Pelco Overview

Pelco was a leader in analog systems who feel severely in the 2010s and was finally sold off by Schneider.
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  • Axis 3D Surveillance Design Tool on Feb 27, 2014
    ...Besides the aforementioned commercial surveillance specific options JVSG or CCTV CAD, there are also: Pelco's 3D Design Tool Pelco Camera Design Tool with Google Maps Integration Microsoft Vizio Revit...
  • Worst VMS Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 24, 2014
    ... There were 6 VMS / NVR manufacturers of note (Bosch, Pelco, Dahua, Milestone, Verint and Axis) and one theme for the rest of manufacturers. Usability...
  • Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 10, 2014
    ... Pelco - Ugh The good news was that Pelco did not get shut out entirely. The bad news is that it was...
  • Worst IP Camera Manufacturer 2014 on Feb 03, 2014
    ... Pelco - Strong #3 or Worse Pelco did very badly. Not only did they come in third with a half dozen...
  • Ranking IP Camera Low Light Performance on Jan 20, 2014
    ...DS-2CD7164-E Hikvision DS-2CD864FWD-E IQeye IQD42S Mobotix D24 Panasonic WV-NP502 Panasonic WV-SP509 Pelco IL10 Pelco IXE10LW Pelco IXE20DN Samsung SNB-5004 Samsung SNB-6004 Sony SNC-CH240 Sony...
  • Camera Slow Shutter / Ghosting Tested on Jan 17, 2014
    ... Pelco Sarix IL10 Pelco's budget Sarix model, the IL10, defaults to 1/5s shutter speed, which the...
  • Winners & Losers Fall 2013 on Nov 04, 2013
    ...Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Bosch Exacq Genetec IQinVision Milestone Mobotix OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Trending - Product Categories Access control got the most attention, but that...
  • Testing Geovision Mini IR Camera on Nov 01, 2013
    ... To see how this model stacks up we tested it against competitive low cost models from Pelco and ACTi, and integrated IR models from Axis and Q-See. We tested both full light image...
  • Best and Worst - ASIS 2013 on Sep 29, 2013
    ... Some booth walk bys occur at: Pelco 1:30 OnSSI 3:00, Genetec 3:30 Milestone 4:48 ACTi 6:00 Panasonic 7:30 Avigilon 9:24 Axis...
  • Testing The Q-See HD IP NVR Kit on Aug 14, 2013
    ...cameras (Q-See QCN7001B), we shot them out against competitive low cost models, including the ACTi D11 and Pelco Sarix IL10. We also used the Axis M1114 to provide readers a familiar baseline. Full Light,...
  • Is It Possible To Convert Any PTZ Camera To IP? on Jul 02, 2013
    I have a hernis analog ex-285 camera which I want to convert to IP or pelco D/pelco P, Since my head end is pelco. Can someone assist me on this ?
  • Tyco Acquires Exacq on Jun 19, 2013
    ...  This is the second win for Exacq's founders, who previously sold Integral to Pelco and then turned around, built Exacq and kicked Pelco/Integral's ass. It is especially impressive...
  • Testing Pelco Sarix IL10 on Jun 12, 2013
    ... This spring, Pelco joined this trend with its IL10 series Sarix cameras [link no longer available]. In this...
  • Pelco's Abandoned Access Control Line (Infinias) on Apr 23, 2013
    Once upon a time, Pelco had its own access control offering that claimed to be the 'smallest, most powerful', and...
  • Do I Need A Decoder From The Same Manufacturer As The Encoder? on Apr 22, 2013
    For a very special situation, I need to convert IP camera stream from PELCO to analog signal to be able to connect it to a DVR for recording. Do I've to use a decoder?,...
  • Pelco IL10 Value Line Reviewed on Apr 02, 2013
    Pelco is getting into the IP budget market with its new IL10 Value Line [link no longer available],...
  • Testing Axis Q19 Thermal Cameras on Mar 26, 2013
    ... We put the Axis Q1921-E and Q1922-E to the test against FLIR, DRS, Pelco and Sightlogix to see how Axis's thermal image quality and usability matched up. These are our...
  • SightLogix Thermal SightSensor Tested on Mar 23, 2013
    ... We put it to the test against Axis, DRS, FLIR, and Pelco to see just how accurate this claim was. This report covers SightLogix's image quality only,...
  • Testing Pelco Sarix Thermal Cameras on Mar 12, 2013
    In this report, we share our test findings of Pelco's Sarix TI Thermal cameras [link no longer available]. While relatively new to the thermal...
