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INTERSEC 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE SME brings you the inside track on the big security event of the year PAGE 67

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Mixing it up The benefits of taking the hybrid route PAGE 37

COMMAND &CONTROL Honeywell demonstrates its IP portfolio at Intersec PAGE 22

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MONITOR 05 Up front

FEATURES Foreword from the editor

07 News

The latest contracts, installations, mergers & acquisitions in the security industry

15 Market

A round-up of the latest products launched on the regional market

110 Events

Dairy dates of forthcoming security related conferences and exhibitions

The prestigious Atlantis, The Palm resort has boosted its security with the latest in command and control

22 Cover story

View the latest Honeywell integrated security platform at Intersec

29 360-degree cameras We report on two very different uses of 360-degree cameras in the cities of Baghdad and Istanbul

31 360-degree cameras

SME finds out what the various advantages are of

whole-scene surveillance

37 Hybrid systems

SME investigates the potential for new and legacy surveillance solutions to be brought together

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INTERSEC 2012

Our 18-page guide to what to see at the biggest security event in the Middle East

69 Interview

with Epoc Messe Frankfurt’s group exhibitions director Wilbert Heijmans

72 Show news

900 exhibitors and expanded outdoor demos

80 Conference talk

20 Installation exclusive

New conference

streams for 2012

83 Product previews

The latest products and where to find them

43 Q&A

SME speaks to Saleem Murad, chief executive officer of the Al Taaraf Group of Companies

44 IP & audio

Sound can offer security staff a useful tool in both preventative and post-event analysis

48 Bandwidth

Milind Borkar looks at how best to calculate your bandwidth needs

53 Airport screening

John Wood talks about how human factors thinking can help in airport security design

59 Analytics

SME takes and sober and solutions-based look at this much talked about technology

63 Lighting

A look at the importance of ATEX-rated lighting in hazardous environments

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UP FRONT Welcome to this bumper edition of Security Middle East magazine. We are, of course, delighted to again be the official publication of Intersec and have this year dedicated a full 18pages to the show. Even with this amount of coverage it is impossible to convey the scale of this exhibition and conference and what will be packed into just three days. None-the-less we will be reporting direct from Dubai in January and posting live updates as they happen.

Having been the leading English-language security title in the Middle East for over 13 years we have built up a wealth of knowledge and contacts from the industry. During the last year we have been fine-tuning our magazine website and have just launched a smartphone version of our online directory. The directory gives you access to over 1,200 security and safety companies which are searchable by product or company name – and best of all, it’s free. We have also launched a version for our sister title Fire Middle East. Visit www.sme-directory.com or www.fme-directory.com on your smartphone.

With that product plug over with lets move on to what’s inside this issue. Analytics is a topic that has produced a lot of hot air over the years – on page 59 we cut to the chase and find out what’s

real and what’s hype. Low end features such as motion detection have now become a commonplace feature in many security solutions – but is this enough? And what extra analytics addons is it worth stumping up extra cash for? We speak to a variety of manufacturers to find out.

Our other technology focus this issue is also at the camera end – the whole 360-degrees of it to be precise. On page 29 we take the best view – and that is an application focused one which looks at how such cameras have been used to good effect in public areas in Baghdad and Istanbul. Then on page 32 we look at what is currently available on the market, should this be a route you want to go down.

We hope you enjoy the issue and if you are at Intersec in January come and visit the team on stand 3-324C for Security Middle East and 7-302F for Fire Middle East.

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MONITOR NEWS

Cutting-edge forensics will be the talking point at region’s top security show Security agencies in the Middle East region will be turning their attention to the latest developments in crimefighting science and technology at the region’s biggest security event which takes place in January.

According to the organisers, Epoc Messe Frankfurt, there is growing interest in the latest advances in forensic criminology and detection methods from police and security forces from around the region.

“The use of scientific methods to combat crime and anticipate the criminals’ next moves is certainly not new,” said Ahmed Pauwels, chief executive officer of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “But the effectiveness of using the latest technology to aid in solving otherwise puzzling crimes has been demonstrated tellingly both in the region and on the international

stage. This has led to growing emphasis on forensics and criminology by law enforcing agencies around the region,” he added.

With Dubai Police in the process of setting up a US$137 million ultramodern, cutting-edge forensic criminology complex in the Emirate,

representatives from the force will be examining the latest wares of international forensic suppliers and laboratories with close interest.

“The ongoing support from Dubai Police for Intersec has been one of the major reasons behind the event’s acknowledged success,” added Pauwels.

The Homeland Security & Policing section at Intersec will feature the latest range of specialised electronics, forensic solutions, training and consultancy services, equipment for special forces, aviation security, physical security, tactical security, detection and disposal, as well as armoured vehicles and equipment.

Turn to page 67 for the start of our Intersec 2012 preview to get the inside track on this year’s show. I

Networked security gives retailers the extra edge Network video solutions are increasingly being used to fine tune retail environments across the Middle East, according to Axis Communications.

“Retailers in the region are becoming more aware of the security benefits of network video surveillance as well as operational benefits. By taking advantage of a large variety of intelligent applications compatible with network cameras, retailers can benefit from more than just security; including insights into customers’ behaviour that help design better shopping experiences.” said Gilles Ortega, regional director, Middle East & Africa, Axis Communications.

“I think there is a real opportunity for retailers to maximise their investment in their surveillance system so that it can be used as more than just a loss prevention tool.”

Axis Communication’s retail customers in the region include Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Galleries Lafayette, Marina Mall – Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Mall and Al Muhairy Centre, among others.

The Middle East retail sector has been recording unprecedented growth over the past few years making the region one of the fastest growing retail environments in the world with anticipated CAGR of around 10% during 2011-2014.

(Source-RNCOS research) In terms of optimised merchandising and operations, Ortega says that solutions such as those from Axis provide a shortcut in the time-consuming task of gathering data from multiple systems and sites to give a real boost in store performance.

“Strategically placed cameras can be used to record and measure consumer activity and understand buying behaviour, so retailers can identify the most popular areas and optimise their store and display layouts accordingly. The addition of built-in people-counting and integration with POS (Point of sale) systems can generate valuable information about customers.”

Network cameras, he says can

identify empty shelves and alert staff that they need to be restocked.

They can also let staff know when a queue is too long, so more cash registers can be opened. Network video enables retailers to place staff where they are most needed, and to optimise staff shifts to meet customer demands.

It enables immediate evaluation of

marketing and promotion campaigns.

Retailers can quickly find out whether their in-store signage, and display windows really attract customers.

Their customer and POS metrics are only a mouse click away, enabling strategic marketing decisions to boost sales. All of this can be done in realtime and remotely, for single or multiple stores. I

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MONITOR NEWS

UK company wins first major order from Middle East for specialist prison locks A UK manufacturer of custodial products has just completed its first order for prison locks to the Middle East after beating off stiff competition from a number of competitors.

Pickersgill-Kaye won the order for prison locks from the Minister of the Interior. To secure the order the company was required to not only quickly airfreight samples but also meet extensive UK export checks and trade agreement rules, as in keeping with supplying security related items to the region.

The initial order is required for the extension of a prison, which for contractual reasons cannot be named, but subject to on-going funding, further sales are anticipated early next year.

This latest order is for the company’s cell door locks, which are made from a one piece heavy duty solid body and fit all standard cell doors. Tested against 300,000 door and handle operation cycles, the cell door locks are considered to be the best on the market.

The eight-lever lock meets the demanding performance requirements laid down in standard SS317 – a

specification for locks for custodial doors. This internationally respected standard measures the lock’s resistance to damage, physical security, ergonomics and performance in a hostile environment.

Equipped with ligature resistant features that help in the provision of safer cells, the locks also provide high levels of security and high resistance to damage and wear and tear.

As part of the package the locks were supplied with additional lockdown features that enables all locks to be closed with a master key.

Servant and master keys have also been supplied in accordance with the customer's requirements.

Pickersgill-Kaye’s business development manager for security and engineering products, John Moore, said: “Kaye cell locks are in use in a cross-section of UK police custodial cells. However, this is the first order from a prison in the Middle East and we are obviously delighted that they have chosen our products.

“Custodial cells by their nature are required to accommodate violent and vulnerable detainees and the fact that the Kaye locks are able to resist

and withstand all sorts of abuse was a key factor in winning the order.”

Pickersgill-Kaye is no stranger to export and already supplies high security custodial locks to the

Malaysian police and its railway products continue to win orders from European companies including Siemens, Bombardier, Alstom, Irish Rail and CAF. I

FFT secures perimeter contract for regional airport Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to supply its fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection systems for a major new civilian airport development in the Middle East.

Working with one of FFT’s global system integration partners, this complex project will comprise multiple perimeters that total almost 50km. The selected perimeter intrusion detection system was required to integrate into an existing third party security system, and had to operate in an environmentally demanding high security environment. An all fibre optic solution was chosen as the most appropriate route to protect this

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prestigious and critical national transport infrastructure.

FFT’s regional director, Adam Wilding-Webb says: “The presence

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that FFT has in the Middle East coupled with the unrivalled local sales and technical support we offer to our customers and partners has

enabled us to win projects such as this. Combined with our advanced technology and flexible design approach, an all fibre solution from FFT represents the pinnacle in perimeter intrusion detection in today’s market.”

This most recent project comes off the back of several other significant FFT project wins in the region including a 20km sea port perimeter project which utilises the FFT Secure Fence system, an 18km oil refinery, and a 9km offshore gas storage facility. FFT’s perimeter solutions can cover up to 80km from a single location, require no power in the field and have been proven in harsh environmental conditions. I

MONITOR NEWS

Dubai tower site workers enjoy extra protection from fall prevention devices Contractor for the 49-storey twin Mixed-Use Towers, Arabian Construction Company (ACC), has turned to Combisafe for both a fall prevention and edge protection solution for the Dubai site.

Sitting across a man made lake from the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mixed Use is designed by Fentress Architects and rises up to 210 metres.

For the construction of the two towers, it was essential that the safety of the site operatives was addressed as well as the protection of pedestrians around the busy ground level metro station.

Combisafe provided three of its solutions for the site. This included 200 steel mesh barriers and a temporary fall prevention system used on formwork at leading floors.

Available in two standard sizes 2.6 metres and 1.3 metres, the barrier is essentially a guardrail, toeboard and netting rolled into one and has the

added benefit of being able to span trades, accommodating their different edge protection needs at different phases of the construction project.

Offering protection for both pedestrians and the metro station below, the Combisafe Safety Net Fan

MAXI EW was also specified by ACC because its two metre turned up section provides an extended catching width, making it ideal for windblown debris which in this case was caused by concrete operation as well as blockwork and cladding fixing. Tested to comply with EN1263

and designed to withstand winds of 100 mph, the Safety Net Fan MAXI EW was supplied in both 4.2 metre and six metre units.

All components of the Safety Net Fan MAXI EW are interchangeable with the company’s standard Safety Net Fan so it is easy to put up and dismantle.

On the Dubai Mixed Use, 80 of the Combisafe Safety Net Fan MAXI EW were assembled on the ground and then lifted into place by crane.

Used on two levels, each Safety Net Fan MAXI EW was then secured to the formwork slab by the versatile Slab Attachment. Once in place the fans were joined together by a minimum 75 cm overlap at the narrowest point.

Combisafe also provided vertical Safety Netting System U on 20 floors to provide complete floor-to floorenclosure preventing grout and plaster splatter on the metro station, pedestrians and traffic below. I

UK perimeter specialists looking for local support

Harper Chalice is bringing its leading-edge perimeter protection solution, PulseSecure to the Middle East for the first time in January when it will be demonstrated at Intersec in Dubai. The company will be using the opportunity take on new partners and accredited dealers for the region.

“We already have some excellent contacts in the region but our participation at Intersec 2012 will allow us to demonstrate the

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advantages of our UK-made technology to users, consultants and system installers first hand. Our technology is used on some of the highest profile, highest risk sites in the UK, and we expect that it will quickly be seen as the best technology available in the Middle East too.”

Harper Chalice electric fence systems are used to protect boundaries, buildings and a wide range of facilities. They have proved their effectiveness at preventing intrusion everywhere from nuclear power stations and globallyimportant sporting venues, to normal commercial and VIP protection.

“The latest tests by the UK’s leading security experts have confirmed what we have been working to achieve in perimeter protection technology,” he adds. I

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Local office for Optex Optex(Europe)a UK subsidiary company of Optex Co in Japan, is opening a branch office in Dubai. The opening comes in response to a growing market in the region for the company’s perimeter protection solutions – especially from sites where a high level of security is required such as oil pipelines or other critical national infrastructure.

Optex also supplies fibre optic cable sensors from Fiber Sesys in the US – a company that was purchased by Optex in 2010.

MONITOR NEWS

Advanced event management design for Yas Island Cassidian has delivered an advanced control room solution for Abu Dhabi police to help manage high profile events such as the Formula 1 Etihad Grand Prix as well as general infrastructure security in the Emirate.

The turnkey project included the complete design and refurbishment of the operation room and the integration of a fully resilient IT and communication infrastructure that included video integration, radio dispatch, situational awareness, training and support.

Amongst the key feature of this control room are Cassidian’s new generation of radio consoles, which enable the security forces to communicate and dispatch forces to

emergency incidents at the touch of a button.

Staff Major General Obaid Al Ketbi, Deputy Commander Abu Dhabi Police says: “The security of events like the 2011 Formula 1 Etihad

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is taken very seriously in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Therefore, it was critical that this event control room was fully operational. We are pleased to say it is one of the most advanced control rooms in the Emirate.”

Bruno Rambaud, senior vice president Cassidian, says: “We were very pleased by the cooperation between Abu Dhabi Police and Cassidian teams. We are also honoured to be contributing to the security demands of such a highprofile event like the Formula 1 Grand Prix as well as to the nationwide security of Abu Dhabi in general. Both aspects are core capabilities of Cassidian.” I

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CEM solution gets Dubai’s Terminal 3 off to a flying start CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has been awarded the contract to secure the new Concourse 3 at Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security.

Concourse 3, which will take a similar shape to Concourse 2, is predicted to handle 15 million passengers annually. It is being constructed to accommodate 20 aircraft stands, of which 18 will be exclusively for use by the Airbus A380-800, and the remaining two for the Boeing 777.

“Being awarded the contract to secure Dubai International Airport is a significant win for CEM in the Middle East” said Philip Verner, regional sales director EMEA, CEM Systems.

He continued: “Dubai International Airport joins some of the world’s most prestigious aviation sites by selecting the CEM AC2000 system to secure, Concourse 3, Terminal 3”.

Work on Concourse 3 began in 2008 and it is expected to open in 2012. It is reported this is part of a much wider multi-billion dollar program to upgrade and extend Dubai International Airport, making it one of the world’s largest airports by 2025. I

MONITOR MARKET INTRUDER DETECTION

High five Optex Europe has launched the Redwall V, a new and re-engineered version of its Redwall series of external detection devices, which amalgamate five different sensor technologies. The units feature a Quad PIR, a thermo sensor, light sensor, active infrared sensor and Optex’s patented three-axis accelerometer that indicates which angle is best for detection by LED lights. The unit also has antivandal/anti sabotage features and is manufactured from reinforced polycarbonate. Certain models also have an anti-creep detector – a short-range sensor that prevents a very short-range attack on the sensor from directly beneath the mounting. The detector is adjustable on two planes and is calibrated to give the precise range for any given height. A four metre mounting height is standard. www.optex.co.uk Features: Models available include: 30x20m, 40x10m and 40x4m Long-range version detects up to 100 metres Constructed from reinforced polycarbonate

TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS

Message received AMG Systems has unveiled a new wireless solution for video and ethernet.

Skywave II has been adapted for transmitting video and telemetry in the 5.5 GHz to 5.7 GHz license free band. Offering various configurations from simple pointto-point to multiple camera applications. Skywave II comes with two different options: using IP cameras, in which case customers only require the radio network components from AMG, and NVR software in the receiving control centre. It is also possible to use standard analogue cameras with the addition of IP encoders and decoders from 3rd party suppliers. It is further possible to construct a hybrid system with a mix of IP and analogue cameras. Skywave II also comes prepared for the addition of a PoE injector or a PoE enabled switch. www.amgsystems.com

DOME CAMERAS Features: 2-60 km range of sight (LOS) Point-to-point or multipoint-to-point PoE compatible

Talking shop CBC has introduced a range of mini domes specifically for the retail security market. These new 3-inch units offer discreet, low cost and high-res 600TVL resolution. Installation time using the C-D3000 range is minimised using an optional Quick Install Pipe, while standard features include enhanced picture quality, digital noise reduction and digital wide dynamic range. With a choice of two models offering a focal length of 3-9mm or 4-9mm (at F1.2 and F1.6 respectively), the dome cameras are available in either ivory or black base options, with clear or tinted dome covers. A 3-axis camera gimble allows for easy positioning of the camera. www.cbceurope.com Features: Tamperproof On-screen display menu 600 TVL SECURITY MIDDLE EAST | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 |

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MONITOR MARKET SCREENING UNITS

Air cargo screening solution L-3 Security & Detection Systems (SDS) has added three new dual-view X-ray platforms to its air cargo screening portfolio for inspecting breakbulk freight and skids, as well as larger pallet and ULD containers. The new systems include the PX 10.10-MV, PX 15.17-MV and PX18.18-MV. These systems are highly configurable, allowing customers to choose either a dual-view or single-view system that can be later upgraded in the field. The PX 10.10-MV offers customers superior imaging performance with a low belt height for screening non-palletised freight. The high-powered PX 15.17-MV and PX 18.18-MV eliminate the need to unpack contents for inspection, accelerating screening of consolidated cargo in skids, pallets and ULDs. Available in 200 kV and 320 kV configurations. www.L-3com.com/sds Features: Dual or single view options Ability to screen no palletised freight No need to unpack contents for inspection

BIOMETRICS

Multispectral hits the spot Innometriks has added Lumidigm’s Mercury multispectral biometric sensor to the Innometriks Cheetah card reader. Mercury biometric sensors feature multispectral fingerprint imaging which captures fingerprint data beneath the surface of the skin so that dryness or even damaged or worn fingers create no problems for reliable reads. Using multiple wavelengths of light and advanced polarisation techniques to extract unique fingerprint characteristics from both the surface and subsurface of the skin, the sensors provide Cheetah users with results that are more consistent, more inclusive and more tamper resistant than conventional biometric readers using an optical technology, claims Lumidigm. www.lumidigm.com Features: Captures data beneath the skin More accurate reads Non-invasive

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DOMES CAMERAS

New ONVIF range of mini dome cameras IndigoVision has launched its first range of ONVIF-conformant HD mini domes. The 1080p, 2 megapixel cameras include an internal Minidome, a vandal resistant Minidome, and two Microdomes, internal or external, for smaller spaces where a more discreet camera is needed. Dual H.264 encoding enables simultaneous streaming at different resolutions and frame rates, especially useful when streaming remotely as well as locally. WDR is also available, for greater clarity in areas of contrasting light levels. The internal and vandal resistant Minidomes offer remote zoom and focus as an option, to simplify installation and reduce the on-going cost of ownership. www.indigovision.com Features: Auto IR filtering Audio capabilities Built-in microphone on internal Microdome

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MONITOR MARKET DOME CAMERAS

Welcome to the MegaDome Arecont Vision has unveiled a series of MegaDome outdoor all-in-one dome cameras. The new units combine the colour or day/night imaging of the company’s MegaVideo H.264 compact 1.3 megapixel, 1080p, 3 megapixel or 5 megapixel cameras with a 3.3-12mm varifocal lens for superior image capture and efficiency. They come in a four-inch surface-mount, IP66 environmentally rated and vandal-resistant housing. D4SO-AV115-3312 provides 1,280 x 1,024-pixel (1.3 megapixel) images at 32 frames per second.

