In Security - October 2012

The magazine with the inside story on security issue 9 October 2012

IP VIDEO ARCHITECTURE INDIGOVISION WEIGHS THE BENEFITS OF IP-BASED NETWORKED CCTV

08 product news

16 HOT SHOTS

20 FUN IN THE CITY

24 BANKING ON SECURITY

New developments from the top manufacturers

Cost effective thermal imaging from Flir

Bosch endures public safety during major events

Standard Chartered relies on video security by Dallmeier

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The magazine wiTh The inside sTory on securiTy

W Ip VIdeo ArcHItecture IndIGoVIsIon weIGHs tHe BeneFIts oF Ip-BAsed networKed cctV

08 product news new developments from the top manufacturers

16 Hot sHots cost effective thermal imaging from Flir

20 Fun In tHe cItY Bosch endures public safety during major events

24 BAnKInG on securItY standard chartered relies on video security by dallmeier

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elcome to the October issue of In Security and hopefully you have all recovered from the summer and the euphoria of the Olympics. This issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 8) showcases the latest news from the industry.

Our cover story this month looks at IndigoVision and how the benefits of IPbased networked CCTV are significant compared to traditional analogue systems. IndigoVision, explains that the real benefit of IP Video can only be realised if the solution is based on a truly distributed architecture.

FLIR examines how, thermal imaging cameras provide a cost effective solution for perimeter protection day or night and in all weather conditions (see page 16).

Elsewhere, Bosch gives it slant on

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how to ensure public safety during major events (see page 20).

Banking authorities, Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya, relies on video security by Dallmeier to monitor surveillance with over 500 cameras in all its branches (see page 24).

Panasonic’s super dynamic vandal resistant 360 degrees dome brings unsurpassed reliability and image quality to their surveillance range (see page 28).

With winter fast approaching, and the clocks due to go back an hour, cost effective security measures are a necessity. The BSIA, offers advice on how different access control systems can provide solutions to some of the problems that the winter months may bring (see page 32).

Adam Riches, Editor

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Exclusion of Liability Although every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of all materials published, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Contents Issue 9 October 2010 03 Cover Story IndigoVision, explains that the real benefit of IP Video 08 Product & Industry News New developments from the top manufacturers 16 Hot shots Thermal imaging cameras provide a cost effective solution

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20 Fun in the city Bosch ensures public safety during major events 24 Banking on security Standard Chartered Bank relies on video security by Dallmeier 28 Dome sweet dome Panasonic’s super dynamic vandal resistant 360 degrees dome 32 Access control gives entry to cost savings The BSIA, offers advice on access control during the winter months

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Answers for infrastructure.

The benefits of IP-based networked CCTV are significant compared to traditional analogue systems

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ndigoVision, explains that the real benefit of IP Video can only be realised if the solution is based on a truly distributed architecture.

This article discusses the serious scalability problems which arise when an IP-CCTV system is based on a Centralised Architecture and how a Distributed Architecture delivers a flexible and scalable solution than can lead to systems being deployed across sites, cities and countries.

Storing IP Video Data There are typically two different

approaches to storing data in an IP Video system. A centralised architecture uses a master database usually located in the central control room or head office. A distributed architecture spreads the data around the Security Management system generally keeping it close to where it is produced or needed.

The stored data can be categorised into two types Configuration and Live.

Configuration data is site information specifying the design and make-up of the Security Management system. Examples

of configuration data include lists of cameras, lists of users, user permissions, site structure, maps representing the layout of the system and licensing information.

After the initial installation and commissioning stages of a Security Management system, configuration data is not routinely changed. It is however routinely accessed by operators e.g. when logging in to the system.

Live data is typically CCTV video recordings and alarm information.

Live data is accessed continuously > during normal Security

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IP Video Architecture

Figure 1: Typical Centralised Architecture

Management operations, either by devices recording the data or operators reviewing the data.

Configuration data is usually held in a database called the Site Database. This makes it easy for administrators to make and manage changes; however it also creates a problem. When an administrator makes a change to the Site Database how do the users, distributed throughout the Security Management system, get the change?

The obvious and easy solution is to have the Site Database held centrally on a master database server and have all users access the master server over the network.

This is called a centralised architecture.

Many systems use a centralised architecture for storing more than just configuration data. They may also use it for storing live data such as video recordings or alarm data.

Centralised Architecture Figure 1 shows a Security Management system consisting of one or more sites each with its own Local Area Network (LAN) connected to a central office. The central office is also where the Central File Server is located, hosting the Site Database. Also in the central office are Network Video Recorders (NVRs) for recording CCTV video and alarm data.

Every camera and workstation in each remote office must regularly, and in some cases continuously, communicate with the central office in order to check for changes and updates in the Site Database. This includes checking for valid licenses or storing recording and alarm data.

A centralised architecture causes four major problems: 1. Cost - All users continuously communicate with the central office. On a LAN that means buying

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expensive high-end switches and on a Wide Area Network (WAN) it means using up precious bandwidth.

2. Reliability and Resilience - What happens when the WAN or core LAN switch breaks? Remote users can be left stranded with no access to the live and recorded video from cameras which are actually located locally to them on a working LAN.

Distributed Architecture Figure 2 shows how the same Security Management network can be constructed using distributed databases.

3. Single point of failure - What happens if the server hosting the Site Database fails? All users of the system rely on access to the Site Database. For example, to get login credentials verified or license permissions checked. If the Site Database server fails, the whole Security Management system goes down.

Distributing Configuration Data To distribute configuration data, each remote workstation can keep a local cache of the Site Database.

Configuration data does not change very frequently. This means the information can be synchronised between the Central Server and the remote workstations either according to a managed schedule or on-demand when a change happens.

In the event that the Central Server, a core LAN switch or the WAN fails, users at workstations can continue to work using their locally cached Site Database.

4. Scalability - As more cameras and users get added to each remote office and as more remote offices get added to the network, everything gets congested. The local LAN’s, WAN links and Central Server all get congested coping with increasing levels of traffic checking for Site Database changes, valid licensing and storing recordings and alarms.

Distributing Licensing Data Rather than holding licence information centrally in the Central Server, individual components of the Security Management system can hold their own licenses.

For example, cameras can hold information in their on-board memory about allowed viewing and recording resolutions, or allowed frame rates. They can also hold

Figure 2: Typical Distributed Architecture

information on which features are enabled such as advanced motion analytics.

Such a model, where the sources of the valuable data (the cameras and recorders) contain their own licences, means that the cameras and recorders never need to talk to the Central Server. Because the data sources have their own distributed licenses, this frees up the data viewing applications, running on each workstation, from requiring any license at all. An operator can’t view video if the camera or recorder won’t let him. This means none of the workstations need to check licensing conditions with the Central Server.

Distributing Live Data Rather than continuously streaming recording and alarm data back from the remote sites to the central site across the WAN, it would be much better to keep the data locally on the LAN. One or more local NVRs at each remote site would reduce traffic across the WAN and allow users at the remote sites to access recordings and alarms even when the WAN is not available.

Of course the central office is often where alarm management happens across the whole Security Management system so users in the central office can still access the remote NVRs in the event of an alarm or incident investigation.