  • Casino End User - Dallmeier Blade And Smatrix Review on Mar 01, 2013
    ... Suitable devices appear to be the Sennetech SCM-200-PELCO and SCM-800-PELCO and the Pelco CM9760-DMR. The Dallmeier’s Jog/Shuttle control worked quite...
  • Casino End User - Pelco Endura Review on Mar 01, 2013
    ... Here is the second review, of Pelco Endura: PROS: Relatively uncluttered desktop. Easy to learn and operate. CONS: Relatively...
  • Casino End User - Avigilon Review on Mar 01, 2013
    ...is limited to no more than four (4) PTZs per control cable unless a device like the Sennetech SCM-200-PELCO (which could allow up to 8 PTZ cameras per control line), SCM-800-PELCO (which could allow up to...
  • DRS Thermal Camera Tested on Feb 25, 2013
    ...the WatchMaster produces images roughly comparable to other 320x240/384x288 models from Axis, FLIR, Pelco, and SightLogix. Compared to others, DRS' contrast is modestly lower. At ~1,800' range, the...
  • FLIR F Series Cameras Tested on Feb 18, 2013
    ... We compare the F series against models from Axis, DRS, Pelco, and SightLogix at various ranges. We also provide an overview of the camera's configuration and...
  • Would a Hikvision / Pelco Deal Make Sense? on Feb 05, 2013
    A persistent industry rumor says Hikvision and Pelco are in talks to do a merger / acquisition. Who knows the truth. Even if there are some talks,...
  • Thermal Camera Tutorial on Jan 23, 2013
    ... Other common names such as Axis, Bosch, and Pelco offer multiple models, with specialist manufacturers such as DRS and Vumii mainly selling...
  • Anyone Using The Pelco Spectra HD? on Jan 21, 2013
    ... Anyone deployed the Pelco Spectra HD? In particular, the new 1080p model? Are you happy? sad? etc.
  • IP Camera Competitive Guide 2013 on Jan 13, 2013
    ...Cost - What Should You Do? If you are a customer of other major players - like Sony, Panasonic, Bosch, Pelco, etc. - you should push for more discounts and lower prices. Certainly, these companies are well...
  • Thermal Resolution Shootout on Dec 06, 2012
    ...between these two resolution levels we tested the two options from three manufacturers - Axis, FLIR and Pelco - in very dark conditions as shown in the image above. The test was done in a open field, at...
  • FLIR Acquires Lorex on Oct 25, 2012
    ... Competing Against Axis, Bosch, Pelco Head On Even more interestingly, Flir is gearing up to deliver an end to end array of security...
  • Bullet Resistant Cameras Reviewed on Oct 24, 2012
    ... Take the following list: Moog/Videolarm BMT10C2 Bullet Resistant Box Housing: ~$950 Online Pelco HS4514 Ballistic Box Housing: ~$800 Online Panasonic PBRH10 Bullet Resistant Tube Housing:...
  • New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012
    ...supporting non Axis IP cameras Panoramic MP Cop Cameras (Panasonic) - Quite novel for first responders Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees - aims for fast shipping and no hassle returns Pelco Thermal...
  • Pay Real Money; Get Fake Interview on Aug 30, 2012
    ... Here's an example of the type of hard hitting questions they asked Pelco recently: "Congratulations on the Pelco by Schneider Electric success story at The Greenbrier...
  • Axis P3384 Lightfinder/WDR Domes on Aug 21, 2012
    ...these cameras, their potential impact, and how they compare to other WDR and low-light models from Sony, Pelco, and Panasonic. Overview The P3384 adds Lightfinder low-light capability, as well as wide...
  • Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees on Aug 09, 2012
    Will making returns easy and guaranteeing stock draw integrators to Pelco? The company thinks so, and they have leveraged the idea into a recently announced Product...
  • Pelco's Wrong! Cries HDcctv Alliance on Jul 04, 2012
    Just days after being sued for stealing Object Video's invention of fire metadata, Pelco is again being attacked - this time for allegedly blowing it on moving to HDcctv. The head of...
  • Average Camera Models Used Per Project on Jul 02, 2012
    ... Each front entrance got a Pelco IS20 indoor mini dome for the WDR so we could see through the windows. Inside each donation...
  • Advertising Blows Up on SIW on Jun 28, 2012
    Reading through today's hatchet job against Pelco, SecurityInfoWatch dumped two surprises. Not only is the article laughably and ignorantly a...
  • Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry on Jun 27, 2012
    ... The last set of lines you need to meet spec (Panasonic, Arecont, & Pelco) Some of this is because the marketplace is all over the place and every job is different with...
