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Equipment	SSC-CX18VP
Product group	Video surveillance camera
Application	Department stores, shopping malls, museums, banks
Manufacturer	SONY Broadcast & Professional
Address	The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW
Telephone	08705 331122
Fax	08705 143480
Available from	Main CCTV distributors
List price (ex VAT)	£292
CE Mark awarded	Yes
Mono or colour	Colour
Lens	Built-in Auto Iris vari-focal lens (f= 2.8 to 5.8 mm)
F no	F1.4
Vertical angle of view	56.4 to 28.4 degrees
Horizontal angle of view	75.9 to 37.8 degrees
Minimum distance	0.2m
Interchangeable lenses	N/a
Pick-up device	¼ type IT Super HAD CCD
Pixel array	752 (H) x 582 (V)
Resolution	480 lines
Sensitivity	1.1lux at F1.4 (30 IRE, AGC on, turbo on); 1.8 lx at F1.4 (50 IRE, AGC on, turbo on)
Preset view positions	N/a
Weather resistance	N/a
Size in mm	58 (W) x 54 (H) x 133 (D)
Housing material	Aluminium
Power supply voltage (V)	AC 198 to 264v (50 Hz)
Maximum current (A)	Approx 2.8W
Warranty	3 years