Today most of the major security manufacturers have a functional dome within their portfolio. Whatever your preference they are all pretty much the same. Different sizes, different colours, different camera modules, different zoom lenses or special software features. But there is one dome that is absolutely and unashamedly unique and for very good reasons. In fact, once you understand the concept, you'll be astonished that no other domes are made this way. The secret is in the design. The high-speed Solaris dome from Siemens is comprised of two parts: The dome house/camera head mechanismAn XTU - External Terminal Unit - (which could easily be mistaken for the power supply)  All connections and settings are made in the XTU, not inside the dome housing. Keeping these separate and accessible has huge benefits in service, installation, tracing cable faults and commissioning. It also gives the equipment designers freedom to produce a better design, for example, inclusion of an LCD screen, freeing up space inside the dome, making it less crammed.Solaris says ‘no' to competitionWith a factory sealed dome, there is no reason to open the unit. No camera module to install, no condensation issues, no dispswitches to set up and nothing to get wrong. Just connect the single cable to the external connector and bolt the dome to the wall or column. We even say no to making the bracket waterproof. The XTU can be mounted as standard 30m from the dome or up to 300m with a separate PSU. This means all cabling and commissioning can be done in a dry, comfortable and convenient location. Should our system ever develop a fault, you can configure and test every function from the XTU, avoiding the ‘inconvenience' of hiring a cherry picker to inspect the dome head. Solaris: quick, easy, convenient and it works!All terminations are made in the XTU. This is a conveniently sized box which includes the power supply and a video test monitor with OSD. All setup and programming, even dome control, can be achieved using the built-in screen and menu.Set-upWhether at the base of a tower or in a riser, your engineers will appreciate this accessible functionality, flexibility and easy, time saving set-up. Compatible with most major protocols and fully featured, why pay more for less and use another dome system?Are all domes equal? Only in Solaris World! As every dome follows the same basic principles, other than the three camera-lens options, they are all external and all mountable on a wall, tower, ceiling tile, soffit or pendant. There are no difficult options to configure, just choose a mounting bracket and fit. Engineers can keep a spare unit on their vans and it will be compatible with your installation.For further information, please call +44 (0)871 386 0800 or via email.

The CFF series of fixed dome cameras feature 1/3 inch HAD CCD, coupled with ease of installation and accessible DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment and AGC. High picture quality, true colour reproduction, and outstanding reliability make this dome range an excellent choice for indoor applications in retail, offices, museums, banks or hotels.

The CFF series of fixed dome cameras feature 1/3 inch HAD CCD, coupled with ease of installation and accessible DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment and AGC. High picture quality, true colour reproduction, and outstanding reliability make this dome range an excellent choice for indoor applications in retail, offices, museums, banks or hotels.

The CFF series of fixed dome cameras feature 1/3 inch HAD CCD, coupled with ease of installation and accessible DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment and AGC. High picture quality, true colour reproduction, and outstanding reliability make this dome range an excellent choice for indoor applications in retail, offices, museums, banks or hotels.

The CFF series of fixed dome cameras feature 1/3 inch HAD CCD, coupled with ease of installation and accessible DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment and AGC. High picture quality, true colour reproduction, and outstanding reliability make this dome range an excellent choice for indoor applications in retail, offices, museums, banks or hotels.

The CFV series of varifocal dome cameras feature a 1/4" CCD coupled with a versatile varifocal auto-iris lens allowing the camera to be used in a wide range of indoor applications including retail, commercial buildings, museums, banks or hotels. Easy to access DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment, AGC and auto-iris lens adjustment ensures complete flexibility. An accessory for PC remote setup is available on colour and day-night models.

The CFV series of varifocal dome cameras feature a 1/4" CCD coupled with a versatile varifocal auto-iris lens allowing the camera to be used in a wide range of indoor applications including retail, commercial buildings, museums, banks or hotels. Easy to access DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment, AGC and auto-iris lens adjustment ensures complete flexibility. An accessory for PC remote setup is available on colour and day-night models.

