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Raytec Security Lighting

Inadequate night-time illumination can compromise video surveillance, leading to noisy images and unreliable analytics. Raytec’s advanced security lighting solutions address this critical issue with innovative network-enabled technology.
These smart illuminators offer tailored, on-demand lighting responses to various security events. With full IP addressability, security professionals can instantly control illumination remotely, providing real-time reactions to incidents before on-site personnel arrive. This proactive approach enhances surveillance effectiveness, reduces false alarms, and ensures optimal security across diverse environments.

Why Choose Raytec Security Lighting

Real-time response

Remotely control lighting levels for optimal visibility in any situation.

Remote operation

Set up and adjust from any network location, saving time and costs.

Integration

Connects with other security devices for automated, smart illumination.

Adaptive functionality

Automatically tailors lighting to different situations and needs.

Efficient large-site management

Easy group control for instant site-wide adjustments.

Cost-effective

Dynamic usage reduces energy consumption and operational costs.

Raytec Security Lighting Types

Infra-Red (IR)

Provides monochrome images, relying solely on shapes and motion for detection.

White Light

Captures colour images to provide extra data for analytics software and enhances detection capabilities.

Hybrid

A 2-in-1 solution combining White-Light and IR in a single unit, reducing the number of illuminators, cabling, and infrastructure needed, ultimately lowering overall capital outlay.

Raytec Smart Video Surveillance – FAQ

When determining the optimal lighting for camera analytics, both white light and infra-red have distinct advantages. For instance, infra-red light provides monochrome images, relying solely on shapes and motion for detection.

Conversely, white light allows cameras to capture colour images, providing additional data for the analytics software and enhancing detection capabilities.

Therefore, it is recommended that a white light system be installed in locations where enhanced camera analytics are a priority despite its lower maximum distance covered.

When choosing security lighting for perimeter applications, several factors should be evaluated to ensure optimal performance and integration with surveillance systems.

  • Quality and Distance

Select illuminators that can deliver long distances to potentially reduce the total number of required illuminators, cameras, lighting columns, and cabling.

However, it’s important to note that image quality can vary significantly between manufacturers, even at the same quoted distances.

  • Hot Spot Reduction

Choose illuminators with technology that reduces hot spots and ensures even lighting across the scene.

  • Network Lighting and Hardware Integration

Choose IP-enabled lighting that can integrate seamlessly with other IP-enabled devices like IP cameras, PIR sensors, laser detectors, and more.

  • Camera Analytics Compatibility

Increased light levels are often required for camera analytics to function optimally, as poor lighting can lead to noisy images and false alarms.

  • Interchangeable Lens

Opt for illuminators with interchangeable lenses to provide flexibility in adjusting beam angles on-site.

  • Lighting Design

Your lighting design should include a 2D plan for lamp placement and a 3D design for visual representation, especially when deploying white light.