Excam IPM3014 - Digital Camera for EX Zones

When we started designing the ExCam IPM3014, our primary goal was to develop a cost-effective explosion-proof camera for hazardous areas without sacrificing quality standards. At the end of this development process, we are proud to present the most compact and most affordable network camera in its performance class.

Aluminum or stainless steel?

Identical in terms of technical features, the ExCam IPM3014 camera housing can be made of two different materials.

Lightweight, yet economical

The ExCam IPM3014 camera in our aluminum housing weighs only 1900 g. Robust and media-resistant: The ExCam IPM3014 in its stainless steel housing weighs only 2200 g. This means our camera weighs only about one tenth of comparable cameras! Not only because of the reduced material required, but also thanks to the innovative 3D printing technology used to create the mounting adapter, we are able to offer the ExCam IPM3014 in a stainless steel housing!

Ultra-compact thanks to innovative 3D printing technology

Innovative 3D printing methods are now breaking well-known mechanical design rules! The limitations that existed in classic sheet metal construction no longer exist with 3D printing! We also benefited from this development when designing the interior of the ExCam IPM3014 camera: a highly resistant and electrically insulating 3D plastic adapter incorporates the web server circuit board, CMOS sensor, lens, and temperature controller in a single component! This reduces space requirements and installation time compared to conventional sheet metal designs, which also reduces overall costs.

No moving parts

The ExCam IPM3014 has no electromechanical components: the fixed-focus lens is focused before delivery. The CMOS sensor delivers multiple video streams in HD (720p) resolution and can be zoomed and controlled electronically (ePTZ). Therefore, there is no longer any need to open the housing.

Thermal management

The ExCam IPM3014 also sets new standards in terms of thermal management: The heating system has dual control. On the one hand, the newly developed temperature controller ensures that even at -60°C the camera remains ice-free, but does not overheat when the temperature rises. Furthermore, a PTC element prevents the camera from overheating in the event of a fault! These procedures, tested and approved by the German TÜV, allow us to safely use the camera in a temperature range of -60°C to + 50°C. And the best part of this heating concept: the camera and heating load circuit are contained in a single cable!

Lower installation costs and Power over Ethernet (PoE)

The special feature of the ExCam IPM3014 is that data streams and power are transmitted over a single cable, meaning that only a PoE switch or a PoE midspan is required for installation in a secure area. Because the camera is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE in accordance with IEEE 802.3af), the costly installation of a separate power supply is not required.

Small and affordable explosion-proof housing - great resolution (HD)

With a length of only 158 mm and a diameter of only 79 mm, the ExCam IPM3014 is smaller than some safe area camera models - but has more advanced features. Thanks to the progressive scan function, the ExCam IPM3014 can capture high-resolution images of moving objects at up to 30 frames per second: without motion blur! The ExCam IPM3014 also provides sharp images in HD resolution. Multiple H.264 video streams as well as Motion JPEG streams simultaneously - at full frame rate or individually optimized for different quality and bandwidth requirements.

Ethernet Cables for Hazardous Areas

Our network cable is specially designed for hazardous areas! Thanks to its polyurethane sheath, it is extremely mechanically robust, as well as UV-resistant and flame-retardant according to DIN EN 60079-14. Thanks to the large wire gauge (AWG 22) and shielded Cat6e twisted pairs, even longer distances can be easily bridged!

Multiple Hazardous Area Certifications

The ExCam series is certified according to European (ATEX), international (IECEx), and Russian Customs Union (EAC-Ex) regulations. The enclosures are certified for ATEX Group I (Mining) with a low risk of mechanical hazards and ATEX Group II (Gas and Dust) for Zones 1, 2, 21, and 22, including Explosion Groups IIC/IIIC with a high risk of mechanical hazards. Compliant with the requirements of impact and drop tests (DIN EN 60079: 0 2012), the enclosures are suitable for both stationary and mobile applications!

Media Resistance and Seals

Thanks to the high-quality materials used in the ExCam series, it meets the requirements of an extensive list of media resistances! You can also freely choose between different stainless steel alloys to reflect the best workmanship for your application. Even painting or powder coating the enclosure is possible to meet individual media resistance requirements. The specially designed flat GYLON (PTFE) seal not only ensures the housing is waterproof (IP68) but also supports resistance to several chemicals (a media resistance list is available upon request). The extremely durable and scratch- and impact-resistant borosilicate glass perfectly complements the high-quality materials of the housing body.

