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The day after tomorrow The evolution of surveillance Picking an analytical brain Sharpening the pencil The Case for using Fibre Technology Waterfall Estate gets even better How to achieve effective outdoor perimeter Security Managing the risk in asset protection with Thermal Technology Eyes in the sky Local Neighbourhood Watches turning the heat on criminals Thermal imaging & Video Analytics protecting SA Mine perimeters The FC Series is in town First smart vision system at sea Thermal search for the African Leopard Sightlogix 3rd Generation FLIR SR Series & Video Analytics to secure a local West Coast Estate FLIR PathfindIR II with built in analytics now available in South Africa Continuous e-zoom to F-Series and PT-Series thermal security cameras Thermal and Video Analytics to secure a Boland Residential Estate Supervision binocular thermal device Smart displays for maritime Introducing Ionodes Civil drones helps Humanitarian and Relief The 640 detector / 25Hz Thermal pan tilt camera arrived in South Africa Thermal Dome reaching new heights as prices drop! Ampleye See Everything Hats off to Mad’s Optimo Save the Date: Voetspore op die Ewenaar Huginn Transport Backpack Strong for Charity
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The day after Tomorrow... The general belief is that Thermal technology, CCTV systems, and Video Analytics has a place in this day and age due to the existence of crime. That may be true, especially in South Africa where the need to be a step ahead of the criminal is of course vital. The birth and merging of all these modern technologies has empowered us to “see” crime before it happens. I have searched various platforms this past year to find out exactly what our brands are doing and more than once was I completely stunned about the “pretty” and “good” side of CCTV and surveillance. I stumbled upon an old coca cola advert showcasing CCTV footage of couples stealing kisses in the park, children helping old people over the street and strangers dancing in the street without knowing they are being watched. The Adventurous Casey Anderson released breath-taking thermal footage of wildlife behaviour for his ‘America the Wild’ show. I had a “bird’s eye view” with Captain Dave Anderson on one of his crazy whale drone safaris and then went “sightseeing” with drone film makers Roberto Serrini and Sami Joensuu over a remote Cambodian village capturing the delight and laughter of innocent children as the drone followed them. And on a sadder note, we watched as the Huginn X1 UAV flew over the devastating Philippines in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Haiyan while witnessing the goodness of various international support efforts. We witnessed all this due to technology, not only the technology that captured these scenes but also the mediums bringing these stories closer to us. We are communicating faster than ever and entering a day and age where we are not delivering tomorrow’s technology today. Fact is we have entered the day after tomorrow, where ideas and hunches from extraordinary people over hundreds of years are colliding at a tremendous pace. I recently had another look at the funny BMW 7 Series night vision advert published seven years ago. Their slogan for this specific series was “see things you have never seen before”. Now a few years later we are installing the FLIR Thermal PathfindIR II with built in detection. Since this advert we were enabled to see things we never could have to being “notified” by technology fitted on an moving object while detecting moving objects. What is next you may ask? I am sure we will know soon enough. Until then I leave you with a technology mastermind whose innovative brain inspired the world. “Let’s go invent tomorrow, instead of worrying about what happened yesterday” Steve Jobs
A Grizzly Bear having a midnight snack and nap on the “America Wild Show” by Casey Anderson Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zurTwzdtl0Y
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The Evolution of Surveillance The technological advances in analytical surveillance have played a major role in the prevention of crime, especially in the 21st century. From CCTV cameras, motion sensors to thermal imaging, the past 20 years have seen unprecedented progression in the ability to detect those who intend to do you harm. But how did this come to be? Where does this need for safeguarding ones home and loved ones come from? Why use a camera when a gun would do? The answer to this lies buried within the worlds’ greatest teacher: History. All throughout mans existence people have paid the price for a lack of surveillance. In 218 BCE the Battle of Trebbia saw the defeat of the Roman Legion by Hannibal of Carthage leading to the death of up to 32 000 legionnaires. The Carthagians remained concealed from the Romans and sprung an ambush with devastating consequences. The Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 saw the most humiliating defeat in American history when a more primitive Lakota force led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse ambushed and annihilated the technological advanced US 7th Cavalry led by General Custer. It then goes without saying that history has told us the story of how invaluable it is to know where your enemy is before he can act. But to get to the heart of the story one needs to go back to the beginning. Prehistoric Man Early man was an intellectual and innovative creature with the ability to assess dangers and devise ways to overcome them. However this increased brainpower did not give an increase in other senses. Night time was extremely dangerous for him as poor hearing and sight made the ability to assess dangers nearly impossible. This all changed with the ability to produce and control fire. The inability to see predators at night diminished and man could assess and overcome dangers once again.
Birth of Civilization As settlements grew into villages, towns and cities the dangers grew as well. The increase in population increased the difficulty of warning all the inhabitants of impending danger in time to react. A large population could not flee fast enough from an advancing army due to its size. More people needed more food and more food needed more land for crops and livestock dramatically increasing the area that needed to be defended. Once again man assessed the danger and devised ways to overcome it. The Watchtower was born. Hills, cliffs, mountains and islands became building sites for towers to be manned by sentries. The elevation gained due to the topography and the height of the structure gave a significant increase in the distance sentries could see and thus detect danger.
Although watchtowers were static they could survey a much bigger expanse of land. They also acted as blockhouses for scouts who could investigate any irregularities spotted by the sentries. Because of the great distances between the watchtowers and the cities they protected warnings of impending danger Stone Age were sent not only by messengers, but by signal flags, the blowAs man abandoned his nomadic hunting and gathering lifeing of horns and trumpets, the banging of drums, the tolling of style in favour of agriculture and raising livestock, settlements bells, the lighting of signal fires and beacons as well as sending formed and it quickly became clear that such settlements trained birds like pigeons or crows with letters attached to their needed to be defended. This was the start of the development feet. of what we know as Perimeter Control. Settlements needed to know of impending danger and thus scouts were positioned Perimeter on hills and in tall trees in the settlement’s surrounding area to With the outer most areas of cities, towns and villages covered act as an early warning to the settlements’ inhabitants. Hostile by watchtowers, sentries and scouts, ancient man indirectly crearmies would be spotted by the scouts who would haste to ated the concept we know today as ‘borders’. Borders became deliver the warning to the settlement, giving the inhabitants the official perimeter of settlements like cities that led to the time to either arm themselves or flee to safety. forming of the predecessor to the modern term state, namely the City State. Perimeter control can thus be credited for the formation of what we call countries today. The Wall Perimeter control was an innovative concept, but once a danger was sighted an appropriate response was needed. Walls became the main defence against the dangers of the outside world. In itself the wall could not defeat an impending enemy; its sole purpose was to be an obstacle. It needed to delay the enemy long enough for help to arrive because eventually man will overcome any obstacle. Even the greatest and most renowned
wall ever constructed by man was eventually breached by hordes of primitive horsemen. The Great Wall of China was intended to repel Mongol raids from the Chinese heartland by making it virtually impossible for Mongol horsemen to scale the immense obstacle. This 21 000 kilometre obstacle was impressive but due to the lack of surveillance was breached numerous times throughout its history. With no eyes on the wall its impressive size counted for naught. Thousands of years passed. As cities and states increased in size, the need to protect them grew. Watchtowers grew taller and walls got thicker. This eventually gave birth to castles surrounded by water filled moats and forts built as hilltop defences. The biggest change in the concept of surveillance came with the biggest change in human history; the Industrial Revolution. The Bird At the Assyrian ruins of Khorsabad, archaeologist discovered wall art dating from 722 BCE depicting Sargon II practicing falconry. Today most people attribute this lost art to hunting. Using falcons, hawks or eagles to hunt wild game has been around since the birth of early man but few people really know that falconry was born out of military necessity. Scouts used these birds of prey to spot enemy troops from the air. These birds are renowned for their amazing sense of sight and could fly extremely high and spot danger from distances man could never have hoped to. Industrial Revolution Warnings of impending danger evolved from signal fires, the tolling of bells and horseback messengers to the almost instantaneous Morse code that could be sent across countries in the blink of an eye. Walls stopped getting thicker and got replaced by barbed wire and eventually electrified fencing. But man knew that sight was the key factor in his need for surveillance and with the Industrial Revolution came the ability to overcome man’s short sightedness. Inventions like the telescope, binoculars and the camera were born. Modern Day Today reconnaissance aircraft armed with powerful cameras can photograph vast expanses of terrain and analyze it at extreme speeds. Satellites circulate the planet and have the ability to see anywhere on the planet at any given time. Last but not least, there is thermal imaging. It is the culmination of thousands of years of trial and error. Sight History, our teacher, shows us that since the birth of man the ability to see danger has been the most important factor regarding our survival. We cannot respond to a danger we are oblivious to. Mans greatest asset, his brain, cannot help him unless he knows that danger is lurking. With the invention of controlled fire man gained the ability to see in the dark. Scouts were positioned around the perimeters of settlements to act as permanent sets of eyes to see danger. Watchtowers and walls were built as tall as humanly possible to increase the distance sentries could see. Falconers trained birds of prey to fly over obstacles man couldn’t overcome and use their amazing sight to see where man couldn’t see. All these inventions have equipped us with the most powerful “eyes” man has ever acquired: thermal sight. Companies like Timeless Technologies have made it their sole purpose not only to promote the advance of technology regarding thermal imaging but to make it available to the common man so that he to can have the ability to protect his home and loved ones because we believe that every man’s home is his castle.
