Mobotix MxActivitySensor 2.0: intelligent 3D motion detection to reduce false alarms

Among the latest developments presented by the manufacturer is this improved version of its video motion detection sensor integrated into its cameras, to which is also added the four-point sensor MxMultiSense, MxSwith module and mxMC video management software update 1.3.

Integrated since the year 2013 on megapixel network cameras Mobotix, The MxActivitySensor video motion detection sensor now has the version 2.0, offering intelligent 3D motion detection, significantly reducing the number of false alarms caused by birds or other animals in conventional motion sensors, so that the camera captures and alerts only in cases of security-relevant events.

An example of its application is the roof surveillance of a warehouse, because with MxActivitySensor 2.0, a person in any position on the roof would trigger the alarm, while a bird doesn't; or in the case of fence surveillance with respect to the presence of intruders. If one of them were to access the compound, an alarm would be triggered, but it won't if it's the watchdodo-surveillance dog that moves.

In addition, Mobotix now offers the new MxMultiSense four-point sensor on its devices, that allows you to detect, For example, the noise level, movement (Pir), temperature and luminosity for, in this way, complete your camera installations economically, in addition to monitoring areas that these devices do not get to record.

Another novelty that the manufacturer has just introduced is its foray into the development of a network switch compatible with PoE+, called MxSwitch. It is a compact lane module with which up to four video intercoms can be connected directly to the current, cameras or other PoE/PoE+ devices from the manufacturer to, in this way, supply them. It is especially suitable for the IP installation of small computers, with a simple and quick assembly, thanks to its low height, in any distribution cabinet.

In the software environment, the new version 1.3 MxManagementCenter's video management system (MxMC) already counts in its first five weeks of availability with more than 10.000 Downloads. One of its advantages is its simple handling, thanks to a tree structure on the drop-down sidebar, with clear sorting and navigation between cameras and camera groups very easy.

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