Usually when this happens they only need to playback or export certain portions of video from certain cameras and don’t need to access the full 24x7 recordings that have been made of all cameras at the remote site.

Less then 0.1% of video ever gets looked at, so why waste valuable WAN bandwidth unnecessarily?

Just use the WAN to restore the pertinent recorded video data when required.

Solving the Problems of a Centralised Architecture The four major problems associated with a centralised architecture are overcome with a distributed architecture: 1. Cost - Precious WAN bandwidth is not used for continuous communication with all remote devices. Instead configuration data is distributed in a managed way. In the event of an operational incident, only the live CCTV video that is required needs be streamed across the WAN or extended LAN. The need to check license data across the network is removed entirely. Costeffective core network switches can be specified to cope with reduced network loads.

2. Reliability and Resilience A potential source of failure in the Security Management network is the WAN. Money can be spent on increasing the reliability of the WAN connections but it is much more effective to distribute the data so that users still have a working

Security Management system even if the WAN connections fail.

3. Single Point of failure - Another source of failure in a Security Management system is the data stores – either the Central Server hosting the Site Database or the recorders. Again, money can be spent on increasing the power and reliability of those machines but it is much more effective to distribute the data stores so that users still have a working Security Management system even if those components fail.

4.Scalability - With a distributed architecture additional cameras and users can be added to a local office with minimal increase in WAN traffic, the video is streamed and recorded locally. Similarly, if another remote office is added it is just a duplicate of existing offices with local LAN and storage. For even larger systems multiple Central Servers can be distributed and synchronised adding yet another layer of distribution and resilience. n

Summary System designers and end-users should ensure that when choosing an IP Video platform for their security system it is based on a distributed solution, otherwise the lack of scalability may hinder future expansion and the single point of failure could lead to unreliable operation.

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product and industry news

IndigoVision keeps metro security on track in Rio de Janeiro

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etrôRio, Rio de Janeiro’s metro system, has chosen IndigoVision to supply a complete IP video security solution to protect the 700,000 people who travel daily on its network and to allow for future expansion of the metro service.

IndigoVision won the contract to replace MetrôRio’s ageing analogue surveillance system because of the superior image quality of the IndigoVision cameras, which makes for precise identification of individuals in recorded images, coupled with the flexibility of the IP system, which can be easily scaled up as the metro network grows.

Mr Newton Werneck, CIO of MetrôRio stated: “IndigoVision’s image quality is excellent and the distributed architecture of the system will allow the surveillance network to grow along with the metro system.”

Another crucial factor in winning the business with MetrôRio is the system’s highly efficient and economical storage capability. Compared with other IP video systems, storage requirements are significantly reduced thanks to IndigoVision’s advanced compression technology and the use of the unique Activity Controlled Framerate (ACF) feature, which is built into the IP cameras. ACF regulates the framerate of the video stream according to the motion in a particular scene.

When there is no activity, video is streamed at minimal framerate; the instant any motion is detected, video is simultaneously transmitted at the maximum configured framerate. This responsiveness provides both greater detail for analysis and also allows for economy of data storage.

The IndigoVision system also provides MetrôRio with improved event archives and content distribution across its network: IndigoVision’s unique distributed architecture eliminates the need for a central server, which means that the surveillance system can expand quickly and as required.

IndigoVision’s Brazilian partner Setha Prosegur worked with MetrôRio to create the surveillance system, which includes 141 fixed IP cameras, 21 PTZ cameras and approximately 700 existing analogue cameras that have been integrated into the system using IndigoVision encoders. An IndigoVision NVRAS 3000 (network video recorder) is in place at each station, with back-up provided between stations.

Founded in 1979 with five stations operating on one line, MetrôRio now covers 47km (29 miles) divided into two lines and 35 stations. The network continues to grow with a further line under construction and due for completion in 2016. n For further information visit www.indigovision.com

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product and industry news

Elpas New Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter is a holster-worn Active RFID Tag which delivers wireless monitoring and tracking of lone workers, prison guards and security personnel who may be subject to attack or injury in high-risk workplace environments.

The transmitter combines RF/IR/LF indoor RTLS technologies in a cost-effective, field-proven mechanical design to deliver precise real-time location data that identifies the individual in trouble and the location of the evolving security incident. The transmitter includes two emergency call buttons on either side of the unit for manual wireless duress alerting. An onboard tilt switch and a pull cord enable automatic alarming when the

protected staff member is knocked down or if the unit is grabbed by force.

“The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter brings innovation to High Risk Personnel protection by combining man-down duress signaling with precise realtime building location awareness which can be integrated with security systems for faster and more effective response efforts,” said Elpas General Manager Michael Wasserstein. “And for traditional Guard Tour Management, the transmitter not only provides wireless duress alerting, but also enables automatic verification of guard movement without key or swipe card devices.”

The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter is part of the growing portfolio of Elpas application specific Active RFID Tags designed to meet the safety security and visibility needs of the Healthcare, Government, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial sectors. n For more information visit www.elpas.com

SARGENT Introduces Seos Technology to the SE LP10 Integrated Wiegand Access Control Lock NEW HAVEN, CT, September 18, 2012 – SARGENT Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, today announced the addition of Seos technology to its SE LP10 multiCLASS® Integrated Wiegand Lock.

The SE LP10 is the first integrated access control lock to incorporate the award-winning Seos technology platform, to provide security, portability, and flexibility.

Seos is the world’s first commercial ecosystem for issuing, delivering and revoking digital keys on mobile phones with NFC technology. With Seos, mobile phones can replace mechanical keys and access cards and open doors to homes, hotels, offices, hospitals, universities, industries and commercial buildings.

The SE LP10 is SIO-enabled (SE) to offer the heightened security of HID Global’s next generation access control credentials. It is interoperable with the iCLASS SE platform of smart cards and readers from HID to ensure data authenticity and privacy through multi-layered security.

The SE LP10 supports multiple industry-leading credentials, bringing a new level of flexibility to the range of SARGENT Integrated Wiegand access control solutions. This makes it ideal for mixed credential populations or facilities transitioning to higher security credentials. Supported credentials include: HID, AWID, Indala (open formats only), and EM4102 125 kHz proximity, HID 13.56 MHz iCLASS®, ISO14443A (MIFARE) CSN, ISO14443B CSN, ISO15693 CSN, HID iCLASS SE, SE for DESFire EV1, and SE for MIFARE Classic.

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The SE LP10 features a streamlined integrated design, which incorporates SARGENT ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware with card reader, door position switch, and request to exit monitoring sensors, greatly reducing installation time. This lock is available in: 10 Line Cylindrical Lock, 8200 Series Mortise Lock, and 80 Series Exit Device.

The lock also includes lockdown capability; preterminated ElectroLynx® connectors for reduced installation time and improved reliability; a direct Wiegand output that eliminates the need for an interface panel; and the flexibility of a reader housing available in both two-tone gray and all black. n Visit www.sargentlock.com

product and industry news

American Dynamics Expands its Illustra Line of IP Cameras American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, announced several new additions to its Illustra line of IP cameras with the introduction of the Illustra 210 and 610LT Mini-Domes, and the addition of a new Theia telephoto lens for our Illustra 600/610 Mini-Domes.

The Illustra 210 Mini-Domes offer Standard Definition (SD) resolution, and include auto-focus and motorised zoom. The indoor mini-dome comes with a UL plenum-rated mount and features a builtin heater ring that prevents condensation build up, which is detrimental to the camera. In addition, these mini-domes offer superior quality in low light, and are designed with three mounting options for hard surface, electrical box and recessed mounts built into the dome. These cameras are ideal for businesses seeking a cost-effective, yet high-quality camera.

The Illustra 610LT model is an indoor highdefinition camera that offers 1080p HD. This camera also includes an auto-focus and motorised zoom lens and recessed plenum-rated mount to meet indoor environmental standards. An economical choice for businesses, this camera comes without audio, alarm contacts or other addons, when a full-featured high-definition camera is not required.

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The new Theia telephoto lens fits perfectly with our Illustra 600 and 610 Mini-Domes, and helps customers avoid the need for “trenching”. Used either indoor or outdoor, the 9-40mm lens magnifies faraway objects for unobstructed views. The lens is IR corrected, ensuring that the camera stays in focus, transitioning easily to and from color mode.

“Everyone is looking for an economical solution, but they want all the benefits and features of a highquality IP camera,” said Steve Carney, director of product management for American Dynamics. “The expansion of our Illustra line of IP cameras provides greater options in the IP cameras, with excellent quality and features that lead today’s market in versatility and ease of use.”

Carney added, “We spare no expense in an effort to maximise the ease of use and install for integrators.

That’s why we have extended our use of autofocus and IR corrected lenses to our standard definition and mid-priced megapixel cameras, when others eliminate those features at these price points.”

The Illustra 200 and 600 Series Mini-Domes integrate with a variety of ONVIF-compliant NVRs and hybrid recorders, including the American Dynamics VideoEdge NVR and HDVR. n For more information, visit www.americandynamics.net

MUL-T-LOCK UK makes its debut at care home show Mul-T-Lock is making its debut at the Care Home Show to introduce a new ‘Combined Solutions’ initiative and show how its mix of innovative mechanical and electromechanical locking solutions can help to secure any care home facility.

Visitors to stand 11D55 will be able to see how Mul-T-Lock has evolved to work with those individually tasked with defining security arrangements for care homes.

Mul-T-Lock’s ‘Combined solutions’ concept combines both traditional master keyed locking solutions and electronic access control solutions working hand in hand and enables the end user to add additional ‘layers’ of security to a building providing more flexibility and control.

The Care Home Show, which forms part of the largest care sector events in the UK opens at the NEC Birmingham on 13th November 2012 and is designed to provide education, products and services for those owning, or running any organisation responsible for the care of older people.

Mul-T-Lock will display its latest electromechanical product solutions, including the intelligent all in one Smartair access control solution, which is designed as easy to use to accommodate the most simplistic or demanding access control requirements, without compromising on door aesthetics.

Also on show will be the innovative CLIQ electronic

cylinder locking system, a user-friendly standalone access control system, which is easy to install and combines intelligent electromechanical capabilities with robust mechanical protection in the key itself to offer flexible and portable security.

Mul-T-Lock will present Combined Solutions and its latest product portfolio, alongside the benefits of installed a patented master key suite to ensure access rights are controlled by authorised personnel only.

Says Steve Ross, Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock UK: “The key to success with securing a care home is finding the balance to offer residents the chance to retain their independence with the need to gain access to their room or sheltered accommodation, in case of an emergency, medical or otherwise.

“The Care Home Show is an ideal opportunity for Mul-T-Lock to demonstrate how incorporating Combined Solutions into a site can improve security and management, whilst significantly reducing ongoing maintenance cost associated with multi provider service solutions. By presenting products such as Smartair and CLIQ, along with patented key systems upgrades in security can be cost effective and occur with minimal disruption to everyday lives.” n For more details on Smartair or CLIQ, please visit Mul-T-Lock on stand 11D55 at the Care Homes Show on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th November 2012.

Visit www.mul-t-lock.co.uk

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product and industry news

ievo® relocates Corporate Headquarters Is this the start of the biometric boom? For ievo® it seems so! In September, 2012 ievo® Ltd, a leading biometric manufacturer, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. The new premises will accommodate the recent year’s growth of the business, including the growth in numbers of staff.

“As our products continue to be adopted into new markets and our company continues to grow, we needed to find a larger facility in the right location for our evolving business. It made great sense for our company to select the Tyne Tunnel Trading Est. for the location of our new office, keeping to our North East roots,” said Shaun Oakes, Managing Director of ievo Ltd. “We considered many locations for our new offices however we feel it is important for us to support our local economy. We have always had a strong focus on supporting local businesses, employment and regional growth.”

The continual growth of the company has also led to an increase in staff within ievo®’s expansion to now include a marketing department. Within this department ievo® have also chosen to go into partnership with the local Universities to develop an apprenticeship scheme for graduates to gain experience and employment. The scheme has proved highly successful now moving into its second year. Managing Director Shaun understands the struggle for young graduates to gain employment and the importance of supporting the local Universities in this difficult economic time. “At ievo® we have an exceptionally talented team consisting of many young members. We are passionate about encouraging young talent within the local economy. One of our recent apprentices was the key driver

behind our Platinum Pack (a marketing support pack for installers consisting of 10 industry specific brochures), which has become one of the key services we offer that sets us apart from our competitors. ” ievo®’s expansion as a result of their rapid growth is due to the widespread increased awareness of their hugely successful products. The company’s products have gained great press including a recommendation

by Benchmark Magazine. ievo® currently manufacture two fingerprint readers, one internal and one external.

The success of the readers is largely due to the high performance of the product following its development.

Having experienced first-hand the short falls of existing biometric technologies, collectively the team decided to produce their own biometric fingerprint reader that would surpass competitors trading on the market. The company quizzed the likes of architects, facility managers, contractors, security installers and end users within the development process, with the feedback enabling the team to create the ultimate biometric readers. The readers have now been integrated into offices, schools and nurseries.

This positive story shows the success biometrics are receiving at the minute. With a stronger importance held on security today we expect this success to continue within the industry. The future is looking very bright for ievo® and security manufacturers. n For more email tara.burnside@ievoreader.com

Cryptovision awarded four certificates As electronic identity documents continue to evolve, numerous applications have been implemented by national authorities worldwide for many diverse purposes, including machine readable travel documents and electronic pass-ports, citizen identity documents, electronic driving licenses and vehicle registration records, social insurance cards and more. Increasingly, these same agencies are looking for solutions that combine multiple applications into a sin-gle document. Many of these agencies trust the cv act ePasslet Suite, from the German software vendor cv cryptovi-sion GmbH to deliver the many different functions required for each application with a single construction kit ap-proach.

Not only is such an approach more flexible, it also meets the highest security standards. In four evaluation processes conducted in parallel, the ePasslet Suite has been thoroughly tested by TÜViT and subsequently certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Benjamin Drisch, Product Manager at cryptovision, personally

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received the certificates at the International Common Criteria Conference held in Paris from September 18-20, 2012.

These certified security functions cover all common applications for eID documents and electronic signature creation devices making the ePasslet Suite the solution with the most comprehensive certified functional range.

