Hanwha Vision has introduced its next-generation QVGA AI thermal surveillance camera range.
Featuring AI object detection, advanced thermal imaging with noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) of less than 20mK, long-range lens options up to 60mm and eight or 30 frames per second (fps), these high-performance cameras are said to transform perimeter and critical infrastructure monitoring.
Whether securing data centres at close range or tracking movement across long distances at borders and highways or around large perimeters at airports and energy facilities, this QVGA AI thermal surveillance camera is said to deliver dependable and accurate detection in complete darkness, as well as in rain, fog and smoke.
Accurate AI object detection reportedly provides real-time identification of people and vehicles, reducing false alarms caused by shadows, animals or wind-blown objects.
Event-triggering analytics such as virtual line-crossing and loitering detection is said to ensure more proactive monitoring.
AI-based motion detection will reportedly help teams focus only on relevant movement and automates event alerts with high precision.
With NETD of less than 20mK, enabling detection differences of just 0.02 °C, these ultra-sensitive cameras are said provide outstanding thermal contrast.
This reportedly allows operators to capture clearer, more detailed images in challenging low-contrast environments such as humid weather, fog or at long distances where conventional thermal cameras may struggle.
Additionally, the range can support temperature change detection in three areas of interest.
The QVGA AI surveillance thermal camera’s 13mm, 19mm, 35mm and 60mm focal length options, each available in 8fps or 30fps, provide flexible coverage for diverse surveillance needs.
For closer-range monitoring, cameras equipped with the 13mm lens can reportedly distinguish a vehicle at 115 meters and a person at 87 meters.
When long-range detection is required, the 60mm lens is said to extend vehicle detection to 532 meters and person detection to 399 meters.
With detection capabilities up to 5.4km (*based on Johnson Criteria), Hanwha Vision’s thermal lineup is said to provide the flexibility and reach needed to protect expansive perimeters.
The 8fps cameras fall outside of the Wassenaar Arrangement, an export control regime that governs specific goods including thermal cameras with frame rates over 9fps.
The company has articulated that this makes exporting and importing them simpler, enabling a quicker delivery time.
The camera features an IP67 weather rating, IK10 impact resistance and a shielded RJ-45 connector for added surge protection.
NEMA 4X, NEMA-TS 2 and MIL-STD-810H standards compliance is said to ensure these cameras are significantly more rugged than a typical camera.
Cybersecurity is built into the camera’s foundation, with secure boot, firmware encryption and a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element, ensuring robust protection of sensitive video data and compliance with demanding industry regulations.
