Miniplex

1. 8 Channel Colour
2. 17 Channel Colour

Why Miniplex ?

The Miniplex records multiple cameras onto one video tape, as fast as possible , providing high quality video evidence of past events.

A traditional CCTV system uses a video switcher to sequence through all your video cameras. The picture displayed is the one that is being recorded. Unfortunately you can be sure that if a robbery occurs at the front of the building, it is the back door that is being recorded!

With an advanced CCTV system all cameras are recorded simultaneously using the Miniplex. Whilst recording is taking place, the operator can either view what is being recorded to tape or select one image or a sequence. If a robbery occurs all cameras can now be viewed when the tape is played back. Nothing is missed.

Miniplex Variants

1. Miniplex 4 channel
   The Miniplex 4 channel is a low cost version of the Miniplex, available in colour only. Built into the 4 channel version is an 8 camera switcher so 8 cameras may be sequenced or selected on the monitor yet the first 4 inputs will be recorded. Any camera may be held on screen and the sequencing speed may be adjusted.
2. Miniplex 8 channel
   This is the standard unit which has all the features mentioned above plus records all 8 cameras and is available in monochrome (black and white).
3. Miniplex 17 channel
   This Miniplex features 17 camera inputs, on screen camera text, time and date and an extra spot monitor output. All camera inputs are recorded to video and the unit has all the convenience of a Miniplex 8. RS232 control and YC outputs are available as options.

Technical Notes

The Miniplex has been specifically designed for high volume applications with the features that most customers actually want and use. Additional features can be added as options.

Programming has been eliminated and with it the need to tell the Miniplex which VCR is being used. It adjusts to the VCR timelapse rate automatically. The Miniplex sends a new image to the VCR each time it is ready to record one, (amazingly some products don't do this!)

High speed recording at 40ms per colour image ensures that more images per second are recorded on tape during alarm or real time recording that other multiplexers. More images of an event produce a greater chance of identification.

The Miniplex replays one image at a time. Industry standard coding is used allowing the recorded tapes to be replayed on other products that are KCODE compatible; essential for evidential recording.

Tapes recorded on the Miniplex can be replayed in multiscreen format on other Tecton multiplexers.

Specification

Size:          15" W x 10.6" D x 1.65" H, 320 x 270 x 42 mm
Fixing:        1U Rack mounting (+ears) or free standing
Weight:        5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Video Inputs:  8/17 + VCR 1 Vp-p
Video Outputs: Monitor, (Additional spot monitor for Mini 17), + VCR 1 Vp-p
Video System:  CCIR/PAL or NTSC
VCR Swipe:     1 M to Ground
Power:         12-15 V DC
Temperature:   -10 to 50 degrees C