Additionally, this modular approach enables upto-date eID document mechanisms to be used for enterprise applications. For instance, this allows for contactless cards to employ secure PIN entry using the PACE protocol, recently standardized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as part of future ePassports, to be used for digital signing uses. The certified applications can also be combined with further applications already included in the ePasslet Suite, re-sulting in an unlimited number of different usage scenarios each uniquely suited to the requirements of each docu-ment. n For more information please www.cryptovision.com

product and industry news

Brivo Secures Bridgestone Golf’s North American HQ Campus Bethesda, MD, September 26, 2012 – Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced that the Bridgestone Golf headquarters in Covington, GA, has deployed the Brivo ACS WebService® cloud-based solution to improve safety and security.

Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC. (SSP), based in Suwanee, GA, is the dealer and installer for this project.

“We had outgrown our former access control system, and we tried to control access through our existing alarm system – that didn’t work out so well,” recalled Suzanne Zimmerman, Human Resources Manager, Bridgestone Golf, Inc. “The system was unreliable and difficult to operate.”

Chao Chen of SSP introduced Zimmerman to the Brivo ACS WebService solution. “We watched a demo of the system, and I loved it. The demo was a big selling point.

We like how user friendly the Brivo system is and the fact that there is no software. Everything is in the cloud. When

Samsung launch 1.3 Megapixel LiteNet compact flat network dome camera Samsung has added a space saving 1.3 Megapixel flat dome camera to its ‘affordable’ LiteNet HD network camera series.

Measuring just 100 x 115 x 42mm, the SND-5010 is designed to provide an affordable HD video surveillance solution for environments where there may be limited space, such as in lifts, entrance lobbies, stair wells, small shops and transport applications.

“As is the case with the other six models in the LiteNet camera series, the SND-5010 is ideal for applications where a large number of HD cameras may be required,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. “Regardless however of the number of cameras, the SND-5010’s low price point enables it to be considered as a cost alternative to analogue cameras at locations where there may be a need to capture evidence grade images.”

The ONVIF compliant SND-5010 supports H.264 and MJPEG compression methods, providing the option to simultaneously stream images to multiple locations at various frame rates and resolutions up to 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 1024) and it also supports 16:9 HD (1280 x 720) display. A number of users are therefore able to monitor live images at one location, record video evidence at another location, or view live and recorded images on a Smartphone or iPhone via the Samsung iPOLiS application.

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I think back to the issues we had with our old access control system – the software updates and computer glitches – we cut all that out now.”

Bridgestone Golf has installed Brivo for a mix of external and internal doors in the administrative offices, manufacturing facility, and test center. All employees and contractors for the campus are managed in about 12 different groups, providing specific privileges for each group in terms of day, time, and place of access. Along with Zimmerman, two other staff also administer the system. “I like how we can tailor the privileges for each administrator,” Zimmerman noted.

Bridgestone Golf utilizes the system’s reporting function to monitor access patterns in all their buildings.

“In addition to an excellent line-up of standard reports, Brivo allows us to tailor reports to our specific needs,” Zimmerman explained.

“We’re completely satisfied with Brivo. In the limited time I spend on the system, I get everything I need from it. With the old system, I wouldn’t dare change anything. The Brivo system is everything I hoped it would be,” Zimmerman concluded. n For more information email sales@brivo.com

The SND-5010, which is equipped with a 3mm fixed lens, has a scene change tampering feature which creates an alert if, for example, paint is sprayed on a camera lens or if there is unauthorised movement of a camera away from its usual field of view.

Despite its compact size, the SND-5010 is packed full of user and installer friendly features, including four programmable Motion Detection zones, 12 programmable Privacy Zones and PoE (Power over Ethernet). It also has a Day/Night feature which automatically configures the camera to capture either colour or B/W images depending on the prevailing lighting conditions, and utilises third generation Samsung Super Noise Reduction (SSNR) to eliminate image noise in low light conditions to enable bandwidth and recording space savings.

Fully compatible with Samsung’s license free NET-iViewer software, the SND-5010 has a multi–language web page for easy set up. n Visit www.samsungsecurity.com

Honeywell presents new GENERATION Security control panel at Security Essen 2012 MB-Secure® Modular Platform Offers Flexibility and Scalability with User-Friendly User Interface: Choose Honeywell – Connect to Opportunity

ALBSTADT, 20th September, 2012 Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it will launch its new generation intruder and access control panel MB-Secure® at Security Essen 2012, The World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, taking place from 25th to 28th September 2012 in Essen, Germany.

Installers and Honeywell partners can preview the latest Honeywell innovation on the Honeywell Stand 211 in Hall 3.0.

Under the theme “Choose Honeywell – Connect to Opportunity”, visitors to the Honeywell stand will be able to see first-hand products and solutions and learn about the opportunities and benefits that they bring to their businesses. A long-standing and experienced company in the security industry, Honeywell provides a breadth of innovative security solutions for the residential, small office, commercial and enterprise sectors. In addition to innovative solutions, Honeywell also offers support and training for its partners making Honeywell a trusted advisor for customers.

Honeywell will also showcase several enhancements to its security solutions at Security Essen: the new time and attendance terminal TemaVoyager™ Compact, video surveillance solutions for large and small projects and a radar video surveillance system.

The new generation control panel MB-Secure is an open platform offering providing intruder and access control solutions. The basic components of the system include a hardware board running firmware allowing the required access control and security to be activated as required via license keys.

This enables users to integrate and extend almost any function, from a simple extension of the intruder alarm system to the expansion into an integrated access control and video surveillance system, without the need to replace the main hardware.

The system is also very scalable due to its modular structure. Users only have to buy the functionality they really need at a specific point in time as they can easily upgrade later making MB-Secure a cost effective solution. The main hardware is complemented by a newly designed and easy-to-use user interface.

“The use of static, inflexible security systems that

have not changed over the years, clearly goes against the dynamic change in building utilization and security requirements that we are experiencing today,” said Horst Richter, Product Marketing Manager at Honeywell Security Group. “Therefore, more and more flexible systems are demanded which can be adapted easily and at a reasonable price to meet the changing security needs. Honeywell MB-Secure addresses this change, providing all functions of innovative security systems as one open platform.”

Tema-Voyager Compact time and attendance terminal enables users to efficiently and easily manage personnel activity within buildings and campuses, and achieve access control and time and attendance goals with a single smart card. To give users more flexibility and broaden the field of application, the system is equipped for three access control levels: card only, card and PIN and PIN only.

In addition Tema-Voyager Compact can read two types of card technology: proximity cards and smart cards. When users want to migrate gradually and economically from proximity technology to smart card technology this system allows them to costeffectively upgrade their site.

The Radar Video Surveillance (RVS) system automates wide area surveillance with user defined rules. It is designed to be deployed for example in airports, seaports, industrial plants and offshore platforms. The system allows the user to define areas that are to be radar monitored and any incident will trigger a response. By seamlessly integrating various sensors and responses the RVS is a highly customizable intelligent surveillance system that monitors large areas very effectively. A best practise use case is the automatic camera tracking of threats that helps the security personnel to stay focussed on the threat response while relieving them of the simple tasks of operating the cameras. n For more information on Honeywell Security Group, visit www.honeywell.com/security/de

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Thermal imaging

Hot Shots Thermal imaging cameras: a cost effective solution for perimeter protection

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oday, the challenge to CCTV professionals is to make sure that video footage is effective on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Securing an area during the daytime is one thing. But what can be detected if CCTV cameras are blinded by the sun? ?And in weather conditions like fog, rain and snow?