  • Pelco Sarix TI Thermal Cameras Review on Jun 23, 2012
    ... So what makes Pelco's thermal cameras so special and worthy of the IFSEC award? In this note, we examine the details...
  • IP Video 101 Training on Jun 05, 2012
    ... Examples include ACTi Utility Suite, Axis Camera Management, Arecont AV100, IQFinder, Pelco Device Utility, etc. You can also try using tools built into VMS systems but the manufacturer's...
  • Pelco: IP vs. Analog Debate Over on Jun 02, 2012
    Pelco's top executive proclaimed that the debate between IP and Analog is over, at the PSA-Tec keynote...
  • Sony Next Generation Cameras (IPELA Engine) on May 30, 2012
    ...incremental upgrade, intended to regain some ground Sony has lost as competitors such as Bosch, Axis, and Pelco have improved performance in subsequent generations of cameras. WDR: Sony's V Series cameras...
  • Pelco's 3D Design Tool Reviewed on May 25, 2012
    ... In a surprise, Pelco has elected to just "give away" such a piece of software. In this note, we overview Pelco's "3D...
  • Pelco vs Integrators on May 14, 2012
    Once an integrator favorite, Pelco is increasingly viewed with distrust and concern by many. As the former US leader becomes...
  • Pelco Sued by ObjectVideo on May 13, 2012
    ... Now ObjectVideo is suing former, long time partner Pelco. Done quietly after business hours on a Friday afternoon, ObjectVideo issued a two paragraph...
  • Outdoor Camera Temperature Impact Examined on May 01, 2012
    ...went out" "Every outdoor PTZ camera deployed (analog or IP) gets it's own outdoor rated power supply (Pelco WCS1-4)" "We do not use the larger camera mounts, housings ( ie. bosch, pelco) traditional...
  • IP Camera Networking Basics on Apr 29, 2012
    ... Examples include ACTi Utility Suite, Axis Camera Management, Arecont AV100, IQFinder, Pelco Device Utility, etc. You can also try using tools built into VMS systems but the manufacturer's...
  • Schneider Goes VSaaS on Apr 23, 2012
    Schneider Electric, the parent company of major surveillance manufacturer, Pelco, announced a partnership agreement to distribute VSaaS from OzVision. Many wondered, including...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012
    ...IndigoVision Ingram Micro Intersil ipConfigure Milestone Systems Mobotix NLSS OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Pixim Samsung Sony Veracity Winners Given the low overall innovation, the bar for being...
  • Arecont WDR Cameras Examined on Mar 31, 2012
    ...3MP (like Axis Q1604, Pelco Surevision, etc.) Price: These are some of the lowest-cost WDR cameras on the market, with...
  • ISC West 2012 Show Best / Worst on Mar 30, 2012
    ...covered: Show Floor Traffic Ingram Micro Samsung Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes,...
  • ISC West Show Floor Review Day 1 2012 on Mar 27, 2012
    ...are the topics/companies covered: Show Floor Traffic Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes,...
  • From the Pelco Jet to the Ex-Pelco Yacht on Mar 24, 2012
    The Pelco jet was a symbol of the old Pelco. Long gone, the new Pelco is a far less powerful and...
  • Axis Q1604 Shootout Results on Feb 27, 2012
    ...- A dark scene with minimal ambient lighting In these tests, we compared the Axis Q1604 to Bosch, Pelco and Sony camera as well as the Axis P1344 and the Axis Q1602. Below is a sample of the image...
  • Testing Pelco's Surevision Cameras on Jan 09, 2012
    Undoutedbly, Pelco was a leader in analog CCTV. Years ago, integrators would have likely choosen Pelco as the most...
  • Bosch Dinion Camera Testing on Jan 08, 2012
    In this report, we test Bosch's Dinion IP cameras against leading cameras from Axis, Pelco and Sony. Our goal in this test was to understand (1) how Bosch's cameras compared to one...
  • Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test on Dec 11, 2011
    ... The Pelco SureVision arguably provides the best image though it too is still a blob. Lastly, let's...
  • MP Camera Low Light Shootout 2011 on Dec 05, 2011
    ... We've tested Arecont, ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, etc. UPDATE: We've taken the top performers of this test and did a...
  • Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera on Nov 29, 2011
    Should you be using 20MP cameras? Once considered science fiction, 20 Megapixel cameras are now a...