The D4SO-AV115DN-3312 is the day/night version with a mechanical infrared (IR) cut filter for low light performance. The D4SO-AV2115-3312 provides 1,920 x 1,080-pixel (2.07 megapixel or 1080p HD) images at 24 frames per second with horizontal FOVs from 92 degrees at 3mm to 31 degrees at 12mm.

The Arecont Vision D4SO-AV2115DN-3312 is the day/night version. www.arecontvision.com Features: Adjustable 2-axis camera gimbal 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt Housed in die-cast aluminium chassis

TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT

Seven-camera link up KBC Networks has released its latest addition to the KBC IP transmission range. The new unit is an un-managed ethernet switch that can be combined with its WESII wireless ethernet units to allow up to seven cameras to be sent securely over a single wireless link.

The new ESUL8 switches feature eight RJ45 10/100 copper ports which are automatically configured, have broad dual-redundant power inputs, and are designed for low power consumption. The units have an operating temperature range of -40 to +74°C and IP40 protection class casings, making them ideal for outdoor and industrial applications. WPA2 encryption secures the data over the link, and prevents unauthorised access to the system. www.kbcnetworks.com

HD CAMERAS

All-round performer Avigilon has added two new additions to its line of H.264 HD cameras. The new cameras are available in either 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels and feature a 3-9mm lens with remote focus and zoom for greater coverage, enhanced performance in low-light conditions and come in a smaller form factor. They also feature a integrated fully motorised 3-9 mm F1.2 lens that provides remote zoom and focus. Image transmission over 100BASE-TX using H.264 technology achieves the lowest network bandwidth, requiring minimal storage for video at high frame rates with superior image quality. An advanced image acquisition system automatically adjusts the exposure time, iris aperture,and removable IR cut filter to ensure all available evidence is captured throughout the full range of day and night time scenes. www.avigilon.com Features: Enhanced performance in low-light conditions ONVIF compliance Power over ethernet, 12 VDC, or 24 VAC

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Atlantis takes security to the next level To keep in line with current legislation the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm resort has boosted its security with over 500 new cameras from Axis with command and control provided by Synectic’s SynergyPro virtual matrix system Security Integration specialist Radclyffe Global Security (RGS) of Dubai has recently completed the first phase of improvement of CCTV coverage at the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm resort, on Dubai’s Palm Island.

Involving a significant expansion to the camera count, the latest evolution of the camera network at the resort includes Synectics’ award-winning SynergyPro VMS Command & Control software.

Opened in 2008, Atlantis transports guests into a dazzling, imaginative world. The a 46-hectare site features 17-hectares of water themed amusement at AQUAVENTURE, extensive fresh and salt-water pools and lagoon exhibits, an open-aired marine habitat, a seemingly endless

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stretch of beach, luxury boutiques, numerous dining choices (including three celebrity chef restaurants), an exciting nightlife experience, ShuiQi Spa & Fitness Centre, and 5,600m of meeting and function space.

With an existing CCTV network of over 500 cameras, Atlantis’ management were looking to double their camera coverage on-site, to conform to the latest local legislation regarding the placement of surveillance cameras. Providing the winning tender with a competitive quote and high-quality component specification, RGS fitted 533 additional Axis IP cameras at Atlantis, The Palm, covering all aspects of the building, including all corridors and stairwells.

Best of breed “During the installation process, it was important to complete the work quickly and without intruding on the daily operation of the hotel or the guests’ enjoyment of their stay,” explains Brett Plumbridge, consultant, Exodus Europa, “It was also important that we installed technology that would deliver on its technical promises. We specified Synectics’ SynergyPro VMS for Command & Control for the additional

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reassurance whilst they enjoy their time at the resort is a priority,” explains John Raath, VP Security, Atlantis The Palm. “The extra cameras and the image quality we are experiencing from the new system is now providing the ultimate level of coverage to help ensure that our guests feel safe, wherever they are in the resort.”

Site management “The comprehensive camera coverage is also imperative to site management,” explains Brett Plumbridge. “With such a large resort, the servicing, deliveries, and daily management of housekeeping at the site needs to be very organised. With high-resolution images coming in to the control room from all areas of the resort, its management can keep a close check on housekeeping procedures in any area of the business, at the touch of a button.”

Even the Ambassador Lagoon, the resort’s 11 million litre marine habitat is now included in the CCTV coverage, with the high-resolution images ensuring the well-being and condition of all marine life and their habitat at the resort, 24/7.

Phil Longley, vice president of Synectic Systems Group says: “We are very proud to assist such a prestigious site with their electronic surveillance, and pleased that our SynergyPro VMS platform is forming the cornerstone of the CCTV Command & Control at Atlantis, The Palm.

“The success of the new Synectics-based camera system means that we now plan to migrate the existing camera network over to Synectics VMS too,” adds Brett. “We have already employed Synectic’s e800 encoders to encode signals from some existing analogue cameras, in addition to employing NVT NV-208A-M single channel passive transceivers to increase signal strength on many of the existing cameras over UTP video transmission. This has increased the quality of images received in the control room significantly. “This latest phase has doubled the CCTV coverage enjoyed by the security team at Atlantis and increased the image quality of the existing camera network. It will now form the basis of an on-going plan to migrate all cameras at the hotel across to the SynergyPro VMS Command & Control platform.” ■

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE The Synectics e800 eight-channel video and audio encoder which was used in this installation is the latest incarnation of the renowned

camera network, and demonstrated its capabilities via a comprehensive on-site demonstration by the Synectics technical team.

Using quality ‘best of breed’ solutions such as Synectics’ SynergyPro VMS, we can be assured of their performance when installed on-site.”

Connected to the on-site control room via a dedicated IP network, the new cameras are controlled by seven SynergyPro VMS operator positions, and recorded via Synectics Primary Storage Node technology with more than 350Tb of storage, utilising the latest H.264 compression technology. “The SynergyPro VMS review environment means play-back of any potential incident is instant and of the same superb quality as the live footage,” adds Brett. “This was very important for the hotel’s management and a key requirement in the original design brief – one that we were able to assure them would be delivered by employing Synectics SynergyPro VMS.” The CCTV system is used to fulfil many different roles at the resort.

Security is a primary role, with the high-resolution images from the cameras used to support a manned guarding team that can be deployed to any part of the site at a moment’s notice. “Guest

Synectics MDRS encoder. Ideal for centralised video and audio collection in legacy analogue systems, or as a distributed collection node encoder, the e800 provides fully none-blocking performance. Its capability allows every input to be streamed simultaneously in full broadcast quality (8Mbps), full resolution (D1) and full frame rate (25fps PAL/30 fps NTSC). Fully customisable to each application, both resolution and frame rate can be adjusted to meet individual customer requirements. For instance, if video quality is not a user’s top priority, the Synectics e800 H.264 encoder can save valuable bandwidth or storage. When compared to traditional MPEG2, and some MPEG4 SP codecs, a 50% efficiency gain for similar picture quality is possible. Even when compared to MPEG4 ASP, 20-30% gains in efficiency can be realised. This means money can be saved on storage, making digital video systems cost effective.

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COVER STORY | PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Honeywell at Intersec View the latest Honeywell integrated security platform showcase in the live command and control centre at Intersec 2012 Honeywell will showcase its latest innovations in advanced security platforms at the Intersec tradeshow taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from January 15–17, 2012 on the Honeywell stand: 3-605C. The new MaxPro® video management system will be demonstrated live via the command & control centre, capturing real time data from the new 2 megapixel H.264 Performance IP series cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). Honeywell’s IP portfolio incorporates a powerful video management platform along with a comprehensive offering in recording solutions, including the latest IP networks, data and video analytics that utilise an open architecture to provide ultimate flexibility to end user companies around the world.

Honeywell’s Pro-Watch 3.81 solution will be demonstrated live via the command centre, with several new software enhancements to its security management system that allow organisations to more easily add doors to their access control systems. By using a new power-overethernet (PoE) single-door controller, organisations can add one door at a time to an existing Pro-Watch system, which makes the technology more suitable for companies looking for a cost-effective way to expand their access control systems.

Honeywell’s latest software tool, Honeywell Software Development Kit (HSDK), helps integrators tie together commercial security technology such as the Pro-Watch platform into larger building automation systems.

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Using graphical programming, HSDK eliminates the need to manually write code when designing integrated systems that tie security technology together with building systems such as secondary fire, lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). This approach can significantly reduce the time needed to design integrated building systems from days to a matter of hours. Powered by the NiagaraAX Framework® from Tridium, HSDK is available to authorised Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrators who specify the company’s Pro-Watch® security management system. Pro-Watch streamlines security by bringing together access control, intrusion and video on a common platform.

WIN-PAK SE/PE 2.0 offers complete enhanced digital video integration to Honeywell Rapid Eye, Fusion and HRDP ‘Performance Series’ digital video recorders (DVRs). Integration allows video to be linked to both access control and Galaxy intrusion events and alarms.

Video clips can easily be recalled through the software, based on time or event. With integration, users can have complete camera control, including pan, tilt and zoom, and can verify live users with stored images using the video verification option. WIN-PAK combines access control, digital video and intrusion into one powerful system that improves scalability, capability and control of your security solution.

WIN-PAK can be used to program, operate and report access control events and is available in standard and professional editions.

Honeywell’s other new product offerings is LYNX Touch, one of the industry’s most popular wireless self-contained control now features a bright, colour touch screen that makes home security more intuitive and easier than ever. Other new features include: ■ Z-Wave Energy Management: helps customers save money on their energy and utility bills, conserve resources and live more comfortable and efficient lifestyles.

■ Home Automation: Control of lights, thermostats and garage doors directly at the touch screen.

■ Information Dashboard: Downloadable weather, stock report feeds and more.

Honeywell will also demonstrate its critical infrastructure protection systems including the advanced radar video surveillance platform developed to provide a complete security solution for perimeter intrusion detection, maritime and shoreline monitoring and border controls while seamlessly integrating CCTV and access control.

■ Visit stand 3-605C at Intersec or go to www.honeywell.com/security/me

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Choose Honeywell IP solutions for efficiency and an easy way to migrate systems from analogue From industry-leading video management systems and recording solutions to H.264 high definition IP cameras, our portfolio of IP security systems provides a layer of coverage that helps customers transition to IP with confidence and ease. And the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance forges strategic relationships with vendors such as Milestone and Mirasys to give you ultimate flexibility when designing IP security systems - so you can capitalise on the Honeywell open IP architecture and use third-party equipment you may already have in place to minimise costs. IP security from Honeywell, good choice.

To learn more about our latest IP Solutions please visit us at Intersec 2012 (stand 3-605C), call +971 4 807 3200 or visit www.honeywell.com/security/me Š 2011 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

EverFocus: The Total Network Video Solution Your complete solution for making the move to IP surveillance Whether you want to build an IP Surveillance network from scratch, or whether you want to plug your Analog cameras and systems into the central control-friendly world of Network Video, EverFocus has the complete solution for all your needs.

EverFocus offers you a Total IP Solution – including a wide range of megapixel Network Cameras, Network Video Recorders, Video Encoders, peripherals and powerful management software. We create an easy path for you with a simple solution to spare you time and effort to get into the megapixel world. IP surveillance is not complicated anymore. If you ever wonder how EverFocus IP total solution works, here are some brief for you:

IP Cameras Everfocus’ IP cameras offer a wide range of combined features, including 3/2/1.3 Megapixel HD resolution (Full HD 1080p), H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression, WDR, Power over Ethernet, True Day/Night (ICR), Indoor/Outdoor, Vandal Proofing, Speed Domes, Wireless, Zoom, Multistream output at 4CIF resolution @ 30fps, Motion Detection, Privacy Masks, Smart Picture Quality/3DNR, and much more.

Our cameras also support industry-wide open standards like ONVIF, which ensures interoperability between IP-based physical security products regardless of brand.

In addition to offering all the most useful features in IP camera technology, our cameras are also designed according to the most modern physical-design

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principles. These principles are aimed at making the cameras as easy to use and hassle-free as possible, while at the same time looking stylish and adding to the esthetic of the building or area.

Network Video Recorders EverFocus’ meanest NVR is the NVR Plus, a high-performance NVR Server with a 2-year warranty and an impressive specification sheet. This NVR is IndustrialGrade strong and has an Intel i7-860 High Performance Processor with HyperThreading Technology under the hood.

Together with its 16GB-capable DDR31333 DRAM, this device is capable of easily processing the combined data of up to 64 camera channels. It also supports Dual Gigabit LAN networking, dualchannel HDMI/DVI-I/D-SUB output, and up to four 3.5" SATA HDDs that can be configured with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.

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Thus, the NVR Plus represents a powerful backbone device that can be paired with edge devices like the NVR-202 and NVR-204 to deliver an allencompassing IP-based recording and management solution. The NVR-202 supports 2 channels and the NVR-204 supports 4 channels. Both these NVR servers feature 2 HDD bays, Linux Embedded OS, Server-client architecture, support for mobile clients like iPhone/ iPad/ Android, and can be configured to be an alarm source for a Central Management System like that provided by EverFocus.

H.264 Video Encoders EverFocus offers Video Encoders that can transform the analog signals of multiple analog cameras into a single IP data stream. You can also link your analog cameras’ PTZ controllers to these encoders via RS485 connectors, giving you the

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ability to control the analog PTZ systems via the IP network.

These encoders can output dual streams (H.264/MPEG-4/M-JPEG) per channel and feature built-in 3DNR noise reduction to increase the S/N ratio of each channel. Built-in slots for SDHC cards enable local event or backup recording in the event of network interruptions.

EverFocus offers state-of-the-art management software on its NVRs and for downloading on your computer. This is where the TOTAL in the TOTAL IPSurveillance Solution really comes into play. These software systems allow the user to take control of dozens of passwordprotected cameras that can situated anywhere in the world. The software makes it easy for the user to select specific camera feeds, to configure cameras one by one or in groups, or to select the number of streams per camera channel and the compression format of each stream.

EverFocus’ PowerFocus CMS (Central Management Software) can be installed on a PC to manage up to 64 IP cameras that could be situated anywhere in the world. This software allows you to add an advanced watermark to your footage, and it supports H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression,

multiple monitors for building a Video Wall, Auto Tracking, E-Map, SMTP, PTZ control, Motion Detection, Smart Zoom, and much more. Its user friendly GUI (graphical user interface) is so intuitive that users can get familiarized with it immediately.

If you are already an IP surveillance user, why not think about migrating to a more professional and friendly surveillance system? If you are not an IP user yet, then, with EverFocus IP Total Solution, why are you still hesitating?

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360-DEGREE CAMERAS | INSTALLATION

360-degree cameras in position in Istanbul parks

Back in the sixties, Iraq’s Al

degree cameras throughout the area. With a higher focus on Rasheed Street was the place to be security for the citizens of and be seen. The sun-soaked streets were lined with cafes, Baghdad, small, gradual, changes brimming with poets, intellectuals, are taking place. Already there has been enough of an artists and politicians. It was a street drenched in glory, the improvement to reopen the heartbeat of a vibrant, buzzing city. northern end of Al Rasheed Street, which leads to the Iraqi The area’s cafes witnessed some of Central Bank, to traffic in order to the greatest poetic movements of Iraq’s time. It was symbolic of Iraq’s ease congestion in other parts of We look at two very different uses of 360-degree thriving cultural and intellectual the city – an area which had cameras in the region – one in the planned redepreviously been clogged with centre right up until the 1970s.

Today is it barely recognisable. barbed wire. velopment of Al Rasheed Street in Baghdad and After nearly three decades of The al-Rasafa municipal the second in the busy municipal parks in Istanbul council, working alongside the war and sanctions, Al Rasheed Street is a shadow of its former self.

