OMAHA, Neb. -- Radio Engineering Industries has introduced the latest version of its mobile surveillance system for buses.

The REI system, known as BUS-WATCH R1001 and accompanying R4001 mobile digital video recorders are specifically designed to meet the rugged demands of a bus environment.

REI says its engineers developed the BUS-WATCH system to stand up to the constant vibration, G-force shock, humidity, temperature extremes, dust and dirt common in buses.

The latest BUS-WATCH model uses the first in a series of affordable mobile digital video recorders from REI. The recorders are compact and feature rugged extruded aluminum housings. This eliminates the need for a fan and provides a low-weight, vibration-resistant unit.

These mobile digital video recorders can be configured to include a number of features customers frequently request:

GPS module for time synchronization, latitude, longitude, speed, heading and mapping

Inertia sensor/accelerometer module ("Black Box" technology)

Ethernet port, allowing the viewing of information via a laptop computer on the bus

Wireless network compatibility

Other features include 2.5-inch removable mobile-rated hard disk drives and USB security lockout.

A wide variety of camera styles are available, including heavy-duty cubes or sturdy domes. High-resolution day/night cameras feature ultra bright infrared LED lamps for low-light operation.

REI utilizes a host of lenses ranging from 2.9mm to 12mm.

For operators wanting additional security for their BUS-WATCH system, REI offers a heavy-duty security housing/lock box. Fabricated from 16-gauge cold rolled steel, the optional security housing/lock box offers an added level of protection for the valuable information contained on the hard drives inside the system's mobile digital video recorder.

There also is the capability of connecting an optional vehicle sensor harness to various locations in the vehicle to provide on-screen information regarding vehicle and driver performance.

The system can monitor vehicle speed, brake activation, turn signal indicators, warning lamps, stop-arm activation and systems.

The optional record indicator/event-mark cable provides a positive signal to the driver that the system is functional and recording.

The event-mark switch lights up when the system is operating properly.

In the event the driver would like to mark the hard drive with an alarm, he or she simply pushes the event mark switch which allows the viewer of the information contained on the hard drive to search by alarm event.

For more information, go to: www.radioeng.com.