Security

 

Ahrensburg, March 16, 2009 – Basler expands their IP camera portfolio with true day and night camera models. The day/night functionality, with its automatically retractable infrared (IR) cut filter, currently applies to the following three models:

	BIP-640c-dn with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
	BIP-1000c-dn with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA)
	BIP-1300c-dn with a megapixel resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels (HD)

Basler's day/night series is equipped with a selection of the best Sony CCD sensors, which provides optimized sensitivity not only for daytime conditions but especially for night and low light applications.

During normal lighting conditions, the IR-cut filter is positioned in front of the imaging sensor. This results in high quality color images. When the ambient light level decreases, the automatic exposure control on the Basler IP camera moves the mechanical IR-cut filter aside and replaces it with a clear filter to keep the correct back focal length. Without the IR-cut filter in front of the sensor, the camera will shift into a black and white mode that allows operation at a minimum illumination and enabling full night vision capability.

An ultra-compact, all-metal housing with an 89.2 mm x 29 mm x 44 mm size and a weight of only 230 grams makes these the smallest day/night IP cameras in their class. These characteristics contribute to a flexible, easy installation.

"The development of our new day/night models marks an important milestone in our efforts to provide a versatile, comprehensive product portfolio of professional, best-in-class solutions that are suitable for a wide range of security applications", states Gerrit Schreiber, Product Manager, Basler Vision Technologies.

“CCD sensors are extraordinarily sensitive to near infrared light, and this makes them a perfect fit for true day/night cameras. Because CCD sensors are not packed with circuitry as CMOS sensors are, they have a better “fill factor” resulting in a greater sensitivity to light and making them more suitable for low light conditions. By using this state-of-the-art technology together with our extensive experience in vision technologies, we are able to provide professional quality imaging for all lighting conditions.”


About Basler:

Basler Vision Technologies (www.basler-ipcam.com) is a leading German manufacturer of digital cameras for industrial, medical, and traffic system applications, as well as for the video surveillance market. Basler has more than 20 years of experience in image processing. We have designed and manufactured high-quality digital cameras for over 10 years. Our products are world-famous for excellent image quality, high reliability, ease of use, and ease of integration.

For more information, please contact us at +49 4102 463-500, e-mail us at bc.sales.europe@baslerweb.com, or visit us on the web at www.basler-ipcam.com.


Basler Press Contact:

Anke Wübbelmann – Head of Market Communications
Tel. +49 4102 - 463 511
Fax: +49 4102 - 463 46511
EMail: anke.wuebbelmann@baslerweb.com

Basler AG
An der Strusbek 60 – 62
22926 Ahrensburg
Germany

www.basler-ipcam.com