Dotworkz Systems – the innovative brand that’s revolutionizing the world of outdoor video surveillance
Greetings!
Today, we’re talking about Dotworkz Systems – the innovative brand that’s revolutionizing the world of outdoor video surveillance. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Chelsea, what could possibly be so exciting about video surveillance?” But trust me, when you hear about the cutting-edge technology and sleek designs of Dotworkz Systems, you’ll be singing a different tune.
First things first: let’s talk about the market for outdoor video surveillance. It’s a solid industry, with demand growing every day for more advanced, reliable, and versatile systems. Businesses, governments, and distributors alike are investing in outdoor video surveillance to keep their properties and security cameras safe. And that’s where Dotworkz Systems comes in.
Dotworkz Systems is a brand that’s all about pushing the limits of what’s possible. They specialize in creating rugged, weatherproof enclosures for video surveillance equipment – the kind of enclosures that can withstand even the harshest outdoor environments. But what really sets Dotworkz apart is their commitment to innovation. They’re constantly experimenting with new materials, designs, and features to create enclosures that are not only tough, but also incredibly user-friendly and customizable.
Take, for example, their D2 Cooldome enclosure. This bad boy is not only weatherproof and vandal-resistant, but it also comes with a built-in cooling system to keep your Axis, Panasonic, or Hawna camera and equipment from overheating in extreme temperatures. Plus, it’s designed to be modular, so you can easily add on extra features like heaters or fans as needed. And if that’s not enough, Dotworkz even offers a range of custom enclosures that can be tailored to your specific needs.
But let’s not forget about the aesthetics. Yes, even outdoor video surveillance equipment can be stylish, and Dotworkz gets that. Their enclosures are sleek and modern, with a minimalist design that won’t detract from the look of your property. And if you’re really looking to make a statement, they even offer enclosures in a range of bold colors – because who says video surveillance can’t be fun?
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Chelsea, this all sounds great, but what about the price?” Well, I’m happy to report that Dotworkz Systems is not only innovative and stylish, but also surprisingly affordable. They offer a range of enclosures at different price points to fit any budget, and they’re committed to providing top-notch customer service to make sure you’re completely satisfied with your purchase.
So there you have it, folks. Dotworkz Systems – the brand that’s changing the game in outdoor video surveillance. Whether you’re looking to protect your Panasonic camera, Hawna camera, or Axis camera, Dotworkz has the innovative, reliable, and stylish enclosures you need. So why settle for anything less? Check them out today, and see for yourself why Dotworkz is the future of outdoor video surveillance.
Active Cooling IP Camera Enclosure (D2-CD)
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US made products made for extreme long term camera sensor/lens protection
New for our STXL protective housing models. STXL Aluminum sunshield adds additional heat and sun protection for the actively cooled STXL- CD and STXL-BASE. US made from heavy gauge (.125″ ) powder coated aluminum adds aesthetics, longevity and cooling protection to all STXL housings models.
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Use Guidelines
DomeWizard Support, Use Instructions, and Storage
The DomeWizard 3 in 1 cleaning tool is highly effective cleaning tool that can make cleaning cameras extremely safe and easy to do. We recommend reviewing the guidelines before using
BEFORE YOU START
Instructions
Step 1: Set the cleaning mode. Mode 1 for large domes cameras. Mode 2 for mini or micro dome cameras. Mode 3 for Optical Lenses, Fire Beam Sensors, LED/LCD Public Screens, and Solar Panels.
Step 2: Ensure the area is cleared and all operators are familiar with use before starting.
Step 3: Apply ProClean solution sparilying to microfiber mitt surface. Carefully extend pole sections to desired height and lock clamps while maintaining vertical orientation. Note if cleaning requires horizontal reaching or similar motion use caution and/or add a second operator.
Step 4: Apply cleaning motion and repeat if necessary. Note if the surface is heavily soiled, use optional microfiber towels over the mitt. Lower pole by releasing locking clamps and collapsing pole section by section while maintaining vertical orientation.
Storage
Machine or hand wash mitts as needed or reorder mitts. Store in a dry dust free area or location to avoid fouling mitts as debris, sand, or other materials may cause damage to sensitive surfaces.
