About six months ago, we spontaneously outdated models of video recorders that had been sitting in our warehouse. And we were very surprised three times!
First, by how quickly they were taken. We thought that even though the video recorders were new, they were morally outdated, so there wouldn't be many people interested in acquiring them.
Second, we did include a link to the catalog with modern video recorders we are currently selling, but we didn't really expect any significant sales. We were wrong, selling 12 new video recorders.
Third, doing something good just for the sake of it is fantastically pleasant, and even if we hadn't sold a single new video recorder, we wouldn't have been too disappointed. The kind words from those who won the video recorders still fill our hearts with warmth.
All this led me to the idea of an experiment. What if we tried investing money not in advertising, but rather in good deeds? That is, those who cannot afford to buy video surveillance would have the opportunity to get it for free (in this case, to win), and those who can afford to buy might learn about us this way and perhaps place a real order.
Naturally, it’s better to do this consistently, rather than once every six months; therefore, we decided to do it every month as part of a rather unusual format that we named the 'infinite giveaway.'
What are we giving away?
Every month, we will be giving away one complete video surveillance system, which includes:
- — 1 unit
- — 4 units
- — 1 unit
- — 4 units
- — 1 unit
Why this specific equipment?
When forming this kit for the giveaway, we based it on several important principles.
Universal video surveillance kit 'turnkey'
We included everything you might need for organizing video surveillance. This means you won’t have to purchase anything additional. All four cameras are designed for outdoor use, but of course, you can also use them indoors.
Sufficiently easy for self-installation
Many participate in the giveaway because they want to save money, and installation and setup are also significant expenses. That's why the kit we've assembled is as straightforward as possible to set up.
For this, we chose analog format equipment , since essentially do not require setup, and the setup of is quite simple.
Also for this reason, we selected equipment that supports , which greatly simplifies installation, as it does not require the use of step-down power supplies.
The equipment must be modern
During our previous giveaway, we noticed that participants were interested in technology - apparently reflecting the specificity of the community. Therefore, we made sure the kit is sufficiently advanced in terms of the technologies used. One such progressive technology would be the aforementioned power over coaxial cable, which has only recently appeared in real equipment.
Well, the ability for remote video viewing and working with the video archive is more of a modern standard, complemented by a decent software suite.
Price
And of course, for us it was important to keep the price quite reasonable, as at least for now, we cannot afford to give away top-tier equipment, which often costs as much as a wing of a Boeing.
What is an endless giveaway, and how will we determine the winner?
An endless giveaway means that we will raffle off one surveillance kit every month, considering that this article and were published in July 2020. This means that by the end of 2020, we will have given away 7 kits, and in 2021, 12 kits. And then continuing indefinitely with 12 kits each year.
On the last day of any month, we will summarize and randomly determine the winner.
How to participate?
There are three conditions: subscribe to our YouTube channel, like and leave any meaningful comment on this video.
How to participate in the giveaway in July 2020?
To determine the winner in July 2020, we will take all comments written from July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2020, and randomly select one comment from which the author will become the winner.
How to participate in the giveaway in August 2020?
To determine the winner in August 2020, we will take all comments written from August 1, 2020, to August 31, 2020, and randomly select one comment from which the author will be the winner. And so on indefinitely.
Who can participate and how can you receive a prize?
Anyone can participate except for employees of the company "Intems". For Moscow, we will provide free delivery of the prize to any address you specify.
For delivering the prize in Russia, we will provide free delivery to the transportation company "", if "Business Lines" does not deliver to your locality, we will deliver for free to any transportation company of your choice within Moscow.
How to know if the giveaway is active?
If you can watch this video, then the promotion is active and you can participate.
On the last day of the month in which you are watching this video, we will summarize and announce the winner.
DS-H204QP DVR
4-channel hybrid DVR HiWatch with support for (PoC) technology from . Warranty is 2 years.
Front panel of the DVR
Back panel of the DVR
The DVR is designed to connect up to four analog cameras of TVI, AHD standards and one IP camera (up to 5 by replacing analog cameras) with a resolution of up to 4 MP. The innovative codec developed by HikVision H.265+ allows saving up to 70% of hard disk space.