Baghdad Operations Command It is in a state of poor repair on account of years of neglect. Buildings are in (BOC) has ambitious plans to restore normal life to the old commercial hub. The rebuilding of Baghdad involves a plan to open 81 main streets ruins, windows are smashed and covered in dust, and the street is virtually in the capital, with eleven reopened to traffic so far. unusable.Shops currently close as early as midday, and armed gangs take to the streets – it is not even safe for policemen to patrol the area.

It’s difficult to imagine how this will be achieved without having a Now Baghdad Municipality plans to renovate the historic street as part well-thought out security solution in place. The planned use of 360degree CCTV demonstrates that the municipal council is serious about of the largest Iraqi reconstruction project since 2003 – and 360-degree cameras are going to play a key part in the redevelopment of the area. utilising the latest technology to prevent gangs roaming the streets at In a bid to entice people back to Al Rasheed Street a number of night, and deter stealing from shops and cafes.

Having a 360-degree solution in place allows the municipal council steps have been taken, including the planned positioning of 360-

Getting the full picture

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to have total situation awareness throughout the city. Having the 360-

degree cameras in place, not just on Al Rasheed Street but throughout Baghdad, will be instrumental in rebuilding this historic city.

And across the border, the vast number of parks and gardens of Istanbul in Turkey have witnessed their fair share of crime over the years – in the working class areas of the municipality there have been beatings, muggings and drug related incidents.

With some of the parks covering areas the size of several football pitch’s, perimeter control simply wasn’t going to provide an adequate level of cover. Local government officials knew their only real solution was to have 360-degree cameras installed as part of a wider security solution, and so turned to Oncam Global to consult on providing the level of surveillance the parks really needed.

The number of cameras required varies by location, but all are strategically placed throughout the parks to provide maximum coverage, Total Situation Awareness and to reduce the need for regular CCTV. Canan Atasoy, Kaıthane Municipality environment protect and control manager, in Istanbul said: “Parks are very important areas to us. We wanted to decrease crime in the area and make people feel secure so we chose to install a 360 surveillance system. It’s good for people in the area to know their children are safe playing in the parks.

“We had a need for a total security solution – something that is simple, efficient and long-running. Oncam made it very easy for us, designing the entire system and removing the need for complicated solutions which require more maintenance and are not cost-efficient.”

Atasoy said that although the system is very new, they have already noticed a reduction in crime rates throughout the municipality. She added: “We have been able to monitor everything that’s going on from the control room we built in the municipality building – essentially

Above 360-degree cameras in-situ at Istanbul parks

IN MY VIEW Ahmed Jawad, chairman of Oncam Global says that in the next few years, 360-degree cameras will become the norm in cctv installations Above 360-degree cameras are demonstrated to Iraqi ministries officials

“People need to start looking at where the market is heading and how 360-degree solutions are going to be incorporated into their business model. I believe within the next few years 360 will become the norm in the security and CCTV industry.

“It’s more than just a camera – 360 is about intelligently integrating the whole process and turning it into a scalable solution. That’s the big difference. Having it and doing something with it, rather than just having a 360-degree camera in place for the sake of saying you’ve got one”.

“The overall 360-degree solution is about total situation awareness – knowing everything that is going on without the need for hundreds of cameras (and even with hundreds of cameras you still get blind spots).

There is a growing emphasis around the phrase ‘total situation awareness’ and that is what we, at Oncam, pride ourselves in being able to provide to our customers.

“360-degree solutions can make a tangible difference to a facility’s security by the retrospective tracking of an incident. The cameras and the technology enable the acquisition and tracking of suspicious behaviour and the interrogation and verification of a potential threat or incident. It is this evidence that provides the necessary intelligence needed to make a measured response to any situation or potential threat.”

enabling us to anticipate and interrogate some things before they have the chance to happen, and provide the appropriate level of response.

“On top of that, using a solution that combines 360-degree and PTZ cameras enables us to verify an incident leading to higher levels of prosecution. There’s really no hiding from 360-degree cameras.”

Thanks to the success of the parks project, officials at the Istanbul Municipality have decided to roll out the solutions to other areas of the city, including street junctions and town centres, as well as adding more parks and gardens to the roster.

Atasoy said: “We’ve been so impressed by the improvement in the areas surrounding the parks and gardens since Oncam implemented their security solution that we are keen to take the 360-degree solution further afield. In the Kaıthane Municipality we have 224 parks – and we are building 20-25 new parks every year. At the moment we have 214 Oncam 360-degree cameras in 132 parks, and we are looking to expand that, across more parks and also to cross-roads and junctions.”

Oncam Global has plans to completely refit the parks command and control area in Turkey so that it can adequately handle the monitoring of 140 areas across the region.

■ For more information visit: www.oncamglobal.com

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Hook your customers up for the ride of their lives.

As the global leader in network video, Axis is setting a fast pace for the industry. Now it’s time to bring the whole analog gang along for the ride.

Axis video encoders are the ideal way for you to approach the huge analog market — offering customers IP surveillance benefits even if they aren’t ready to eject their analog solution yet. Axis encoders protect your customers’ investments by enabling a mix of analog and network cameras.

And with the broadest range of encoders in the industry, Axis helps you fit any need and price point.

When your customers are looking to migrate to IP surveillance, give them (and yourself) a head start.

Axis video encoders — the fast lane to growing your video surveillance business.

Get the Axis picture. Stay one step ahead.

Visit Axis at Intersec: Stand 415-C, Hall 3, January 15-17, 2012. Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center, UAE.

www.axis.com/encoders A complete range of video encoders • Multiple video compression formats • H.264 for reduced bandwidth • Power over Ethernet for cost savings • Intelligent video capabilities • Rack solutions simplify scaling

CAMERAS | 360-DEGREE CAMERAS

The art of seeing everything A growing choice of

on the panoramic image) 360-degree camera to steer the PTZ camera. The solutions has come onto the entire management and market recently, offering users the monitoring of the system is advantages of whole-scene surveillance, accomplished through the upgraded iPIX without blind-spots, from a single camera.

Situational Awareness software.

Manufacturers highlight a number of benefits, Oncam Global Group was one of the including no wear-and-tear from moving parts pioneers of 360-degree camera systems when Security Middle East looks at and the ability to zoom in on any part of the it introduced its Grandeye technology a few some of the latest 360-degree scene, either in real time or retrospectively. years back. Its most recent development is camera options on the market Perhaps the biggest draw, though is the cost the Oncam IPZoom imaging solution which is saving potential of having a single camera designed to capture detailed images at provide coverage of an area instead of multiple units. This makes 360greater distances without sacrificing total situational awareness. degree systems worth considering for applications such as retail This is another two-camera system comprising a 360-degree, 5centres and busy public areas where a view of the total scene is megapixel controlling camera which is a triggering device for the highdesirable. Often 360-degree systems are designed to be linked to a PTZ resolution IP PTZ camera, which is co-located. for high definition close-up images. IPIX has recently launched its When user-defined suspicious events are spotted (such as unusual 360VS R2500, a 360-degree spherical camera with an integrated Esprit behaviour that is characteristic of a typical suspect, objects in places Positioning System manufactured by Pelco. they should not be, objects removed that should be there, or other The 360VS R2500 integrates a high performance PTZ camera and changes that could represent threats to an environment) a simple point provides it with steering coordinates. The system therefore delivers and click of a mouse on the object or area of interest within the detailed visual images of the entire 360-degree space with a 23x optical panorama or fisheye view tells the IP PTZ camera exactly where to pan, zoom camera. It has been designed to integrate into existing digital video tilt and zoom to capture details. management systems. The spherical imaging handles automated The IPZoom then maintains constant 360-degree surveillance while detection while the PTZ camera module provides identification of distant the co-located PTZ allows the user to interrogate the event. Oncam objects. The two are integrated in a common user interface providing IPZoom can instantly signal and focus the IP PTZ camera anywhere views from both cameras, with an assisted ‘cue & zoom’ (done by clicking within the panorama or fisheye views that the IPZoom camera generates.

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Its customisable viewer allows security personnel to choose from customised or pre-defined layouts of simultaneous panorama, fisheye and IP PTZ camera views. Feature-rich navigation capabilities enable users to define polygonal regions in the viewer for motion detection, tracking, privacy and auto-exposure.

The system is available as both an indoor conceal-mounting model and an outdoor/indoor IP67-rated minidome unit. This will be of value in typical applications such as monitoring entrance lobby areas or external building perimeters. The third-party IP PTZ unit is provided by Oncam Global, although purchasers can substitute their own IP PTZ, provided that it is compatible with the software.

imaging technology’ allows users to see, record and playback the full 360-degree field-of-view. The FSIP5000 Pro series was designed for 5.0 mega-pixel resolution and it can handle multiple dewarped, or corrected perspective angles from its omnidirectional vantage point.

Software for network integration

With a growing number of 360-degree cameras available Wavestore has developed software specifically to record and display the original ‘fish-eye’ image and provide de-warped images, making it easier for users to strategically deploy these cameras in an integrated system with other network or analogue cameras. The Wavestore design enables users to record the original fish-eye image directly created by Integrated PTZ the 360-degree cameras, and simultaneously display the MOBOTIX has just picked up a Merlion Award at the de-warped images from the same camera as well as images Safety & Security Asia 2011 trade show for its Q24 camera, from other network and analogue cameras in a multi-image which includes alarm and speaker functions in a single, display. The company has an ongoing integration programme for compact unit. The combination of the Q24’s high-resolution the 360-degree cameras – for example, the models featured here sensor, hemispheric lens and internal DVR allows monitoring of from Mobotix, Oncam and Vivotek are included. an entire room, with the camera also storing the data as a highFinally, ImmerVision has just introduced what it calls the resolution video sequence. security industry’s first optimized 360-degree 5MP 3.1 megapixel camera images can be transferred panomorph lens – prototypes are being exhibited at a rate of up to 20 frames per second and although the product won’t be available in volume megapixel images can be transferred at up to 30 Above The Ganz C-AllView is sealed to before mid-2012. Fitted to high quality 5MP frames per second. The Q24 is weatherproof and IP67 making it ideal for tough weather cameras, the lens maximises the transmission over standard/ vandal resistant options are available. conditions and harsh climates visible and NIR wave bands for day and night applications. With increased sensor coverage and PTZ dome with two lenses amplified peripheral resolution, the panomorph 360° megapixel lens Axis Communications has introduced a PTZ dome camera incorporating will enable 360-degree surveillance covering wider areas and from two different lenses to allow users to get a 360-degree panoramic view, higher altitudes, while removing blind spots. ■ and mechanically pan, tilt and zoom in 18 times for detailed HDTVquality surveillance. The indoor AXIS P5544 PTZ dome network camera is designed for applications that require wide overview surveillance and sharp, zoomed-in views for identification purposes. It provides a complete 360-degree field of view over a 950m2 area (about the size of three tennis courts) and can pan, tilt and zoom in 18 times to identify people 150m away.

A special user interface, including a magnifying glass and configurable preset camera positions, has been developed to make it easy for users to view and click on any area of interest while in the 360360-degree surveillance offers significant monitoring advantages and degree overview mode and for the camera to immediately pan, tilt and can, for example, combine the use of video analytics and management zoom in on the area of interest for closer HDTV views in normal mode. software within a 360-degree panning camera as a triggering device for a The use of two different lenses for different field of views means co-located PTZ camera. A complementary PTZ unit provides highthat image quality is maintained even when zooming in. With its HDTV resolution detailed images about an area of interest spotted by the 360resolution, AXIS P5544’s 18x zoom with autofocus provides not only a degree system, utilising the PTZ camera’s longer optical (rather than level of detail that is comparable to a 36x-zoom, 4CIF-resolution digital) zoom and lower light performance. The separate PTZ unit can be camera but also the extra advantage of a wider, 16:9 field of view with provided by the user and integrated via software. zoomed-in views. The camera’s other features include day and night This type of system can be used, for instance, to monitor external functionality for clearer video in low light conditions, and wide dynamic building perimeters and CBC (Europe)’s ruggedised Ganz C-AllView is an range for better visibility of objects in dark and light areas of a scene. example of a PTZ camera with the capabilities to add value to a 360AXIS P5544 supports two-way audio as well as audio detection, which degree surveillance system. Hassan Ahmed, the company’s export sales can be used to trigger an alarm when unusual sounds are detected. manager, explains that the C-AllView day/night high-speed dome is The camera can connect to external devices such as sensors and relays sealed to IP67 and designed for installation in harsh and challenging to for example turn on lights or lock doors. environments, making it highly suited to Middle East-region

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HYBRID SYSTEMS | CCTV

SME investigates the potential for new and legacy surveillance solutions to be brought together so that sites can be secured using the latest IP-based networked technology while, at the same time, taking full advantage of their pre-existing analogue infrastructure

Best of both worlds Despite the inexorable rise of end-to-end IP solutions across the Middle East, especially with regards to prestige new build projects, it can often be preferable – from a practical and budgetary standpoint – for security managers to consider adopting a less radical, hybrid, approach to CCTV before jumping wholesale towards a pure IP infrastructure.

With March Networks positioning its 4000C hybrid NVRs as a migration platform to allow customers to transition from the analogue to the IP world, SME spoke to Chetan Sathaye, regional director, Middle East and India about recent trends: “As well as the NVRs, to support hybrid solutions, we also offer single channel and multi-channel encoders. This all fits together with our video management system platform called ‘Command’ that we released a few months back.”

According to Sathaye much of the demand for hybrid systems in the region comes from places like Oman and Saudi Arabia. “They are slightly behind the curve in terms of implementing full IP, whereas the UAE by contrast has migrated almost completely to IP for large scale installations.”

Sathaye says that March Networks remains very much a leading supplier in the Middle East banking market, integrating a specialised hybrid recording system into the confines of ATMs to support video and transaction matching.

“Most of the banks we deal with still run on analogue cameras for ATMs, although there is a gradual migration to IP. The Central Bank of Qatar, for instance, recently released a new regulation for banks to

upgrade their ATM security from analogue to digital.”

In terms of economics, there has never been a stronger case for hybrid, according to Ivo Drent, director EMEA at IndigoVision, as given the number of analogue cameras already out in the field, users are keen to maximise their return on investment.

“From an economic standpoint if you have the front cost already, the system is working fine and can be maintained, and there is nothing wrong with the analogue cameras on a site, then the sensible thing may be to go for hybrid and just swap out the obsolete matrix,” he says.

Drent is also keen to stress that the outlay required for the installation alone of full IP on existing sites can be a major driver for hybrid solutions, even more so than the equipment itself: “Where an analogue system is already deployed, and all the coax leads, it is relatively easy to take the coax at the point it is aggregated into one big bundle and plug into a hybrid IP system. In many instances the really big cost of going completely IP is replacing the actual cable, especially if this involves going across car parks, roads and other extensive areas.”

David Aindow product and technology director at Technology Centre: “Our investment in hybrid stretches back 10 years when IP video started to make an impact on the surveillance market. At a practical level we didn’t want customers to be faced with having to rip out all of their analogue technology to support digital. With this in mind we designed a product called SynergyPro to basically bring these systems together.”

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According to Aindow, SynergyPro works essentially like a client server model with full resolution, full frame rate per second and H264 application: “From a user’s point of view they don’t need to be concerned compression: “Essentially all of the features that we have on our about whether the information is from an analogue or digital system cameras are mirrored on these encoders.” because the server, sitting behind the scenes, manages the process for Al Akkad stresses that although hybrid can be accommodated, Axis them. The most recent innovation for us in this area is the Simplicity HVR is still primarily focused on networked digital solutions: “When we go to a greenfield site we would recommend a full IP solution including (Hybrid Video Recorder), an out-of-the-box solution, which incorporates network cameras and software compatible with open standards.” many of the SynergyPro’s features in a compact package.”

Dallmeier is another key vendor in the marketplace offering hybrid Looking at the sectors where hybrid CCTV is gaining most traction, functionality across major CCTV from a Synectics standpoint, recording product lines. Explains Aindow reports that there is Roland Feil, sales director at strong demand in city centre Dallmeier: “Whether used with applications where he stresses it network only cameras, in a purely is impractical to replace all of the IP enterprise, or applied in a joint legacy analogue cameras at once. hybrid operation – together with Aindow also cites retailers and analogue cameras – our recording hotels as key vertical markets. devices are designed to be as Perhaps one of the most flexible as possible.” significant for Synectics in the Feil feels that providing an Middle East region, however has avenue to implement hybrid been the Islamic Art Museum of Above Encoders are a good vehicle for migrating to IP (pic courtesy Axis) surveillance unlocks a number of Doha. “This was a really potential advantages for end interesting project. We designed a users: “They have the option to hybrid system when the museum quickly integrate products such as made a conscious decision that, our DMS recorders from the “In for control and live video Memory of Leonardo” series, the monitoring, there had to be zero VideoNetBox or the Smartix, into latency so the only option was their system configurations, so analogue. allowing them to benefit from the They also wanted complete latest technological innovations. resilience in the event of a This offers a huge financial network failure to ensure they advantage for the customer would not lose the ability to Above March Network’s new range of hybrid NVRs because the legacy system conduct live monitoring,” elements do not have to be says Aindow. replaced completely but can be Questioned about the easily expanded.” percentage of solutions which For Steve Proctor, sales director Synectics is supplying that are at Network Video Technologies hybrid, Aindow notes a marked (NVT), the focus of his company’s change in the past 12 months: “A efforts in the hybrid arena is cable year ago hybrid would have topology: “We can supply an accounted for about 60- 70% of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) over what we do. However today it is structured cabling approach as a more like 40- 45% with the more cost effective and modern reminder being IP.” Above The VideoNetBox from Dallmeier can be integrated into an analogue system method of installing cable but Aindow believes that there is a where, crucially, it is possible to very specific reason for this drop: have analogue cameras on the end up to a distance of 1.6 kilometres.”