Dos
Do use to clean any type of surface
Do use ProClean solution on non-ammonia solutions
Do replace or wash cleaning mitt when dirty
Do make sure no-one is around or is clear
Do extended it while vertical
Do collapse while vertical
Don’ts
Don’t use with people around
Use caution when using the Dome Wizard around people or traffic
Don’t use when dirty
Don’t use on ladder
Avoid use near overhead power lines
Don’t use on angle
Avoid use during lightning storms or strong winds
Become familiar with safe handling prior to use
The best systems start with the best hardware
Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama
Dotworkz D2 camera housing with Axis cameras and Amazons AWS Panorama machine learning Appliance bridges the hardware with on-premises cameras to make predictions locally with high accuracy and low latency. With Dotworkz Panorama, you can automate tasks that have traditionally required human inspection to improve visibility into potential issues. For example, you can use D2/AXIS/ Panorama kits to evaluate manufacturing quality, identify bottlenecks in industrial processes, and monitor workplace safety and security – even in environments with limited or no internet connectivity.
The Dotworkz Panorama Appliance is a hardware device that allows you to add CV to your internet protocol (IP) cameras that weren’t built to accommodate computer vision. Dotworkz Panorama Appliance turns your existing cameras into smart cameras that can run CV models on multiple concurrent video streams.
The Dotworkz Panorama Device SDK is a software kit that enables third-party manufacturers to build new cameras that run more meaningful CV models at the edge for tasks like object detection or activity recognition. Dotworkz Panorama-compatible cameras work out of the box with Dotworkz machine learning services.
Manufacturing quality control
Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama enables CV at the edge to detect manufacturing defects and deliver alerts so you can take immediate corrective action. With Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama, you can identify and resolve issues faster to help improve product quality and decrease costs.
Reimagined retail insights
With Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama, you can leverage CV to uncover insights about your retail environment to improve operations and customer experience. For example you can use Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama to count customers, generate heat maps, and calculate the length of queues.
Site safety
Industrial sites can use Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama to identify when workers or vehicles are straying into dangerous, off-limit zones. It can integrate with your safety systems to sound an alert to the individual on the ground, or even send a signal that shuts off machinery.
Supply chain efficiency
Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama can provide critical input to supply chain operations by tracking throughput, recognizing bar codes or labels of parts or completed products, and optimizing freight operations in transport yards.
Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama Appliance
Add computer vision to your existing onsite cameras with no modification by using the powerful Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama Appliance. You can analyze video feeds from multiple cameras in parallel, generating highly accurate predictions within milliseconds. The Appliance is dust proof and water resistant, giving you the flexibility to install it in different environments without compromising functionality.
Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama SDK
Device manufacturers including ADLINK Technology, Axis Communications, Basler AG, Lenovo, STANLEY Security, and VIVOTEK are using the Panorama SDK and APIs to build new Panorama-enabled cameras and appliances, taking advantage of leading silicon solutions from NVIDIA and Ambarella. Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama enabled devices work out of the box with Dotworkz ML services and software and can be managed, monitored, and updated in the Dotworkz management console.
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Access Dotworkz Partner Network (APN) partners with expertise in CV to discover advanced solutions, build innovative technologies, and scale your CV applications. Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama APN Partners have demonstrated their ability to integrate Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama, build Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama compatible CV applications, and provide Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama enabled devices that bring the benefits of Dotworkz D2, AXIS cameras and AWS Panorama to customers across a variety of camera form factors.
A Safer Pathway to Camera and Sensor Maintenance – DomeWizard
Tending to camera, sensor, and general surface cleaning maintenance – that’s overdue – while staying safe
The video cameras and sensors your business has invested in provide you with the protection you need to be safe as well as the information you need to keep operations running smoothly. These systems likely routinely undergo software upgrades or routine maintenance – which is essential. But what about their physical condition? Are you doing your part to ensure they are clean so that they can operate at peak performance? A dust encrusted video surveillance camera lens can render any video unusable. A dirty traffic light or optical fire sensor can have disastrous consequences.
Just as you schedule and rely upon the software maintenance for your physical security and network devices, you should incorporate a physical maintenance plan as well to keep your products clean and in perfect running condition. Dotworkz has developed the perfect do-it-yourself solution that can save time and money while improving the performance of your equipment.
Dotworkz has spent a decade developing a line of cleaning tools that are easy to use, safe, and do not break the bank. As a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional grade camera housings and accessories for security, broadcasting, research, and OEM camera systems, Dotworkz has long provided solutions for extreme environments. They understand the long-term damage that mother nature – or even just routine use – can inflict upon video surveillance cameras and sensors which is why this group has been committed to making sure these types of products can remain clean and in perfect working condition once the integration process is over.
What could go wrong?
