Release Notes & Announcements

Release 16.2 Highlights

Release 16.2 of SightLogix Security System offers a number of capabilities. 

Click here for Release Note - 16.2.x  (updated July 21, 2023)

Highlights are below - please refer to the complete Release Note for all changes. 

  • DSA at Night (HD,TC) - Firmware  16.2.122 - option in the device tab of WebConfig for "Night DSA" which can use both imagers in dual imager products when there is sufficient light in the camera's scene 
  • OpenEye - Firmware  16.2.122 should be used for OpenEye and SightSensors
  • Privacy Zones for Dual Imager SightSensors (HD, TC) - Device Firmware - 16.2.112 
    You can now choose to define a Privacy Zone on WebConfig's Policy page . Doing so will blank out that section of the visible image from being seen. 
  • Shock Alarm - Device Firmware 16.2.102
    When selected, the Shock Alarm feature automatically monitors the camera's position and sends a Shock Alarm when the camera is impacted,
    tilted or moved from its current position by more than 3% of the total field of view
  • New SightSensor 4-Series Cameras
    The new 384×288 NS4 and TC4 lines deliver 44% more pixels than 320×240 cameras, offering wider intruder detection coverage and a clearer thermal image, at costs that make them a compelling solution for protecting critical, industrial and commercial perimeters. 
  • This release also addresses any previously reported software bugs and enhancements, as discussed in the Release Note.

  • Contact SightLogix for information about obtaining the new release for your existing products.

Announcing Release 15.12

Date: April 9, 2020

Release 15.12 of SightLogix system software introduces a number of improvements, as explained in the Release Note - Release 15.12 

Highlights of the release include:

  • Dual Sensor Analytics (DSA) - Dual-video cameras now have the ability to use the visible image to improve daytime detection. This feature can be enabled in WebConfig's Device page by turning on Dual Sensor Analytics. 
  • Edge Recording - Newer cameras (NS, TC and HD) equipped with SD card readers can use the new Edge Recording feature. Users can insert an SD card in the back of the camera and then schedule and view recordings on the "recording" tab of WebConfig.  An Edge Storage Setup Guide is also available, along with an Edge Storage Calculator
  • New Wide-Angle SightSensor HD: Support has been added for an upcoming addition to the SightSensor HD product line, a 95-degree, wide-angle option. More details on the HD395 to come.
  • This release also addresses any previously reported software bugs and enhancements, as discussed in the Release Note - Release 15.12

  • Click here for the Release Note - Release 15.12

  •  Contact SightLogix for information about obtaining the new release for your existing products.

Announcing Release 15.10

Date: March 12, 2019

Release 15.10 of SightLogix system software introduces a number of improvements, as explained in the Release Notes for 15.10

Highlights of the release include:

  • Introducing SightSensor TC - The SightSensor TC is a dual-video smart camera that uses  high-clarity thermal for detection and HD visible color for alarm assessment. Learn more at https://www.sightlogix.com/sightsensor-tc/
  • Stabilizer Improvements - All SightSensor models now automatically use either image or gyroscope stabilization to improve detection performance. 
  • NTP Stability - A issue has been fixed which sometimes caused a camera to fail to set initial time from the NTP server on boot-up when in static IP mode. Enhanced NTP debug information is now available on the WebConfig network page.
  • Syslog Server Support: Logging to an external syslog server feature has been restored. WebConfig login attempts and ssh login attempts are logged to the syslog.
  • SightSensor HD2XX Thermal Video stream: The visual quality of the infrared video stream has been improved for the SightSensor HD2XX cameras.
  • Third Party Support - This release adds support for VMS's from OpenEye and Aimetis Senstar Symphony, and PTZs from 360 Vision Predator HD 30x  and Ulisse Compact Delux PTZ. 
  • This release also addresses any previously reported software bugs and enhancements, as discussed in the Release Note.

  • Click here for the Release 15.10 Release Note

  •  Contact SightLogix for information about obtaining the new release for your existing products.

Announcing Release 15.8

Date: Oct 5, 2018

Release 15.8 of SightLogix Security System software introduces a number of changes, including the highlights below:

  • GPS Map Calibration in WebConfig 
    WebConfig can now calibrate SightSensors for use with SightTracker  to automatically steer ONVIF PTZ cameras to follow targets. Previously, this functionality required Windows-based SightMonitor. 
  • WebConfig version of SightTracker.
    You can now use the WebConfig interface to configure and calibrate  SightTracker.  Previously, this functionality required Windows-based SightMonitor. 
  • This release also addresses any previously reported software bugs and enhancements, as discussed in the Release Note.

  • Click here for the Release 15.8 Release Note

  •  Contact SightLogix for information about obtaining the new release for your existing products.

Announcing Release 15.6.85

Date: June 29, 2018

This software release of the Enterprise Security System upgrades the Coordination System (CS) to version 15.6.8 and the camera firmware to version 15.6.85 for the 15.x firmware family, 10.10.61 for 10.x firmware family and 5.6.6976 for previous generations. 

Release 15.6 of SightLogix Security System software introduced support for WebConfig, an intuitive browser-based configuration interface. Today's release extends WebConfig support from SightSensor HD to all SightSensors. Note that SightTracker, target mapping and map-based calibration are not supported in this version of WebConfig. This release also addresses any previously reported software bugs and enhancements, as discussed in the Release Note, below.

Introducing WebConfig

Date: May 9, 2018

We've introduced a new,  browser-based interface for configuring SightSensor smart thermal cameras. WebConfig is an alternative to the SightMonitor, the Windows-based software for configuring SightSensors. The first version of WebConfig supports SightSensor HD, the dual-video thermal/visible camera announced last year. Future versions of WebConfig will support the full product line. 

Learn More about WebConfig: 

Announcing the SightSensor HD

Thermal-Visible Smart Camera

Date: Oct 25, 2017

Today, SightLogix introduced SightSensor HD, a high performance, thermal-visible smart camera for securing outdoor areas. The dual-stream SightSensor HD combines a thermal sensor for intruder detection, a high-definition color imager for detection verification, integrated video analytics and NIR illumination.  

Learn More about SightSensor HD:

New SightSensor Line of Smart Thermal Cameras

Date: July 14, 2022

We’re excited to add a new line of 384×288 SightSensor smart thermal cameras, designed for the mainstream security market.

The new 384×288 NS4 line delivers 44% more pixels than 320×240 cameras, offering wider intruder detection coverage and a clearer thermal image, at costs that make them a compelling solution for protecting critical, industrial and commercial perimeters.

Like all SightSensor thermal cameras, the NS4 line includes powerful edge processing to optimize outdoor performance with features like geo-aware video analytics, electronic stabilization, exceptional thermal clarity, and a toolbox of filters to manage application conditions.

The NS4 maintains SightLogix’s heritage for unmatched intruder detection performance. This new extension to the SightSensor line meets the most pressing needs of the security market by delivering high performance, reliability, and ease of use at an attractive price.

The SightSensor NS4 line is available at standard delivery timeframes. Visit https://www.sightlogix.com/products/sightsensor-ns/ to learn more.