Key features:
- 4 channels with support for
- Recording with a resolution of up to 6 MP
- Video output with a resolution of up to 1080p
- 1 SATA hard disk up to 10TB
- 4 audio inputs / 1 audio output
- 4 alarm inputs / 1 alarm output
- Network interface 1 RJ-45 10M / 100M Ethernet
- Power supply: 48V DC
- Power consumption: up to 40W.
- Operating conditions: -10°C…+55°C, 10%-90% humidity
- Size: 315 × 242 × 45 mm
- Weight: ≤1.16 kg (Without HDD)
Network
- Remote connections: 32
- Network protocols: , , , Hik-Connect, , , , SADP, , , , ,
You can see all characteristics in the .
Functions of the video recorder
You can review all features of the video recorder in the . Below I will list some of the most demanded functions in my opinion.
Motion detection
A classic feature of modern video surveillance, primarily used for creating a video archive. If nothing happens in the frame, there is no sense in occupying space on the hard drive.
Additionally, motion can be a cause for alarm. For example, if cameras are installed inside the house and there should be no one at home, any movement is a reason to connect and check what is actually happening.
Line crossing
This function is used to detect objects that have crossed a virtual line you established in the camera's frame. Most often, this feature is used to detect when people or vehicles cross the virtual line.
For example, if the camera is directed along a fence, you draw a line along the fence. If someone crosses it, this detector will be triggered and you will receive a notification via email.
Alerts for alarming events
The video recorder features several types of alarm notifications. For instance, sound notifications—when the video recorder emits a quiet sound signal, or the feed from the camera that detected an alarming event is displayed full-screen.
However, the most interesting feature is certainly the email notifications and the popup alerts in the smartphone app.
Because sitting in front of a screen with cameras is not a viable scenario, responding to alarming notifications on your smartphone is much more convenient.
For example, you receive an alarm notification via email and you connect to view the video feed live to understand what is actually happening.
Triggering an alarm when the lens is covered
Covering the lens can be either malicious or accidental— for example, spiders often like to weave their webs. . In any case, it is better to address such issues immediately.
Alarm activation upon loss of video signal
This is also a situation that is better to find out about right at the moment it occurs, as it can happen due to both malicious activities and technical failures. In either case, you completely lose the video signal, and it is best to be informed about this instantly.
HD-TVI camera DS-T200P
2 MP camera with a maximum resolution of Full HD 1920x1080 and a lens viewing angle of 82.6 degrees. Manufactured by HikVision under one of its brands, HiWatch.
Allows video signal transmission over coaxial cable with a resolution of up to Full HD at distances of up to 500 meters.
The DS-T200P camera is equipped with Power over Coax (PoC) technology, allowing power transmission via RG-6 or RG-59 coaxial cable at distances of up to 200 meters.
To combat noise on board, it features digital noise reduction (DNR), and the built-in IR illumination with Smart function helps avoid overexposure of the observed object by automatically adjusting the brightness of the IR LEDs.
Operating temperatures range from -40° to +60°C, which, combined with an IP66 moisture and dust protection rating, allows for outdoor installation of the device.
The DS-T200P is based on a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080, a high sensitivity of 0.01 Lux at F1.2, and a frame rate of 25 frames per second. The camera supports a 'day/night' mode and is equipped with a mechanical IR filter to correct color reproduction during the day and enhance sensitivity at night.
The device is equipped with built-in IR illumination with a range of up to 20 m, allowing for nighttime video surveillance of areas without additional light sources or in situations where the light suddenly goes out.
The device's housing is protected against moisture and dust ingress according to the standards The top features an adjustable awning. On the back, a swivel bracket is integrated into the body to simplify the installation process. This model comes with a 2.8 mm megapixel lens. The interfaces include a BNC connector for analog video output (HD-TVI output) and a power supply connection socket of 12 V. The maximum power consumption of the HiWatch DS-T200P is 4 W. The camera can be installed both indoors and outdoors – it operates in a temperature range from -40° to +60°C. The permissible humidity level is 90%.