“We are now seeing full high definition, full frame rate, IP cameras on Proctor considers NVT’s video transmission solutions as being the market which were simply not available before. This is a real step especially attractive for very large installations like ports, hospitals and change as previously users who wanted this type of performance had universities: “If they have a fibre backbone, rather than running from to go with an analogue camera.” the fibre backbone to the camera position, which tends to be the most expensive point engineering wise, we can come straight off the fibre Intelligent encoding onto UTP and still achieve 1.6 kilometres from that cable to the camera.

Axis Communication’s regional manager, Baraa Al Akkad, explains that, In addition, because at this kind of distance the video picture is in the context of hybrid CCTV, encoders can prove invaluable: attenuated we are able to adjust the high and low frequency parts so “Encoders, which are able to convert analogue video signals into customers are getting fibre like quality anyway.” digital video streams, offer the prospect of rapidly transforming a CCTV Regarding major projects where NVT’s approach has resulted in a camera to a full network camera. Typically we use these when an positive impact, Proctor highlights the Dubai Mall and a university in existing installation is seeking to migrate to a network video solution Saudi Arabia which involved over 1,000 cameras. NVT is also without disposing of their analogue investments.” strengthening its presence in the region through the appointment of The open standard encoders provided by Axis, according to Al Exodus Europa LLC as its local partner. ■ Akkad, range from the basic level all the way up to a fully featured |

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AL TAARAF | INTERVIEW

Q&A Q How long have you been established and how many staff do you employ?

A Our company was established in 1985 headquartered at Dubai, we have 76 employees that include 12 technical experts.

Q Tell me a bit about your customer base in terms of location and types of clients?

A Our customers are of three types: Retail clients: who walk in and buy directly from our showrooms supported by strong sales force and technical staff in house.

Dealers: Our base extends to African countries and Iran as we re-export security equipment to almost all countries in the Middle East, Africa & Russia.

System integrators & installers: They buy from us and we support our clients using our technical expertise and provide world class warranty support.

SME speaks to Saleem Murad, Chief Executive Officer of the Al Taaraf Group of Companies and managing director of Proline UK Electronics Q Are finding that you are having to deal more and more with company IT staff as security systems are installed over the same network?

A Very much true, as most of the devices related to security from CCTV to alarm systems are based on IP now. I can say that 99%of items are IP-based, so we have qualified IT staff to provide IT related solutions and testing to suit requirements.

Q Has the economic and political climate affected your business? And in what way?

A We have not found any drastic change in business but it is bit stagnant for exports.

Since we are maintaining excellent quality standards and clients trust our products fully, we are expanding rather than shrinking in terms of projects, but cannot rule out the fact that Dubai sales and exports are dependent on external market conditions.

Q Are you seeing a big trend towards integration of different aspects of security such as access control and fire safety?

A Yes things are changing. Now access control and fire safety equipment integration is becoming standard. That is why we have launched the fire alarm system series so that we can provide world class solutions of integration to our clients.

Q What are your key predictions for the security market in the region over the coming 12 months? And what will be important to your business going forward?

A A strong marketing and product awareness is a must and we hope in the next 12 months we will see an increase in our business by 30-50%. â– www.prolineworld.com

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SOUND & VISION Integrating audio into your surveillance operation has never been easier and can offer security staff a useful tool in both preventative measures and post-event analysis, as Oliver Vellacott explains

The capability to transmit and record two-way high-fidelity audio

Message broadcast

alongside video on an IP network is increasingly being used in a number Broadcasting pre-recorded messages from speakers mounted in the of surveillance and non-security applications. It is becoming a powerful vicinity of cameras, triggered from a local alarm or event is a powerful tool and is often overlooked when designing IP Video systems. deterrent. IP cameras and video encoders can have digital I/O IP Video systems allow full duplex, two way digital audio to be capability to interface to intruder alarm systems, thereby triggering an transmitted over the IP network. This means the ability to speak and automatic, ‘You are being recorded on CCTV,’ message if an intruder is listen at both ends at the same time. Leading IP detected. Real time analytics running at the Video manufacturers have built-in audio network edge in the camera can also be used as input/output capability in their IP cameras and a trigger. For example, a Virtual Tripwire Broadcasting pre-recorded video encoders. This allows a microphone analytic function can be configured to protect a messages from speakers and/or speaker to be mounted on or near the secure area; anybody crossing the tripwire will mounted in the vicinity of camera/encoder. The audio is compressed be warned with an audible message. cameras, triggered from a typically using the AAC compression standard.

Tight integration between access control and This basic two-way audio is often used for surveillance systems over IP networks is now local alarm or event is a intercom applications and public safety help built into the more advanced IP Video offerings. powerful deterrent points. The intercom can be audio only or use This allows incidents such as a forced door video, for a fully functional video intercom. alarm to automatically trigger events in the IP The authorities in Georgetown, the capital of Penang Island, Video system, including pre-recorded message broadcasts.

Malaysia, installed a number of emergency kiosks as part of a new IP Broadcasting pre-recorded messages enables unattended use.

Video surveillance system. When a member of the public activates the However, using free-speech is also a very powerful feature, which has been emergency button, two-way communication is opened up with one of the used to great effect in California. Adding one-way audio to some of the control room operators via a hidden microphone and camera in the kiosk. cameras has stepped up surveillance effectiveness in the City of Redlands, The intercom video from the kiosk automatically displays on a video CA, especially in their public and park areas. Dispatch is now able to management workstation and the nearest PTZ camera is panned and communicate directly to individuals in the act of a nuisance crime. In most zoomed to the kiosk area. This is all achieved over the wireless network. cases, the individual has stopped what they were doing and left the scene

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as soon as they heard the audio come through. The ‘virtual policing’ has

freed-up more expensive manpower to concentrate on issues that require professionally trained officers. Redlands police force now handles a greater number of incidents with their existing but smaller staff.

Synchronised audio Synchronising audio with video to eliminate lip-sync delays has become an important prerequisite for a number of applications including law enforcement interviews. The police have to ensure that evidential video clips used in court cannot be open to interpretation. Having any delay between the video and audio could introduce uncertainty during playback. Similarly any dropped frames in the video would be unacceptable for the same reason. IP Video vendors that can fully support synchronised video and guarantee no dropped video frames are being increasingly specified for these law enforcement applications.

Some IP Video vendors are also developing dual channel audio capability, which will allow the interviewer and interviewee to have their own microphone to further improve the clarity of the recorded interview.

An example of how the latest IP Video technology can transform the interview process is seen at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey, USA. The prosecutor’s office has a staff in excess of 300 that includes assistant prosecutors, detectives, and clerical and support personnel. The investigative division of the office is supplemented by officers employed by the County Sheriff and the county’s 12 municipalities. It is the second largest county prosecutor’s office in the state of New Jersey.

The new IP Video system replaced an analogue/VCR system that was proving to be inadequate for the demanding application of recording law enforcement interviews. Officers could only view video and listen to audio from a small room adjacent to the interview room itself and longer interviews had to be interrupted to change tapes. The IP Video distributed architecture now allows live and recorded video from any camera to be viewed from anywhere on the network. Redundant and fault tolerant Networked Video Recorders (NVRs) have replaced the unreliable VCRs and removed the need for tape changes. The ability for multiple users to view video over the network has also aided in the investigative process.

Sergeant Gerald Dezenzo, head of Computer Crimes says: “It is vitally important when recording interviews that we have no delay between the audio and video, otherwise it could bring into question the validity of the interview.”

The County Prosecutor’s Office currently works out of three buildings and has 25-30 users that monitor live and recorded video from 20 cameras installed in four interview rooms, cells and public waiting areas. The Task Force building is home to the Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit (SVU) and Narcotics Task Force, each of which has its own interview and monitoring room. In addition the SVU also conducts interviews in the Hudson County Child Advocacy Center which is approximately two miles away. All of the buildings are connected via a network and video from any camera can be viewed from each location. “Having a fully redundant recording solution for video and audio was an important consideration when choosing the system,” added Dezenzo. “NVRs have been configured to automatically record an interview onto two separate recorders for each room, thereby ensuring no part of the interview is lost in the event of an NVR failure.”

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Above Emergency Kiosk on Penang Island

Public Address (PA) The next logical step for IP Video systems is to integrate PA capability into their security management software, thereby offering building owners an additional service without the need to install a separate system, generating significant cost savings. The flexibility of this approach has been demonstrated in schools. Here a pre-recorded message of a class-change bell is broadcast to all speakers at regular intervals throughout the day. Staff can also manually transmit a live message to one or more specific speakers in response to an incident viewed on camera, warning students of their actions. This is achieved through the ability to group cameras (and their associated speakers) into ‘PA’ groups, enabling messages to be simply broadcast to particular parts of a building – all across the IP network.

Audio analytics Leading IP Video vendors provide a range of audio analytic functions.

These allow operators to search recorded footage for audio content in a faster and more dynamic way than just passively listening during playback. Identifying an incident that’s happened outside the camera’s field of view, such as a broken window, is an important tool for post event analysis. Typically, a series of filters can be configured to perform tasks and identify specific incidents. The filter results are displayed in a video timeline, allowing operators to search through hours of footage in seconds. Thumbnails of these results can be displayed and once an event is identified simply ‘double-clicking’ the thumbnail will start video and audio playback from that point. This adds a new dimension to postevent analysis and under certain circumstances can be a faster way of finding an incident than searching the video based on motion criteria.

Latency Latency is the delay introduced when transmitting information across a network. The delay increases as more data is transmitted. In reality it takes very little data to transmit high-quality audio across a network, as is seen by the many people that stream music across the internet and their home networks. However, as audio is generally synchronised with the video, which takes considerably more bandwidth, it is the video that determines the delay in the audio. Therefore the IP Video systems with the best video compression and bandwidth management will be able to deliver audio with little or no delay for the majority of applications, even when transmitting across long distances.

■ Oliver Vellacott is the founder of Indigo Vision. www.indigovision.com

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SURVEILLANCE | BANDWIDTH

It's not just the financial cost of your equipment you need to consider when upgrading your security system.

Calculating your bandwidth needs is just as important, writes Milind Borkar

The price of high-resolution “The higher the resolution, the higher the bandwidth” – so states a well-known axiom of video transmission. HD transmission eats up more bandwidth and ultra-high resolution creates a large data stream, creating stress upon network bandwidth, an important consideration when designing a video surveillance system.

Integrators and their customers must make sure that bandwidth consumption is realistic. This is especially true in the great majority of cases in which the video is riding on a network controlled by the IT department, a group that must assure all the company’s data is being transmitted to its users quickly and with clarity, from email to the production software.

Since video uses much more bandwidth than most data, IT professionals are especially wary of it. Their great fear is that the security surveillance integrator will implement the solution and then walk away from it, leaving the IT department maintaining and monitoring all the new equipment and the problems it might cause to 48

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the rest of their users. For that reason, it is important to partner with IT from the beginning, explaining what is being considered and sharing the technical specifications of the project including estimates of bandwidth consumption.

There are several factors which affect bandwidth: Analogue, megapixel IP or megapixel HD-SDI cameras Size of the camera ■ Frame-rate ■ Compression format: CODEC, M-JPEG, MPEG-4 or H.264 ■ Efficiency measures ■ ■

A key consideration for security professionals is whether or not the existing analogue cameras or new megapixel ones will provide the image quality needed to achieve the functional requirements of the system. Megapixel network cameras for security surveillance and

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remote monitoring applications boast more resolution and, therefore,

higher quality images. One certain way to lower bandwidth is to use megapixel and HD cameras only where needed in a coexistence system combining both the new IP cameras and the previous analogue system.

In this solution, the existing analogue equipment, including cameras, control room, video wall and cabling remain untouched while the VMS software integrates with the present keyboard, sitting on top of the system to manage the IP equipment using the already-installed analogue control system. There is no need to convert analogue signals to digital with encoders.

Megapixel units can range in size from 1.3 to 5 and higher. For most applications, the work horse is the 1.3 megapixel camera. There are more of these than any others installed. It’s the cost effective hook – in addition to price, a 1.3 megapixel camera gives 2 times (2x) the horizontal field of view of a standard definition analogue camera.

Lower resolution IP megapixel cameras, 1.3, 2.0, 3.0 MP, typically have higher frame rates than higher resolution megapixel cameras and this also boosts bandwidth usage. The very high megapixel cameras – 7, 10 and 14 – are aimed at special applications and are not intended for general surveillance. They require much more bandwidth.

In addition to megapixel IP cameras, there has been a lot of news recently concerning megapixel HD-SDI cameras, which use a completely different technology and operate over an organisation’s existing coaxial network.

Because the video feed travels Since video uses on its own line with no compression, these cameras much more bandwidth deliver megapixel quality video than most data, IT without requiring IT network professionals are bandwidth, dropping packets, or especially wary of it reduced resolution from compression. It simply avoids the IT department and its network altogether.

Deciding which codec to use is a balancing act. One needs to create the best mix of processing power needed versus the amount of bandwidth to use when implementing megapixel IP cameras. The CODEC used is a prime consideration. MPEG-4 is 50 percent more efficient in its use of bandwidth than M-JPEG and H.264 is even more efficient. So, where is the conflict? There are three important factors to remember when considering the use of megapixel IP cameras:

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1 H.264, a better compression technology, requires less bandwidth and storage capacity. That’s good.

2 H. 264 requires more processing power. That’s not so good.

3 Since H.264 has a higher resolution, it requires a higher resolution display. That’s not a big issue unless you don’t follow through.

So, although H.264 needs less bandwidth and storage capacity, it does bring some negatives. Some are in the process of being overcome. For instance, PC graphics cards are moving quickly to the H.264 standard and video management software vendors are making vast improvements in H.264 processing so that, eventually, the industry will overcome this particular drawback – but just not yet!

Today, when viewing multiple cameras simultaneously, overconfigure the servers in the control room to cope with the more intensive processing requirements. Or, remember, although M-JPEG does not yield the bandwidth and storage savings when compared to H.264, M-JPEG does not require as powerful PCs or processors.

Another issue is standards. Too often, H.264 is implemented in a proprietary manner by camera manufacturers. Video management software (VMS) vendors simply can’t support all the “flavours” of

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H.264. Be sure that the cameras selected are fully supported by the VMS vendor and that they support the full range of features provided by the camera.

There is a new CODEC on the horizon, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) that is being developed by the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) along with several other groups. When the standard is developed – it is planned for the summer of 2012 – it will reduce bandwidth by one-half that of the same image in H.264.

Increasing the efficiency There are typically three methods in which megapixel IP cameras perform bandwidth management.

Image cropping: When viewing and recording a wide field-of-view, one often views and records much unwanted video, like the sky.

Bandwidth management crops out the unwanted portions of the image which results in less bandwidth and more storage.

■ Bandwidth throttle: The camera lets the user limit how much bandwidth will be used, eliminating too high of bandwidth use.

■ Storage throttle: Similar to bandwidth throttle, the user determines how much storage the camera will use. In low activity areas, the camera can be directed to use less storage; in high activity areas, the camera is directed to use more storage.

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System designers, when facing extensive bandwidth use, should also consider using fibre as the transmission vehicle. Since fibre costs more than traditional cabling, large installations will need an in-depth study of how and where HD is really needed.

Determining the bandwidth requirements is critical and must be done before equipment is purchased for the project. The good news is that most major video manufacturers provide bandwidth calculators.

Today, the bandwidth on LANs and WANs is more robust and capable of handling increased video traffic than ever before. By truly thinking out what is needed in advance of specifying which products to use can provide a solution that works for all now and into the future.

■ Milind Borkar is Infinova vice president – Middle East, India and Africa.

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AIRPORTS | SCREENING

Security issues are never far away from the minds of airport operators.

Whilst vigilance must always remain high, this cannot come at the expense of operating efficiency. John Wood looks at how human factors thinking can help

A more personal approach This year we've been spared the headlines of long queues at

Passenger flow

airports, but with increasing passenger numbers, it is always a battle to achieve a smooth flow through airports, particularly with security remaining a key issue. One of the world's biggest regions for air transport investment is the Middle East – it is one of the fastest growing with increasing volumes of both passengers and freight. Al Maktoum International (DWC) in Dubai will become the largest in the world when it is completed, whilst twenty-five miles to the east, Dubai Airport has seen an 8% growth in passenger volumes this year. Elsewhere in the region, Muscat is up by 13%, and Abu Dhabi has increased numbers by 15%.

In Qatar, the new Doha airport which has an initial capacity of 24 million passengers a year will see an increase to 48 million with the next phase of development which will see $15 billion being pumped into the facility. Nearly $350 million is currently being spent upgrading Bahrain's airport. That's a lot of money, and a significant amount is being used to ensure the safety and security of staff and passengers.

One of the key parts of airport security infrastructure are the security checkpoints. Passengers see and use them when they check in, but when it comes to their checkpoint design, designers must consider the needs of not only passengers, but maintainers and checkpoint staff as well. To ensure checkpoints do not hinder the passenger flow, designers must take into account 'human factors' something that is intuitively understood, even if the science behind it is not. It is one way that designers can maximise the value of any investment and ensure that operators get the most out of any airport. Often referred to as 'ergonomics', human factors covers a much wider range of human needs and behaviours.

For passengers, some of the human factors that designers take into consideration include privacy, clothing, attitude, processing speed, stress and anxiety. For operators, their issues include process design, equipment design, training, environmental factors and posture. The final group whose needs must be considered are the maintainers

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and 900,000 jobs to the American economy.

Understanding the different types of passenger will impact on the design of screening areas to maintain the through-put. Passenger extremes will include octogenarians, wheelchair users, mothers-to-be, children, those with learning difficulties and individuals with restricted vision. In each case designers need to consider heights of conveyors, light levels, instructions and assumptions on mobility to ensure that security lines are not to be held up.

