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