A lot can go wrong if you or your clients do not regularly clean your exposed products. Optical fire sensors in particular are very hard to reach, yet they often get clogged with dust, insect webs– and the like – and need to be cleaned. Debris and dust make cameras miss important events – which you will likely only become aware of when you need to retrieve important video and find that it is unusable. Public monitors and digital signs are dust magnets which makes them harder to read, but also makes for an unkempt community appearance. Solar panels run more efficiently and cooler when they are clean. Traffic safety signal lighting must be clear of ice and snow to ensure the best visibility.
There are dozens of real-world examples that illustrate the need for routine cleaning. And there have been solutions including hiring companies that come out and clean devices on a regular basis via bucket trucks. But most companies cannot afford to hire a service to come and clean their equipment – which may require stopping traffic, hanging from roofs, and similar, oftentimes risky, methods.
How it works
The NEW Domewizard is essentially a supported MicroFiber cleaning mitt that sits on the end of a 10-, 25- or 40-foot, extendable oval carbon fiber pole. The device is designed to envelop via a 3-mode shape option for a camera or sensor, cleaning all areas and crevices. There are no ladders or lifts required, which makes it truly DIY and safer. The device works on all outdoor/indoor dome housings, mini domes, and even static box housings. The Domewizard is engineered for video surveillance cameras, traffic signals and cameras, some of which are installed in casinos, airports, office buildings, on bridges, airport structures, street lighting, smart city applications, and more.
Real World Examples: Cities, Schools & Integrators
A city manager recently shared that the manpower and time it took to keep cameras and traffic lights clear made the task of cleaning something they could never even consider doing. The cameras are high up, collect pollution and dust, plus the sheer number makes hiring a service cost prohibitive. But it is essential to keep the cameras clean, especially since they include facial and license plate recognition functionality. For this particular city, employees were each provided with a Domewizard 25 model and they implemented a DIY-cleaning program using the Dotworkz solution and they have been able to maintain and clean devices with regularity, safety, and affordability.
School districts are large purchasers of video surveillance equipment but being budget-conscious entities, they typically cannot afford to hire outside help to clean cameras. By deploying a DIY solution that maintenance employees can use themselves while they routinely visit campuses, they are able to ensure their equipment is cleaned on a regular basis, as needed and at minimal added cost.
Integrators are also a great benefactor of DIY cleaning solutions like the Dotworkz cleaning tools because they can help them service the large accounts they often routinely manage. One integrator partner shared that prior to using the Dotworkz system, the task of cleaning cameras on customer sites could add days of additional labor for techs. But now, because it is an easily portable tool, techs simply carry the Domewizard 10 with them and clean cameras on the way back to their trucks in just minutes while already at a client stop. The customers are grateful for the added value that the camera cleaning delivers – especially since a clean camera or sensor can reduce false motion alarms – saving money and improving service.
Oftentimes when someone invests in a large camera deployment or sensors, the maintenance focus is on the technical aspect of the equipment – keeping the software or virus protection up to date. But it is essential to remember to physically maintain equipment primarily by keeping it clean. Dotworkz has patented the Domewizard and other products after many years of research to share the best tools to keep these essential investments running the best they can for the longest period of time.
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STXL enclosures are available in aluminum or stainless steel
Dotworkz, a manufacturer of camera products, enclosures, and accessories for all indoor and outdoor applications since 1998 announced today it has released a new line of long range camera and long lens enclosures now available in both aluminum and stainless steel that can be used to house and protect valuable equipment in harsh weather conditions and environments.
Dotworkz’ new STXL enclosures are available in 11 gg Aluminum or stainless steel both with white powder coat paint finish for longevity and durability. IP66 NEMA 4X ingress protection of housing, provides the highest levels of protection from water, dust, marine, and vandal abuse, while providing extended temperature operating range of these large form factor camera & lens combinations, by the Dotworkz Active Cooling & Heating systems integrated into this housing system.
“Due to the nature of harsh or extreme environmental conditions, the white powder coat finish and rugged design of these enclosures makes them ideal for applications such as security, cctv, broadcast, traffic, thermal, industrial, utilities, EMI/RF sensitive applications. Keeping the world safe one camera housings at a time is our goal,” said Jay Hilton, Product Manager & Solutions Engineer.
Dotworkz” new STXL enclosures are ready for any and all customization to fit each customer’s needs.
In this live broadcast, PTZOptics World Studio Tour takes us to Salem, Oregon where Christopher Sabato is the Assistant Director of Athletics Media. Christopher uses a PTZOptics 20X-SDI camera with an outdoor enclosure with a Jay Hawk TriPod mount made by US Sports Broadcast. This giant tripod allows Christopher to capture all of the action with his PTZOptics camera mounted high above the athletes.