Risk-based approach

whose concerns will include access design, posture and training.

Looking at staff first, they have a front line role in intercepting any problematic passengers or luggage, so it is vital that they work in the optimum environment which will help keep them alert for their entire shift. For operators working at the conveyor – checking bags through Xray machines or physically manipulating trays or luggage – the physical layout of equipment is crucial. Passengers are encouraged to load their own hand luggage as a way of minimising stresses and strains, but it also enables operators to be more alert at all times. It also helps minimise the financial implications of reduced efficiency and time off work, which are caused by back injuries.

In general, we have found that the best designs are created in conjunction with the operators themselves – as well as creating a more efficient process, it can also help in the 'softer' issues – motivation, training, team working and supervision. X-ray screeners have received much attention in the past with working periods and target levels of detection being the subject of investigation. This has enabled designers to improve equipment layout, and also improve operator posture, leading to better performance.

Passengers to the Middle East arrive from all over the world, and inevitably that means operators and their designers must be ready for all manner of cultural and physical differences between travellers.

Psychological factors are important for the passenger. Body searches involve intrusion into an individual's body space. The experience is a negative one for both the security staff as well as the passenger – successful pat-downs must involve checks on some of the most intimate body areas.

Whilst it is difficult to encourage people to do so, passengers can in fact help themselves by considering what they could wear for travelling. Items that use zips, rather than buttons, for example – even the fashion for Velcro becomes practical because it increases the speed at which clothing can removed and put back on. Seasoned travellers may well have worked this out for themselves, but the occasional traveller is less likely to have thought about the issue. However, the benefits of reducing the hassle can be calculated – a US survey established that American travellers would take an additional two to three flights per year if the hassles in security screening were eliminated. That would add nearly $85 billion in consumer spending

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For identifying passengers who are a security risk though, there are different approaches which are being considered. Regulators are now looking at radical alternatives to the current screening processes involving risk based approached where the degree of screening is based around risk assessments. This 'smart thinking' approach will make a significant difference to the way checkpoints are laid out. This is a much more sophisticated approach which makes the passenger experience much better (the principle is proportionality - you stop only the passengers who are considered a potential risk, the vast majority will only be lightly screened). The same approach is adopted by customs officials who look to identify 'smugglers' who try and walk through the green channel, rather than stop everyone.

The job of the designer would be easier if passenger flows were Passengers to the constant, but the reality is that Middle East arrive from they are not. Not only are there all over the world, and daily and seasonal variations, airports have to cope with inevitably that means massive influxes during special operators and their events. On an annual basis, the designers must be annual pilgrimage to Mecca ready for all manner of means millions access the city through the Hajj terminal of King cultural and physical Abdul-Aziz International Airport or differences between the Jeddah Seaport. This is a travellers challenge, as many are inexperienced travellers not used to the checkpoint experience. Other notable events in the region can drive sudden spikes of passengers - such as the arrival of the Formula 1 circus, or for international trade shows which are a feature of the Middle East. With ten years to go Qatar has plenty of time to consider the implications of the World Cup. Maintenance engineers are not seen as front-line staff as far as security screening zones are concerned and their needs often do not receive the same level of attention as others in the security team. But their needs matter when it comes to easy access to vital parts of the machinery, which must be accessed to keep the systems operating.

Access hatches, lighting and sight lines are also points to be considered by designers as these make a significant contribution to the speed of maintenance and repair. Operators expect to squeeze every ounce of performance from equipment and the design needs to enable will rely on faults being fixed efficiently and correctly.

There is no definitive solution to checkpoint human factors as each airport is different – it is easiest to ensure 'best practice' when a facility is being built from scratch, but equally, there are 'best practice' approaches that can be applied to the refurbishment of older terminals.

In the Middle East, where investment is high in both new facilities and the upgrading of older airports, the use of human factors thinking will help make it one of the key travel and freight hubs in the world.

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■ John Wood (pictured) is executive chairman at CCD Design and

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LILIN Sense-Up Plus Technology LILIN’s True Day/Night IP camera will switch to mono at night for improved video in areas with limited light. If the environment has limited light, the infrared integrated housing can be used for increasing the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor, resulting in the provision of improved video images.

For external and low light environments, where an infrared housing does not increase the sensitivity of a CMOS IP camera, LILIN Sense-Up Technology can be used.

LILIN Sense-Up Plus Background In contrast to Sense-Up, LILIN has invented SenseUp Plus technology for both mono and color modes of the iMEGAPRO II (2.0MP), iMEGAPRO III (3.0MP), and iMEGAPRO V (5.0MP) IP cameras.

LILIN’s Sense-Up Plus technology incorporates:

No Sense-Up Plus (about 6 Lux), color mode, with no external IR lighting

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LILIN’s image signal processor (ISP), A highly sensitive CMOS sensor, ■ High quality full HD lens for improved video in low-light conditions, and ■ 3D noise reduction.

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Increased CMOS sensitivity, providing outstanding video quality in low-light environment, ■ Reduced video noise saving storage and network bandwidth, ■ Increased CMOS sensitivity and reduced motion blur, and ■ Minimized usage of external IR illuminator.

Future Work LILIN is dedicated to become one of the world’s leading provider of IP Video solutions with a large range of IR IP cameras. Sense-Up Plus technology provides outstanding video quality for both mono and color modes at low-light and difficult light conditions. The use of IR housings with LILIN’s Sense-Up Plus Technology provides the best video quality at night.

LILIN’s research and development department has more than 30 years of experience in sensor technology. With Sense-Up and Sense-Up Plus technologies, LILIN will continue to focus on developing high sensitive ISP for HD video quality.

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“Sense-Up Plus technology provides outstanding video quality for both mono and color modes at low-light and difficult light conditions”

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The BC-620 – the first analytics camera to be introduced by Siqura

Analytics for the real world The over-ambitious claims and promises that may have shrouded analytics some years back have been replaced by a more sober and solutions-based approach to the technology, as SME discovers

Video Content Analysis (VCA) – otherwise know as video analytics – is certainly an area that generates considerable debate. The wider deployment of VCA, which supports the automatic analysis of CCTV images has, some would argue, been held back as a direct consequence of overly ambitious claims in the early days that were simply not matched by system performance. Thankfully, technology has moved on considerably in recent times, whether it be at the edge or located centrally, and many of the initial operational issues are starting to be addressed. There is also, crucially, a more realistic appreciation of where video analytics and its associated algorithms, can be deployed to best effect.

Market potential A new report published by IMS Research entitled: ‘The World Market for Video Content Analysis in Security and Business Applications’, sheds some light on what the future holds, forecasting that the market for chargeable VCA applications will continue to grow quickly with

sales related to video surveillance devices reaching $600 million by 2015. The sectors where take-up is expected to be strongest include: retail, energy and utilities and transportation. For the Middle East and Africa, IMS Research estimates that the market for PC-based VCA software amounted to $3 million in 2011 and for intelligent video surveillance devices the figure was $5 million.

The report’s author, Jon Cropley stresses that a clear divide is now emerging between free, lower-end, applications, like motion detection and camera tamper, which have been embedded in video surveillance devices for sometime and higher-end chargeable solutions.

Explains Cropley: “Detecting an intruder inside a building from a few metres away requires a much less advanced solution than detecting an intruder in an outdoor environment from a greater distance and in conditions where there can be significant movement from peripheral features like branches moving in the wind.”

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increased price for every device they sell. In addition, many VCA applications are quite niche so without targeted charging the majority of customers would be paying for a feature they would not use.”

post processing of evidence, an area where IndigoVision has taken a lead with a specialised forensics module. “If you have huge numbers of recordings and want to do some data mining to pull out all of the relevant incidents that needs to be done centrally.”

A cautionary tale

Tailored approach

For his part, Ivo Drent regional director at IndigoVision, signals a cautionary note with regards to video analytics. In terms of a technology adoption curve he believes that VCA is still very much at the bottom of the ‘chasm.’ “A couple of years ago we were seeing a huge amount of hype about video analytics with new companies appearing with tens of millions of dollars behind them but many have fallen by the wayside. It simply hasn’t been the goldmine that some may have initially thought. The reality is that we can make the basic stuff work pretty well – like tripwire – but the promise that you can effectively detect a person acting suspiciously, such as when entering a subway, is still just fantasy. People don’t behave as straightforwardly as that.

“At a practical level before opting for a solution, potential users need to consider what they want to achieve, that it is really doable, and account for elements like camera positioning,” explains Drent.

“Where a camera is actually sited can make the work of the analytics algorithms 10 times easier (or harder). Taking counterflow detection in an airport environment as an example, when a camera is looking down at the scene it is really straightforward, whereas with a camera viewing the scene from the side, or at an angle, there is the issue of perspective and objects that are in front of each other come in to play – this is when things start to become really tough.”

Roger Decker, director of solutions and marketing at Siqura is a strong advocate of application specific VCA. “At Siqura we are focused on providing the best possible detection algorithms for very demanding applications. This shift from generic solutions to more tailored options is where our efforts are concentrated in areas such as traffic management and the protection of critical infrastructure.”

One project that Siqura has been involved in that showcases its capabilities is an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Here sophisticated detection algorithms are being applied to video to detect an array of events from stopped vehicles to drivers going the wrong way.

In terms of where video analytics should sit in the surveillance infrastructure, Decker explains that Siqura also advocates the distributed route. “We put the extra hardware in the camera or an encoder. Having analytics at the edge means that this is where the number crunching can be done and the metadata sent back to a central location, which presents a fraction of the amount of data compared to streaming the complete video.”

Siqura’s commitment to video analytics on the edge is reflected in the recent launch of a camera platform using a dedicated DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that enables analytics algorithms to be embedded.

reality is that it is unlikely that suppliers will get ROI on this outlay in an

Traditional users

Above The sort of image processing involved in analytics is very computing intensive

IndigoVision as a company deliver systems that they have their own analytics and also integrate with third parties. “We supply basic analytics – motion detection analysis – as standard on our products, people don’t have to pay extra for this. I would guess that maybe twothirds of customers use it. In terms of advanced analytics the take-up is still pretty low, probably about a five per cent. The contrast between the two figures really tells you where the market is at the moment.”

The sort of image processing involved in video analytics is, by its nature, very computing intensive. Drent’s view is that the only way to do it properly when looking at what is happening live is at the edge of the network in the camera or right next to the camera. “If you are bringing everything back to a central point and then analysing you have bottlenecks and it is not scalable. There is the fact that if the central server goes down the whole thing goes down.”

Where Drent does envision a role for centralising analysis is in the

Peter Biltsted, sales director for the Middle East at Milstone reports a marked increase in requests for VCA. “Most of the demand we are seeing is coming from the public sector and ports and airports – the traditional users of video analytics.”

In terms of specific projects in the Middle East, Biltsted says that Milestone has provided one of the biggest applications of video analytics in the region. “Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is on an impressive scale and has more than 700 channels of analytics. At the theme park the analytics employed ranges from people counting to tripwires and zone violations. Basically this is working with the security system, ensuring, for example, that crowds are not going in the wrong direction or moving into areas where they are not meant to be.”

Biltsted believes that there are still some factors holding back the wider roll out of video analytics. “A main commercial issue is the price point for analytics when weighed up against the relatively low cost of security guards. Another constraining factor is that the industry needs to be much better at getting the message across regarding the return on investment provided by video analytics. In addition, the cause of video analytics has not been helped when suppliers have provided cumbersome solutions, requiring considerable calibration, where the ease of installation and usability has not been there.”

Milestone is a long-time supporter of an open platform approach to video analytics and as a consequence offers a framework which is capable of integrating video analytics tools from different manufacturers.

“Customers can pick the video analytics that they want and are not forced to work with a certain analytics provider,” explains Biltsted.

Considering the future, Biltsted expects video analytics to expand in 2012 and 2013 and feels that the companies that will ultimately be successful are those who actually have local support: “Without the right resources in place on the ground vendors might make a sale here or there but they are not going to be able to sustain a presence in the marketplace.” ■ SECURITY MIDDLE EAST | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 |

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ATEX RATING | LIGHTING

THE RIGHT LIGHT Lighting plays a crucial part in ensuring the highest levels of security but in hazardous environments ATEX-rated lighting is a must according to Raytec

For any facility that is potentially explosive having fully ATEX rated security technology is critical

Dedicated lighting allows CCTV cameras to capture high quality images, helps deter crime and also creates a safer, better-lit environment for people. Hazardous environments are no different.

Such environments, including oil refineries, gas storage, power plants or petrochemical plants, often require a very high level of security to protect the site from theft, vandalism or terror attacks. They also need to ensure a high level of safety and visibility for site personnel in a potentially very dangerous environment. The careful use of lighting is paramount to achieving this.

There are certain guidelines that determine the type of security technology that is suitable for hazardous environments. For any facility or zone that is potentially explosive or flammable, having fully ATEX

rated security technology, including lighting, is absolutely critical. An ATEX rated product is designed so that it cannot cause an explosion by igniting the surrounding (external) flammable gases or vapours. “There are many ways of designing lighting so that it is ATEX rated for hazardous environments. This can include containing the light in a specially sealed housing so that the dangerous gasses cannot get into the unit. Another safer way to achieve ATEX rating is to control and run the light below certain temperatures so that it could not ignite the gasses even if it was to come into contact with them�, says Simon Bowman - technical director, Raytec.

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ATEX rated LED lighting solutions such as Raytec’s WARRIOR II range,

feature an integrated power supply unit to make installation quicker and even easier.The range is designed to achieve full ATEX certification and still deliver a high output illumination, through a highly efficient front window created for premium optical performance.

Historically, the only type of ATEX rated lighting available for hazardous environments was old style lighting such as halogen and metal halide – which had many disadvantages. LED lighting drastically out performs the old style technology and offers new possibilities to improve security whilst making significant energy and cost savings.

lighting for hazardous environments, the real area for savings comes with the maintenance and labour factor,” says Simon.

Installation in a hazardous environment can be extremely costly, as it carries a high level of risk and requires certified engineers and specialist equipment. With the short life of old bulb technology, such lighting would require continuous replacement and maintenance, incurring huge labour costs.

The long life and zero maintenance nature of LED lighting makes the technology ideal for areas which are difficult to access, and allows the user to make significant labour cost savings throughout the life time of the illuminator.

Lighting technology comparison Derek Plummer, white-light specialist for Raytec has over 40 years industry experience in designing schemes for many different types of lighting technology and compares the advantages and disadvantages of various visible lighting technologies.

Halogen style lamps are very inefficient. They consume vast amounts of electricity, (up to 500W per unit) giving off more heat than light, making them only about 10% efficient. They also have a short product life of about five months and therefore are costly to maintain and replace. This short lamp life and lack of reliability means that they are not suitable for high security applications where failure is not an option.

Continuous replacement and maintenance is often costly in hazardous environments, as it can be difficult to access, and often requires special equipment - therefore short life lighting solutions are highly unsuitable.

Metal Halide lamps are quite efficient and have a good optical output. They have a slightly longer life of about two years but suffer from slow start up. It is also extremely difficult to produce a focussed beam for longer range applications, or to create wide angle evenly spread lighting for panoramic viewing. Their slow start up is not suitable for high security applications which require lighting on demand for deterrent purposes or to raise an alarm.

Traditional sodium lights often used for general area illumination produce a dull orange glow and are also slow to start up. Their dull colour rendition is no good for achieving high quality CCTV images, or for creating a well-lit environment for people. Again their slow start up is no good for high security applications.

LED future High performance, low energy LED technology is the fastest growing lighting solution in the security industry. It is over 90% efficient, with extremely low running costs and has an extremely long life. Raytec recommend the use of products that utilise surface mount LED technology (SMT) rather than through-hole LED technology, to achieve the best performance, life-time and reliability. SMT LED technology has all the advantages of standard LED technology, but has better thermal management, allows for a higher power, more uniform illumination, is tough and robust and insensitive to vibration.

With its low temperatures, high reliability and zero maintenance, ATEX rated SMT LED lighting technology satisfies all the specific requirements for illuminating a hazardous environment. It is fast becoming the first choice for achieving top class security and safety in such a high risk area – providing a reliable, energy and cost saving, 24/7 solution that won’t fail. ■

Middle East turns to hazardous area lighting from Raytec Raytec has confirmed a major

Latest LED advantages

distribution agreement with Harco

The advantages of the latest LED lighting technology over traditional lamps are very clear. LED lighting delivers an immediate start (no warm up period), long life (usually a minimum 10 years), zero maintenance and significantly lower power consumption (on average 50-80W maximum).

With energy efficient LED white lighting you get bright, even, quality light which can be focussed and targeted usually anywhere from 10-180 degrees to match the field of view of the camera; leaving no dark spots.

The uniformed, crystal clear White-Light delivers crisp and detailed CCTV images with excellent colour rendition, and an effective beam spread which is suitable for wide spread general area illumination. LED lighting can usually be targeted and activated on alarm, to light the scene only when and where needed to reduce light spill and pollution.

Group which has seen Raytec

Infra-red options

significant energy and running cost savings. They also provide a long 10-year

LED lighting is also extremely powerful and highly directional, making it perfect for long distance surveillance. Should the site require covert site surveillance, you also have the choice of using Infra-Red LED lighting alongside your B&W cameras, for a lighting solution which is invisible to the human eye.

“Due to the inherent low power consumption of LED lighting technology, users can make significant energy, CO2 and running cost savings over the life time of the installation. But with ATEX rated LED

life and require zero maintenance – compared to old bulb technology which

illuminators deployed in a number of hazardous applications throughout the Middle East.

WARRIOR II units are designed to deliver the highest levels of security and safety for all zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous environments. The illuminators deliver excellent images from any CCTV system at night, with distances up to 150m and angles from 10-120 degrees. White-light WARRIOR II illuminators are also perfect for general lighting purposes to create a safer more evenly lit environment for people on site.