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“You have to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology� Steve Jobs Why doesTimeless Technologies have so many Brands in the SA market? Timeless Technologies supplies turnkey solutions for various industry sectors. To highlight all the areas where our brands are applicable we have created a condensed artist impression of South Africa, pin pointing all the different sectors. This will soon be an interactive map on our website, explaining what solution is available for every sector, and what products are available for this solution. Our vast range of brands are there to suit the growing needs of this diverse country and we are proud to be associated with some of the best brands the world has to offer today. All our Brands have an unique function and therefore a place within certain industry sectors within South Africa. We also stand proudly by our integrators and to insure they know which is the best product for their client we supply support, training and valuable demo equipment with which they can educate their clients. Timeless Technologies aim and continue to supply high end value equipment to insure return on investment for these end users. We treasure our great relationships with our Suppliers, Partners and Clients and strive to be the leading supplier of diverse innovative technology solutions for this country.
Connecting the dots for a safer tomorrow
An analytical brain... The phrenological mapping of the brain was one of the first attempts to correlate the mental functions of a human with specific parts of the brain and the logical, functional and executions of the limbs is to be seen as an extension of the brain. What does this mean, the decision as to an executable function is due to logical evaluation of the current scenario, and this leads to specific actions. Again you will say what does this have to do with video analytics? The answer is short and sweet! The human sapiens and their so called superior intelligence over species, is always on the verge of concurring the new world whereby mechanical hardware receives artificial neural capabilities in making decisions on our, human, behalf. Video analytics is the brain of the “machine” and various systems and sub-systems will be deemed the spinal cord and limbs, all to achieving the set outcome. Video Analytics or Video Content Analytics as it is used within the industry, as well is a term abused by many a manufacturer, could be misleading, especially when the term is misused as a “smart word” within the perimeter control environment. The most important, before we can embark on this venture of explaining all about Video Analytics or Video Content Analytics, is to understand what the definition is of such. Video content analysis or Video content analytics is the ability to analyse a video image by means of set criteria. Detection or determine the results could be intelligent and the volume inside the field of view can be seen as the electronic automated equivalent of the biological visual cortex.
Video Motion Detection and Advanced Video Motion Detection is one of the simpler forms where motion is detected within a fixed background scene. Human, Vehicle and Animal Detection and tracking are a more advanced feature and the complicated algorithm could only be done within the video analytics context. The accuracy of the system and the effectiveness of the analytics relies heavily on a good input video signal and the latter is achieved by using video enhancement technologies such as video signal denoising DSP, image stabilizing DSP, unsharpen masking techniques and even chrominance and luminance enhancing DSP units. Another key element within the Video Analytics concept is the artificial neural networks. It is computational models, which is inspired by the central nervous systems, which allows the mechanical features to do machine learning and recognize patterns. The ability to analyze the scene accurately at high speeds, due to high frequency input values, and to adapt to the changing logarithmic values, will be the deciding factor in what system works and what is second best. Considering the above, the platform is set for a system that will be able to execute the task at hand and to accurately respond to the set criteria, with a net result of saving money for the customer.
In conclusion, the different algorithms, and the associated classifiers and filters, are the determining factors. The quality of the algorithm will be based on the correct mathematical technique for such an application. It will be impossible for the distributor or even integrator, needless to say the end-user, in which The ability to automate effectively is used in a very wide range technique – or algorithm – or filter – or classifier to use for the of industries like, maritime, safety, security, automation, home desired application. automation, transport etc. Each of these industries calls for a This will lead to only one workable solution, trial and tested with unique bases algorithm and even the individual tasks within the the occasional shootout and proof of concept. This will be the individual industries calls for a bases + task unique algorithm. determining factor in what system works and what not! These algorithms could be installed as software on head-end and monitoring equipment or as hardware on the processing portion units. The algorithms of the Video Content Analysis allows for a huge amount of different functionalities, where
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Another key element within the Video Analytics concept is the
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Sharpening the pencil How many times do we hear this on a daily basis? Clients need to meet greater requirements with minimal budgets and integration and distribution partners are having to shave margins in an effort to maintain market share in an ever more competitive market, where competitor numbers are growing and technology is entering the arena faster than one can keep track of. The main challenge for integration and distribution partners is to ensure that the solution offered to existing and potential clients ensures a return on investment and efficacy that would allow for maximum “bang for your buck” with limited if any call backs due to shortfalls and or possible failures. How are we going to achieve this in today’s trying times?
Consider the following: Historically perimeters have been covered by installing numerous cameras at relatively short intervals and adding lighting if any and possibly beam detection systems to alert to possible intrusions. This solution is not only flawed in that there would have been a probable host of nuisance alerts but the excessive installation points would greatly inflate costs and possible points of failure that could erode the margin even more, putting further strain on integrator resources. Thankfully the growth and forward strides that technology has been doing over the past years has some positive outcomes and allow for a more pro-active approach to perimeter and compliance solution designs offered to the end user today. Historically a 500m perimeter would require extensive points at say 75m intervals with replication of mounting poles, power reticulation, transmission equipment etc. This replicated cost and quickly inflated budgetary requirements often to the detriment of both the end user as well as the integration partner. Timeless Technologies can now assist with solutions that would allow for not only the coverage of extended areas with minimal infrastructure but also combine the added advantage of intelligent detection solutions ensuring a minimal if any nuisance alerts and positive pro-active policing of perimeters and key assets in various markets.
The Flir thermal range has long since been part of our offering and has over the years proved itself as a very effective solution for mid and long range detection. When deployed in combination with analytics systems very few if any alternatives match the efficacy and results obtained. A host of satisfied clients will testify that perimeter breaches are a thing of the past and that arrests and convictions from attempts are on the up. This solution however has unfortunately been perceived as costly and most people when asked would respond “ Flir is great but expensive”. With the release of the FC- Series this perception can now be laid to rest. The range includes both 320 and 640 detector ranges with lenses up to 35mm. Full IP and POE functionality and ONVIF compatibility makes for ease of installation and further reduction in costly power reticulation requirements. When comparisons are done for solution designs utilizing say SR and or F Series units a substantial reduction in cost is achieved. Personal experience has shown an average of up to 30% on total solutions. This in anyone’s language is a substantial reduction and results in a win win all round. Clients can roll out a market leading solution, integration partners can install equipment that ensures minimal if any repetitive maintenance at a margin that would ensure sustainability in the competitive market today. Combining the afore mentioned with Timeless Technologies standard offering, Certified service agents in both our Pretoria and Cape Town Branches,10% service stock holding, further ensures a positive outcome to any project done as collaboration. “Sharpening the pencil?” We believe we have, not only with a reduction in solution cost but also in our way of thinking. New products have also been added to our offering allowing for an arsenal that would ensure “ bang for your buck”. Give us the opportunity to revisit designs and solutions and I am sure that you will be pleasantly surprised. Quintin Smith
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The Case for Using Fibre Optic Technology One of the most often pondered system design considerations employing a data network, certainly in video-based surveillance solutions, is the choice of using either fibreoptic, or wireless data technology to ‘glue’ the field and core products together. To the uninitiated it can be a perplexing choice, where experts are consulted, numerous project examples cited, and many other factors are put on the table to state a case for, and against using a particular technology. There are two primary driving factors in all of this; Will it work ? Budget ? Will it work ? In essence both wireless and fibre-optic technologies will work to create the necessary data signal paths, but this is a simplistic view. Most often wireless technology is put forward as a total solution, purely because of its ease of installation and relatively low capital cost, but will it work? In certain circumstances it will, but most often the critical aspect of bandwidth, or the data carrying capacity of the technology, is not properly considered for a future-proof solution. Video imaging across a network is bandwidth intensive, and with a large amount of surveillance cameras for instance, useable bandwidth becomes a most important consideration. Statements like “Wireless is the future”, “Fibre optics are obsolete” etc, are often heard, and no-one more than I would love that to be true. The thought that we could obtain superfast data speeds, and hence greater bandwidth, without the need for cables is an exciting concept. Unfortunately, it’s just not possible. That’s not to say wireless technology won’t continue to improve. Of course it will. But it will never approach the current or future data speeds and bandwidth available via fibre-optic cables. Wireless is a great complementary technology for deployment alongside fast cabled networks, and is certainly useful for providing bandwidth in a small-scale solution, but it has limitations that are often overlooked. These are sometimes discovered either at the time of commissioning, during a period of operation, or when extra devices are later added into the system. In essence it is a “last mile” solution, and should not normally be considered for a total data network system. Fibre-optic systems require cables to be installed, and contrary to popular belief, it is a robust and very long-lasting solution. It is common for fibre-optic cables that were installed a decade ago or so, to be useable on customer sites, when legacy technology is being replaced. It is immune from lightning strikes, radio or EMI interference, interception and hacking, and can provide a data signal path over very long distances. It is perhaps not as cost-effective to install, versus wireless technology, but it does offer massive guaranteed bandwidth over virtually a lifetime. Budget ? System designs most always start from a needs analysis (for instance, how many cameras or devices are required to solve the problem ?), then proceed to the design and specification stage (will it work ? Is the bandwidth sufficient ? Choice of products and technologies ? etc), and finally a budget is decided upon. This is where in a lot of instances a dramatic turn is made, and the budget influences the technological aspect, going so far in some cases as to impact on the current and/or future-proofing of the solution. Budget is always going to be a factor, and it will always determine the choice of products and technologies. However, the foundation of these systems is critically reliant on having a reliable, secure and future-proof data backbone that will work without question. It stands to reason why these needs merit a greater leaning towards a fibre-optic solution … without a doubt. Sean Mortassagne
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Photo from left: David Montague FLIR Systems, Tinus Diedericks & Quintin Smith from Timeless Technologies and Paul Frewen from 4C Technology.
Nick Crow of Century Property Developments says the intenJust ten minutes north of the Sandton CBD, lies the breathtation is to commission high specification security systems such as king 640Ha secure, family-oriented Waterfall Country Estate. Facilities in this premier residential estate include 37 kilometers this across all Century estates within the coming months. “The of walking and biking trails that meander through 300Ha of reason for this is that home buyers and residents not pristine green belt along the riverside, a majestic 5Ha lake, a 5000m² clubhouse with full gym, squash courts, studio’s, climb- only deserve it, but they demand it. One thing that sets our developments apart from others is the high level ing wall, restaurant, indoor kids play area and even a private of security we offer. A recent survey shows that 86% school, Reddam House Waterfall located inside the estate. Century Property Developments continues to deliver a superior of our purchasers come to Waterfall and our other product to residents and investors alike with its uniquely South secure estates first and foremost because of security, African architecture, indigenous landscaping, green approach, and next because of lifestyle. In truth, you can’t have and of course state-of-the-art security. Proven high returns on investment and family centred lifestyle are also at the core of Waterfall’s well-earned status. Security at Waterfall, envisaged to be superior to any other residential estate in South Africa has just taken another giant leap forward by the recent completion of the Thermal and Video analytics perimeter detection system.
one without the other in this country. Nobody wants to live in a ‘prison’ to keep safe, but if you don’t have the very best security, you are a target. Our mission is to keep our residents secure, which is something we’re proud to say we’re achieving thanks to state-of-the-art security installations like this”.
Waterfall Estate gets even better
Sixty Eight FLIR Thermal Cameras and Thirty colour / monochrome CCD cameras together with Video Analytics were installed on the 14 km perimeter by local integrators 4C Technology. 4C Technology is a security technology integration company operating in a number of sectors from industrial and commercial developments to mining, government departments and residential lifestyle estates. The business established its market credentials with the gold mining sector in its early years. Paul Frewen, MD of 4C Technologies, elaborates “4C Technology was extremely excited to be part of this great development by Century Property Developments and we are delighted with the final delivery and outcomes of the solution. Together with Century we took great care in selecting the products that would best suit the requirement, especially with the Jukskei River running through the estate and with eight entrance gatehouses providing entrance into the estate for residents, service providers and contractors. We looked at various options and the FLIR
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solution provided us with the most effective means to detect possible intrusions and enable the control room operators to make correct and speedy decisions to prevent any breach of security.” SA Distributors of the FLIR Thermal Cameras and Video Analytics; Timeless Technologies, recently visited the site with FLIR’s David Montague and Paul Frewen to discuss the Waterfall application. Tinus Diedericks concludes: “We were privileged to work with our integrating partners 4C Technology on this magnificent new Estate by Century Property Developments as well as to have shown off this stunning development to David Montague of FLIR Systems. Proper security infrastructure is the number one reason why South African residents invest in Security Lifestyle Estates and Century Property Developments together with 4C Technology just raised the bar with this installation.”
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Outdoor Video System Solution Overview Making Outdoor Video...Smarter The SightLogix® Outdoor Video System solves the toughest outdoor security problems, from theft and vandalism at electrical substations and storage yards to protecting ports, water treatment plants, rail waysides, petro-chem facilities, data centers, and assets of national importance. SightLogix systems, which include video analytic detection systems and thermal cameras, are deployed around the world to protect critical assets in the desert heat to the frozen arctic.
