AMCS launches crane camera

French zoning and anti-collision systems specialist AMCS Technologies has now extended its construction site safety focus with the launch of its own crane camera.

Video cameras for cranes play a key role in ensuring operator safety and preventing on-site damage, saving money and time, says AMCS. As such they have proven themselves a crucial asset and an essential aid for operators.

“As supplier of safety solutions for job sites it is therefore quite logical that we have launched a new high resolution video camera, the Cam 61, which we believe is the ideal solution for construction and industrial applications looking for innovative solutions,” says the company’s sales director, Radoine Bouajaj.

According to AMCS, the Cam 61 offers optimum vision for lifting operations thanks to a number of attributes. It is fast and provides a clear, detailed image. There is no lag or delay in the video signal and a 36x optical and 16x digital zoom block means the operator can zoom in to really see what they are doing. These factors all help reduce operator stress, AMCS points out.

All video functions are fully and intuitively customisable so operators can set it up the way they like.

The camera includes a sensitive light sensor and a day/night vision Infrared Cut Filter (ICR) filter for applications in low light conditions.

All relevant image parameters can be controlled (brightness, contrast, saturation, focus, day/night (including thresholds) and zoom presets and custom zoom trajectories are also available. 

The Cam 61 camera provides fully configurable and triggered recording of data for seven days (or more) to a network location and/or an SD card. A live view of the camera can also be viewed remotely.

According to AMCS, this all results in an undisrupted workflow for high quality images, supported by an intuitive user interface that also reduces the required training for operators to a minimum.

More than 30 wireless cameras can be managed on the same site and the cameras all have long life batteries and are shock resistant.

The camera was tested on various jobsites and is now available worldwide.

“We have made this development a strategic asset in this woldwide context of components shortage, making sure to have sufficient stocks to meet our customers’ demands,” Mohamed Chettibi, AMCS CEO, says. “We wanted to develop a sustainable solution and control production at all stages and also open new market opportunities.”