DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, announced the introduction of the WatchMaster IP Ultra, a low-cost, high performance, thermal camera supporting both digital (IP) and analog video formats, to the commercial market.
DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, announced the introduction of the WatchMaster IP Ultra, a low-cost, high performance, thermal camera supporting both digital (IP) and analog video formats, to the commercial market.
The WatchMaster IP Ultra advances the popular WatchMaster IP family of thermal imaging cameras by adding pan-and-tilt capability for extended coverage in commercial security and surveillance operations.
Developed and produced by the Imaging and Targeting Solutions (ITS) Company of DRS, the WatchMaster IP Ultra is optimized for IP-based security networks. The WatchMaster IP Ultra utilizes DRS' patented Vanadium oxide microbolometer, long-wave infrared detector technology to generate a clear thermal video image with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It enables companies to enhance the performance of their surveillance and security systems by using thermal imaging technology in place of conventional low-light security cameras that have limited image quality and range capabilities in challenging environments.
The WatchMaster IP Ultra is offered in versions up to 30 frames per second or for simplified export, as low as nine frames per second. The product is designed for global commercial security and surveillance systems for critical infrastructure, large enterprises, educational institutions, utility companies and more.
With its hybrid analog and IP capability, the WatchMaster IP Ultra provides a seamless transition from analog to IP security systems. When integrated with an IP-based security network, the WatchMaster IP Ultra can be controlled from a central office, a remote video management system, or DRS' Web-based utility.
As affordably priced as its predecessor, the WatchMaster IP Elite, the WatchMaster IP Ultra offers advanced capabilities in a very compact package. The system weighs less than 2.33 kg (5.12 pounds) and occupies a volume of about 6100 cm3 (about 374 cu. in.) The WatchMaster IP Ultra is available with fixed-focus athermalized lenses with fields of view of 40, 16 and 9 degrees.
The WatchMaster IP Ultra incorporates a tamper-resistant IP66 enclosure for outdoor applications and is conformant with the ONVIF standard for interfacing IP-based security devices and also is IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant.