From fire to ice, the Bosch EX14 Extreme Environment Camera has proven
time and time again that it has what it takes to stand up to the elements. The
EX14 series is particularly suited for harsh weather applications – capturing extraordinary
images under extraordinary circumstances. It’s made of an injection-molded ABS/nylon
resin and engineered specifically to withstand heat, cold, and humidity. And
its IP67, NEMA 6 and
6P-rated design survives extreme weather, corrosion, dust, and even water
submersion.
The EX14 has
an operational range of -76°F to 140°F (-60°C to +60°C), making it ideal for
extreme environments around the globe, including:
- Offshore
oil exploration
- Industrial
freezers
- Cruise
ships
- Underground
mining
- Navy
combat ships
- Food
processing plants
One of the harshest applications has to be the Mt. Erebus Antarctic
Volcano Crater … where the EX14’s performance has exceeded everyone’s
expectations.
The camera has been exposed to intense cold (-25° to -60° C), frequent
blizzards, and corrosive volcanic gas for nearly five years. It is currently
recording the now passive convection of the lava lake but is ready to capture
the next transition to explosive activity.
William C. McIntosh, Associate Professor of Geochemistry, Volcanologist,
Geochronologist at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources and
Co-director of the New Mexico Geochronology Research Laboratory recently wrote,
“The equipment has been performing very well – the camera is the same one that
we installed in December 2005. If only all our other equipment on Erebus worked
this well!”
In this environment – and many others – the EX14 delivers a clear picture for effective monitoring, with up to 540 TVL color images and outstanding
IR sensitivity for low-noise images in dark conditions. The camera’s compact
design, plug-and-play installation, and low voltage requirements make it ideal
for difficult applications.
For more on the Bosch EX14 Extreme Environment Camera,
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