WARRIOR II illuminators have a low power consumption and deliver

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has a very short life and requires continuous replacement and maintenance.

"It is extremely important for us to use a long life, zero maintenance lighting solution like WARRIOR II, as labour and replacement in a difficult to reach hazardous environment would otherwise be very costly," says Roger Ghostine, regional business development director of Harco Group.

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Synectics – worldwide experience, local support

by Philip M. Longley, Vice President, Synectic Systems Group With 25 years of industry experience to draw on, Synectics are committed to manufacturing products that allow the provision of flexible, ‘open structure’ solutions to be applied to both brand new and retrofit installations. This philosophy has played a major role in establishing Synectics’ reputation as the security industry’s foremost supplier of integrated CCTV control system solutions.

Market sectors Synectics manufacture high-performance CCTV systems control, network integration and digital recording solutions technology suitable for any security surveillance application; including public space, high-security, mobile systems, retail, banking, marine, oil & gas, general & hazardous area process control monitoring, defence, and long-range surveillance applications.

Middle East projects Synectics’ technology is currently securing many high-profile projects across the Middle East region, such as the famous Museum of Islamic Arts, Palm Island, Saadiyat Island, and the busy public space areas of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Ongoing projects include mobile recording onboard a high-profile company’s cash-in-transit network, and integrated security solutions employed across a premier hotel chain at several locations throughout the Middle East, Atlantis Dubai, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council and multiple Abu Dhabi car parks.

Dubai office – local, effective customer support To support their Middle East client base, Synectics has established a regional office in Dubai. Acting as a hub for Synectics’ operations in the Middle East, the Far East and South Africa, the Dubai office ensures a local source of Synectics expertise, providing technical and sales support for its industryleading, best-of-breed electronic surveillance products, on a local level, along with comprehensive security consulting services.

The Dubai office is headed by Philip Longley, Vice President of Synectic Systems Group and one of the original founding members of Synectics. From the Dubai hub, Philip is spearheading an expansion programme to a growing Middle East customer base.

Via the provision of comprehensive sales and support from a local office backed by an international team with an industry reputation for aftersales backup, Synectics continue to welcome new clients and further develop relationships with existing long-term partners.

Solutions provider With many years of industry experience in the manufacture of robust and reliable equipment, Synectics provides a range of high-performance products designed to offer a practical solution; to meet any size of CCTV surveillance camera switching, integration, control, IP, digital recording and mobile/remote encoding equipment requirement.

The award-winning range of Synectics products cater for installations large or small, simple or complex, analogue or IP. Synectics’ integrated product solutions enable the fast, accurate and effective control of both CCTV & associated peripheral systems. That’s why, across the world, thousands of major installations have chosen to entrust the control and display of their camera images to Synectics.

Synectics’ unrivalled level of third party integration is harnessed within the advanced operator graphical interface,

SynergyProTM. This unique awardwinning software control solution offers seamless integration with a multitude of devices and technologies, allowing control room operators to take simple and intuitive control of a variety of sophisticated and/or disparate systems – from just one single control point. Since its introduction, SynergyProTM has rapidly become the enabling ‘buildingblock’ behind some of the world’s most advanced CCTV control rooms.

The most recent introduction to the Synectics range is ‘Simplicity’, a new Hybrid & Network Digital Video Recording Systems range that provide Synectics’ enterpriseclass capabilities in an all-in- one, recording, storage and management solution. The new Simplicity Hybrid & Network Digital Video Recording Systems are ideal for single and multi- site installations, and are being deployed across the Middle East in a variety of applications.

When installed at the heart of any CCTV surveillance system, new or retrofit, Synectics’ range of products is industryproven, to offer many years of high-calibre performance and dependable service – backed by a first-class aftersales support structure. ■ Philip M. Longley, Vice President, Synectic Systems Group Dubai: +971 (0)4 885 7595 UK: +44 (0)114 255 2509 E: philip.longley@synx.com W: www.synx.com

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KEEPING THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD SME speaks to Wilbert Heijmans, group exhibitions director, Epoc Messe Frankfurt the organisers of Intersec about why this show remains a permanent fixture on the international security calendar There has been enormous change to the social and political landscape in the region since the last Intersec. What impact has this had on the show?

Security and safety has been an important topic worldwide for decades with increasing significance in recent years. With the current political environment, demand for good solutions is more evident and this has given an extra boost to interest in Intersec. We are expecting even bigger demand for the upcoming edition as we have already seen an increase in visits to our website in comparison to previous years as well as significantly increased visitor pre-registration numbers pointing towards yet another positive outlook for the upcoming edition.

What impact will these changes have on the security industry as a whole – particularly for those looking to sell their products into the region?

Once again, there is an ever-increasing need for security measures at many levels with shopping malls, hotels and other public spaces re-

visiting and upgrading the security systems they have in place. In some ways the unrest has further stimulated this need and we expect that this trend will be reflected at the Intersec fairground in January.

Which sectors of the show have you seen the most growth in over the last couple of years?

Intersec as a whole has grown considerably year on year and this has also meant a growth for each specific area as well. While the commercial and information security section is clearly the largest at the show, it is the fire and rescue section that has enjoyed the most growth in recent years. We have even had to add an additional hall for this section for the upcoming addition to cater to increased demand.

On top of this, for the 2012 edition we have added a new hall for the homeland security and policing section which we did not have previously. We identified a need for this growing section and as a result of the ongoing support of Dubai Police and increased demand in SECURITY MIDDLE EAST | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 |

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this area of security, we envision that in the next couple of years that it

will expand and as such become another area of growth for the event.

Has the global economic climate seen a fall off in exhibitor numbers from the EU and the US? There have been no notable changes in the number of exhibitors we get from the US and Europe over the past few years so we don’t think the economic scenario has affected this. The exhibition in times of economic downturn represents an important element of a company’s marketing activities as participating insures you can keep abreast of competition and have face to face meetings with key clients which is an essential element to successful business.

What can we expect from the conference sessions this year?

The conference section at Intersec has become a major focus area for us. We have tried to further align the conferences to cover key topics relevant to a cross section of the industry. New to this year’s line-up is a Maritime Security Summit which looks at the impact disruptions of sea lanes can have on the economies of the world, a Fire System Integrity Assurance (FSIA) Workshop, which is designed to assist facility operators fully understand and be able to operate the different fire systems available to them, and a first for the region, an Emergency Medicine Conference. Additionally, after last year’s success, the Emergency Planning for Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Sectors workshop will return once more to the conference line up.

What was behind the decision to put homeland security and policing in its own hall – and how many exhibitors will be in that hall?

Homeland security and policing are important sectors within the overall security market and this is a rapidly growing sector in the Middle East region, with Saudi Arabia considered to be the 2nd fastest growth market for homeland security next to the US. At Intersec we have always been watchful of its growth and after meetings with key government officials, now feel that the time is right to expand the section’s offerings, requiring further space in which to do so.

Locally, Dubai Police are in the process of setting up a US$137 million ultra-modern, cutting edge forensic criminology complex in the

About Wilbert Heijmans Wilbert Heijmans is group exhibitions director at Epoc Messe Frankfurt and member of the management team. He is responsible for four exhibitions within the Epoc Messe Frankfurt portfolio: Light Middle East, Garden+Landscaping Middle East, Intersec trade fair and conference and Hardware+Tools Middle East.

Heijmans has worked in Dubai since 2007 and joined Epoc Messe Frankfurt in January 2009. Before joining Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Wilbert held the position of Exhibition Director for Deutsche Messe, Dubai Branch. Prior to moving to the Middle East, Wilbert worked for VNU Exhibitions in various positions for over eight years. During his time with VNU Exhibitions, Wilbert’s global experience included five years in Utrecht, Holland and he also worked for three years in Shanghai, PR China.

Emirate and as the leading regional trade event for the security, safety and protection industries, it is our duty to provide a platform where they, and other government entities, can research and source the key products and services available within the sector.

Why do exhibitors keep coming to Intersec? What has it got that other shows haven’t?

Intersec is the region’s leading trade event in the security, safety and fire protection industries. The Gulf is one of the most exciting markets in the world for the security industry. The security market is projected to grow at 10% annually offering security, police, fire, military, rescue and safety companies an outstanding opportunity and Intersec has proven itself to be the ideal place to tap into this lucrative and ever growing market.

Why do visitors continue to come to Intersec over other shows?

There is a myriad of reasons for this. Our relatively long history in the region (we have been running here for 14 years now), means we are a well established show and of course backed by one of the leading names in the global exhibitions industry – Messe Frankfurt – which brings a wealth of international experience to the table.

Within this region, we have garnered and continued to enjoy the support of government officials, particularly the UAE Civil Defence, Dubai Police and Dubai Police Academy. Also, in recent years, international support from key authorities is on the increase and we have a strong relationship with the Ministry of Homeland Affairs, Singapore as well as a growing relationship with key entities in Europe including the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Germany. This governmental support has been invaluable in our continued development.

Some of our add on features, which we have also developed and grown over the years are not offered at any other show.

For example, UAE International FireFit Championships, which is now helping to attract the attention of the chiefs of fire departments across the GCC. Also, the Intersec conferences, which bring in some key international industry experts, mean that Intersec is not just a trade exhibition, but also an educational platform for industry professionals once again also attracting some of the end users that exhibitors really want to meet.

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PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS The Middle East market for personal protective equipment and safety gear is in an exciting growth phase according to the organisers of Intersec The global emphasis on worker safety standards and the growing Intersec 2012 will feature a comprehensive range of the latest attention being drawn to the huge savings potential represented by a developments and trends in personal protective equipment and safety safe work environment, has led to increased interest worldwide on the gear in its Safety and Health segment. The LHD Group of Companies will effective use of personal protective equipment. With industry research be exhibiting their range of personal protective equipment for fire estimating that 80% of the accidents in the workplace – ranging from a fighters, rescue, police and security forces, as well as emergency medical simple finger cut to more serious accidents – are due to non-compliance services during the show. Of particular interest to the Middle East in the use of personal protective equipment, there is an increased markets are the special, three layered inner lining and perforated industry-wide push to impose greater adherence to safety regulations. reflective strips on protective suits which prevent heat build up and thus According to research by Global Industry Analysts, the world market increasing safety levels. In addition to being flame retardant, they also for personal protective equipment feature an active moisture is expected to be worth $33.3 management system. billion by 2015. A large part of this Dr Tim Czech, head of sales, growth is set to be driven by the LHD Group, said: “We are proud strict emphasis by governments that we can showcase several on safety regulations and brand-new products at Intersec mandates, increased awareness of 2012. They demonstrate our safety and health issues and continuous drive for innovation. growing professionalism among The Middle East is one of the most the workforce. exciting and lucrative markets in “The Middle East is a far safer the world for our security and working environment today than safety industry. It has a high ever before, thanks to the growth potential and offers increasing attention to companies like ours outstanding implementing strict regulations opportunities. We are very excited and safety guidelines by to further tap into this market at governments across the region,” Intersec in Dubai,” he added. said Ahmed Pauwels, chief On show at the event will be The successful outdoor demonstration area will be back again for 2012 – executive officer of Epoc Messe the latest in available products but this time even bigger and better. You will be able to witness firstFrankfurt, organiser of Intersec. and services including chemical hand a range of tactical rescue and close combat operations in a variety “The use of customised safety protection suits, protective of true to life scenarios. Demonstrations will be applicable to the fields of equipment and personal eyewear, life jackets, corporate counter terror and law enforcement and will be further enhanced with protective gear is now widespread wear/uniforms, safety at work several new features for Intersec 2012. and set to increase even further equipment and emergency exit thanks to improved awareness of detection systems to name a few health and safety issues and the growing implementation of industry areas. Additionally, as part of the conference series running parallel to best practices across construction sites, factories, workshops and the the exhibition, the Maritime Security Summit, Fire System Integrity entire petrochemical industry,” he added.

Assurance Workshop and the Emergency Planning for the Oil, Gas and The region’s safety needs have spurred suppliers and Petrochemicals Sectors workshop will address some of the key issues manufacturers worldwide to provide unique solutions geared to relating to safety in the workplace within these sectors. combat what can be harsh working environments due to the region’s Traditionally featuring leading exhibitors from around the world extreme weather conditions and harsh desert climate. The growing looking to expand their business across the region, Intersec 2012 will trend towards comfortable and easy to use safety equipment is a feature personal protective equipment from exhibiting companies such significant new development, with manufacturers and designers as MSA, JAL Group, Tempex, Draeger Safety, NAFFCO, Ateis, Akron introducing comfortable safety gear that improves workers’ efficiency Brass, Hockiki, BSI, DuPont Fluoroproducts, Advanced Electronics and while at the same time heightening safety standards.

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HOLD FIRE Fire fighting and rescue sector has doubled in size for Intersec 2012 Fire fighting and rescue systems are expected to be one of the core growth areas at the 2012 edition of the show. According to Epoc Messe Frankfurt,there has high demand for exhibition space from prospective new exhibitors in addition to returning exhibitors who are opting for more space at the event. As a result the section is expected to double in space over that of last year.

Amongst some of the key exhibitors already signed up within the Fire & Rescue section are: Siemens, Naffco, Firex, Sffeco, Rapidrop, DuPont, Bristol Fire, Draeger Safety, Detectomat, Underwriters Laboratories, Firex, Cooper, Al Arabia Safety & Security, Scott Health & Safety, Komtes, Teknoware, LPG, Dubai Civil Defence, Bauer Kompressoren, LPCB, Akron Brass, Hochiki America, Kentec, Eurofunk, Apollo Fire, Firetrace, Fike, Mavili, Arasca Medical,Olympia Electronics, Sibca and FirePro. Naffco and Firex, long term supporters of the event will return once more with two of the largest stands at the trade fair, while first time exhibitor Siemens will join the fore of key international players at the event.

Naffco has been exhibiting at Intersec trade fair and conference since its inception 14 years ago. For Naffco, the exhibition has become an integral component of their long-term growth strategy.

Eng Khalid Al Khatib, chief executive officer at Naffco, said: “We have watched Intersec grow from strength to strength over the years and at the same time we too have been growing our business and are now considered one of the top manufacturers of fire fighting equipment worldwide. The importance of fire safety cannot be understated and Intersec provides a strong business platform in which to communicate this message as well as to build more awareness for our brand.”

Global brand Siemens will make its Intersec debut in January, exhibiting its range of fire products including detection and suppression systems and solutions. Siemens, with 160 years experience in fire safety has been operating in the Middle East market for 75 years and intends

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to further expand its presence through the exhibition.

Mr Carsten Liesener, head of Fire Safety Systems & Products at Siemens, commented: “As a leading international provider of fire safety technology we are looking forward to exhibiting at Intersec in Dubai. We aim to use the exhibition to showcase our range of innovative, high quality fire safety products, systems and solutions.In an increasingly competitive environment, it is essential to stay close to our customers and market needs. We see Intersec as an ideal platform to feel the pulse of regional trends as well as to talk to customers and understand their specific requirements.”

In addition to the increased space indoors, the UAE International FireFit Championships are also expanding. The 3rd edition will see increased country participation from across the GCC and beyond and once again promises to be a lively and entertaining event (see below). ■

Fighting fit The 3rd UAE International Fire Fit Championships will once again take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Rashid Al Maktoum and under the umbrella of the UAE General Directorate of Civil Defence. The competition is a gruelling test of strength and determination. More than 100 participants from professional fire fighting and emergency rescue teams from across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and America will be competing before an excited audience of thousands.

The three-day-long event takes place on a 15,000 square foot arena featuring a four-storey tower. The challenge will be based around three main sequences during which competitors will have to complete six different tasks at break-neck speed.

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COMMERCIAL FOCUS Out of the 1,000 or so expected exhibitors to Intersec 2012, over 500 will be leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers of commercial security equipment and services Worldwide demand for security equipment and services continues to surge in today’s security environment. Recent figures released by the Freedonia Group indicate that global demand is projected to grow at 7.4% annually until 2014, when the market is expected to be worth $100 billion. Emerging Asian economies, countries of Eastern Europe and the Middle East are expected to drive this increased spending on commercial security.

“Perimeter and premises security systems, motion sensors, access control systems, lighting and monitoring systems as well as enhanced IT security software are all expected to attract a strong response from the regional market,” said Ahmed Pauwels, chief executive officer of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “Reassuring consumers and partners about a safe and secure environment is key to business growth in today’s world. This is brought out by the fact that commercial security exhibitors will take up a whole extra hall at next year’s event, indicating the high growth potential in the region,” he added.

Buoyed by the success of Intersec 2011, Bosch, Schneider Electric, Assa Abloy, Sony, Axis, Panasonic and Samsung are amongst some of the key exhibitors that have already confirmed their participation.

This year Intersec has already confirmed several companies participating for the first time including TBS, TISO, ISM – Integrated Security Manufacturing Ltd, Dessmann and EUNIR Systems NV to name a few. ■

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Banking security deposited in the Middle East The possibility of having a robber’s gun pointing at the temple hardly crosses anyone’s mind when depositing checks or withdrawing money with a bank teller. Yet throughout modern history, burglars would take advantage of every flaw in what should be a seamless security agenda. In the winter of 1976 in Lebanon, roughly US$34 million dollars (equivalent to about $135 million in today’s currency) was stolen from the British Bank of the Middle East. Even more recently, the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad lost nearly $1 billion in March 2003 merely hours after the bombardment of the city, considered the largest bank heist in history according to CNN. As recent as May 2010 about $5.5 million is taken from the Al-Rafidain Bank in al-Mishkhab, Iraq. For the protection of people and assets, financial institutions are spending more on building a resilient, holistic and effective physical-logical security system with the help of advanced modern technology.

