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Vaisala selects MOBOTIX technology for innovative solar powered monitoring

Meteorology and environmental station for road safety uses low powered, ultra rugged and reliable video solution

UK – September 5th, 2011 – MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its use in an innovative new solar powered monitoring solution created by Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement.

With the growth and reliability of mobile data networks based on 3G and 4G technology, Vaisala had requests from clients for the Weather Stations with Dual Cameras & Infra Red Lamps in remote locations where power was either not available or too expensive to bring to site.  To meet this requirement a solar & wind powered solution with mobile communication capability was developed. The new system allows rapid deployment in challenging locations without the need to run expensive fixed infrastructure such as broadband or power.

As Gerry Sharp, Project Manager for Vaisala explains, “We had used MOBOTIX for a number of years and the cameras have proven extremely reliable in our existing deployments so we naturally evaluated the technology as part of the development of the new solar & wind powered solution.”

Vaisala already has over 500 MOBOTIX cameras deployed as part of road monitoring services used primarily by the UK Highways agency and other similar organisations. Some of the sites have MOBOTIX cameras that have continuously delivered high resolution images for over 7 years and Gerry states that, “We have had very few cameras fail over the years and many of these locations are extremely exposed to the elements.”

For the new solar based monitoring stations, low power was a critical requirement alongside ruggedness. “The MOBOTIX cameras have no moving parts, require no heaters or fans and use only 3 watts in operation,” explains Gerry, “The cameras are also extremely good in low light and can react to IR light level changes very quickly. In addition, the MxPEG file format means that we can transmit smaller files which use less power for the 3G transceiver.”

So far, Vaisala has deployed 4, in a variety of configurations, of the new solar & wind based units at some high risk yet extremely remote roadside locations across England and Scotland. “The use of the MOBOTIX cameras has been proven in real deployments and the energy efficiency of the solution means battery exchanges are not necessary which keeps down our service delivery costs,” Sharp added.

Commenting on the solution, Mike Lewis, Business Development Director - UK & Ireland for MOBOTIX added, “Power consumption, reliability and ability to withstand the elements should always be on the list of considerations when deploying an outdoor solution. Our work with Vaisala is an extreme example but the benefits it has achieved are a clear example of how our advanced MOBOTIX technology provides leadership for our industry.”

About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 75 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services for meteorology, weather critical operations and controlled environments. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs over 1300 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.vaisala.com

About MOBOTIX AG:
MOBOTIX AG sees itself as a software company with in-house hardware development in the area of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security solutions. The company focuses on the development of user-friendly complete system solutions from a single source. The publicly-traded company with headquarters in Langmeil, Germany, is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology since its foundation in 1999 and its decentralized concept has also made high-resolution video systems cost-efficient. From 2010 onwards, MOBOTIX will extend its product range to include intelligent home automation products that are developed in-house. Whether in embassies, airports, railway stations, ports, gas stations, hotels or highways, over one hundred thousand MOBOTIX video systems have been in operation on every continent for years.

About Mobotix AG:
At the forefront of technology, Mobotix AG is a European provider of high-resolution digital, network-based video security systems. The stock-quoted company, since its founding in Germany in 1999, has emerged as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made cost-efficient high-resolution network video systems possible in the first place. Embassies, airports, train stations, ports, gas stations, hotels, highways – hundreds of thousands of Mobotix video systems are in use worldwide today.
For further information visit:- www.mobotix.com