Video Analytic Systems The SightLogix Automated Outdoor Video System accurately detects, assesses and locates intrusions over outdoor areas and perimeters. By integrating many times the typical processing power at the “network edge” SightLogix solutions eliminate the effects from wind, lighting, precipitation, moving clouds, shadows and vibrations. This ensures increased coverage area with a high probability of target detection and low nuisance alarms in all weather and geographies. Increased coverage also means fewer cameras and less infrastructure, making SightLogix the most cost-effective solution for automated outdoor security.
SightLogix automated systems also provide the “what” and “where” of security breaches over large areas, while enabling greater intruder detection accuracy, increased image detail, and target size, speed and location. Upon detection, PTZ cameras are automatically zoomed and steered to follow intruders for more detail.
Clear24 Thermal Cameras Clear24 Thermal Cameras are designed for applications where you need to see intruders at all times and under all conditions. SightLogix thermal video cameras leverage powerful on-board video processing to produce outstanding image detail, 24 hours/day in all weather and geographies.
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Secure, Scalable Integration SightLogix systems work with existing video management, PSIM and Access Control systems, without middleware, custom integration or additional equipment. The system supports end-to-end data security, open IT standards and configurable bandwidth. SightLogix cameras are NEMA4X rated, and built to withstand the outdoor elements.
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How to achieve effective outdoor perimeter security & surveillance
In the past, the higher price for thermal technology limited their use in commercial applications, but as costs continue to fall, many organizations are now able to choose thermal cameras for their outdoor security needs. As an example, achieving security awareness around maritime ports was once considered difficult to achieve using traditional perimeter security solutions. Ports cover large geographic areas that include vast and varied perimeters, while lighting is often poor or unavailable along extensive port perimeters due to cost and lack of infrastructure.
Smart thermal cameras with video analytics can accurately detect intruders despite background water movement or glare off the water, while presenting very clear details about the scene, even Safeguarding outdoor assets, whether commercial sites or residential estates in circumstances of bright sunlight or complete often comes down to the same thing: Accurate detection and timely information about the unfolding event. While there are many technologies for outdoor darkness. security, combining reliable alerts with knowledge about what is actually hapKnowing the Precise Location pening and where it is happening has been hard to achieve. For outdoor security applications, a common goal is to detect intrusions with Another requirement for wide area surveillance is real-time information about where an intrusion low nuisance alarms in widely varying environments, often over large areas that are difficult to patrol. For these reasons, automated systems are typically has occurred. Software is available that can discombined with manpower. Smart systems never tire, can cover large areas, and play the topological positions of intrusion events “see” what the human eye would miss, while people – when provided with ac- overlaid on a top-down satellite image of the surveillance area. This provides important details curate alerts – can respond appropriately. about the location of the event relative to fixed, known areas, especially critical when managing Detection Accuracy is the Key to Outdoor Security multiple sites. Knowing the precise location of an But to work well, such an arrangement has to start on a foundation of accurately detecting people violating securing policies. When alerts are unreliable, intrusion is the first step to making a successful there is no accountability – a responder doesn’t know which of an overwhelm- response. ing number of alerts are the ones needing attention. Historically, the common Once generated, all of this information can be orapproach for securing large outdoor areas has been to use a “blind” sensor, such as coax or fiber on the fence, acting as an activity detector, supported by a ganized by a video monitoring system or physical camera to help determine the cause of the alert. The drawback is that these sen- security information management system (PSIM) sors can generate so many nuisance alerts caused by the outdoors that reliabil- into a private command centre or a commercial central station for actionable response. The result ity is diminished. At the same time, costs for deploying and maintaining two is a comprehensive solution that provides domain separate systems – a sensor and a video system – will quickly escalate. awareness even over large outdoor areas. This is why using smart video on the perimeter has been gaining appeal. Video Security professionals often have two main offers a key functional advantage over “blind” sensors because it combines detection and visual verification into a single system. Video has already been concerns: Not being aware of the risks that are established as an effective forensic tool for analyzing what happened after an lurking, and not knowing the place and nature of an intrusion should one occur. Combing a reliable event. Now video has been established as a top choice for detecting outdoor detection system with automated surveillance can intrusions as well. add a new dimension of accuracy to your security operations, ensuring “eyes on until hands” capaThermal Cameras Solve Many Outdoor Security Challenges bility over your entire facility. The most common challenge for video over wide areas has been an inability accurately detect outdoors, where changes in lighting, wind, reflections, and weather can create a lot of nuisance alerts. There’s been great disappointment among customers in cases where video analytics have been deployed for perimeter security without addressing these issues. Thermal video security systems are built specifically for these outdoor difficulties. A thermal camera offers a number of advantages over visible cameras for outdoors: They detect in complete darkness or bright sun, ignore reflections off water or stray lights from passing cars, and represent a reliable, all weather 24/7 solution.
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Managing the risk in asset protection with Thermal Technology Thermal imaging cameras for maritime applications About the Client: OGM is an independent Swiss based Security Company, established in 2005 with international offices. OGM manages risks and protects your assets by designing and implementing proper Security Management Systems with a global approach and tailor-made solutions. OGM operates with neutrality and professionalism for the benefit and confidence of our clients. The highly qualified staff is the reason for its success. Based on a significant depth of experience and on a large network of specialists, OGM is able to cover all security requirements in any sector. According to our moral and professional values, OGM subscribes to the International Code of Conduct (ICoC) for Private Security & Service Providers based on the Montreux Document issued by the Swiss Government in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross. (ICRC). OGM is a founder member of the ICoC Association (ICoCA).” OGM’s international activities, operations and offices help to bring important knowledge and perspective to the company. About the Product: BHM-Series imagers make pictures from heat, not light, letting you see other boats, obstructions, land, buoys, and floating debris in total darkness, as well as through haze, smoke, and light fog.
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Available with high-resolution 640 × 480 thermal sensors, BHM-Series thermal imagers are the best search and rescue tools on the water, giving you the power to search for disabled vessels and people in the water regardless of lighting conditions. BHM-Series cameras are the most powerful handheld, battery-powered, thermal night vision cameras available, making them the right choice for use on vessels of any size, and giving you the edge in all of your night-time travels.
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“The first step in security is to identify the threats and the vulnerabilities and to assess the risks to generate suitable protection.� OGM International
Jakkie van Jaarsveld, Director, OGM International with the FLIR BHM Handheld jakkie@ogminternational.com Risk Assessment & Audit: The first step in security is to identify the threats and the vulnerabilities and to assess the risks to generate suitable protection.
Physical & Technological Security Solutions: We assist you in the implementation of physical and technological systems, e.g. Security Design, Access Control, CCTV, communication means, etc.
Guarding: Security Guards teams, selected and trained by OGM instructors, ensure proper vigilance of your assets.
Awareness & Training: We provide awareness and training for Security Personnel and staff working and traveling in challenging areas.
Security Management System: We design and implement your Security Management System, including a security organization and a referential documentary with plans, manuals and procedures.
Crisis Management: We assist you in the implementation of an emergency response / crisis management system with a business continuity approach.
Personal Protection: We provide both armed and unarmed close protection for individuals or units also in challenging areas. Facilities & Field Protection: We provide combined security solutions in an unobtrusive and discreet manner.