The CFV series of varifocal dome cameras feature a 1/4" CCD coupled with a versatile varifocal auto-iris lens allowing the camera to be used in a wide range of indoor applications including retail, commercial buildings, museums, banks or hotels. Easy to access DIP switches for white balance, back light compensation, line-lock phase adjustment, AGC and auto-iris lens adjustment ensures complete flexibility. An accessory for PC remote setup is available on colour and day-night models.

Siemens took the opportunity at Security Essen to show the latest developments in their 3 security product lines, as well as focusing on the interoperability approach that Siemens has adopted to provide innovative and comprehensive answers to the security problems faced by businesses today.Access controlThe full SiPass range of access control products and systems was on show.  Highlights were the latest versions of SiPass Entro MP6.0 and SiPass integrated MP2.4. SiPass Entro MP6.0 provides a number of exciting new features, including online support for wireless RF door units and the ability to design and print photo ID cards. SiPass integrated MP2.4 extends the boundaries of access control through improved interoperability, new advanced access control functionality and support for the latest IT technologies.  The new market package includes a new cost-competitive ACC-Lite with full ACC functionality, Pharma 21 CFR Part 11 technical compliance audit by an independent consultant, and advanced reporting functionality that puts the power in the hands of the user.Video surveillance The "SISTORE 3rd Generation" range was a highlight at Essen - the first products to benefit from the technology partnership with "Texas Instruments".  This 3rd generation brings a significant enhancement in performance, employing the latest Da Vinci series of DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) from Texas Instruments.The new SISTORE MX NVS software is based on a Client/Server architecture with free SISTORE MX RemoteView for the configuration of complex system solutions.  It also supports 4-monitor operation and the full range of Siemens IP cameras. Siemens also showed their latest enhancements in Video Content Analytics.  These Algorithms will run on the latest SISTORE CX platform that has now also grown hybrid and will support MPEG4 network camera recording.The prototype of the new IP colour PTZ dome that offers VGA resolution MPEG4/MJPEG streaming delivering crisp video images was on the stand.  The integrated pan/tilt mechanism allows comfortable tracking of moving objects and people and precise positioning to pre-defined positions in the scene in case of an alarm.In addition, a complete IP camera range was shown, that supports Megapixel resolution delivering more image details.  The range includes standard camera models for colour and day-night plus a colour fixed dome model allowing for easy and fast installation.Intrusion The Intrunet™ product portfolio was on show, including the SI and SPC series and the comprehensive range of motion and seismic detectors.The highlight of the intrusion portfolio was the new range of Intrunet SI series system components:  the stylish new SAK94 and SAK84 keypads with integrated tag reader and audio functionality and the slim line key switch and annunciation modules, nominated for the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year Award at IFSEC 2008.  A further highlight was the range of Intrunet GM7xx seismic detectors, specially designed for round-the-clock monitoring of a wide range of safes, vaults and ATMs against theft and vandalism. Siemens' in-depth knowledge of sophisticated motion detection technologies was evident through a comprehensive range of single and dual technology motion detectors. Also on show was the forthcoming Intrunet SPC series intrusion systems along with the IC60 series, designed by Siemens specifically for the home and small business environments.

Auto/manual iris.  Vandal resistant.  Auto Focus. 

High resolution 22 x auto focus zoom day/night fixed dome.  Vandal resistant. 

This pendant ceiling mount is a perfect solution for any wood‚ metal‚ plaster‚ drywall‚ or other hard ceiling installation. The mounting assembly includes a ceiling flange and a standard 1½" NTP threaded pipe. The assembly can be used in beam/pendant installations. This pendant ceiling mount is compatible with the weatherproof outdoor housing CCDA1425-WPH/-VRH.

Flush mounting kit for vandal resistant domes.

Wall mounting bracket for vandal resistant dome.

BB4 is a flush-mounting kit designed to provide an unobtrusive and aesthetically appealing installation of the BC615 Magstripe and the BC43.

Vanderbilt Vectis iX48 NVS  is a network video software that supports network-based video monitoring and recording of up to 64 IP cameras. It delivers a unique combination of industry leading performance and unrivalled compatibility. It records full-HD images from up to 64 cameras simulataneously at 25 frames per second and supporting resolutions of up to 20 megapixels.