At Willmette University, many of the students parents watch the live streaming sports to catch the action from home. Parents that cannot make it to their childrens sporting events can watch live and enjoy the broadcasts from the comfort of their homes.
Learn how Christopher uses PTZOptics cameras and outdoor Tripods along with Wirecast to live streaming sporting events for his entire athletics department.
PTZOptics Live Streaming Camera Manufacturer focused on HD-SDI, USB 3.0, HDMI and IP streaming cameras. Our YouTube channel features live broadcasting tips, tricks and tutorials for live streaming and more.
Watch the “Live Streaming College Sports with Outdoor PTZ Cameras” live YouTube broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPlJH00hBBQ&feature=youtu.be&t=16m5s
What is the Ring of Fire camera housing option?
D2 Ring of Fire Camera Housing
S-Type Ring of Fire Camera Housing
The Ring of Fire system is only available on Dotworkz products as a upgrade option for the S-Type, D2, and D3 camera housing lines.
What makes a “Ring of Fire” a “Ring of Fire” camera housing? Automatic sensors that turn on a powerful 65Watt dual fan and de-icing heat loop inside the camera housing.
Who do we suggest the Ring of Fire for? We recommend the Ring of Fire camera housings for any camera location that will be exposed to ice, freezing rain, snow, or sub zero temperatures.
Snow Valley Iced Over Camera Without Ring of Fire Camera Protection
Dotworkz Boreal Mountain Resort with Ring of Fire Ice Protected Camera Housing
The crucial result of using the Ring of Fire for your next camera install is that it is simply the best option for insuring your operators can see everything the camera sees even in bad weather.
For cold weather camera viability and electronic protection, nothing beats the Ring of Fire camera housing. All Ring of Fire camera housings can be installed for roadways, subway stations, infrastructure waterways, ski resorts, weather, and much more.
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The state of security
Posted: February 10th, 2017
By John Gregory | Contributing Editor, Mission Valley News
Full article at missionvalleynews.com
Mission Valley hosts conference featuring the latest security tech
A mysterious high-tech van with seven cameras mounted along its exterior was parked beside the Town and Country Convention Center. It wasn’t a mobile command center or spy vehicle, but a video demonstration van — just one of the many displays at the inaugural San Diego Security Show, held Jan. 25 and 26 in Mission Valley.
Security.World, an online news website, produced the physical security and surveillance exposition which included demonstrations involving surveillance camera housing units, biometrics, video networking, GPS-based personnel tracking, and an ambitious schedule of guest speakers.
Camera housing units
William Ferris of Point Loma-based Dotworkz was inside the mysterious van to demonstrate his company’s camera housing units. The van’s interior was packed with an assortment of video screens, computer keyboards and control panels.
He described the cameras mounted on the outside, including two on the very front. “I’ve got a 4K camera on this. I’ve got an infrared sensitive camera on this one, so the vehicle itself can be driven [at night] while the lights are off,” he said.
Dotworkz manufactures housings that enable cameras to go in rugged spots where cameras don’t normally go, places like patrol boats in a salt water environment.
“Our housings are unique because we have versions that actively cool, so they take heat out of the camera housing. We have camera housings that de-ice,” he said.
The housings protect cameras for traffic monitoring, fence lines, city surveillance, school districts and police departments. In fact, Ferris said, one of their camera housings was mounted on a pole above a stoplight to monitor traffic just down the street on Fashion Valley Road.
Biometrics
The entrance to the Town and Country’s exhibit hall featured a facial recognition device. Visitors could center their eyes in a digital green box on the small screen to record their facial traits, then Plexiglas gates of the turnstile would open to allow entrance.
This technology is known as biometrics — the measurement and statistical analysis of physical characteristics. Two companies joined forces to demonstrate the entry control technology: Delta Turnstiles, LLC of Concord, California; and ZK Access of Fairfield, New Jersey.
Vanessa Howell, representing Delta, said her company manufactures optical turnstiles and makes smart machines that integrate with ZK Access biometric vision readers.
Larry Reed, the CEO of ZK Access, explained the facial recognition exemplified by their turnstile demonstration is just one example of biometrics.
“Biometrics is using a biological characteristic that’s unique,” he said.
Examples are fingers, the iris or retina of the eye. Once your traits are recorded, the biometric reader will allow you access. Biometric readers for access control can be used for doors, gates, elevators and vehicles. It’s better than using an access card, Reed explained.