And what happens during the night, in total darkness?

A number of tools are available to help detect potential intruders in the dark. Often different technologies are being combined to create a secure perimeter. Fences can be complemented with ClosedCircuit Television (CCTV) systems with or without active infrared illumination or old fashioned light bulbs, Radio Frequency Intruder

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Detection (RAFID) systems, thermal imaging cameras and/or walking patrols. Every technology has advantages and disadvantages and some are more expensive than others. To get a full picture of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a certain solution, not only the initial installation cost but also the maintenance cost needs to be taken into account.

Seeing in total darkness An excellent tool for detecting potential intruders in total darkness is thermal imaging cameras. They need no light whatsoever to operate. Based on subtle differences in temperature, called heat signatures, thermal imaging cameras create a crisp image. A thermal imaging camera

can also see through light fog and smoke.

Thermal imaging cameras are also extremely useful during daylight. Thermal contrast is extremely difficult to mask.

Someone trying to hide in shadows or bushes and people that are trying to camouflage themselves, will become clearly visible on a thermal image. Thermal imaging cameras are also not blinded by the glare from the sun. They produce a crisp image in practically all weather conditions.

Thermal imaging for security and surveillance applications Security professionals need to see what is happening 24 hours a day. Therefore, thermal imagers

Images below are examples of Camouflage and fog video surveillance

are very effective for security and surveillance. They can detect intruders in the darkest of nights, through light fog, rain and snow.

Thermal imaging can be used for all types of remote security & surveillance applications. Definitely the ones that need to be able to detect potential intruders in total darkness. In all weather conditions.

Which they practically all do. After all, security is all about letting no threats go undetected. 24 hours per day.

Thermal imaging cameras are being used worldwide to secure houses, estates, warehouses, nuclear facilities, ports, airports, (petro) chemical installations, pipelines, land and sea borders, ‌ They are also being used for indoor applications. When the lights go out or a fire breaks out, people still want to see what is happening inside. Thermal imaging can also see through smoke so it can help to guide firefighters in case of a fire.

Thermal imaging cameras and video analytics Thermal imaging cameras work seamlessly together with video analytics. One of the advantages of thermal imaging cameras is that they are always producing a highcontrast image. Not only during the night. Also in difficult light conditions where CCTV cameras are giving hardly any contrast. Thermal imaging cameras are generating fewer unwanted alarms then CCTV cameras. This makes thermal imaging perfect to work together with video analytics.

Thermal imaging: an affordable technology Demand for thermal imaging cameras has increased drastically over the last few years. Thanks to this increase in demand, production volumes have gone up and prices for thermal imaging cameras have come down.

Although a thermal imaging camera is still more expensive than a CCTV camera, fewer cameras need to be deployed to cover the same area. The civil works that need to be carried out are minimal.

Furthermore, since thermal imaging cameras produce a clear image in the darkest of nights, no complimentary technologies like light or infrared illuminators need to be installed. Not only is this limiting the amount of civil works that needs to be carried out but is it also reducing the maintenance cost.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for thermal imaging is extremely low Although the initial price for a thermal imaging camera is still a bit higher, they do not require any maintenance. Most FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras contain an uncooled Vanadium Oxide detector.

Not only produces it excellent quality thermal images, since it is not containing any moving parts, it needs no maintenance. >

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“To be truly secure, a site or perimeter needs to be protected day and night in the most cost effective way�

Furthermore, compared to the power needed for lighting up an entire area or the power that is being consumed by infrared illuminators, certainly if at least some range performance is required, the power consumption of thermal imaging cameras is minimal.

Finally there is no need to replace lamps or infrared illuminators.

CCTVs with infrared illuminators require lamp replacement every 2000 to 4000 hours or about every 8 months and the illuminator is usually the most expensive part of the camera. In contrast, thermal imaging technology requires no additional lighting or illumination and has no regular maintenance costs.

Easy to install Thermal imaging cameras can be easily integrated in new or existing security installations. They can be integrated in any existing TCP/ IP network and controlled over a PC. No additional cables are required. Using this configuration, you can monitor all activity over the network, even when you are thousands of kilometers away.

They can also easily be installed in legacy networks They can be connected over RS-232 or RS-422 to a remote control panel. Pelco D or Bosch commands are used for common functions. A video cable can be connected to any existing multifunction display that accepts composite video.

How far can you see with a thermal imaging camera On often asked question is: how far can you see with a thermal imaging camera? This is dependant on the model. Models exists that can detect man-sized targets at 100 metres away, others can detect man-sized targets at several kilometres away. In general, no

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other technology offers better range performance than thermal imaging cameras for protecting a perimeter.

FLIR Systems offers a full range of thermal imaging cameras for the most demanding security applications. Some models are fixed mount, others are installed on a robust pan/tilt. This further increases situational awareness.

Multi-sensors that are combining a thermal imaging camera with a CCTV camera that can be used when conditions permit are available as well.

Handheld thermal imaging cameras Handheld models are also available. They are widely used by law enforcement officers. When using a flashlight law enforcement officers are giving away their position. Thermal imaging cameras allow them to clearly see what is happening in total darkness without being seen themselves. Handheld thermal imaging cameras are also used by walking patrols that need to secure an area.

The future of thermal imaging More and more users are discovering the benefits that thermal imaging cameras have to offer and are putting the power of thermal imaging cameras at work in their facilities. Thermal imaging cameras will soon be integrated in every security network where it is important to see what is happening 24/7. Because to be truly secure, a site or perimeter needs to be protected day and night in the most cost effective way. n

more information If you would like to have more information about thermal imaging cameras for any application, please contact FLIR Systems, the world leader for thermal imaging cameras: FLIR Commercial Vision Systems B.V. Charles Petitweg 21 4847 NW Teteringen - Breda Netherlands Phone : +31 (0) 765 79 41 94 Fax : +31 (0) 765 79 41 99 e-mail : flir@flir.com

Event Security

Fun in the city How to ensure public safety during major events

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arge events, such as the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the final of the 2012 European Soccer Championship in Kyiv and the annual October “Beer Festival” in Munich, place the host metropolis at the center of the world’s attention for several weeks. On the one hand, they bring locals and visitors to-gether in a festive spirit, as well as money to the municipality.

On the other hand, they also raise security threats, since they invite pickpockets, vandalism and brawls.

In the worst case, mass panic erupts due to fire or other catastro-phes.

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City governments therefore have to prepare extensively for such occasions in advance and support the police and security personnel with high-end surveillance technology.

For the October “Beer Festival”, for example, 900 po-lice officers work around the clock along with 1,100 private security personnel.

Furthermore, to increase public safety, more than 17 CCTV cameras are in-stalled at strategically important areas of the festival premises, in addition to the permanent cameras in place at Munich’s train stations and traffic control areas.

According to the respective needs of each city government, a range of surveil-lance technologies are available, including day and night cameras, high-definition (HD) cameras and Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA).