  • IP Camera Bootup Shootout 2011 on Oct 19, 2011
    ...manufacturers including: ACTi Avigilon Arecont Bosch Axis Bosch Canon IQinVision Panasonic Pelco Sony Vivotek The average time to boot up an IP camera in our roundup was between 1 minute...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011 on Oct 05, 2011
    ... Pelco Good Stuff: Historically strong technical support. Note: They claim to have the world's best...
  • First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide on Oct 04, 2011
    ...Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Basler Bosch Cisco DVTel HikVision IndigoVision IQinVision Mobotix Panasonic Pelco Sony StarDot Verint VideoIQ Vivotek VMS Systems 3VR Aimetis American...
  • DRS Technologies WatchMaster Thermal Camera on Sep 28, 2011
    In the past year, thermal IP surveillance has been a growing trend, with Axis, Bosch, and Pelco entering the IP thermal market, FLIR and VideoIQ entering a partnership, and SightLogix adding a...
  • Pelco Layoffs September 2011 on Sep 27, 2011
    Schneider Electric has announced layoffs, aka a 'workface reduction' for the Pelco division and Clovis facilities. We spoke with Schneider and they confirmed that the layoffs are...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011
    ...Genetec ipConfigure Intransa Immervision IQinVision HDcctv Alliance Milestone Mobotix NLSS ObjectVideo Pelco Sony Verint VideoIQ Intransa - Intransa's 'major' new announcements for the show included...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...[link no longer available] / IPVM Review Vitek Multi-Port Coax Over Ethernet Converter IPVM Review Pelco / Schneider Electric Branding Changes IPVM Review Briefcam Enterprise Analytics Announcement...
  • Pelco Sarix SureVision Examined on Sep 19, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's announcement of SureVision [link no longer available] - examining how the feature set compares...
  • Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift on Sep 19, 2011
    ... 2 years ago, the big news was the Cisco / Pelco partnership and that has not had much of a practical impact. Will this be any different?
  • Who the Hell is Killing the Pelco Brand??? on Sep 18, 2011
    What a colossal marketing mistake - It looks like Schneider Electric is phasing out the Pelco brand in favor of its own [UPDATE: Schneider denies this, details below]. Perhaps this makes...
  • Pelco's Sarix Competitive Price/Positioning Examined on Sep 07, 2011
    Pelco entered the megapixel market moderately late and with a relatively limited lineup. Now, with the...
  • Surveillance Pricing: MSRP and Discounts on Jul 07, 2011
    ...its name implies, the manufacturers that typically use this are traditional security companies such as Pelco, American Dynamics, Honeywell, March Networks, etc. However, some startups adopt this approach...
  • Quasar Smart HD Cameras Examined on Jun 15, 2011
    ... This functionality is found in some competitor's cameras, such as Pelco's Spectra PTZs [link no longer available]. This reduces overall cost by eliminating some...
  • New Surveillance Products Review June 2011 on Jun 14, 2011
    ...  This functionality is found in some competitor's cameas, such as Pelco's Spectra [link no longer available].New FeaturesDVTel also claims the Quasar line improves...
  • Fundamental Barriers to Surveillance Innovation on May 23, 2011
    ... Can I run this on my Intellex, Pelco DX8100, Bosch DVR, etc.?" Once you tell them you need to buy a new DVR or another server, most...
  • Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' on May 10, 2011
    ..., Cisco Partners with Pelco 2011 - 'Who Cares About Cisco?' Brand can only carry companies so far if the products are not...
  • Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) on Apr 19, 2011
    ... We compare both Bosch's to a Sony CH140 (1/30s fixed shutter) and a Pelco Sarix (1/8s shutter) in both tests. In the 3 to 5 lux scene, interestingly, the Bosch's fared...
  • Color Versus Day/Night Shootout on Apr 16, 2011
    ...Axis and a MP from IQinVision) and 4 day / night cameras (2 Bosch's - one at SD and HD, and MP Sony and Pelco Sarix cameras). We wanted a broad range of cameras to see how performance varied across camera...
  • Winners and Losers Spring 2011 on Apr 12, 2011
    ...historical position: Entry Level VMS Providers PSIM End Users OV Partners ACTi DVTel Mobotix Pelco Entry Level VMS Providers: The price declines continue, driven by primarily by larger VMS...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ...VMS: Announcement / IPVM Review NVT Ethernet over Coax: Product Page [link no longer available] / IPVM Review Pelco Hybrid DVRs (DX4700/DX4800) : Product Page / IPVM Review Pelco Free Video Analytics :  IPVM...
  • ObjectVideo Sues Bosch, Samsung and Sony on Apr 06, 2011
    ... Notably absent from this lawsuit are Axis, Pelco and Cisco. As we examined in our OV future review, Axis has licensed patents from OV to protect...
