V-Series versus M-Series Cameras
We have two different models of camera head that can go onto any of the Commando, Sentinel or Scout systems. While we generally refer to the M-Series as the higher level camera as it is more expensive, there are situations especially related to monitoring applications such as farming or security monitoring where the V-Series may still be the better option.
Standard features with all camera heads
- Periodical image capture for time lapse recording
- Save images to onboard storage as well as upload a copy to an FTP server
- Send images via email
- Digital motion detect for event triggers
- View the live image feed by remotely logging into the camera via the 3G network
V-Series Camera Head (Vivotek brand)
- Now two V-Series camera options available. Choose either 2Mp HD 1920x1080 or 5Mp HD+ 2560x1920.
- Simpler camera interface for managing the camera.
- Supports one I/O trigger directly from the live camera view to be able to switch a gate or pump
- 2Mp camera supplied with removable 16Gb micro SD card, 5Mp camera supplied with removable 32Gb SD Card, for easy local retrieval of onboard images
- Comes standard with a variable optical lens to adjust focal length (optical lens is remotely adjustable in the 5Mp camera)
- Has built in IR illuminators (recommend only for use on a Commando system due to solar powered battery capacity)
M-Series (Mobotix brand)
- Has max resolution of 2048x1536 (Larger than full HD)
- More complicated admin interface, but more functional in some applications
- Interchangeable lenses for a different angle field of view such as 90°, 70°, 45° etc. (Unlike V series which is adjustable)
- Better image capture timing to capture at exact times instead of just at a set interval
- Has non removable 32Gb micro SD card where local retrieval of images is done by connecting a laptop via ethernet
Other optional M-Series camera heads
- 180° Hemispherical lens camera
- Dual Lens camera with day and night lenses
- CS Vario Lens camera for variable lens like V-Series