camera lens focus, aperture and field of
view. In particular PINPOINT of a highly practical and cost
effective solution for fine-focus of megapixel cameras in-situ,
which has been a major constraint until now.
Unlike analogue cameras, IP cameras require decoding and
decompression of the digital video stream for display.
PINPOINT allows PoE to be passed through to the camera, whilst
allowing a local laptop or PDA to be networked directly to the
camera.
PINPOINT is powered by PoE and does not require an additional
power supply. It is compatible with standard PoE (IEEE
802.3af), PoE Plus (IEEE 802.3at) and most non-standard PoE up to
30 watts. The device also features a 'PoE enabled' indicator
to provide visual confirmation that the camera is receiving
power. With the electronics in a small, tough, solid-moulded
casing, PINPOINT is ideally suited to the rigours of everyday
installation use.
Alastair McLeod, managing director, Veracity UK Limited,
commented:
"PINPOINT is a solution to a very specific problem that we know
installers had. Focusing and setting up an IP camera via
instructions relayed by mobile phone from a colleague sitting in
front of a PC in a control room is extremely difficult and
time-consuming. Frequently the results are less than
perfect. It also takes up two people's time rather than
one. The rapid uptake of the product shows that we have
really hit the nail on the head in providing this low-cost and
easy-to-use solution."
PINPOINT is available through Veracity's usual distribution
channels, with a recommended retail price is £39.00 (+VAT).
Veracity products are available in the UK through Anixter, Norbain,
Black Box, DVS and in Ireland via Aviva Security Distribution and
via specialist online stores such as Network Webcams. A
network of European distributors also carry the product, including
ADI, Norbain NL, and Anixter. A number of major IP camera
manufacturers have already made PINPOINT available in their
installer kits on both sides of the Atlantic.
About Veracity
Veracity has developed a family of innovative products to support
pure IP-Surveillance and analogue-IP video hybrid projects.
These products solve practical connectivity problems in system
design and deployment. Veracity focuses on transmission, time
synchronisation, storage and displays solutions. It has
specific expertise in enabling high bandwidth megapixel network
video systems. The company has offices in the US and UK and its
products are selling right across the world via direct and OEM
agreements and a network of distributors