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Maritime Security: We provide security services to preserve the physical integrity of the persons and protect the ships, through piracy hot spot, and ports according to the ISPS Code. http://www.ogminternational.com
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Popular Mechanics April 2014
Sometimes you want to see without being seen
Total darkness
Thermal image
H-Series Portable thermal imaging cameras for security and law enforcement applications •
See without being seen
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Crisp thermal images turn night into day
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Choose between HS-307 and HS-324 depending on how far you want to see
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Different versions available
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Easy-to-use
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Wide range of security and surveillance applications
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Local Neighbourhood Watches turning the heat on criminals
Due to escalating crime in South Africa, neighbourhoods are standing more and more together in fighting crime. We interviewed one of our clients, the Technical Advisor from a local Neighbourhood Watch in the Southern suburbs, Cape Town to learn about their crime fighting struggles and the benefits since introducing Thermal Technology into their surveillance programs. How does the terrain of your area and the surroundings make surveillance extra difficult? “Criminals have slowly migrated to traversing the mountain fringes from where they penetrate into the target area and retreat back into the mountain to route out of the area. Due to the nature of the terrain and fenced off National Parks ‘no go’ areas, responses by Police and security companies are hampered. Vegetation and the lack of secure power in these areas creates dark, obscured rat runs which criminals use to easily outrun follow up operations.” During what time do most incidences occur? “Most serious and violent crimes occur at night and as early as 22h00 with midnight to 03h00 being the most common for these crime categories.” According to your experience what has been the biggest advantage since using Thermal Technology? “Early warning of criminals on their way to commit a crime and the ability to warn residents of their presence in the area and then pass the information to the police for follow up operations.” Spot the odd one out… it is obvious that Image two, a local porcupine, is the type of visitor you want to find while doing your rounds. Talk us through the other two intruding incidences. “Frame one shows a home invader , using a mountain path as he routes back to his base after midnight and in total darkness. He’s
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one of a group of three that ran from a home invasion. They were observed moving deliberately and slowly taking 40 minutes to cover 400 meters. They were intercepted by an unknown group recorded on the same imager.” Your Conclusion? “Criminals are evolving into efficient groups, working primarily at night and in areas obscured from local on house or in the street type surveillance systems. It’s apparent that they share intelligence about routes, tactics, fencing, alarms and how to evade or defeat counter measures. Conventional flood lights and infra-red illumination overtly placed are simply bypassed and the target penetrated due to the false sense of security that comes with ‘bright lights’. Thermal enables two tactics to be employed. First prize is to quietly mobilise, intercept and detain for questioning but before they strike. This is really difficult as their target in this phase is unknown and response teams would need to be on continuous stand by. So one normally waits for their return on the same ‘rat run’ to detain them possibly carrying evidence of their latest work. The second tactic preferred by residents with their heads on pillows is for an immediate response into the area once prowlers are detected. These responses rarely lead to contact or arrests but they do deflect the threat.”
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Thermal & Video Analytics protecting SA Mine perimeters
Quintin Smith from Timeless Technologies and Shaun Bubb from Jasco visited a recent Mine application. The 8 km mine perimeter consisted of, 52 FLIR F-Series Cameras and a Video Analytics curtain. What is Video Analytics? Video content analysis (also Video content analytics, VCA) is the capability of automatically analysing video to detect and determine temporal and spatial events. As such, it can be seen as the automated equivalent of the biological visual cortex. This technical capability is used in a wide range of domains including entertainment, health-care, retail, automotive, transport, home automation, safety and security. The algorithms can be implemented as software on general purpose machines, or as hardware in specialized video processing units. Many different functionalities can be implemented in VCA. Video Motion Detection is one of the simpler forms where motion is detected with regard to a fixed background scene. More advanced functionalities include video tracking and ego motion estimation. Based on the internal representation that VCA generates in the machine, it is possible to build other functionalities, such as identification, behaviour analysis or other forms of situation awareness. About the F-Series F-Series high-resolution thermal security cameras are fixed-site cameras that give you video and control over both IP and analogue networks. F-Series cameras define the new standard of performance with five models that provide 640 x 480 thermal resolution to give you greater image detail, longer detection ranges, and better analytics performance than ever before. Wide Dynamic Range Thermal Video WDR Thermal is made possible by a proprietary plateau histogram equalization image processing algorithm unique to FLIR cameras. Standard AGC corrections apply grey shades evenly across the temperature range in the scene, losing potentially vital image detail by wasting grey shades on areas of no thermal interest. FLIR’s plateau histogram equalization concentrates those grey shades on targets of interest, allowing effective imaging across a much wider dynamic range.
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Thermal imaging cameras for security applications
Thermal image
NEW
FLIR FC-Series S Extremely affordable, network-ready fixed mount cameras
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) • IP control • Video Streaming • Choice of image quality • Designed for use in harsh environments
Thermal image
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The FLIR FC Series is in town FLIR Systems introduced a new range of extremely affordable, network-ready fixed mount cameras featuring advanced thermal imaging technology for security applications. Security installations are increasingly employing thermal imaging cameras as no technology other than thermal imaging allows intruders to be detected in total darkness in practically all weather conditions. The technology’s long range performance is also impressive. However, the price of thermal imaging cameras can be a barrier to greater use of the technology by security professionals as these cameras can be more expensive than regular CCTV cameras. FLIR’s new FC-Series S thermal imaging cameras eliminate the price barrier, enabling security networks to install thermal imaging technology for better detection performance. The FC-Series S cameras combine low cost and industrial quality thermal imaging in a compact package.
About Wide Dynamic Range Thermal Video Better Pictures for Better Protection: WDR Thermal is made possible by a proprietary plateau histogram equalization image processing algorithm unique to FLIR cameras. Standard AGC corrections apply gray shades evenly across the temperature range in the scene, losing potentially vital image detail by wasting gray shades on areas of no thermal interest. FLIR’s plateau histogram equalization concentrates those gray shades on targets of interest, allowing effective imaging across a much wider dynamic range. Highlights of FC-Series Thermal Cameras WDR Thermal Video for industry-leading image quality in all conditions High-performance, all-weather, industrial-rated system 12 VDC, 24 VAC, and two POE power input options Simultaneous IP and analog video outputs along with IP and serial control interfaces for easy integration into IP networks or analog video environments; use them in an existing analog environment, and migrate easily to a future IP network Open IP standards for plug-and-play integration; ONVIF compliant Streaming digital video available in H.264, MPEG-4, or MJPEG formats Advanced thermal image processing with Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) for high-contrast images in dynamic thermal scenes
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The new FC-Series of thermal cameras from FLIR sets a new performance standard with Wide Dynamic Range Thermal Video for superior image quality when other thermal cameras fail. Designed for high performance, easy installation, and longterm reliability, FC-Series cameras with WDR Thermal Video give you the best image quality and optimized video streams so you’ll get the most accurate results from your analytics– even in challenging imaging environments like when the camera is facing the rising or setting sun. Photo: Monique Makepeace from Timeless Technologies with the FLIR FC Series
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First smart vision system at sea
One of the current burning platforms and most talked about subjects within the maritime industry these days are “Safety at Sea”. This could be either sailing and hitting an submerged item with devastating consequences or sailing along the East or West coast of Africa and get hijacked or even when you are sailing in a shipping lane or be on a rig within the shipping lane (radar indicates a collision course with another vessel) and you need visuals and situational awareness for the current problem. Currently, the thermal camera interfaces with radar systems helps greatly but it will be even better when automatic detection could be achieved on a moving vessel detecting another moving target as well. This has been a challenge for some time as the software development on stationary systems are freely available but movement of the platform automatically detecting moving targets are a real challenge.
