D-Link Debuts Three New Feature-Rich Network Cameras For Professional Security And Surveillance

Fountain Valley, CA - D-Link recently introduced three high-end fixed network cameras designed for professional surveillance and security applications.

Each camera provides powerful and versatile security solutions for businesses of any size requiring local or remote monitoringwith features such as day and night viewing, megapixel sensors, high-power zoom and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.

The D-Link Day & Night Megapixel Camera with PoE Support (DCS-3110) is equipped with a 1.3-megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor and 6-millimeter lens (interchangeable with aftermarket lenses) for capturing a wider field of view with resolution up to 1280 x 1024. A built-in ICR filter provides automatic day/night functionality, adjusting the image from color during the day to monochrome at night for poor lighting conditions.

The D-Link Day & Night Camera with CCD sensor and PoE support (DCS-3410) with low- light video capture features 0.3 Lux light sensitivity for capturing video anytime, day or night, and supports optional CS mount standard lenses, such as an auto-iris lens, IR LED lens or a night vision illuminator, to record video in environments with little or no light.

The third new business-class camera is the D-Link Day & Night Camera with 18x optical zoom & PoE support (DCS-3415). For exceptional picture quality, itt is equipped with an 18x optical zoom lens and progressive scan CCD sensor to capture vivid images of moving objects and effectively reduce motion blur, distortion and jagged edges of recorded images.

Chris Wong, director of product management, D-Link Systems, Inc. said: "No matter what the lighting environment, these cameras provide outstanding picture quality and offer user-friendly features, flexible connectivity and convenient remote monitoring capabilities."

All three cameras can be placed in locations without a power outlet with the use of 802.3af PoE to receive both power and data over a single Ethernet cable. They support simultaneous streaming of MPEG-4 and MJPEG video to provide both high quality and bandwidth efficient compression formats. MJPEG delivers greater file integrity, making it ideal for detailed monitoring situations, while MPEG-4 video has smaller file sizes, offering a useful solution for extended recording periods or for use in low bandwidth networks.

Digital input and output ports offer flexible connectivity to external devices such as IR sensors, switches and alarm relays. RS-485 interfaces provide connectivity to optional Pan/Tilt enclosures that effectively adds pan/tilt functionality. The cameras also include 12V interfaces for powering optional LED illuminators.

Also included is support for 3GPP Mobile Surveillance, allowing users to view live video feeds from a compatible Internet-ready mobile phone with a 3GPP player installed. This feature extends monitoring capability without requiring the use of a computer, letting the user check the camera's video feed while on the go.

The cameras come with built-in microphones and audio ports for 2-way audio communication when an external speaker is connected. Audio switches ensure privacy when needed. They feature a built-in Samba client for network-attached storage (NAS) so there is no need for a direct connection to a PC, hardware or software to capture and transfer video or images.

For convenient management, the three cameras include D-Link D-ViewCam 2.0 software that lets users manage up to 32 network cameras, set e-mail alert notifications, set recording schedules, and trigger motion detection to record directly to a hard drive. To further simplify the management process, the D-ViewCam 2.0 software also lets the user upload a business floor plan and create a realistic layout of where cameras are located.

The cameras are also standards-based which allows them to be managed by third-party software applications.

Key Features and Benefits

• 18x optical zoom (DCS-3415 only)
• 1.3 Megapixel resolution (DCS-3110 only)
• Up to 30 frames per second
• Simultaneous dual-stream support
• Multicast streaming
• Motion detection recording with e-mail alert
• Built-in Samba client
• Compact flash slot (DCS-3110 and DCS-3415 only)
• Built-in microphone and speaker port
• RS-485 for P/T enclosure connection
• Built-in 802.3af PoE

Price and Availability

The D-Link DCS-3410 is available now; the DCS-3415 and DCS-3110 are expected to be available later this month through D-Link's network of retail outlets, value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors, or at the company's online store, www.dlinkshop.com, for the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $469.99 for the DCS-3410, $1529.99 for the DCS-3415 and $599.99 for the DCS-3110.

SOURCE: D-Link