  • ObjectVideo's Funding, Future and Challenges Examined on Apr 03, 2011
    ... One noteworthy example is how Pelco has shifted from marketing OV's analytics to giving their own away for free. The biggest brand...
  • Analog vs HD Night Shootout on Mar 26, 2011
    ...8, b/w, gain: High); online $950 Pelco Sarix IXE20DN [link no longer available] - 1/3" CMOS; F1.2 Pelco; 1280x720; 0.25 Lux (Mono, 33...
  • Testing: HD Decoder (NLSS) on Mar 15, 2011
    ..., Pelco decoder, Pelco cameras, etc.) Decodes HD video feeds: Most traditional IP decoders only decoded...
  • Pelco's 960p HD Resolution Claim Examined on Mar 09, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's 960p HD positioning for its HD Spectra line. In a recent promotional video, Pelco claims the...
  • Pelco's Hybrid DVRs (DX4700/4800) Examined on Mar 08, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's 2 new Hybrid DVR series: the DX4700 and 4800 series. Pelco is marketing these recorders to...
  • How Much Megapixel Do You Need? on Mar 08, 2011
    ... For instance, many DVRs, like the just announced Pelco 4700/4800 units have a strict 2 MP camera maximum. New HDcctv DVRs have a similar limitation....
  • Distributors Dealing Direct to End Users on Feb 22, 2011
    ...Firetide, Fluke, GE Security, Great Lakes, Hubbell, Leviton, Milestone, Mobotix, Ortronics, Panduit, Pelco, S2, TOA, Transition Networks, Valcom, Video Alarm, VideoIQ. Anixter's Bosch ordering...
  • Dealing with Gaps in Surveillance Coverage on Feb 14, 2011
    ...surveillance designer faces: In the video, we referred to our pixels reference chart and used the Pelco camera design tool [link no longer available]. Recommendations on Reducing and Dealing with...
  • Bosch's New HD Camera Line Examined on Feb 05, 2011
    ... The closest competitor is the Pelco Spectra HD (1.3MP, 18x optical zoom) camera. We project the Bosch 800 to have roughly the same...
  • City Mesh Wireless Surveillance RFP Examined on Jan 26, 2011
    ...  The cameras are recorded to a local DVR, with Pelco Net350 (a discontinued model) used for viewing and control. Video is accessible via a...
  • Examining Pelco's New Sarix IM Series Domes on Jan 11, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's expanded mini-dome line. In their announcement, Pelco is emphasizing [link no longer...
  • Pelco Releases "Free" Video Analytics on Jan 04, 2011
    ...6, Pelco is providing 'free' video analytics for its Extended Platform (EP) models. This is a very...
  • Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010
    ...Intellivid ipConfigure JDS Milestone Systems NLSS ObjectVideo Optelecom-NKF (Acquired by TKH) Pelco Pivot3 Pixim Proximex Steelbox Stretch TimeSight (New...
  • Debating Axis's IP vs Analog Cost Comparison on Dec 13, 2010
    ..., a Sony SSCN21A, a Samsung SCC-B5366 [link no longer available] or Pelco IS20-CHV10F [link no longer available]) The 2 outdoor cameras will cost about $275 each or $550...
  • Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined on Dec 07, 2010
    ...variety of products from major CCTV equipment (keyboard/PTZ/matrix switchers) manufacturers: Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell, and American Dynamics. Key Benefits Provides highly scalable and efficient video...
  • Casino Video Surveillance Guide on Nov 30, 2010
    ...Manufacturers In our experience the most commonly used manufacturers in US casinos include: Honeywell, Pelco, Bosch, IndigoVision, Synectics, NICE, DVTel, Genetec, AD, Dallmeier and Cisco.  Choosing...
  • 2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger on Nov 28, 2010
    ...product growth in 2009 and H1 2010 so growth should be solid but will it match this year's 30% pace? Pelco: We think Pelco's IP cameras will have a lot of challenges in 2011. Looking at Pelco's IP...
  • Airport PSIM / VMS RFP Examined on Nov 23, 2010
    ...responsibility for all systems to be integrated including Lenel, MDI, Quantum Secure, Intergraph, Vidient, Pelco 9700 Matrix and Pelco Endura, Existing Pelco Endura system to be kept. No encoders, decoders or...
  • Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined on Nov 14, 2010
    ... Indeed, many of their surveillance offerings have been re-brands or 'me-too' offerings (see Cisco-Pelco and Cisco PSIM/Analytic sources).At ASIS 2010, an announcement that received little recognition...