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Five-metre scanning from Intermec by Honeywell Intermec by Honeywell scanners are being used by the Australian shipping industry to scan and automatically read shipping container codes and numbers from a distance of up to five metres, allowing them to track containers in real time and reduce errors in data capture. With assistance from its Melbourne research and development team, Honeywell has tailored its rugged mobile computers for the shipping industry by: adding 2D imaging capabilities to the CK71 scanner (pictured); and by pairing the SR61EX long range scanner with a CV61 fixed vehicle mount computer, which can be used for optical character recognition (OCR). “A common practice each evening following the closure of the port is for the company to send out ‘walkers’ throughout its yard to manually record on paper each container’s number and location,” says Tony Repaci, country manager for Honeywell Scanning and Mobility, ANZ. But the introduction of the software-based imaging solutions has automated data collection by using OCR technology to scan letters and numbers on shipping containers saving time. www.intermec.com.au
Panasonic 6 Series dome network cameras Panasonic has introduced six new fixed dome network surveillance cameras, which offer highresolution images with clear motion and improved low-light capabilities while resisting vandalism. Each 6 Series camera is available in a 1080p/60p Full HD model or a 720p/60p HD model. They include an IP66 rated outdoor weather and vandal-resistant camera, an indoor vandal-resistant camera and a standard indoor dome model. Top features of the range include: video capture at 60 frames per second, for very clear images of moving objects; up to 133dB of dynamic range, for improved performance in highly dynamic lighting conditions; and the ability to encode up to four simultaneous H.264 streams, and six JPEG outputs, while maintaining efficient use of bandwidth. Low-light performance is enhanced through MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction) and Super Chroma Compensation (SCC) technologies, which ensure both bright and dark areas are faithfully reproduced with minimum video noise and accurate colour reproduction. The range is available through distributors Pacific Communications (www.pacom.com.au), DAS (www.das.com.au) and Lan 1 (www.lan1.com.au). panasonic.com.au
Saferoads Omni Stop bollard The Omni Stop Bollard is an energy-absorbing bollard that allows access for workers to a construction zone or pedestrians to a shopping precinct while preventing vehicle penetration at the same time. The carbon steel bollard is supported by an energy absorbing cartridge that is encased in a concrete footing. When the bollard is hit, the cartridge deforms and absorbs the kinetic energy of the vehicle. Saferoads, based in West Gippsland, Victoria, says that the Omni Stop moves no more than 30 centimetres at the top when hit by a 1600-kilogram car travelling at 60 kilometres per hour. The cartridge can deform in any direction – hence the name – allowing it to be located where it provides the best protection. After most impacts, the company says, the inner cartridge can be replaced and the bollard itself reused. Designed, assembled and tested in Australia, the Omni Stop has been crash-tested with impacts up to 60 kilometres per hour and complies with the requirements of AS/NZS3845:1999 Table 5.3.3(3). Site applications for the bollard include pavement cafés, tram and bus stops, retail shop windows and construction sites on busy roads. www.saferoads.com.au
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