Be it monitoring congestion on the conveyor belt, securing the utilities room, long-term storage of test benches or remotely monitoring production machines: Modern IP camera systems perform analysis and monitoring tasks, independently send alarm messages and enable reliable remote diagnosis. This way, it is possible to reduce machine downtimes and speed up workflows, among other things. This creates plenty of opportunities for industrial companies to save both time and money.
In short, it will be difficult for companies without modern video solutions to work efficiently in the future. Both users and manufacturers of video systems have recognized the trend. Some features of security systems are required universally, such as high image quality, low power consumption, low maintenance costs and efficient network load, while use in industrial and rough conditions places additional high requirements when it comes to weatherproof qualities and stability as well as the density and corrosion protection of the cameras. Models certified according to the industrial standard IP65 guarantee full functionality, even in extreme environmental conditions. IP cameras that function without any problems under adverse conditions in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F) significantly extend the operational scenario.
Operating in an environmentally friendly manner is increasingly topping the agendas of industrial companies. There is backlog demand in many places in the area of video security. Here, a decentralized concept offers a future-proof solution.
A system like this requires lower network bandwidth, as data is processed and stored in the camera itself, meaning the high-resolution images do not have to be constantly transferred for analysis. Network cameras do not have to be connected to a PC. They operate independently and can be connected to any compatible IP interface that is connected to the network.
About Dr. Magnus Ekerot
Dr. Magnus Ekerot has been Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of MOBOTIX AG since January 1, 2011. He previously served as General Manager at Beijer Electronics AB in Sweden, a publicly listed manufacturer of HMI (Human Machine Interface) displays. In addition, Dr. Magnus Ekerot has years of experience in the network camera field, including five years as Managing Director at AXIS Communications, where he was responsible for the German-speaking regions, the Netherlands and Eastern Europe.
Dr. Ekerot graduated with a Master of Science in International Economic Sciences from the University of Lund in Sweden as well as from the Edinburgh University in Scotland. He earned his PhD from the "Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich" and fromthe Henley Management College in Great Britain, where he had successfully already completed the MBA program in strategic management one year earlier.