Mining

As one of the first sealed camera protection systems, the ExCam series meets all mining requirements (fire-moisture-prone environments) and is ATEX / IECEx and EAC-Ex certified for equipment group I Mb. If the ExCam series is used in mining environments with a low risk of mechanical damage, it is not even necessary to equip the housing with an additional device to protect the borosilicate glass! The ExCam series therefore allows for the safe use of portable and stationary monitoring equipment underground for the first time.

For portable and stationary use

In accordance with the requirements of the impact and drop test (DIN EN 60079: 0 2012); The ExCam series is also approved as a portable device.

Advantages of digital network monitoring

The IP network video monitoring system offers many advantages and special features. Benefits include remote access, high image quality, event management, intelligent video features, easy integration, improved scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

• Remote Access
• High Image Quality
• Event Management and Intelligent Video
• Easy, Secure, and Robust Integration
• Scalability and Flexibility
• Cost-Effectiveness

Remote Access

Network cameras and video encoders can be accessed and configured remotely, allowing multiple authorized users to view live and recorded video at any time and from anywhere on the network worldwide via our browser-based video management software SAMCONtrol®. This is an advantage if you want to grant third-party users, such as a security company, access to video images as well.

High Image Quality

In video surveillance applications, high image quality is essential to clearly identify people or objects involved. Thanks to progressive scanning and megapixel technology, the ExCam IPM3014 offers significantly better image quality and higher resolution than any analog CCTV camera. Furthermore, it is much easier to ensure image quality over an IP network than in an analog system. In current analog systems using a DVR as a recording device, multiple data conversions from analog to digital and vice versa take place: first, the camera converts analog signals to digital data, which are then converted back to analog signals for transmission. The analog signals are then digitized again for recording. Each conversion procedure, as well as signal attenuation in the cable, affects image quality. The longer the transmission distance of these analog signals, the weaker the signal. In a fully digital IP surveillance system, network camera images are digitized only once and then remain in digital format. This not only avoids unnecessary conversions, but also prevents image degradation due to long network transmission distances. Furthermore, digital images can be easier to store and retrieve than analog video tapes.

Event Management and Intelligent Video

Often, excessive amounts of video data are recorded without enough time for proper analysis. Advanced network cameras and video encoders with integrated intelligence or analytics solve this problem by reducing irrelevant video recordings and initiating pre-programmed actions. Such features are not available in analog systems. The ExCam IPM3014 offers integrated features such as video motion detection, active tamper alarm, and alarm and event management. Using these features, network cameras and video encoders can continuously analyze input data to detect events and automatically respond—for example, by triggering video recording and sending alarm notifications. Event management features can be set up via the user interface or network video software. Users can define alarms or events based on the trigger used and specify the time period during which the event should be active. In addition, actions can be configured (e.g., recording one or more locations locally and/or remotely, activating external devices such as sirens, lights, and door openers, sending notifications to users).

Easy, secure, and persistent integration

Network video products based on open standards can be easily integrated with video management and application software.

Scalability and flexibility

A network video system can grow with the needs of its users. With IP-based systems, multiple network cameras, video encoders, and other types of applications can use the same wired or wireless network to exchange data. This allows a variable number of network video products to be added to the system without requiring extensive or costly changes to the network infrastructure. In an analog system, this isn't possible because a specially designed coaxial cable must be connected directly from each camera to the viewing/recording station. By comparison, network video products can be virtually placed anywhere and incorporated into any network; they can be more or less open, or even tightly secured.

Cost-effectiveness

An IP surveillance system typically has lower total operating costs than a conventional analog CCTV system. In most cases, the IP network infrastructure already exists, so a network video application can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure. Wired or wireless network solutions are also significantly less expensive than the coaxial and fiber optic cables used in analog CCTV systems. Administrative and hardware costs are lower because back-end storage applications and storage systems can be implemented on a non-proprietary standard server designed to produce specific hardware, such as a DVR. Data and power are combined in just one cable. The only equipment needed to connect the camera in a secure area is a PoE switch or midspan PoE.