The radar will detect a vessel, the PTZ camera will automatically turn towards that position or target, when detected. The visual colour image of the target will be seen during daytime, on the monitor, and a thermal image will be viewed during night time, from several meters up to a distance 12miles, dependent upon the type of camera chosen. The thermal camera will be able to penetrate misty conditions as well, and the quality of the images is due the best technology available today.
Timeless Technologies specialises in distributing high level systems where the boundaries or envelope are pushed at all times. They research, design and implement specialised equipment in solving these challenging scenarios. “The Automatic Sea Vision (ASV) System is a perfect fit to their range of solutions and the ability to not just detect and protect vessels whiles in transit but to be able to use the same technology in harbours alike, are a winner” stated by owner Tinus Diedericks. “This opened a new field and the entire system is complete, all the gaps are filled, due to the addition of this new software and hardware.”
The camera pan-and-tilt functions could be used as slue-tokill and this will allow that various objects could be tracked and viewed as the ship sail. The Automatic Sea Vision product automatically detects objects, large and small on the service of the water and the capability to zoom into the target area is a big bonus. Needless to say that this functionality is almost imperative for man-over-board situations and Tinus feels that this will become the function for the future. The fact that all will be recorded live and archived will ease the investigations in case of an event. Tinus states: “Within the near future, these types of intelligent systems will be a non-negotiable item on a ship/vessel/yacht. It could be the complete system or it could be portions thereof, but a visual aid during day time, night time and misty conditions will become non-negotiable for a ship owner and Captain alike. The future will be automation by technology creating “safety at sea”.
The ASV software overcomes all the challenges of glare, deflection, high speed detection with low speed detection, size limitations and intelligence by utilising very clever algorithms within the software. These challenges could only be overcome by years of experience within these scenarios and challenges. This software is unique in that it is an algorithm designed for water and eliminating these challenges. It is not a general software adapted for water surfaces, but unique to the maritime environment.Tinus explains that the complete system comprises of Radar, a thermal/ optical Pan-and-Tilt camera system, Automatic Sea Vision System intelligent software and recording of all images and detection on-board the vessel.
Photo: Bernard Arata from ASV and Tinus Diedericks from Timeless Technologies
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Thermal search for the African Leopard
Our company learned about the low Leopard numbers in South Africa and set out to produce a documentary to highlight the plight of Leopards and to show the solutions people have found to the problems they face. We filmed farmers, game reserves, communities and research programs all seeking a solution to the current demise of Leopards in South Africa. This seems easy but the Leopard is very difficult to film. Â The Leopard has, through adaptation to persecution from other apex predators and man become adept at avoiding detection. To this end it has a camouflaging coat perfectly adapted to the South African bushveld. It takes this behaviour even further where it sticks to thicker undergrowth and shadowed areas further evading detection. Its strength also allows it to crouch down and move from a very low view point should it choose to. This served as a large stumbling block when we set out to capture footage of the Leopards in their natural environment in the Soutpansberg. The area has mist belt forests and is very craggy with steep hillsides, deep gorges and dense thickets. While there are very few apex predators to threaten the Leopards they have been heavily persecuted by man. There are many hunting lodges and the farmers and communities in the area have blamed Leopards for many of their stock losses. These Leopards are thus more elusive than normal Leopards. We realised that conventional imaging equipment would not be suitable, especially as the Leopard is a predominantly nocturnal animal. We thus sought out the leading supplier of thermal imaging equipment in South Africa to assist us. We contacted Timeless Technolgies and they were more than happy to assist with our venture. They supplied us with a small hand held unit which was convenient in its size and weight as we had so much additional equipment.
The terrain was exceptionally difficult to film any wildlife as the animals retreated rapidly to the dense thickets and bush. We then tried out the thermal device but had difficulties in the dusk because the rocks and logs had such high heat temperatures relative to the surrounds. It was only very late in the evening once the ambient temperature had dropped considerably that we were able to distinguish between the heat signatures of the rocks and logs and the animals. We spotted a number of the Leopards prey, Bush Buck and Duiker, but sadly failed to sight any Leopards themselves. The only suc cess the study site has with Leopards is through camera traps as the Leopards are far more relaxed with these cameras once they have been in place for a few days. Â
“We realised that conventional imaging equipment would not be suitable, especially as the Leopard is a predominantly nocturnal animal. We thus sought out the leading supplier of thermal imaging equipment in South Africa to assist us.”
“The thermal imaging devices have a definite advantage over other night imaging equipment as camouflage does not come into play, nor staying still. The Leopard however has very low numbers, so no matter what advantages we have on our side, they are still the kings of stealth technology. “ We look forward to the release of our documentaries in bringing a different understanding of these amazing animals tot he public and thank all of our supporters in enabling us to produce our films. Anton van Niekerk - www.perfectdirections.co.za
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About the African Leapord: The African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is a leopard subspecies occurring across most of sub-Saharan Africa. In 2008, the IUCN classified leopards as Near Threatened, stating that they may soon qualify for the Vulnerable status due to habitat loss and fragmentation. They are becoming increasingly rare outside protected areas. The trend of the population is decreasing. African leopards used to occur in most of sub-Saharan Africa, occupying both rainforest and arid desert habitats. They were found in all habitats with annual rainfall above 50 mm (2.0 in), and can penetrate areas with less than this amount of rainfall along river courses. They range exceptionally up to 5,700 m (18,700 ft), have been sighted on high slopes of the Ruwenzori and Virunga volcanoes, and observed when drinking thermal water 37 °C (99 °F) in the Virunga National Park. In North Africa, a tiny relict population persists in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. African leopards inhabited a wide range of habitats within Africa, from mountainous forests to grasslands and savannahs, excluding only extremely sandy desert. They are most at risk in areas of semi-desert, where scarce resources often result in conflict with nomadic farmers and their livestock. Leopards are generally most active between sunset and sunrise, and kill more prey at this time. In Kruger National Park, male leopards and female leopards with cubs were relatively more active at night than solitary females. The highest rates of daytime activity were recorded for leopards using thorn thickets during the wet season, when impala also used them. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_leopard Photo: Credit to FLIR
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Thermal SightSensor 3rd Generation Smart Outdoor Security Camera The 3rd Generation Thermal SightSensor® is designed for outdoor perimeter and area security, day and night, in all weather conditions. The new SightSensor has four times the processing, is one-third the size, and consumes half the power of the prior generation. With lens options that range from wide areas (90˚ FOV) to 600m distances, the Thermal SightSensor leverages on-board video processing for high Probability of Detect (PD) and low Nuisance Alarm Rate (NAR) analytics while providing crisp, clear video at all times. Features
Benefits
Precision GPS Analytics integrated within the camera
Analyzes every pixel of every video frame to accurately detect size, velocity and location
Precision Video Enhancement Technology
See crisp, clear thermal video detail - 24 hours/day, all seasons
Electronic Video Stabilization (translation, rotation and zoom)
Eliminates nuisance alerts from wind, machinery, trains, planes, construction equipment
EasyConfig calibration software for stand-alone applications
Scene calibration for target postion by entering camera’s height
Precision detection of intruders up to 600 meters and vehicles up to 1500 meters
Lowest cost/meter for perimeters - Lowest cost/square meter for area coverage
Detects up to 64 simultaneous intruders that violate a site’s security policies
Accurate intrusion detection over large outdoor areas
Detects intruders while ignroring foliage, water, headlights, wind-blown objects
Increased accuracy and reduced nuisance alarms
Automatically adapts to the envrionment
No tuning or seasonal adjustments needed
Intruder locations displayed on site map in real time (Enterprise Mode)
Provides situational awareness over secured area
Seamless alarm and video integration with third-party VMS, PSIM and C2 Systems
Open-system design to support wide-range of industry solutions
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Clock Synchronization
Time-based security policies; time-stamped video overlays and accurate PTZ control
Stored Audio Message Output
Trigger audio message in response to alarm condition
Low power - 6 watts maximum (without heater in use)
Can operate on solar power to eliminate infrastructure and construction costs
Nitrogen pressurized enclosure (NEMA 4X)
Built for reliable performance and extended life in all weather and climates
Long Wavelength Infrared (LWIR) Uncooled Thermal Imager
Detects intrusions in zero light, bright sun, unlit areas near roads, and over water
Ordering Information Part Number
Automated Detection Range of a Person*
FOV
NS35-300
35m (115ft)
90˚
NS55-300
55m (180ft)
65˚
NS95-300
95m (310ft)
40˚
NS160-300
160m (525ft)
24˚
NS242-300
242m (790ft)
16˚
NS430-300
430m (1410ft)
9˚
NS600-300
600m (1965ft)
6.2˚
Power
Market Comparable
SightLogix
Wide Dynamic Range 640 x 480
Precision Video Enhancement 320 x 240
24V AC/DC PoE
Detection ranges for person walking toward camera - the most difficult scenario
*How Automated Detection Range is Measured
SightLogix processing yields unmatched accuracy and clarity
Accessories Mounts – Refer to the SightLogix Accessories Datasheet.
