Synectics showcases advanced COEX industrial cameras at ADIPEC 2026

Synectics is presenting its latest COEX camera innovations at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Designed specifically for the harsh and hazardous environments of the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, the new surveillance solutions aim to improve operational visibility and infrastructure resilience. The company's showcase focuses on three core technological advancements: adaptive infrared (IR) lighting, edge-based artificial intelligence for targeted safety monitoring, and private 5G connectivity to drastically reduce deployment costs in remote locations.

AI-powered safety and adaptive nighttime surveillance
To alleviate the constant need for manual monitoring, the new COEX IP cameras utilize edge analytics to perform real-time threat and safety assessments directly at the source. A key focus at the exhibition is the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detection system, which can automatically alert control room operators if personnel enter specified zones without required gear, such as hard hats, goggles, or high-visibility clothing. For nighttime operations, the cameras address common industrial imaging challenges—such as extreme glare from reflective pipework—using adaptive IR. This technology automatically adjusts the intensity of the illumination based on subject distance and surface reflectivity, ensuring consistent, high-quality evidence for remote incident verification without requiring manual camera tuning.

Private 5G for flexible remote deployment
Expanding surveillance coverage across vast petrochemical facilities or offshore platforms is traditionally hindered by the logistical complexity and high cost of routing new fixed data cabling. Synectics overcomes this physical limitation by integrating private 5G connectivity directly into the COEX ecosystem. According to Darren Alder, Head of Global Energy at Synectics, this wireless capability allows energy operators to leverage their existing private network investments to rapidly deploy, relocate, or scale surveillance across temporary work areas and difficult-to-cable zones, improving overall site security with minimal infrastructural friction.

Additional Context: Edge computing and private 5G in ATEX/IECEx zones
This section details explosion-proof engineering and telecommunications architectures not included in the original press release.

In hazardous energy environments like offshore rigs and refineries, electrical equipment must be deployed in ATEX/IECEx-certified explosion-proof enclosures. These heavy-duty metallic housings are engineered to contain any internal electrical short or spark, preventing it from igniting volatile atmospheric gases. Traditionally, routing fixed Ethernet or fiber-optic data cables through these classified zones requires highly specialized, flame-proof cable glands, armored cabling, and expensive installation labor. The integration of private 5G networking bypasses this physical bottleneck. Unlike public cellular networks, a private 5G Standalone (SA) network operates on a dedicated, localized spectrum managed directly by the facility. It offers Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) with high bandwidth, avoiding public network congestion. Furthermore, by running AI analytics at the "edge" (directly on the camera's internal System-on-Chip), the device can be configured to transmit only metadata and critical event clips rather than a continuous high-resolution video stream. This prevents network saturation and significantly reduces the processing load on central servers.

Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.

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