The system, from specialist French security integrator Poseidon, has been described as ‘the lifeguard’s third eye that never blinks’.
Raymax IR technology has been used in conjunction with a network of overhead and underwater cameras, allowing ‘crisp, clear, deep underwater images of swimmers to be captured and continuously analysed, maintaining constant pool surveillance’. Raytec said: “Without specialist IR lighting, the cameras couldn’t penetrate the water – even in daylight.”
The system has been installed in ‘countless’ swimming pools around the world in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the USA, Japan and Australia, the company said.
“Poseidon is proving itself as the benchmark for computer-aided drowning detection systems – it monitors swimmers’ trajectories and can alert lifeguards in seconds if a swimmer is in trouble,” engineering and operations manager Mohamed Letaief said.
“Raytec’s infra-red illumination is essential because it allows the system to capture the high quality image that it needs to work.”
“Raymax illuminators are the go-to choice of surveillance professionals for applications where reliability and continuous performance are paramount”, David Lambert, Raytec’s sales and marketing director said.
“The rugged units provide long life, require zero maintenance, and are IP66 rated making them perfectly suited to the environment as they resist corrosion as well as delivering the outstanding performance and reliability needed when lives are at stake”.
The RM200-AI-50 illuminators have been designed to deliver up to 180 degrees of illumination from one unit.