Walking Toward Camera
SightMonitor – GPS-based target display and coordination software. Refer to the SightLogix SightMonitor® Datasheet. SightTracker – Automatic PTZ controller. Refer to the SightLogix SightTracker™ Datasheet.
PN 6-2000003-001F Made in the USA
Sightlogix 3rd Generation SightLogix Third III Smart Thermal Camera Delivers Better Performance, Reduced Power Consumption and Lower Costs SightLogix, the technology leader for smart thermal camera systems, announces the third generation Thermal SightSensor, which takes the most accurate outdoor security solution to mass market affordability. The new SightSensor solves a fundamental economic challenge for the industry. With four times the processing, at one-third the size, and consuming less than half the power of the prior generation, the new SightSensor avails solar and wireless capabilities that reduces most of the infrastructure once needed for video security systems. “The new, third generation SightSensor builds on SightLogix’ heritage for precise, around the clock, all-weather security solutions,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix president and CEO. “With significant processing and power consumption innovations, the new SightSensor solves the biggest problem faced by our industry today, which is the cost of installing security infrastructure.” Outdoor security projects encompass many infrastructure expenses that typically dwarf the cost of security cameras themselves. These include plans and permits for construction and trenching, installing electrical and communication wiring to remote areas, and on-site provisioning. The result has been a significant capital investment each time an organization needs to secure a facility. By combining solar power and wireless communications with the most accurate outdoor detection system available, the new SightSensor eliminates much of the installation costs, fulfilling a long-sought promise of using smart thermal cameras as an outdoor burglar alarm system.
Major new features of the Third Generation SightSensor include: Four times the on-board video processing Greatly reduced power, size and weight Support for ONVIF, h.264 Audio messages triggered in response to alarm conditions Simplified video cabling and connections Flexible browser-based configuration option Photo: Sean Mortassagne & Herman Snyman with the Sightlogix Sightsensor
With lens options that range from wide areas (90˚ FOV) to 600m distances, the NEMA 4X, nitrogenpurged Thermal SightSensor provides high Probability of Detect (PD) and low Nuisance Alarm Rate (NAR) video analytics day and night, in all weather conditions.
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EOH to Secure a West Coast Estate with Thermal & Video Analytics
About the FLIR SR Camera SR-Series imagers are fixed-site thermal security cameras that come in ruggedized, all-weather enclosures that are compatible with a wide variety of third-party accessories, making them easy to integrate. SR-Series cameras define the new standard of performance with five models with full 640 x 480 thermal resolution that give you greater image detail, more extensive coverage, and better analytics performance than ever before.
About the Integrator EOH provides the technology, knowledge, skills and organisational ability critical to Africa’s development and growth. Following the Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing model, EOH provides high value, end-to-end solutions across all industry verticals, and consistently delivers value to clients through our deep industry expertise, an understanding of clients’ businesses and a ‘Right 1st Time’ approach to delivery. EOH has been active in the supply and installation of security, access control, communications and time management solutions internationally in excess of 60 years. Offering end-to-end security solutions across the African continent, EOH provides physical security systems for all disciplines, including CCTV, access control, fire detection, integrated building management systems, prevention & intrusion detection, voice evacuation and parking management systems. We aim to provide solutions through careful analysis of customer risks and needs profiles and to produce an outcome based solution according to the customer’s expectation. Careful analysis provides a solution to drive improvements in not only security, but also in safety and productivity thus enhancing the overall operation. EOH has extensive experience in providing sound and proven electronic security and building management solutions with a track record of over 65 years and a customer base of over three and a half thousand 3,500 active customers. For more information on our security and building solutions, please visit our EOH Intelligent Infrastructure website at www.eohii.co.za or contact us on 021 045 0990 Michael.meyer@eoh.co.za Photos: Top: Michael Meyer Project Manager at EOH Left: Acutual footage of suspects caught at another Estate Application in the Northern Suburbs
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FLIR PathfindIR II with built in analytics now available in South Africa
FLIR Systems has released its new PathFindIR II thermal night vision system. With the latest video analytics algorithms, PathFindIR II provides automated detection and alerts of pedestrians and animals, so you can see hazards sooner, react faster, and stay safer on the road than ever before, according to the company. PathFindIR II is designed to install easily in cars, trucks, and industrial vehicles of every kind. PathFindIR II’s thermal night vision gives you the power to see pedestrians, cyclists, animals, and other road hazards that are in or approaching the road from either side by detecting the heat signature of everything in its field of vision.
