Active or near infra-red (NIR) illumination is energy which is invisible to the human eye but can be seen by a high quality true day/night camera (IR cut filter removed). The energy from IR illuminators resides just outside the visible red section of the electromagnetic spectrum, above 700nm and below 1000nm.
IR illumination is an ideal source of illumination for security cameras for the following reasons:
All Iluminar illuminators provide superior IR lighting for video surveillance systems. They are available with a range of angles to cover different distances and scenes.
Supplied with an IP67 rating, they are vandal proof and can be used indoors and outdoors. The anodized aluminum housing provides protection from the harshest weather conditions
Professional Illuminators vs Camera Builtin Illuminators
There are many advantages of using separate, professional illuminators versus built-in camera infrared illuminators:
Features:
General | |
Electronics | High efficiency surface mount high power LED’s with advanced current limited integral control circuitry |
Number of SMT LED’s | 8 |
Construction | Robust high quality aluminum extrusion |
Front window | Polycarbonate high transmittance protective (vandal-proof) IR filter |
Finish | Black anodized |
Power Cable | 9ft (3m) |
Telemetry Following Contact | Via cable |
Pressure Equalization Vent | Prevents thermal expansion and pressure cycling |
Photocell | Adjustment via Remote |
Illumination | Adjustable via Remote |
Operating Temperature | -58 deg. to 140deg. F (-50deg. to 60deg. C) |
Weight | 2.2lbs (1Kg) |
Mount | Black powder coated stainless steel wall mount |
Dimensions | 4.33” x 4.33” x 3.15” (110 x 110 x 80mm) |
Electrical | |
Input Voltage | 12-32V DC or 24V AC |
Input Current | 1A at 24V AC |
Consumption | 24W |
Wavelength | |
Standard (A) | 850nm (semi-covert) Faint red glow visible on the illuminator only (no visible light) |
Optional (C) | 940nm (covert) No visible glow from illuminator – ideal for transportation or high security applications |
Certifications | |
Safety | EN60598:2004 Electrical Safety EN60825-1 Laser Eye Safety |
IP | IP67 in accordance with EN60529:1992 |
EMC | EN61000, FCC part 15.107 15.108 Class B |
WEEE | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment European directive 202/96/EC |
RoHS | Restriction of Hazardous Substances European directive 202/95/EC |