Bosch Extegra IP 9000 Fx: explosion-proof IP cameras for hazardous environments

ATEX and Iecex certified, Bosch Extegra IP cameras 9000 FX offer safety-relevant images in potentially volatile environments without causing an explosion such as oil and gas industries, Chemical, Petrochemical, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals.

The Extegra IP family of explosion-proof IP cameras 9000 FX has been developed by Bosch Security Systems for safe use in hazardous environments. Regardless of very high or low temperatures, of extremely limited lighting conditions, the monitored objects are far away or there is a high level of humidity or dust, Extegra IP cameras 9000 FX offer high quality images relevant to safety in potentially volatile environments, offering the guarantee of not causing an explosion.

A solution that Bosch has developed for places where there is emission of gases, Vapors, dust or clouds during the production of flammable substances, as oil and gas industries, Chemical, Petrochemical, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals.

Extegra IP cameras 9000 FX are ATEX and Iecex certified for safe use in hazardous environments. They are tested according to IEC EN50130-5 for continuous and safe operation in an environment with temperatures between -50° and +60° C (-58° and 140° Fahrenheit). Also, the overall quality and safety of the cameras is guaranteed by means of the CSA and IEC certifications 60950-1.

These devices offer a stainless steel version for use in corrosive environments such as offshore locations or chemical plants. Both stainless steel and aluminum housings are IP68 and NEMA 6P certified, and resist corrosion and high levels of moisture and dust.

Extegra IP cameras 9000 FX have a 30x optical zoom with autofocus, which allows remote configuration of the field of view to detect objects at distances between nine and nine 700 Meters.

Cameras can be powered over Ethernet (HiPoE) Or 24 Volt, ensuring continuous availability in the event of a failure of these power supplies.

A model for each environment

The Extegra IP family 9000 FX consists of two models: the Starlight 9000 FX for extremely low lighting and Dynamic situations 9000 FX for high contrast environments.

The Extegra IP Starlight camera 9000 FX stands out for high-definition video image processing and fast moving object capture at 720p HD resolution and up to 60 images per second. Manages to provide video images where other cameras fail, even with 0,0103 Lux. Also, captures clear images in full color and in high resolution up to with 0,052 Lux.

In case the application requires maximum resolution capture for optimized object identification in high-contrast scenes, Bosch proposes the Extegra IP Dynamic 9000 Fx, providing 1080p Full HD resolution.

Advanced technologies

The Extegra IP family 9000 FX is equipped with different technologies like IDNR (Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction) which reduces storage costs and decreases network load by reducing the bitrate by up to one 50%.

Local in-camera storage improves network performance by compensating for short network outages, ensuring that video data is continuously available in Video Recording Management systems (Vrm).

Also, Intelligent Video Analysis (Vat) incorporating offers a full range of 16 VAT alarm rules, that help the user focus on important situations, alerting only when necessary. VAT also ensures fast retrieval of important data in hours of stored video by using metadata to add meaning and structure to the video at the time of capture on camera.

This family is compatible with Bosch Dynamic Transcoding technology, that allows, in combination with the Video Security Client application, using mobile devices to remotely access camera controls, live video streams, and high-resolution recordings and images from anywhere, regardless of available bandwidth.

To enjoy the benefits of Dynamic Transcoding, you only have to expand the IP video surveillance system with a divar IP recording solution or VideoJet XTC from Bosch.

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