06 March 2018

In a bid to appeal to those with limited budgets, Axis Communications has brought out two thermal imaging cameras in its new P-Line range.

It says they are cost effective for users such as schools, care homes and independent retailers with small- to mid-sized systems.

Both new models, says Axis, allow for intrusion detection and incident identification without compromising individuals’ identities.

The new Axis P1280-E (pictured) is an indoor/outdoor camera with a flexible form factor that, it says, allows the sensor unit to be located in limited space.

It has mounting accessories for wall, ceiling or recessed installations. The Axis P1290 is an indoor camera in a dome casing for discretion.

Both have built in analytics, such as Axis Video Motion Detection, that can send an alert when it detects moving objects in a predefined area.

And, says the company, they support Axis Camera Application Platform, which is compatible with a range of third-party applications.

Axis says that where privacy is paramount – for example, schools and care homes – thermal imaging detects incidents without revealing personal details of those in the image.

They can trigger alerts or alarms in response to patient or resident falls, allowing staff to take action.

In care homes, it says, staff can observe residents remotely, so that staff can work more efficiently, and patients and residents can rest undisturbed.

In the same way, Axis says, thermal imaging can be used to observe student movements throughout the school, without invading privacy. And they can identify unauthorised access at any time.