“While a card can be lost or stolen, you can’t lose your face,” Reed said.
Video networking
Darren Giacomini and Chris Haun gathered around what looked like a large storage trunk standing on end with multi-colored cables connected to a bank of large video screens behind them.
Giacomini represented Avaya, a digital business communications company, and Haun was from BCDVideo, a company specializing in storage and protection of surveillance video. The companies partnered to create Titan Networking, a line of video surveillance switches powered by Avaya’s network operating system software called Fabric Connect.
The result of this joint venture is run-around technology that foils interruptions to video feeds. Giacomini demonstrated by unplugging a cable attached to the network box from a live surveillance camera.
A look at the video monitor on the wall did not show a noticeable delay in the picture and the video feed remained uninterrupted even without the cable attached.
GPS-based tracking
Craig Park of Carlsbad-based Trak Assets explained two of his company’s GPS-centered products with the purpose of tracking personnel.
The first, named Trak Time, works on a cell phone, tracks unsupervised personnel, and acts as a time clock and time sheet report. It has a “geofence” that can be drawn around the work area so that the employer can determine the exact position of a worker within a building or property.
Trak Assets’ other product was called Lone Worker and is meant for personnel working in dangerous environments. This also works on a cell phone and is useful when sending personnel into isolated areas alone. It’s helpful for special law enforcement agencies, the military or even utility companies.
Movement parameters for position reports can be set in advance. The individual can be required to check in on a scheduled basis and an alert will be raised if check in is missed. A feature called Smart Man Down issues an alert if the individual remains motionless for a certain amount of time, and an S.O.S alert can be sent to preset destinations such as to 911, a boss or a commander — and a beacon will indicate the person’s exact location.
Panel discussion
One of the most anticipated forums of the security show was titled “Things that Keep You Up at Night.” The first subject was physical security challenges.
“Just about everywhere you go is a soft target,” said Scott McCartney, project director of the Large Stadium Initiative and Active Shooter Training coordinator with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security.
San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Chief Shelley Zimmerman referred to San Diego’s event-filled month of July 2016 as an example of a challenging time to keep the public safe, having multiple soft targets to protect. July’s four weeks of mass gatherings in the city included the crowd-heavy Fourth of July weekend, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Pride Week and Comic-Con.
She said the SDPD utilized surveillance cameras to watch the crowds, and explained the importance of using physical barriers, including the positioning of police vehicles. She also said placing SWAT teams in over-watch positions was very useful and added to the command posts receiving real time information during the events. In addition, she credited the cooperation and coordination of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as being critical.
Zimmerman said that with social media tools such as Facebook and Periscope, there is always the possibility someone bad might share SDPD’s tactical information in real time.
“Technology has gone so fast, information is shared so quickly,” she said, adding that such technology was making things difficult for law enforcement.
Laura Hart, vice president of business operations for Qualcomm, defended the development and accessibility of such technology. She said she prefers to look at technological development as a way to to solve problems.
Hart said technology is developing so fast that major breakthroughs will come in the next 10 years. For example, she said 5G networks are on the way.
“You will be able to download a full movie in 18 seconds,” she said. “Devices will begin to reason, monitor [on their own], act intuitively and communicate with one another. These devices will get smarter.”
McCartney wondered if the not-so-distant future might begin to look like the old cartoon show “The Jetsons,” which parodied the future.
“How do we know we won’t have cars floating [above] the street?” he said.
Mike Sannella, in charge of corporate security for LPL Financial, said he recalled a time when security personnel on duty didn’t have communications devices of any kind, as compared to today’s reliance on technology.
“I have a smartphone that will do everything I need in a law enforcement capacity that my office computer or car computer can do,” Sannella said.
The internet has connected people so much, Zimmerman said, that “when something happens across the world, I get a notification,” adding that she must always ask herself if it is some kind of globally-coordinated attack that could happen in San Diego as well.
“When something happens at a military installation, I’m immediately on the phone,” she said.
—Reach John Gregory at [email protected].
Dotworkz attends the The San Diego Security Show 2017
Southern California’s premiere physical security gathering set in a real-world live prototype environment.
Jan 25 and Jan 26 2017
Town & Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
About SDSS-2017: The San Diego Security Show (SDSS) is Southern California’s premiere physical security gathering and is different in one major area over other conferences and expos. At the SDSS, manufacturers will showcase their products and solutions in a real-world live prototype environment. Participating vendors will incorporate their specific products into the “Security Solution Wall.” The Security Solution Wall will be a live working solution set highlighting the various components of an overall physical security infrastructure.
