by Shane Henson — June 11, 2012—Bosch Security Systems Inc., a global supplier of security, safety, and communications products, solutions and services, has launched MIC Series 612, the latest version of its MIC Series ruggedized, dual spectrum thermal/optical high-speed pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras that promise to deliver enhanced security despite the conditions outside, day and night.
According to Bosch, the MIC Series 612 thermal model combines both a high-quality 36x zoom optical day/night camera module and an un-cooled, long wavelength infrared (IR) thermal imager with a 35 or 50 mm lens that sit side-by-side within the housing. The camera delivers object detection at nearly 2.4 miles even in complete darkness, fog or snow.
The MIC Series 612 camera also features Bosch’s standard controller interface to make it easier to integrate the MIC Series into systems that already use Bosch surveillance products, says the company. The new controller also gives end users greater precision in their command of camera functions and optics.
Available with either standard or high-resolution thermal sensors, the MIC Series 612 captures images in the harshest environments, including a broad range of industrial and government applications, from critical infrastructure to defense to transportation. The IK10-rated vandal- and corrosion-resistant design includes an IP 68/NEMA 6P certified aluminum casing with a long-life silicone wiper. Allowing no water or dust ingress, the MIC Series 612 Thermal camera provides uncompromised performance in the most challenging surveillance conditions, claims the company.
Other features include:
- User-switchable (single) or simultaneous (dual) thermal/optical video output;
- Choice of thermal imagers: standard resolution (35 mm), with user-selectable on-screen temperature display (spot meter) or high resolution (50 mm);
- Human detection range up to 1500 m;
- Advanced privacy masking and image stabilization (optical camera only); and
- The ability to be mounted upright or inverted without compromising the IP/NEMA 6P rating.
- Choice of thermal imagers: standard resolution (35 mm), with user-selectable on-screen temperature display (spot meter) or high resolution (50 mm);