A steady climb in IP security adoption According to A & S International’s recent interview with a vendor, about 15 to 20 percent of banks deploy IPbased technology globally, and the count is reportedly on the rise. The Middle East typically opts for the latest technologies as opposed to the rest of the world, driven by what industry experts consider an “earlyadopter” mentality. Greenfield projects built from scratch incorporate IP-based systems from the start, where the integration and installation flexibility outruns the limitations of traditional legacy analog systems. For VIVOTEK, a leading brand among network surveillance products, the growth rate of its banking projects has doubled since 2010 — financial institutions are aware of the benefits provided by a reliable, easy-to-use and intelligent IP security system.

What to look for in an IP system for banks In a typical bank setting, surveillance coverage is not limited to just the building, but includes surrounding areas such as the parking lots and adjacent alleys.

For indoor surveillance, a clear visual record of foot traffic and sensitive backroom areas like the vault throughout the day is essential, as this may serve as crucial court evidence should the need arises.

VIVOTEK FD8134 is designed especially for indoor commercial settings like banks. Its 1-megapixel sensor enables smooth image quality with a viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30fps. With compact H.264 video encoding and MPEG4/MJPEG compatibility, the FD8134 encompasses efficient file compression capability and transmits video streams in all formats for versatile applications. The FD8134’s night functionality through a removable IR-cut filter and built-in IR illuminators makes it perfect for 24hour surveillance.

Day- and nighttime viewing is imperative particularly in surrounding outdoor areas like the parking lots; cameras need to be able to “see” under dim or adverse lighting conditions in order to clearly discern vehicles and even license plate numbers. VIVOTEK IP7361, a highend outdoor-specific 2-megapixel network camera, is designed with concealed wiring to prevent tampering. Its IP67-rated sturdy housing protects the device against common environmental elements like rain and dust. With auto-iris capability to keep the lens from the sun, as well as a removable IR-cut filter and built-in IR illuminators to adapt to lighting changes throughout the day, the IP7361 is ideal for outdoor areas on a banking premise where activities need to be watched at all times for timely alerts.

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TOPICAL DEBATE Aileen Culligan, Intersec’s conference manager provides an overview of what we can expect from this year's sessions Throughout the world security officials in government departments and intelligence bodies are asking the same question: Was the Arab Spring good or bad for security in the Middle East?

At this year’s Intersec security conferences international and regional experts will provide a comprehensive analysis on these new challenges faced in the region.

Speakers will address concerns in various industries ranging from IT, maritime and commercial security.

You will hear presentations on the stability of business environments, what can be done to minimise your security footprint, the latest trends and technologies, new best practices, understanding risk tolerance and gain insights into some of the most critical issues facing you today in a changing political climate.

For the first time, maritime security will be addressed at Intersec.

The issue of piracy against merchant vessels poses a significant threat.

The piracy crisis in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia, and in the wider Indian Ocean, has worsened since early 2008, when the frequency of attacks in the region began to surge.

In 2010, there were 219 reported attacks in which there were 49 vessels hijacked, 1016 seafarers taken hostage, 13 seafarers injured, and eight seafarers killed. As of mid-2011 there have been more than 150 pirate attacks, 21 hijackings, over 360 seafarers taken hostage, and seven seafarers Issues surrounding maritime security are of killed by Somali pirates. growing relevance to all trade conducting For the first time, maritime Currently, more than 20 ships and 430 nations. Comprehensive approaches by security will be addressed at seafarers are being held hostage by Somali governments supported by modern technology Intersec. The issue of piracy pirates for ransom. With nearly half of the are needed to take on these challenges of the against merchant vessels world’s seaborne oil supply passing through the present and the future. pirate-infested parts of the western and At the Maritime Security Summit – Global poses a significant threat northern Indian Ocean, piracy is beginning to Challenges and Regional Responses, key strangle key supply routes. invited speakers from the governmental, nonThe activities of Somali pirates, who are constantly expanding their governmental and private sectors will discuss the main issues facing area of operations, hurt not only those taken hostage but also effect the region today. societies and economies throughout the world. Harbours are sensitive Dr Jan-Theiss Heitmann, reserve officer with the rank of Lieutenantcritical infrastructures that are vulnerable to potential terrorist attacks.

Commander, Secretary General of the German Maritime Law At the same time harbours and littoral waters are the potential scenes Association (DVIS), the German branch of the CMI, will discuss the of crimes like contraband trade, drug and human trafficking. legal considerations and implications for use of armed response and the consequences of an issue arising in international waters. The summit is honoured to have MP Hans-Joachim Otto, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology of Germany and Federal Government co-coordinator for the German Maritime Industry who will speak on the importance of safe sea lane communication for trade and economy.

With the UAE having some of the busiest ports in the region and with more and more being hijacked a member from the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa will presenting on how to manage and mitigate your risks prior to and during transit. This is an event that will examine all the issues related to maritime security in a region where piracy is rapidly evolving and calls for newer methods to maximise the security of your ships and cargo. ■

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New NVT EoC transcievers help ease the transition to IP for regional customers Network Video Technologies (NVT), has released a new ethernet-over-coax (EoC) transmission solution that enables analogue coax-based CCTV installations to easily migrate to IP. The NVT NV-EC1701 Ethernetover-Coax (EoC) Transceiver is a compact media converter that allows 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and PoE power to be transmitted up to 2,500 ft (750 m), over new or existing coax cable. EoC transceivers may be linked together using BNC 'T' adaptors to form a bus-architected network that will accommodate up to 4 EoC transceivers and IP/megapixel cameras.

Supporting camera loads of up to 45 watts, 48VDC from one power supply is distributed over the coax to up to 4 remote transceivers and their IP/PoE cameras (or other devices). Saving time and money, the NV-EC1701 is quick to install, simple to use, and network transparent. Three status LEDs indicate power, link, and activity for its RJ45 and coax ports.

"With the introduction of the EoC product, we are providing our customers with a cost-effective opportunity to deploy IP cameras over coax cable, at distances and power supply levels far beyond that achievable with conventional PoE," says Steve Proctor, NVT's sales

director."NVT's advanced video and power transmission technology provides ultra-robust, full-duplex connectivity for all IP cameras, including megapixel, affording an easy transition to IP." Now represented locally in the Middle East region by new partner, Exodus Europa LLC, at the show, the

company will also join NVT on their Intersec stand.

Alongside the new EoC product, NVT will also be showing their PS42 Power Supply StubEQ active receiver hubs that provide exceptional noise-free DigitalEQ video and camera power, the awardwinning DigitalEQ and StubEQ

active receiver hubs, and power, video & data (PVD) range.

For those wishing to explore the benefits of specifying NVT products in more depth, Steve Proctor will be available at the show and in days to follow for customer meetings. I www.nvt.com Stand 4-530C

VMS demo opportunity from Wavestore Visitors to stand 4-517C will see a demonstration of the latest version of Wavestore’s video management software. “We have only just introduced version 5 of the Wavestore VMS and Intersec 2012 will provide us with a great opportunity to demonstrate its full range of features to potential customers in what is strategically a very important region for Wavestore,” said Chris Williams, director.

Wavestore V5 software allows video images to be configured and

displayed on a monitor in a large variety of sizes, formats and positions.

It provides the option to switch from classical 1, 4, 9 or 16 camera layouts,

to a free-form structure which enables each operator to configure their own unique display.

Large file sizes associated with megapixel cameras can be processed simultaneously with other camera types or video formats. The simultaneous display of live and prerecorded video delivers real life practical functionality to operators in a control room environment. If an incident occurs, live camera images can be continually monitored by an operator who can at the same time, retrieve and review recorded video

footage of the developing situation from the same or adjacent cameras.

“The previously twelve months has seen Wavestore continue to rapidly grow its customer base in the Middle East,”said Williams. “This is the third year that we have exhibited at Intersec and we are very much looking forward to building on the valuable relationships that we have previously established with business partners, consultants, installers and end-users.” I www.wavestore.com Stand 4-517C

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Grundig gets up to speed with HD range 2012 sees Grundig add HD CCTV cameras, recorders, LED backlight monitors and IP speed domes to its comprehensive and popular product range, which will officially be launched at Intersec.

The Grundig HD CCTV cameras and HD CCTV speed domes have full 1080p HD technology with 1980 x 1080 pixel resolution, progressive scanning and 50/60 frames per second. The HD CCTV recorders support 120 fps in HD resolution and have a recording extension facility that offers up to a massive 64 TB of storage. The Grundig IP speed domes are designed for easy set-up and configuration and the LED backlight monitors have a flat screen MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) life from 50 000 to 100 000 hours. They also offer significant energy savings, with a 35% drop in power consumption I www.grundig-cctv.com Stand 3- 215C

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Improve your outlook with Winsted Control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East will be exhibiting its new range of SlatWall consoles for the very first time in the region at the show.

Slat-Wall consoles are based on Winsted’s award-winning Sight-Line consoles. They feature a 15-inch tall slat wall for mounting a variety of flat-screen monitors and other accessories. The new Slat-Wall

consoles are modular, configurable and expandable to meet the changing needs of control rooms over their operating lifetime.

They also take flexibility to a new level – with several monitor mounts to choose from, there are virtually an infinite number of ways to configure and adjust display monitors. Slatwall panels can also be used to add an element of privacy to each

operator’s personal workspace.

The slat-wall itself is constructed using high-quality extruded 6105-T5 aluminium with a black anodised finish that is attractive and smooth to the touch.

Terry Shough, Winsted EMEA’s general manager says: “Slat Wall units take all the existing features that Middle East customers have enjoyed about our Sight-Line consoles and add

extra versatility. For instance, you can eliminate clutter and add space with a selection of Slat-Wall accessories that are designed to help control room operators keep themselves organised.”

Winsted will also be demonstrating its Sight-Line consoles and M-View monitor wall at the show. I www.winsted.co.uk Stand 4-430C

Situational awareness in your hands The FastGate Grasp From Advanced Detection Technologies is a small, rugged handheld computer that helps security personnel identify and validate the status of visitors, employees and vehicles while managing daily activities. The Grasp has all the convenience of a cell phone, PDA, digital and video cameras, GPS, and scanner and can store 5,000+ individual entries.

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Captured information is synchronised and validated using a pre-populated database to present security officers with on-screen images and/or alerts when individuals or vehicles enter a facility. The system allows for a broad range of reporting capabilities that include time/date stamped referencing.

Optional modules for the Grasp like the Mobile DVR and Guard Tour

functionality turns this device into a state-of-the-art security and communication solution that provides a broad range of security and personnel applications for advanced situational awareness. The FastGateGrasp can be integrated with the LowCam UVIS for an affordable turn-key access control solution. I www.Advanced-Detection.com Stand 2-807C

Aperio is a new technology developed to complement existing electronic access control systems, providing end-users with a simple intelligent way, to upgrade the controllability and security level of their premises.

To experience Aperio, visit the ASSA ABLOY Middle East stand at the Intersec exhibition between 15th to 17th January 2012 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. We are in Hall 2, Stand 2-725C and look forward to welcoming you to the future.

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icomply debut with virtual control UK software developer of the integrated security applications platform, V-TAS Pro, i-comply, will be debuting its advanced solution at Intersec by displaying a virtual control room with full operator position and media wall.

V-TAS Pro claims to supply a highly-efficient, scalable and easy to use command & control management system. The i-comply solution provides deep integration for analogue and IP equipment, via one modular software platform.

V-TAS Proâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key modular components encompass; CCTV, alarm monitoring, guard tour, incident

reporting, check call/lone worker, bespoke applications and much more.

Capable of integrating a wide variety of third party vendorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; equipment, such as, Axis, Bosch, DM, Instek, Teleste and Synectics, V-TAS Pro can provide the ideal solution for any general or highsecurity application. Building on the their success in the UK, i-comply are inviting professional integration companies to talk to them regarding establishing a new partner network across the Middle East region. I www.i-comply.co.uk Stand 2-831c

Middle East first for new Sony hybrid camera Sony Professional Solutions Middle East and Asia will showcase its Ipela Hybrid video security camera for the first time in the region at Intersec 2012.

This new Sony camera is designed to simultaneously transmit analogue and HD IP videos over a single co-axial cable.

The Ipela Hybrid series comprises five Z Series cameras, including box, mini dome and PTZ models with receiver units that can be easily installed.

The solution bridges the gap as companies migrate from analogue to digital security systems by linking the existing infrastructures and making it easier to integrate both existing and new technologies. I www.pro.sony.eu/videosecurity Stand: 3-705C

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Tyco’s top brands deliver the goods Tyco Security Products will be presenting a full line of access control, intrusion and video surveillance solutions at Intersec.

The as well as latest solutions from Tyco Security Products brands: American Dynamics victor unified video management system version 4.1 victor v4.1 makes it fast and easy for airports, universities, hospitals and other large sites to display, manage and prioritise video and events with its ‘command centre’. victor 4.1 allows operators to easily manage hundreds of cameras across tens of monitors and control where event video will display. victor’s ‘push’ capability enables them to quickly and easily share critical video or event information from IP or analogue cameras with other security personnel, even if that person isn’t in the same building. victor v4.1 makes it easier and faster to find events in weeks of recorded video. ‘smartsearch’ allows days or weeks of video to be searched in seconds. Once an event is identified, ‘investigator mode’ simplifies the process of finding video on related cameras, timesynchronising the view and exporting video from all related cameras using new, easy-to-use clip export and still image capture tools.

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The ability to remotely focus, zoom, name and configure the cameras enables integrators to simply mount and point the camera and then manage the rest of the installation from the security office. Three builtin mounting mechanisms, autofocus, zoom and a compact form factor reduce the time and cost of installation. Superior, mega-pixel video is provided using the latest sensors and lenses and integrated

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H.264 compression. The Illustra 600 cameras are compatible with VideoEdge NVR, HDVR as well as being ONVIF compliant, providing customers with greater flexibility in being readily interoperable to their choice of recording platforms. The Illustra 600 comes in form factors including indoor mini-dome and rugged outdoor vandal resistant mini-domes.

■ CEM Systems latest version of AC2000 software and new innovative hardware CEM will exhibit version 6.4 of the powerful AC2000 security management system. CEM AC2000 is an intelligent security management solution for small through to large multi-sites. This latest version of AC2000 has new features that increase the performance, simplicity and scope of the system, along with a number of additions that improve functionality. At Intersec, the AC2000 system will be fully integrated with American Dynamics Video Edge and victor demonstrating the systems powerful integration capabilities.

CEM’s Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) access control solution will be on display along with CEM’s intelligent readers and the latest version of CEM’s portable hand-held reader.

The CEM S3030 portable reader has many new innovative features including the display of cardholder photographs on the reader along with details such as name and job title to assist with visual verification.

■ Software House – faster and feature rich C•CURE 9000 enterprise access control C•CURE 9000 access control is scalable from a single site stand alone system to a multi-server distributed database security management architecture that provides local operation and reliability combined with global management and efficiency, no matter the system size. It is perfect

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for any customer with multiple global locations that wants to consolidate and maximise the efficiency of their security operations. Several significant enhancements to C•CURE 9000 security and event management system offer new speed, functionality and scalability. By upgrading C•CURE 9000 to Microsoft .NET Framework 4 security managers can expect the system to maintain its lightning fast processing of transactions during peak-volume times of the day.

Features like escorted access and pre-defined security messages give security personnel more control over

network, IP network, dual-path using both IP and 3G, or POTS telephone network. This flexibility is crucial as premises migrate away from traditional telephone lines.

With the system’s distributed wireless approach, Impassa enables the control panel and wireless components to be easily installed wherever needed for optimal protection. Impassa also delivers 2way audio alarm communication between the central monitoring station and the homeowner during alarm events.

DSC new touch screen keypads for PowerSeries DSC is debuting a new line of 7" fullcolour TouchScreen keypads for the PowerSeries control panels, that offers new convenience and functionality for installers.

With user-friendly menu programming, installers can easily complete all system programming right from the keypad and have the ability to customize the home page with user-defined settings and preferences.

The TouchScreen features an SD slot for uploading of pictures and is flash upgradeable for easy software upgrades. The TouchScreen also offers custom private logo support and is available in white and silver.

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WS4920 wireless repeater The WS4920 wireless repeater is an easy-to-install wireless device that significantly extends the range for DSC 1-way wireless devices from the control panel/receiver and compensates for interference sources by improving signal quality.

Ideal for both new and existing installations, the WS4920 wireless repeater is backward compatible with existing security systems, including Alexor, PowerSeries and Maxsys and easily extends the range of 1-way wireless devices helping installers avoid costly modifications.

Up to four wireless repeaters can be installed on one control panel, with each repeater handling up to 164 DSC 1-way wireless devices. I www.tycosecurityproducts.com Stand 5105c ■

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■ DSC Impassa full-featured wireless alarm system Impassa is a full-featured wireless alarm system offering a range of communications and installation options to fit the changing needs of the wireless intrusion market.

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Make the connection with CopperLine ComNet Europe, a manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing the CopperLine product line to bring to market its expanded ethernet over existing copper media transmission product offering.

With the introduction of CopperLine multiple-channel ethernet extenders, un-managed ethernet switches and PoE mid-span power injectors a full range of products are now available to provide a wide variety of solutions for virtually any network application. These products are designed for applications where existing copper media, such as coaxial cable or twisted pair (UTP) is currently installed and are a cost-effective alternative to installing new media.

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large installed base of copper media, be it coaxial cable or twisted pair wiring. We anticipated this potential need for long distance ethernetover-legacy-copper transmission and subsequently introduced our EoVDSL line over a year ago as a cost saving measure when installing an ethernet network.â&#x20AC;?

CopperLine will consist of one, four, eight and sixteen channel models that utilise coaxial cable or twisted pair. The higher port count models solve density challenges, allowing up to 16 channels be supported in a one RU high rack-mount chassis.

