The MTP Golden Medal  judges of the SECUREX International Security Fair 2014 (Poznan, Poland),  chaired by Prof. Dr Bogdan Branowski, awarded 23 MTP Golden Medals after a  secret ballot vote. One of the winners was Sony's SNC-WR632 rapid dome network camera for outdoor use. The camera was launched in  Europe in January 2014 and features a number of features previously unavailable  in Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras that makes the SNC-WR632 an exceptionally  functional device with brilliant, Full HD picture quality in all weather  conditions.
"We  are very proud of this award and are happy that we already include the SNC-WR632 in our offerings", stated Monika Giełzak-Dudek, Channel Account Manager for  the East region at Sony Europe. "Combining a frame rate of 60 fps with Full HD resolution results in an exceptionally detailed picture for  frame-by-frame analysis. Wide dynamic range is provided via a unique technology  available only on Sony devices — the innovative View-DR technology. With View-DR your SNC-WR632 can have a wide dynamic range of 130  dB. This feature improves picture quality in environments characterised by  variable lighting conditions. We see a great deal of potential in this camera,  which we think will make it possible to meet customers’ expectations in very  demanding locations, such as airports and stadiums."

Designed to adapt to challenging environments
The  Sony SNC-WR632 camera shoots at 120 fps with different shutter speeds, using a special   algorithm to combine four frames into one, then applying the Visibility  Enhancer to improve image quality. All of these solutions have enabled  surveillance in places characterised by high contrast, such as airports,   stadiums and cities. The effects of camera shake are minimised thanks to  integrated gyroscopic image stabilisation – this is particularly important for  outdoor installations (e.g. on poles).   The use of gyroscopes is a solution unique to Sony cameras. The camera  also offers a Defog mode ideal for use in foggy locations. A combination of DEPA  Advanced analytics and face detection allow the user to focus on specific  events, which is of critical importance in video surveillance.           

The SNC-WR632 offers a powerful 30x optical zoom for detailed close-ups without loss of  quality, as well as autofocus functionality.   700°/s horizontal and vertical pan speed lets you instantly choose the  desired preset and allows for fast surveillance.  The camera can work in temperatures  from -40°C to +50°C. It supports 24V AC power supply as well as HPoE power  sources. Furthermore, the SNC-WR632 features an alarm connector as well as an  RS-485 port, enabling communication with additional devices, expanding camera  functionality. The equipment is hermetically sealed and IK10 vandal  resistant.  End-customer price stands at  3900 EUR. SNC-WR632 is supplied with a 3-year warranty without exclusions,  which sets it apart from other rotating PTZ cameras.

Sony SNC-WR632 offers a range of functions that were  previously unavailable in PTZ cameras, which include:
  -Wide Dynamic Range at 130 dB in Full HD
  -High sensor  sensitivity of 1.0 lx in Colour mode and 0.1 lx in B/W mode
  -Gyroscopic Image  Stabilisation
  -700°/s pan speed
  -60 fps