WD Purple 1TB Hard Drive
Western Digital WD10PURZ is an internal hard drive, for round-the-clock operation in video surveillance systems. It delivers excellent recording quality and, due to its low power consumption, can operate in high temperatures.
IntelliSeek technology effectively reduces noise and vibration that lead to damage. As a result, this drive will serve its owner for a long time without needing repairs or replacements. This model supports the standard SATA III interface, ensuring easy installation.
This model operates with 1 TB of free space and 128 MB of cache memory. Its rotating spindle reaches a speed of 5400 RPM, which is sufficient for smooth data exchange and transfer.
Coaxial Cable
Four pieces of coaxial cable each 20 meters long; please note that they are already terminated on both ends.
LCD Monitor of at least 17 inches
All this equipment is completely new; it is purchased specifically for the giveaway, with the exception of the monitor, which is used. Firstly, modern monitors are quite reliable, and secondly, the monitor is typically needed for initial setup, while for everyday use, it's more convenient to use software on a computer and smartphone.
Thirdly, after replacing the office monitors with new ones, 18 monitors ended up sitting in our warehouse as dead weight. Including them in the package will give them a second life and help us save a bit.
Free software for computer
HikVision develops a variety of software for its products. Anyone can download them independently and for free. Here we discuss it so that you can fully understand all the features of the video surveillance system we are raffling off.
Free Software for installation on a Windows or MacOS computer, allowing you to connect to this video recorder and view it both online and work with the archive. Current download links .
Setting Up Access to the Video Recorder via Browsers
For Windows
To view through the web, you need to install the Web Components plugin.
- for setting up viewing in Firefox
- In Internet Explorer, in the Browser Properties section -> Advanced, allow the use of third-party plugins.
- In Chrome and browsers based on it, such as Yandex browser, support for third-party NAPI plugins has been disabled by developers. For this reason, you will need to install the IE Tabs extension.
For Mac OS
This V3.0.6.23. Allows real-time viewing of most HikVision video recorders in Safari for Mac.
Applications for Mobile Platforms
Applications are installed on smartphones running Android and iOS for remote video viewing, working with video archives, and some other simple features.
To view video recordings and archives over the internet, you need to connect the video recorder to the cloud p2p service with the long and intricate name "Hik-connect / Guarding-vision," registration can be done or in the Hik-connect mobile apps for Android and iOS, download the latest versions .
Utilities for Working with Network Devices
Network Scanner SADP
This utility searches for HikVision devices in your subnet and displays information about them. You can activate devices and perform their basic network settings. Download . Download
Remote Backup
A utility for backing up archives. Download .
BatchConfigTool
A utility for batch configuration. Download , Download .
Important
We can conduct this endless giveaway only because we have our clients who purchase surveillance system equipment from us every day or order our services for and .
Therefore, of course, we expect to gain some new clients, and if you didn't win our set, but still need surveillance, or if you simply need something more than the system we are raffling, I wrote an article especially for you — , and I hope that regardless of where you plan to purchase surveillance equipment, it will be useful to you.
In the article, I talk about how to avoid low-quality equipment, which is quite prevalent in the market, how not to overpay, as well as how to make the right choice and buy reliable surveillance equipment. Additionally, I mention why surveillance is more important in Russia than anywhere else, as it is one of the few ways to achieve justice – surveillance is rightly called the queen of evidence.
P.S. It’s clear that there is nothing absolute in the world, except for 🙂 Therefore, our raffle set may undergo changes over time, for instance, some equipment may be discontinued. In such cases, we will select an equivalent with similar or better specifications. Naturally, we will inform about any changes to the components of the raffle set.
Just to clarify, we understand that nothing is infinite in this world either, so it would be more accurate to say that our promotion has no set end date; we plan to run it as long as our company exists. As of the writing of this article, we have been in business for over 15 years, so there is a good chance that we will last for many more years.
Source: habr.com
