by Shane Henson — July 16, 2012—MOBOTIX, a pioneer in network camera technology, has launched the S14 FlexMount, reportedly the world’s first flexible double hemispheric camera.
The camera, which is available in both mono (S14M) and dual (S14D) versions, features miniature lens units and offers a wide range of application opportunities. For instance, the S14D can be equipped with two hemispheric lens units with integrated microphones that are connected to the main housing via cables.
This makes it possible to fully secure two rooms located next to or on top of one another with just one single S14, says MOBOTIX. The slim design of the module units, which are available in white and black, permit an extremely discreet installation.
When installed in a certain way, the S14D can also see around corners or secure indoor and outdoor areas at the same time. The two sensors allow the S14 to generate two distortion-corrected, high-resolution 180° panorama images, each with a resolution of 3.1 megapixels. All other MOBOTIX lenses, from super-wide angle to tele lens, will be available in the near future as day or night versions, says MOBOTIX.
When both modules with black-and-white and color sensors are mounted directly next to each other and cover the same area, the camera automatically chooses the best available mode depending on the lighting conditions. This provides for excellent colors in daylight as well as superb light sensitivity in dark environments. Panning and zooming into the image is done purely electronically. The user is provided with detail views and other image sections without any mechanical movement, meaning that there is no wear-and-tear to the camera and no maintenance is required.
The company notes that the camera’s technical features and very discreet mounting open up a whole range of application opportunities. In L-shaped rooms, for example, the two sensor modules can be positioned at the corner in correct angles to each other, thus capturing the entire room without any blind spots. Therefore, the S14 is particularly well-suited for use in hotels, banks and retail stores where the highest levels of security and discretion are required. The S14 can also demonstrate its strengths at security gates and in offices.
The S14 with accessories is also available as complete set. Facilities managers can choose between the S14D with two sensor modules, the S14D with one sensor module, and the S14M with one sensor module as a compact unit.