CopperLine will also offer a unique un-managed switch that allows four ports of 10/100TX ethernet be transported extended distance over a single coaxial cable or UTP. I www.comnet.net Stand 4132c

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Why specify Winsted?

Terry Shough, General Manager of Winsted EMEA, explains how the company’s near-50 years experience supplying a wide variety of high quality and ergonomically designed furniture, combined with consistently innovative high service standards, makes it the ‘go-to’ choice for Middle East control room solutions.

Designing, specifying and equipping a modern security control room isn’t a task for the faint hearted.

Mistakes made in any element of the process can have long-term repercussions for the facility’s efficiency and effectiveness. It’s a process requiring professional, experienced input and Winsted’s longstanding involvement in the Middle East demonstrates the company’s breadth of expertise.

Winsted’s track record in designing, manufacturing and installing control room furniture goes back nearly 50 years to 1963 and the company’s EMEA operation is involved in a variety of sectors across the region. These include the protection of pharmaceutical sites, retail malls, military installations, airports and hotels. Winsted’s recent work in the Middle East, for instance, has involved fitting out the CCTV control room for the 800m+ high Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, and providing Prestige Sight-Line consoles for the Dubai Mall shopping and entertainment destination.

Winsted has also just completed a number of installations for King Saud University in Riyadh and we have also successfully supplied clients such as Qatar Islamic Bank, and a number of high profile hospital control room installations. With such an extensive background, it’s fair to say that we’ve learned where things can go wrong and how we can apply our extensive experience to help our project partners ensure that any obstacles are surmounted.

Added-value services Examples of our added-value service include an installation kit sent with each consignment despatched, to help ensure that on-site assembly is user-friendly and minimises time required. This comprises an AVI-format video on DVD, describing how the particular furniture involved is put together, plus a set of specific assembly tools and cleaning materials – all designed to speed up the process to the point where the client can begin using the control room furniture as quickly as possible.

Opportunities are also available for system integrators and end users to use the free WELS 3D software tool, which allows quick and easy design using drag & drop items. Users can experiment with specific room size configurations, as well as import WELS via DWG, DXF and JPEG formats into their own building and wiring diagrams. The software enables the use of monitors, LCD displays, recording units, keyboards, blank panels, doors and other items to be shown as part of the design visualisation.

In 2009, Winsted implemented the ISO 9001:2008

quality management system standard, additionally achieving (voluntary) independent certification as evidence of its commitment to quality management practices and customer focused activities. Published by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO standards are recognised by 162 countries worldwide. This is how the organisation itself describes the ISO 9001:2008 standard: “It provides a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing an organization's processes so that they consistently turn out product that satisfies customers’ expectations”.

Particular Middle East regional requirements for control room furniture often involve IP (ingress protection) and fire rated equipment, for example to ensure a low burn rate that enables safe evacuation in an emergency. Customers need to be sure that comfortable and user-friendly furniture will allow operators to work for long shift periods, and one way of achieving this is to incorporate air-conditioning directly into the control room consoles themselves, to keep equipment cool and thereby make the operators’ work easier.

Winsted’s wide ranging equipment includes its trademark ergonomic and ‘future-proof’ modular consoles, as well as its flexible and engineered products including monitor walls, workstations and digital desks. The company’s modular furniture offers construction advantages enabling their configuration to be tailored specifically to meet precise operating requirements. Winsted’s comprehensive range of products and related accessories can be supplied from stock or customised, and Winsted’s R&D programme benefits from continual input based on customer feedback. ■

“Winsted has also just completed a number of installations for King Saud University in Riyadh and we have also successfully supplied clients such as Qatar Islamic Bank”

ONLINE RESOURCES A range of informative and detailed ‘white papers’ and other information on topics including the benefits of ergonomically designed furniture can be downloaded from Winsted’s website, www.winsted.com, along with the free WELS design tool, catalogues, animations, A&E specs, colour and finish samples.

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Don’t get hot under the collar with LHD If you are looking for PPE equipment at the show then make sure you visit the LHD stand in hall six.

This group of companies provide clothing for fire fighters, rescue, police and security forces, as well as emergency medical service (EMS) teams.

The LHD stand will showcase the latest generation of patented V-Force protective suits marketed by its subsidiary LION International.

The suits are available in several different high-tech material compositions and colours. Of particular interest to the Middle East markets are the special, innovative, three-layered inner lining and perforated reflective strips.

The latter allow perspiration to escape more easily, preventing heat build-up in the suit and thus increasing the safety of the wearer.

The lining features an active moisture management system in addition to being flame-retardant.

Furthermore, LION International will show a new range of PPE approved clothing for use onboard ships as well as oil and gas platforms.

Other highlights at the stand will be a new fire fighter suit lining called Vented Moisture Barrier and topsecret product innovation which will be revealed to the public in Dubai. I www.lhd-gruppe.de Stand 6-525 S

Siqura sets out its complete stall at this year’s show Siqura says it will show how its durable IP video systems offer complete, proven and customised solutions that are made to last.

The company will demonstrate a total security system at its booth with Siqura cameras and codecs configured to DIVA, its IP-based video management system (VMS).

Explosion-proof and pressurised versions of the Siqura fixed and PTZ analogue and IP cameras will also be available. The ATEX-certified, explosion-proof cameras provide

resiliant assemblages that are essential for the chemical and petrochemical industries. The Siqura pressurised cameras’ airtight protection ensures quality video in the most corrosive environs, such as salty seaport air.

Siqura also recently released an advanced camera platform that puts entire video analytics systems in stand-alone devices at the edge of the network.

Taking analytics to the perimeter of a surveillance system not only

enhances the overall efficiency of the system but allows for more accurate and effective analysis of critical video material. This ensures that your system detects what you need it to the moment you need it.

Siqura will also show its highdefinition, ONVIF-compliant camera line, a complete collection of fixed and PTZ cameras providing HD (720p) and Full HD (1080p) resolution images in H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG. I www.siqura.com Stand 4-325c

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Integration comes first for AxxonSoft AxxonSoft will showcase a series of its key products and technologies including its new generation Axxon Smart PRO video surveillance system and its freeware version Axxon Smart Start that includes 16 video channels, 1 video server and a 1TB video archive.

Also on show will be the Axxon Intellect Enterprise integrated video surveillance and security system and Axxon Intellect Lite, a more affordable one-server suite, along with the POS Intellect cashier operations video supervision system, Auto Intellect integrated traffic safety solution and Face Intellect face recognition system which is capable of searching for similar faces in video archive.

AxxonSoft will be using Axis, Aerocont, Brickcom, Vivotek and Siqura IP cameras to demonstrate its software capabilities on the stand. I www.axxonsoft.com Stand 3-327C

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Geutebruck tops off latest line-up Topping the bill on the Geutebruck stand will be the new TopLine range of high spec network cameras which are designed for licence-free integration with its video security systems.

Eight box cameras and a fixed dome camera offer various megapixel resolutions, sensor types, standard colour and true day/night options. These multi-standard cameras include support for the specialist security format H264CCTV which, unlike most H264 implementations, plays back fluid motion video, forwards or backwards, even frame by frame without any gaps.

Showcased too will be Pilot, Geutebruck’s new three-part management console featuring Pilot/Center, Pilot/Joy and Pilot/Jog

Elmdene has a clear Vision Electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International – a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, will be using Intersec to showcase its latest Vision range of PSUs (Power Supply Units) for CCTV applications.

These will include energy efficient switch mode models, infra-red exit devices to support access control in clean environments and a range of UL/FM approved fire equipment from Potter.

Elmdene’s new energy efficient switch mode power supply additions to the Vision range are the low profile VRS126000-8 and -16 and the encapsulated VRS123500-EB. These are designed to deliver regulated 12Vdc outputs with a universal mains supply voltage. The new models, and others in the Vision range, have been created to cope with the rigours of CCTV applications. Alongside the latest 12V units, Elmdene is also offering a wide range of 24V variants.

Another highlight for Elmdene will be the Amseco infrared exit devices for access control. The aesthetically pleasing buttons are made from durable stainless steel.

Ideally suited to meet the stringent requirements of clean environments such as hospitals, labs and engineering facilities, the buttons allow doors to be opened and closed without being touched – minimising the transfer of infections, dust and dirt. I www.elmdene.co.uk Stand 4-431C

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which can be used as separate units or plugged together in whatever arrangement you want for the easiest right- or left-handed operation. Features include coloured back-lighting, a 7" TFT touch screen display and the Windows 7 operating system to facilitate programming for intelligent layouts and command summaries.

Interactive help functions and restricted options all contribute to ease of use and operational accuracy. On show too will be the GeViScope, Geutebruck’s high-end video security system platform and its colleague the GeViStore, a high availability redundant storage server for IP applications requiring high performance and high survivability. I www.geutebrueck.com Stand 3205c

Steering clear of collisions and congestion

in Paris

Despite technological advancements, gridlock continues to plague primary thoroughfares on a daily basis in even the most illustrious cities. Engineers and traffic authorities have, however, certainly not sat still while traffic jams get the upper hand of our roads. The result is that it's now a lot simpler to steer clear of collisions and congestion in Paris than it was a year ago.

Keeping a close watch on safety

Taking technology to the next level

In twenty-two tunnels around Paris, through which more than 200,000 cars drive every day, Siqura will integrate 1600 of its video servers to encode and transmit the camera streams. The images from each of these cameras are merged with AID information generated by nearly 1500 of Traficon's VIP-T boards. The Siqura codecs will compress the video into MPEG-4 and H.264 and stream it to the dedicated control room of each of the tunnels for viewing and storing footage.

“The extended temperature range of the Siqura encoders enables them to withstand the rugged tunnel conditions while still transmitting high quality video,” explains Mr. Lemmierre. “The adoption of Siqura video recording systems in the four DIRIF control rooms allows operators to review recorded images up to 72 hours after an event occurred.

A traffic management system handles the data, events and alarms generated by the detector boards and uses configured AID events to trigger the Siqura recording solution to save any relevant video clips to the system for future use. These recordings can be reviewed later to help improve the traffic monitoring system and hence the safety of the motorways in and around Paris.

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Since these recording systems are associated with Traficon's AID systems, which include spatial-temporal markers, operators are provided with an undeniably user-friendly system to improve safety in the tunnels and comply with rules and regulations.”

Ultimately, this pioneering AID tunnel project uses technological advancements in the video networking industry to effectively combating bottlenecks, as well as creating safer and smoother roads for motorists.

“The extended temperature range of the Siqura encoders enables them to withstand the rugged tunnel conditions while still transmitting high quality video.”

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Remote monitoring cuts cost of guarding with an ROI in less than a year says Xtralis Remote monitoring utilising Xtralis’ ADPRO products provides video verified alarms at one-third of the cost of conventional security guards. claims the company – giving return on investment in just 7-12 months.

The ADPRO FastTrace will now be added to the portfolio at the show.

“ADPRO FastTrace is the most widely used transmission/recording equipment deployed, being used by over 350 central monitoring stations.

The speed and efficiency provides for fast video verification of alarms and is well respected throughout the industry. The FastTrace 2 product line takes this proven solution to a new level,” says Kim M Loy, vice president, remote surveillance for Xtralis. “It provides the earliest possible warning of a security threat to minimise the impact to a business and enables efficient deployment of security personnel.”

The new Fast Trace 2 is a single or multi-site system that monitors and transmits very high quality images using H.264 compression (allows the highest quality video with the lowest bandwidth usage). This allows operators in a central monitoring station to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action.

The new line of FastTrace 2 products includes models for analogue only, digital/IP only or a hybrid solution supporting both on the same box. The hybrid solution is ideal for facilities with existing analogue video infrastructure that want to expand and begin to upgrade their equipment to IP. FastTrace 2 also offers optional video analytics in-the-box for either outdoor perimeter detection and/or indoor loitering detection. I www.xtralis.com Stand 5305c

Perceptics introduces colour and infra-red versions of ANPR cameras Perceptics is introducing two new automated license plate reader solutions for the security access control market.

Engineered for the challenging operations of mission critical infrastructures, these next generation systems includes the first colour license plate reader system and an infra-red license plate reader system, both with ‘best in class’ read rate accuracies.

The colour LPR system, says Perceptics, is a high performance solution with a guaranteed read rate at an affordable price. This LPR solution is the only one in its class that captures state or providence identification on all plate types and it is the only LPR system that works equally well both day and night and in all weather conditions. The infrared LPR system enables you to implement an elite level of state-ofthe-art security in a compact

footprint. The infra-red LPR offers fast installation and integration capabilities with other security technology solutions.

“For our customers, it’s all about qualifying and controlling traffic at their facilities while assessing security risks in a productive and cost-effective manner,” says Adam Nelson, director of Sales and Marketing. Nelson continues, “These new LPR systems give gate personnel the real time plate data they need to quickly make security decisions.”

Perceptic’s license plate readers, driver imaging systems and under vehicle inspection systems are deployed in more than 1,500 vehicle lanes worldwide, including the United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Singapore. I www.perceptics.com Stand 3-106C SECURITY MIDDLE EAST | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 |

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Perimeter solutions made even smarter Southwest Microwave will showcase its latest-generation Intrepid intelligent perimeter detection sensors at the Intersec trade fair.

New-generation Intrepid sensors are said to offer systems integrators and end-users an integrated, multitechnology solution to address diverse outdoor perimeter security needs. The system, which provides fence, buried cable and digital microwave protection alternatives, couples performance enhancements to Southwest Microwave’s fieldproven Intrepid intelligent detection technologies with the simplicity of single-platform networking.

“What has differentiated Southwest Microwave over the last 40 years is not simply the precision and reliability our systems, but that our solutions are engineered around the needs of our users,” explained Graeme Howes, Southwest Microwave's director of sales for the

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Designed to reduce the cost and complexity associated with systems integration when site characteristics or security level require deployment of multiple detection technologies, newgeneration Intrepid is the latest reflection of Southwest Microwave’s customer-focused philosophy.

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end-user,” said Howes.

“With cut/climb, covert and microwave detection options, the Intrepid system is versatile enough to address quite a broad range of protection challenges. And by deploying all of these solutions on a single network platform, users can easily and cost-effectively protect each portion of the perimeter with an optimal sensor for that location.”

The Intrepid MicroPoint II fence

detection sensor and MicroTrack II buried cable sensor can protect even the highest security sites – including precise location of intrusion attempts to three metres and uniform detection across the coverage area, regardless of fence condition or site terrain.

Software-based zone assignment with tie-in to CCTV presets allows precise, immediate alarm assessment. I www.southwestmicrowave.com Stand 5-315C

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Through the looking glass – a primer on lenses

by Milind Borkar, Infinova Vice President – Middle East, India and Africa After the camera, the lens is the second most important choice in a security video system. One of the reasons lenses sometimes are taken for granted is that many video cameras, particularly popular dome cameras, come with a lens already built in.

So why do you need to spend so much time on the lens, since some cameras already come with one?

The answer is simple. Low-end solutions often include the camera and lens. However, in crucial applications, more appropriate solutions include the integrator’s selection of a different lens for each camera based on the scene and lighting of the view.

What is a lens?

A simple lens consists of a single optical element while a compound lens is made up of an array of simple lenses with a common axis. Using multiple lenses, manufacturers can correct more optical aberrations than possible with a single lens.

The lens in a surveillance camera focuses an image of the scene onto a camera’s sensor, which come in a variety of formats. The correct lens must be used to get the best results from each format.

Behind the lens is an iris or a diaphragm, a thin opaque structure with an opening (aperture) at its center. The size of the aperture regulates the amount of light that passes through the lens to the sensor.

The iris in a lens is like the iris in the human eye.

It opens and closes in response to light. In a camera, it consists of a series of overlapping metal leaves that open and close to control the amount of light reaching the sensor. Irises in manual iris lenses are set to one fixed f-stop opening and are best where lighting is relatively constant. Auto iris lenses have an electronically controlled iris that opens and closes as the light changes to maintain a constant contrast in the video image.

A video camera lens typically has a mechanical iris function. A motor, controlled by the video signal output from the sensor, automatically opens and closes the iris aperture to optimize the image from the camera.

If the surveillance camera is to be located outdoors, most integrators choose a lens with an automatic iris. Automatic irises can significantly improve performance for outdoor cameras where light levels vary considerably. However, users can save money and use a manual iris lens when the scene illumination never changes, for example, in an illuminated store or office.

Much depends on the f-number, the ratio of the

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focal length to the diameter of the iris of a lens. It is used to describe the effective aperture diameter, also called the lens speed. As the f-number increases, the aperture diameter decreases, allowing less light to reach the sensor and increasing the depth of field. Most CCTV lenses do not have adjustable f-numbers. This attribute is more useful in photography than in video surveillance.

Therefore, to select the best lens, one needs to take several factors into account: ■ Type of lens ■ Amount of light required on the camera sensor ■ Format of the sensor ■ Focal length of the lens (FL) ■ Field of view (FOV) ■ Magnification (M) ■ f-number (f) ■ Depth of field (DOF) To determine specifically what lens to incorporate, users must clearly describe exactly what they want each camera to see. For example, they need to consider how far away and how wide an angle each camera needs to see.

There also is the issue of megapixel lenses for HD or megapixel cameras. Without the correct lens, a megapixel camera may not produce the high resolution images that will match the capability of the camera’s sensor. When selecting a megapixel lens, you must assure that the megapixel resolution power extends across the lens’s entire field of view, not just in the center. Some lenses, often lower priced, produce megapixel resolution only in the center of the lens. However, at the periphery, the resolution can be far less.

Don’t ignore the lens.

Selecting the right lens for the application is one of the most important tasks in designing a surveillance solution. Today, there is no technical reason why the image on a camera, IP or otherwise, should not be top quality. If there are problems with the image, it is likely that the wrong lens has been selected for the application. Don’t let that happen.

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