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Brigade Electronics discusses how weather resistant vehicle cameras offer enhanced road safety in winter
Corey Heniser , a road safety expert at Brigade Electronics INC, explains:
"When weather is poor, visibility from camera monitors can be compromised. For example, large vehicles traveling at speed will create a vortex that draws grit and dirt onto the back of the vehicle. This can very quickly cover any rear-view camera lens, making it difficult for drivers to see what is behind them."
Shutter cameras, found in Brigade's Elite and Select ranges, are helping to solve this issue. The cameras feature an automatic shutter to protect the camera while it's not in use. The shutter is only triggered to open when a vehicle enters reverse gear, meaning the camera lens remains clean and the life of the camera is increased.
Corey continues:
"Our range of cameras offers superb durability whatever the environmental conditions. They operate at temperatures as low as -22ºF and with IP ratings of up to IP69K – the highest possible rating to protect against ingress from water or dust and sand. So in heavy rain or high wind and the harshest conditions, they remain an excellent driving aid, eliminating blind spots no matter what the weather."
Brigade's shutter camera range also feature an integrated heater to prevent water on the lens and the shutter itself from freezing, an instrumental feature in upholding driver safety during frosty months.
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