Visibly installed day and night cameras have proved to be effective deterrents in vulnerable areas. They allow the operator to see what is happening in challenging or poor lighting conditions, for example at major train station entrances or unat-tended bank branches at night. Advanced HD cameras enable users to iden-tify people and the smallest details due to particularly detailed pictures.

“After only 20 minutes an operator can miss up to 90 percent of the activity in a single scene” While different cameras are applicable for different needs, monitoring camera images presents a serious challenge for security personnel. This is because even observing a single screen for a long period of time becomes difficult as the attention span drops. After only 20 minutes an operator can miss up to 90 percent of the activity in a single scene. IVA counteracts this development with an efficient event detection and alarm system that keeps a constant, un-blinking eye on any scene. Live images are analyzed in a matter of seconds, and the resulting data stream accompanies the video feed.

The cameras used for controlling public spaces typically have to face a range of challenges – often all at the same time. They need to perform consistently high, whether they are outside or inside, independent of the weather conditions and at both day and night.

Furthermore, they need to be impact-resistant, to counter the

effects of vandalism, for example.

As every detail matters, the images themselves have to be of such high quality that they can be used to evaluate the person in the picture with such certainty that the evidence can be used in court.

One recent occasion where surveillance technology helped increase security during a major event was the 2012 European Soccer Championship. Bosch Security Systems provided the complete CCTV equipment for the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv Ukraine, the location of the final.

400 Flexidome 2x IP NDN-498, 14 AutoDome IP and 20 MIC400 Stainless Steel cameras were installed in and around the stadium to monitor suspicious behavior and alert security personnel where necessary. When large groups gather outside the stadium before a game, automated virtual guard tours can monitor critical areas, such as the stadium entrance, by periodically sequencing through

multiple cam-eras. At the same time, an intelligent user interface enables operators to pin-point the exact location of an incident.

After the game, when the crowds are celebrating in the city, CCTV surveillance ensures that footage of clashes be-tween fans, for example, is stored to allow for follow-up investigations.

Even when a town is not hosting a major event, having the right technological surveillance structure in place ensures the safety of those moving around the city. The larger a metropolis becomes, the more inhabitants and tourists have to be protected. City governments request user-friendly, intelligent systems that easily integrate with multiple other systems. Increasingly, they are sup-posed to link and coordinate the responses of police, fire and ambulance per-sonnel – as is necessary, for example, during a car accident. CCTV cameras monitor traffic as well as crowds and help fight crime. >

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“With the help of modern surveillance technology, every city government is able to choose the appropriate equipment for its urban area and the relevant circumstances” To protect the port and the Piazza Martiri dell’Olovetta, the two busiest parts of the city of Portofino in Italy, (seen on page 20) analog day/ night AutoDome 26x cameras and a monochrome high-sensitivity Dinion XF for capturing license plates were in-stalled. The cameras are interlinked via Bilinx coaxial technology and a wire-less network, and thus harder to tamper with.

Since the system was installed, the number of criminal cases solved has risen significantly.

With the help of modern surveillance technology, every city government is able to choose the appropriate equipment for its urban area and the relevant circumstances. Whether the city is hosting a major event such as the Olym-pics, a soccer competition or a festival or whether the authorities are aiming to increase the level of security without any special occasion planned, fun in the city needs to be prepared in advance.

n For further information visit www.boschsecurity.com

Discreet surveillance for urban environments Field proven in numerous applications, Bosch’s rugged MIC Series pan-tilt- zoom cameras offer the ideal solution for city centre surveillance.

Traditional CCTV cameras that are hidden behind bulky toughened steel cages can often serve to increase the fear of crime and vandalism in an area.

The MIC Series’ compact, aesthetically pleasing design means it can be inte-grated discreetly into the urban landscape. The cameras tough, IP68 rated aluminum housing however, makes it resistant to vandal and projectile attack and well suited for use in densely populated city center and urban environments.

High speed 360 degree pan and 270 degree tilt control gives camera opera-tors a complete view and the ability to respond swiftly and appropriately to incidents as they occur. The cameras can be installed upright, inverted or can-ted and adjusted on-site for maximum installation flexibility.

Fast paced urban surveillance applications demand the highest levels of image quality. The MIC

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Series’ high resolution, wide dynamic range camera ensures the highest quality imaging whatever the conditions, at up to 36x zoom. For applications with particularly low light levels, an IR version featuring twin, integrated LED infrared illuminators can deliver evidentiary quality im-ages in total darkness.

In residential and city centre areas, the ability to mask out multiple areas is essential. MIC Series cameras offer 24 individually configurable privacy masks; brushless motor technology enables virtually silent operation and high levels of reliability. In addition, the cameras now feature Bosch’s standard controller interface for quick and easy integration with systems already using Bosch products and better command of camera functions and optics. New ONVIF MIC IP Power Supplies enable important new features including hybrid operations and IVA on prepositions.

MIC Series cameras have been deployed for major, multiple camera city center surveillance applications for more than a decade; testaments to the cameras build quality and performance.

access control

Banking on Security Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya relies on video security by Dallmeier

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n addition to the headquarters in Nairobi, numerous bank branches and ATMs have been equipped with the German manufacturer’s technology.

Currently, around 500 cameras installed throughout the entire country are monitored at the central security room in Nairobi.

Standard Chartered Bank has been active in the world’s most dynamic markets for more than 150 years and is traded on the stock exchanges in London, Hong Kong and Mumbai. Its core business includes both wholesale and consumer banking. The group earns

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90% of its operating revenues and profits from Africa, Asia and the Middle East and has more than 1,700 branches and outlets in more than 70 countries.

The first branches in Kenya were founded in 1911 in Mombasa and Nairobi – in 2011 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya thus celebrated its centennial. As the oldest foreign bank, Standard Chartered Bank today has a market share of just over 30% and numerous branches and ATMs dispersed throughout the entire country. And these needed to be outfitted with a reliable video surveillance system.

After extensive research, the bank chose Dallmeier products, which are installed by the local partner, AUA Industria. Elly Owiti-Mitto, Standard Chartered Bank Area Head of Security for Kenya and East Africa, explains the choice: “The quality of the products is simply convincing. We didn’t find anything that compares on the market that would have met our expectations so well.”

In addition to the branches, the Kenyan headquarters in Nairobi, for which an entirely new building was recently constructed, was equipped with Dallmeier video technology.

effectively, preventing a device from failing without being noticed. “This is extremely convenient,” explains Elly Owiti-Mitto. “The system works very reliably, but if a malfunction should still occur, we can be sure that we will be notified automatically.”

Convenient operation

High definition at the headquarters At the new headquarters alone, more than 140 cameras provide for the necessary surveillance. The German manufacturer’s vast product range proved to be an advantage, as Amar Taylor, Director of AUA Industria, explains: “We were able to select the appropriate model for every area. We primarily use fixed dome cameras, as well as box and moving PTZ cameras. In addition, box cameras with integrated infrared lighting are used for the outside areas.”

All of the cameras are HD high resolution megapixel cameras with Cam_inPIX®. Cam_inPIX®, image processing technology developed

by Dallmeier, provides detailed and true colour images even in difficult lighting and back light.

