October 2008 — School Security
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A Buyer's Market
There's no shortage of hardware solutions offering schools the latest advancements in surveillance, control, and security.
IK-WD01A by Toshiba
The Toshiba IK-WD01A is an IP camera housed in a compact white dome that measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter. The camera’s discreet appearance allows it to blend into the décor of schools and offices. Features include a built-in web server, dual-codec motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 compression, PoE, detailed VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolution, and a streaming video rate of 30 frames per second. The quarter-inch CMOS image sensor and wide-angle varifocal fixed lens with 4x digital zoom produce clear video images. This progressive scan system is complemented by backlight compensation, flickerless imaging, auto gain control, and auto white balance.
SCM-1 by Video Mount Products
The SCM-1 mount is designed for use in environments that use suspended ceilings, such as schools and offices. The mount can hold up to 75 pounds and can be used with 2-by-2-foot or 2-by-4-foot ceiling tiles, and standard 1 1/2-inch NPT pipes or VMP ceiling masts. The device comes with 20 feet of tie wire and four standard electrical KOs.
Divar MR by Bosch Security Systems
The Divar MR series of midrange DVRs combines high-quality digital recording with flexible alarm handling, camera control, and remote management into an integrated video management solution that is easy to install and simple to use. The Divar MR delivers real-time recording and playback in CIF resolution as well as high-resolution live viewing. With recording resolutions up to 4CIF, the unit can also be used when great detail is needed. Image quality is complemented by MPEG-4 compression to extend retention periods and reduce storage costs.