Siemens Vectis HX NVS 32 is a network video surveillance package that is suitable for use with network cameras, video transmitters and digital video recorders. It has the ability to control, monitor, record and playback network video streams seamlessly.

SiemensVectis HX NVS 64 is a network video surveillance package that is suitable for use with network cameras, video transmitters and digital video recorders. It has the ability to control, monitor, record and playback network video streams seamlessly.

The Vanderbilt (formerly known as Siemens Security Products) SPCY520 is a flush mounting kit which allows a discrete installation of the SPCK52x Compact Keypad. This kit allows the keypad to be recessed into the wall, providing a sleek, elegant appearance. It can be used with SPCY521 for installation in concrete walls, or on its own for plasterboard walls.

Vanderbilt (formerly known as Siemens Security Products) SPCY521 is a metal back box for flush mounting the SPCK52x compact keypad into concrete walls. It allows the compact keypad to be installed flush into the wall, providing a slim and elegant appearance with full tamper protection.

Vanderbilt Vectis iX32 NVS  is a network video software that supports network-based video monitoring and recording of up to 64 IP cameras. It delivers a unique combination of industry leading performance and unrivalled compatibility. It records full-HD images from up to 64 cameras simulataneously at 25 frames per second and supporting resolutions of up to 20 megapixels.

Vanderbilt Vectis iX64 NVS  is a network video software that supports network-based video monitoring and recording of up to 64 IP cameras. It delivers a unique combination of industry leading performance and unrivalled compatibility. It records full-HD images from up to 64 cameras simulataneously at 25 frames per second and supporting resolutions of up to 20 megapixels.

SH3 is a protective cover for BM3, BM31 and BM3. There are cuttings for cables to simplify the process of adding it to an existing installation.

Siemens SISTORE MX NVS is a software package for network recording, allowing the operator to view live images, as well as to support recording, playback and remote access for up to 64 network cameras per installed server. Highlights:Open IP Software for recording and visualization of up to 64 network cameras per serverScalable system architecture from small stand-alone systems to large systemsSupports IP cameras from Siemens and leading manufacturers, including mega-pixel resolutionsIntegrated motion detection and sabotage alarm functionIntegration of new megapixel IP camerasLive audio and audio recording from Siemens and Axis network camerasMulti-monitor support for client and serverImproved user managementMulti-server search from RemoteView client, for applications in logistics for exampleZoom functionality within live imagesSupport of megapixel recording With the continued market growth in the use of IP cameras, SISTORE MX NVS allows integration of the new range of new Siemens network cameras. By supporting audio (both live and recording) from Siemens and Axis network cameras, additional, potentially very important information, can be supplied to resolve incidents. Megapixel recordings contain more information, which can be particularly useful when using the integrated digital zoom feature.  Improved user managementSISTORE MX NVS works with a uniquely designed user administration system. By assigning different user rights to reflect specific duties and seniority, each operator can be given access to certain functions, and, importantly, declined access to others. When logging into the RemoteView client, no separate registration on the server is required.Flexible configurationTo enable customers to best view their sites, support for up to four monitors, with flexible configuration, is now fully supported. Approved for financial applicationsSISTORE MX NVS is employed in a wide range of applications including retail, traffic, transportation and banking.  For financial institutions, SISTORE MX NVS meets the exacting standards of the German Accident and Prevention Regulations for Banks (UVV-Kassen). 

Vanderbilt Vectis iX32 CMS is a centralized management software which manages up to 300ch cameras and displays. It features synchronous playback, multicast, tour, Region of Interest, video motion detection and video export function which allows users to easily manage and control surveillance system.

Ceiling mount bracket for IR200, IR250, IR310, LM100, UP370. With the IRUM3 the detector can be swivelled into special positions for wall mount applications. Vertical angle adjustment +10~-15 degrees and horizontal angle adjustment +45~-45 degrees. Weight 0.160 kg.

Vanderbilt (formerly known as Siemens Security Products) Vectis HX NVS 16 is a network video surveillance package that is suitable for use with network cameras, video transmitters and digital video recorders. It has the ability to control, monitor, record and playback network video streams seamlessly.

Flush mounting kit for vandal resistant domes.  With space for IP module.