The network cameras’ images are recorded on several DMS 240 IPS. The network recorders with up to 24 IP-based video channels support video formats H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG as well as SD and HD resolutions (720p, 1080i, 1080p, up to 8 MP). An additional convenient feature is the “Easy-Change” functionality. The hard drives – up to two 3.5” HDDs can fit into a DMS 240 IPS – can be exchanged from the front of the machine, providing for the greatest serviceability possible in case of hard drive errors. In addition to DMS recording devices, a SeMSy® backup server is available to Standard Chartered Bank for archiving the images.

Housekeeping: Automatic notifications in case of malfunction Housekeeping was particularly important to Standard Chartered Bank. There are certain threshold values for system conditions such as the inside temperature of the devices, exterior temperature of the devices or fan speed. If these values are exceeded, the device automatically sends off the corresponding notification. This allows maintenance and servicing tasks to be implemented in an automated fashion and significantly more efficiently and thus more cost-

The system is operated via two workstations on which the PView 7 video management software is installed. PView 7 not only allows you to display and evaluate live and recorded image material, but also to manage and configure the recorders via the network.

To make operating the system even easier, both work stations are equipped with one VMC-1 joystick each. This allows for comfortable steering of the movable cameras and easy navigation of the management software’s on-screen menu.

Branches: Local recording, central control Mainly analogue cameras are used at the branches: small module cameras that are designed to be installed in ATMs, fixdome cameras, as well as compact Picodome® cameras.

More than 340 cameras have already been installed at the branches and the plans to expand the system are already in place.

Depending on the size of the branch, the cameras will be recorded locally on DLS 8 Plus or DLS 16 Plus recorders. In addition, every branch officer is provided with a PC with PView 7 software so that he can view the feed from his branch. The central control of all cameras, however, takes place in the security control room at headquarters in Nairobi. The security staff there can connect with every camera in the system via the network. This calls for sophisticated technology, not only because currently almost 500 cameras are monitored in one control room, but also mainly because in some places Internet infrastructure is very poor, with a data transfer rate of a mere 128kbit/s in the branches that are widely dispersed. >

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“Dallmeier developed a special process for this, PRemote, which also allows high-quality transfer of images at low bandwidths by means of transcoding”

PRemote: Image transfer even for low bandwidths “Dallmeier developed a special process for this, PRemote, which also allows high-quality transfer of images at low bandwidths by means of transcoding,” explains Frank Oetjen, responsible sales manager at Dallmeier. PRemote is particularly well-suited where images need to be recorded at top quality, but only a narrowband network is available for viewing.

In comparison to traditional transfer processes such as dual streaming, for which only the quality of live images can be modified, PRemote also allows a bandwidth-friendly transfer of recorded image material. With this technology, live images can be viewed, and in addition, the recordings can also be evaluated across great distances with top resolution – which is a particular advantage in Kenya. “PRemote was one of the main reasons for us to choose Dallmeier“, Elly Owiti-Mitto explains.

Future plans Standard Chartered Bank is satisfied with the Dallmeier system – and so much so that there are already plans for expansions at additional branches. “We now have a stateof-the-art, high-performance system,” says Elly Owiti-Mitto, quite proudly. And Amar Taylor adds: “We enjoy offering Dallmeier systems since we have had excellent experience with them – not only due to the high quality of the products, but also because of the comprehensive after-sale services that Dallmeier offers.” That makes for ideal conditions for the upcoming projects. n

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Dome sweet dome Panasonic WV-SW400 and WV-SF400 i-Pro SmartHD MEGA Super Dynamic Vandal Resistant 360 degrees Dome Brings Unsurpassed Reliability and Image Quality to the Panasonic Surveillance Range

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he latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WVSW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and feature Mega Super Dynamic technology that delivers 128x broader dynamic range. These series are composed of the WV-SF438, WV-SF448 and WV-SW458 and 548M. All of the series has 360 degree monitoring capability with a variety of transmission modes including Wall Panorama, Double Panorama and Quad PTZ ensuring precise

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recording in decided areas. They also have a number of features to enhance image quality, improve the operational efficiency and reduce the burden on the network through enhanced “UniPhier” and 2 areas VIQS. The entire series provides 1080p HD images at up to 30 IPS and because the camera is powered by Panasonic UniPhier® technology, concurrent H.264 and JPEG streams are transmitted, enabling simultaneous real time monitoring and FULL HD recording.

Further, Prioritised Stream Control enables a priority video stream

so that when multiple recorders and client PCs are simultaneously accessing the camera, frame rates are continuously maintained and quality of service is ensured for total security continuity.

Additionally, face Detection and Mega Super Dynamic range technologies ensure clear and focussed facial images are captured for identification purposes. Face Detection functionality also means that when a registered suspect’s face is observed by the camera, it can automatically be sent and an alarm can be triggered through a compatible network video recorder,

alerting security personnel. This effectively adds another set of eyes in a surveillance monitoring team, increasing efficiency and significantly reducing costs.

The advanced SW400/SF400 series also feature VMD , which can be programmed to trigger email alerts and other alarm outputs when movement is detected in one of the 4 pre-selected areas.

VMD enables security personnel to automatically be notified of possible security concerns and reduce their response time. What’s more, with the selectable light control modes in an indoor scene, 50Hz / 60Hz fluorescent lighting has no effect on image quality meaning setup times and costs are significantly reduced and end user satisfaction is maximised.

The combination of these features

with the Privacy Zone that covers up to 4 private areas such as windows or entrances / exits makes SW400/ SF400 ideal where surveillance is needed in complicated site locations.

In addition to the fore-mentioned features, the WV-SF448 and WV-SW458 and 458M have Vandal Resistant capabilities and are designed to fit a variety of unique applications. The WVSF448 features a vandal resistant mechanism for high reliability as well as a mechanical shutter. The mechanical shutter is situated above the lens and can be opened and closed as necessary. The WV-SW458 and 458M are suited for external applications as well as internal as they possess a dehumidification device as well as an Ingress Protection Rating certified at IP66, taking extreme resistance to the elements to the next level, guaranteeing total dust tightness, and the protection of the camera against even the most

powerful jets of water blasted at it from any direction. This means that when located in highly inhospitable positions, even in violent storms, the WV-SW458 will provide the continuity of service needed to meet the highest expectations in the security industry. The ‘M’ version also features an M12 connector which is specifically designed to firmly secure machine-to-machine connections so that cables screw on tightly and lock in place. This enables system implementers to easily link controllers, multimedia devices and surveillance equipment.

This element makes the WVSW458M ideal for the transport vertical.

With the latest addition to the Panasonic surveillance range possessing unprecedented intelligent functionality, end users have greater peace of mind and confidence that security objectives can be achieved and installers will guarantee added value for their clients. >

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“The benefits which the technology brings are relevant across a number of industries including; banking, public transport, and most notably retail” explained Compton.

About Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) PSCEU is the European branch of Panasonic Systems Communications Company, the global B2B division of Panasonic. PSCEU’s goal is to improve the working lives of business professionals and help their organizations efficiency and performance. We help organizations capture, compute and communicate all sorts of information: image, voice, and textual data. Products include PBX telephone switches, document printers, professional cameras, projectors, large visual displays and rugged mobile PCs. With around 500 staff, engineering design expertise, global project management capability and a large European partner network, PSCEU offers unrivalled capability in its markets.

n For further information, visit the company’s website panasonic.net

Panasonic ‘In-Sight’; Business Video Intelligence for Retail Ian Compton, Security Team Leader has shared with In-Security a new Panasonic concept for surveillance analytics called ‘In-Sight’. Compton explains; “In-Sight makes it possible for businesses to deploy surveillance and security video equipment to gain real-time business intelligence helping them to deliver greater return on investment and enhancing commercial success.”

Since early 2012 Panasonic has been engaging end users via a dedicated ‘In-sight Forum’.

“Retailers are providing input directly to our developers and we are opening the discussion in areas such as improving quality and performance in retail marketing, operations and customer service whilst maintaining the very best IP security functionality” continued Compton.

Panasonic In-Sight is designed as a method of providing surveillance analytics via age and gender profiling and facial recognition to evaluate marketing effectiveness. “The benefits which the technology brings are relevant across a number of industries including; banking, public transport, and most notably retail” explained Compton.

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Through Panasonic In-Sight capabilities retail operations in the point of sale environment can execute increasingly targeted promotions, enhance customer service and optimise resources whilst in retail logistics increased efficiency, greater accuracy and enhanced efficiency are deliverable. Specifically for stores, space optimisation, improved customer experience plus even safety can be achieved taking “surveillance beyond security alone” said Compton.

Panasonic aims to help address common retail business problems such as queue management and recognises the need for increased collaboration with retail industry experts to identify new solutions.

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Access control

Access control gives entry to cost savings Erin O’Reilly, offers advice on how different access control systems can provide solutions to some of the problems that the winter months may bring

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ith winter fast approaching, and the clocks due to go back an hour, cost effective security measures are a necessity. Erin O’Reilly, of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), offers advice on how different access control systems can provide solutions to some of the problems that the winter months may bring.

The clocks’ changing not only marks the official end of British Summer Time (BST) but also commences the start of much darker evenings. As the days

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become darker earlier, properties can feel more vulnerable, and efficient security measures are essential. Another main concern that properties may have in light of this change is the costs of utilities.

Lighting and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) requirements can soar, especially as the lack of lighting and heating outside creates a greater demand for these services inside.

This can be particularly problematic for buildings that operate out of hours, such as schools that host ‘after-school’ clubs and activities, or those

that require 24-hour access, like university facilities and hotels.

Utilities may be in use for longer periods of time, even when the premises may not be occupied, and this can have a negative effect on the buildings carbon footprint. Not to mention, valuable equipment can be left unattended and at risk of vandalism or theft.

During the current economic climate in the United Kingdom, finding a security system that is reliable, cost effective and environmentally efficient has become a priority for many different businesses.

It is therefore important for people to be aware of the fact that security providers can actually offer solutions that integrate cost savings and environmental commitments with the appropriate security measures for the building.

Access control is one area that can help create this balance. This type of security is well regarded in organisations of varying types, and is considered essential for all businesses to protect their people and assets.

“Access control systems provide reliable and cost effective solutions to the problem of security whilst still offering flexibility of entry and exit to authorised personnel and visitors” explains Mike Sussman, chairman of the BSIA’s Access Control section, adding that “the technology also works well when integrated with other systems such as physical security equipment and CCTV, to provide that extra layer of protection.”

While integrating access control

systems with other types of security systems can help ensure extensive protection, integrating them with Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) can help ensure energy efficiency and ultimately lower utility bills.

BEMS were originally focused on monitoring a buildings internal environment, but today it is becoming more common for them to be integrated with the fire and security systems already in place – and this includes access control. A BEMS can control up to 80% of a buildings energy usage, so integrating this with an access control system can optimise the system in order to suit the variability of usage and occupation, thus creating a more stream lined energy usage.

So how does this work? The data that is gathered by the access control systems can give the BEMS details about the nature and function of those occupying the heating zone.

Having knowledge of the roles that

people are performing within this zone therefore allows the BEMS to make adjustments and lower the amount of fuel that is being consumed. The information gathered is then applied by the BEMS to heatloss algorithms, helping to make the decision as to the minimum amount of heat that should be used within a particular area. Subsequently this reduces the amount of energy consumed and eliminates the problem of unnecessary waste.

In more simplistic terms, a group of students carrying out a more inactive task will require more heating than a group carrying out a much more physical task in a more confined space. The integrated system will be able to judge the needs of both groups and distribute the heat accordingly.

As previously mentioned, in many buildings where access is 24 hours a day, not all of the areas will be occupied, and heating the entire facility is a waste of both energy and money. The integrated system >

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“Access control systems can also offer savings in other forms, such as time efficiency. Since staff members do not work 24 hours a day, the system can monitor when a staff member enters or leaves the premises” intelligently makes use of past data and assesses which areas of the building have been accessed, at what times they have been accessed and whether this is a routine or not. It then uses this information in order to activate the heating system in time for the occupation of visitors and can subsequently reduce or completely turn off the heating during times of inactivity. For example, this could come in useful in a hotel dining room where meals are only due to be served at set times throughout the day, or in a school classroom where there is a regular routine as to when a room is used.

In general, the occupancy data that access control systems provide can help the reduction of all kinds of energy, not just heating. An assessment of this data can allow a company to make decisions as to where lighting, ventilation and air conditioning requirements need adjusting, particularly in terms of how often an area is being used.

Looking at an areas usage can also lead people to make the decision to reallocate that space, whether it is internally or by renting it to an outside body, ultimately saving energy and perhaps making some additional money.

Access control systems can also offer savings in other forms, such as time efficiency. Since staff members do not work 24 hours a day, access control systems that incorporate badge/token technology can monitor when a staff member enters or leaves the premises. This can act as a record for employee hours and can work in conjunction with the company’s payroll. Time and attendance systems can generally help employers keep track of their employees and ensure that they are abiding by European Working Time regulations, serving to make certain that employees are neither working too much nor too little.

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These systems are very accessible and work well with businesses of all sizes.

False alarms are also considered to be ‘time wasters’ and integrated security systems can be effective in this respect. It can be beneficial for sites to completely integrate their access control systems with the other security measures in place such as CCTV, intruder alarms, turnstiles, fire detection and building management systems. An Internet Protocol (IP) technology enables the different systems to, in essence, ‘talk’ to each other in order to maximise their effect. When these systems are separate, such as in the case of access control and intruder alarms, a person may have access to an area that is protected by an alarm. If the person is not aware of the proper procedures to unset the system, they can activate a false alarm. If the system is integrated, however, it will be able to recognize

that the person does not have the authority to unset the system, but can grant them temporary access until someone can unset the alarm properly. This helps save time and prevents the confusion that a false alarm can create. Generally, maximum-security integration during these darker winter nights will also ensure peace of mind that properties are being secured efficiently.

Overall, access control systems are beneficial in a number of ways.

They allow the safe monitoring of people and assets in and out of buildings, and their integration with other systems can drive down energy and time costs. BSIA members offer a variety of quality access control products, to find out more about access control visit www.bsia.co.uk/access-control/ about-bsia-access-control. n To find a reputable BSIA member near you, visit www.bsia. co.uk/find-a-local-security-company.

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