Axis Communications has recently introduced a complete IP-based mobile video surveillance solution designed for installation in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehicles. Axis has developed a new series of network camera devices and a new standalone network video recorder (NVR) specifically for mobile surveillance applications. These newly announced network video surveillance products allow for easy and discreet installation, and are designed for reliable operation in vehicles. Protection from dust and water, as well as the ability to withstand shock, vibrations and temperature fluctuations are also key product features that make these new network video surveillance devices suitable for moving vehicles.

Axis Communications Press Release Excerpt:
“The rugged AXIS M31-R cameras and AXIS Q8108-R recorder provide the transportation industry with the highest standard for mobile surveillance,” says Erik Frännlid, Director of Product Management, Axis Communications. “The products hold a number of transportation-specific certifications. They take into account the environment and surveillance requirements in vehicles and offer a complete solution for capturing, recording, managing and accessing high-quality HDTV video.”

The AXIS M3113-R and AXIS M3114-R network camera devices are small in size and allow for easy product installation. Both network cameras include support for MJPEG and H.264 video compression, include support for PoE (Power over Ethernet) and will be available in both a RJ45 and M12 connector type models. The AXIS M3112-R is a 1.0 megapixel network camera with support for SVGA video resolution while the AXIS M3114-R is a 1.0 megapixel network camera with support for HDTV 720p video resolution. Both Axis network cameras are expected to be available soon.

The AXIS Q8108-R network video recorder (NVR) supports HDTV recording and will allow for up to 8 network cameras to be directly attached via the included PoE switch. The AXIS Q8108-R also includes battery backup support, allows for removable hard disk support and will also allow for wireless technologies such as WLAN, GSM, UMTS and GPS via third party software application support. The AXIS Q8108-R is also expected to be available soon.

Be sure to check out each product page for more details on these newly announce mobile network video surveillance devices from Axis Communications.

Source: Axis introduces a complete solution for HDTV-quality video surveillance in vehicles

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