Axis strengthens outdoor camera offering

The new products include several unique features that make the installation and use of IP cameras in outdoor environments even more cost-efficient and reliable.

"Australia is known for its harsh and unforgiving landscape where extreme temperatures and wild weather systems can often damage or impair outdoor camera surveillance systems," Axis Communications Country Manager Wai King Wong said.

"The IP-66 rating and added features of our new outdoor camera range position them very well for this market and the environments they must operate in."

Axis Director for Product Management Erik Frännlid said: "We are now launching a series of outdoor-ready products that reduce installation time and are ideal for demanding outdoor conditions.

"Typical applications range from railway stations and university campuses to city surveillance and traffic monitoring."

The new Axis outdoor cameras are outdoor-ready at delivery and do not require an external housing.

When possible, they include pre-installed cables and brackets needed for the installation.

"In addition, our new outdoor-ready models are powered over the Ethernet via the same cable that carries video data.

"This means that the installer only has to connect one cable to the camera," Frännlid said.

"In large-scale systems with hundreds of cameras, such time-saving features significantly reduce the installation costs."

To shorten the installation time even more, Axis introduces remote zoom and remote focus capabilities in its new fixed dome outdoor cameras.

The complete Axis outdoor camera range is presented on Axis' website: www.axis.com/outdoor