How much room is available for hardware in a Dotworkz D Series housing?

Dotworkz PTZ and mini dome camera housings are very unique products, and are currently available two form factors, the D2 and D3. There are several factors that make the D Series unlike other models. The D Series shape is inspired by a modern-day SUV, using a different approach from the standard “tear drop” dome. This

What are some selection criteria when selecting housings?

Extreme temperatures and humidity, dust and salt, maintenance and warranty, and vandalism, should always be considered when selecting a housing. Dotworkz offers products built for specific temperature and humidity ranges. One small heater fan can do very little in extreme climates, and specialized products are needed to accommodate weather specifications. Dotworks housings have an IP

How do high-end offerings differ from low-end ones?

Most low-end products look good initially, however over time many unforeseen problems present themselves. Issues such as insect nesting inside the camera housing and lens can seem minor, however it severely compromises a camera’s vision within 6 months of the installation date; resulting in an expensive service call. Similar issues can be seen when water

How can long-term reliability be tested?

Dotworkz has been deploying extreme housings in all corners of the world since 1998, and the feedback gained from clients in these areas goes straight into product designs. This allows Dotworkz to continue creating and updating high-quality products meant for long-term use. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): The predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of

Why does Dotworkz provide so many climate control options?

Dotworkz understands the challenges of placing sensitive electronics (network cameras, micro NVRs, 4G wireless, etc.) into hostile and remote location. The proper hardware must be used so the system can perform in the in the harshest environments. Dotworkz considers the housing’s internal temperature controls to be a key factor for a reliable deployment. For example,

What standards do Dotworkz housings have that others don’t?

Dotworkz has been promoting the IP 66, IP 67, IP 68, NEMA 4 and IK 10 protection standards into a “real world” proven product that truly protects cameras and other electronics for the long term. The Dotworkz product line is unique in that housings are engineered to protect all brands and sizes of cameras against

What are the advantages of a quality US-made camera enclosure system?

Over the last 19 years Dotworkz has been fine-tuning weather and environment resistant materials. Dotworkz provides vandal tough, weather, and ballistic resistant materials as standard options for all outdoor housings options. This enables security designer architects to deploy cameras of all makes and models where they are most needed – outside. The Dotworkz camera housings are