future autonomous driving, no driving mechanisms (steering wheel, pedals etc.) Safety whiles driving, at night time, in mist, in smoke! Simple to install, and cheap!” This is the same FLIR thermal imaging technology used by Mercedes, Audi, and BMW in select models to keep the drivers and passengers in their cars safer. Photo: Herman Snyman and Hendri Verster of Timeless Technologies with the PathfindIR II
According to FLIR, PathFindIR II can detect and alert you to these hazards up to four times farther away than you’ll be able to see them with your vehicle’s headlights, and PathFindIR II can’t get blinded by the lights of oncoming vehicles. Building on the success of the original PathFindIR, the PathFindIR II adds a distinctive pedestrian detection feature that can be configured to automatically display alarms that alert you when the system detects a person nearing or crossing your vehicle’s path. On the release of the new PathfindIR II Tinus Diedericks of Timeless Technologies had this to say: “Where can you find a moving platform with analytical detection of humans and people within one small edge basic camera unit. The bases of
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Turn night into day! FLIR PT-Series
Total darkness
Thermal image
Fog or smoke
Thermal image
NEW FLIR PT-Series
Network-ready Multi-Sensor thermal imaging cameras • • • • • • •
Robust pan/tilt mechanism for increased situational awareness Thermal imaging + daylight/low light camera Multiple installation options: - TCP/IP configuration - Analog configuration Choice of image qualtity - 640 x 480 pixels - 320 x 240 pixels - 160 x 120 pixels Wide variety of lenses Video Streaming: H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG Exchangeable camera cassettes
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FLIR adds continuous e-zoom to its F-Series and PT-Series of thermal security cameras FLIR has added a number of enhancements to its F-Series and PT-Series security cameras, including a totally new and user-friendly web interface, an enhanced level of security with three login levels, and continuous e-zoom functionality. E-zoom functionality is now added to all 640x480 versions of the F-Series and PT-Series cameras. This means that there are no more fixed intervals while using the zoom functionality. Users can now stop at any zoom position that they like. The e-zoom appears as a very smooth and continuous image along the entire zoom range. Other new features include the new web interface that offers a live streaming video page and web-based camera controls (for pan-tilt-zoom functionality, preset and scan lists, AGC presets and much more), and enhanced security with three login levels (user, expert and admin). FLIR F-Series F-Series thermal security cameras let you see intruders and other threats to your facility clearly in total darkness and in bad weather. Fully enabled for control and operation over digital and analog networks, F-Series thermal imaging cameras are available in 160 × 120, 320 × 240, and high-resolution 640 × 480 formats, providing up to sixteen times the image clarity and longer threat detection range performance than lower resolution cameras. FLIR PT-Series Network-Ready Pan-Tilt, Multi-Sensor Thermal Security Cameras PT-Series thermal security cameras let you see intruders and other threats to your facility’s security clearly in total darkness and in bad weather. The PT-Series precision pan/tilt mechanism gives operators accurate pointing control while providing fully programmable scan patterns, radar slew-to-cue, and slew-to-alarm functionality. Fully enabled for control and operation over digital and serial networks, PT-Series thermal cameras are available in 160 × 120, 320 × 240, and high-resolution 640 × 480 formats, providing up to sixteen times the image clarity and longer threat detection range performance than lower resolution thermal cameras. Multi-sensor configurations also include a day/night 36× zoom color CCD camera on the same pan/tilt package. About thermal imaging Thermal imaging is the use of cameras constructed with special sensors that “see” thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal or infrared energy is light that is not visible to the human eye because its wavelength is too long to be detected. It is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot. Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation. Based on temperature differences between objects, thermal imaging produces a clear image. It is an excellent tool for predictive maintenance, building inspections, research & development and automation applications. It can see in total darkness, in the darkest of nights, through fog, in the far distance and through smoke. It is also used for security and surveillance, maritime, automotive, fire-fighting and many other applications.
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FLIR PT Series at a local Mine in South Africa by Timeless Technologies
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Vizual Security to secure a Boland Estate with Thermal & Video Analytics
The Boland Region has been hit with many crime waves in recent months. Needless to say that more and more existing Residential Estates are taking extra precaution and upgrading to thermal and analytics perimeter curtains. About The Integrator: “The security industry has seen massive growth over the last 20 years and has to a large extent become characterised by companies specialising in a specific discipline within the segment. In recent years the need arose for a truly holistic service provider, but current structures found it close to impossible to make the transition while maintaining service levels. As a result most of these companies have either stagnated or returned to their core business. At Vizual Security, we have analysed the business models and identified and learnt from these past failures to bring to the market the first truly holistic service offering, providing a range of services and products with in-house competencies and experience. Our approach and business structure allows for flat decision making and smooth and instant transition between products and services.  VISION In our quest to protect lives and assets, Vizual will through innovative ideas and access to the most advanced security systems available, provide our clients with an exceptional integrated security service. We will attract, motivate, lead and incentivise a team of like-minded individuals who share this vision of effectively combining the best of physical security with state of the art electronics. Through the dedication and commitment to service excellence we aim to become the service provider of choice to those focussed on delivery beyond expectations.� www.vizualsecurity.co.za
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Wits Searching for Hedgehogs!
“The FLIR unit created a lot of interest and it was with a great amount of awe that people saw the thermal signatures of their surrounds for the first time.” A WITS student, Jessica Artingstall did her Zoology honours last year on the Southern African Hedgehog. They live in urban and rural areas and due to this presence in urban areas one would expect them to be able to cope with pressures, habitat loss and resource scarcity. Yet the illegal pet trade, muti and being utilised as a food item has reduced their numbers. Although they had some information on Hedgehogs they had many gaps in the information and so started the I Found A Hedgehog (IFAH) project to try and understand their habitat selection, especially for relocation of rescued animals. The project sought to determine when and where Hedgehogs have been seen in not only Johannesburg, but in the country as a whole. This would help to determine the distribution as well as the change in numbers and distribution over the years. On investigation, most of the points of occurrence are on Egoli Granite Grassland. Restriction to pets and people helped their numbers increase. Rocky outcrops are also good for their occurrence. Due to its low rate in numbers it is not as adaptable as previously thought. They are sensitive to disturbance to their environment and need corridors to survive and disperse. There have been a number of sightings of Hedgehog in the GEKCO Conservancy in the North of Johannesburg. There are also a few pockets of Egoli Granite Grassland and some ridges in the area so an evening search was organised to try and locate some Hedgehogs. As they can cover a vast area a solution was needed to greater enhance the possibility of seeing the Hedgehogs. One of the conservancy members had experienced success locating animals on a Leopard conservation project with a FLIR
thermal unit from Timeless Technologies and so asked if a unit could be loaned to them for the search. “Timeless Technologies were more than happy to help out with another conservation project and a hand-held unit was supplied. More than 20 people gathered for the search and they were split up into a few groups. One of the security teams brought an additional FLIR unit and the teams began searching. The FLIR unit created a lot of interest and it was with a great amount of awe that people saw the thermal signatures of their surrounds for the first time. The FLIR unit picked up the heat signatures of the hares and nocturnal birds before the average torches could and one could very quickly adapt to understanding the heat signatures that rocks, tree trunks and other elements would give off. A number of owls, some scrub-hares and various night birds were seen but sadly no Hedgehogs were discovered. Yet everyone returned home in good spirits after having spent a night in the veld under a brilliant moon, doing their part to conserve our natural heritage.
“The FLIR unit picked up the heat signatures of the hares and nocturnal birds before the average torches could and one could very quickly adapt to understanding the heat signatures that rocks, tree trunks and other elements would give off.”
Supervision Thermal Binocular Device
The binocular TGA-3 is a thermal supervision device. The TGA-3 is designed to monitor and observe the areas with any light intensity or of poor visibility (smoke, fog, objects concealed by ground vegetation or merging with underlying surface); for observe thermal status of industrial equipment and vehicles remotely; for audit energy; or for non-destructive inspection and other purposes of use. The device is equipped with a highly sensitive passive detector of long-wave infrared band (LWIR). The device has a built-in color AMOLED minidisplay with high resolution and eyepieces with the possibility of dioptric and of interpupillary distance adjustment. The Binocular TGA-3 is equipped with 55 mm or 75 mm Germanium lens (f/1.0) with manual focus. The device is presented in a high impact waterproof plastic body with the conveniently placed control keys. The Binocular is equipped with a video output and external power supply input. The device is powered by four AA-type batteries. The TGA-3 has digital x2 and x4 zoom. Several pre-installed color palettes give a possibility to choose the best option depending on the task. The operating modes, status of the device, and level of the batteries are displayed. There are modes for automatic and digital adjustment of brightness and contrast of the image. Operating range (growth figure of a man) Detection: 2200 m Recognition: 600 m Identification: 300 m
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About Hatteland Display Hatteland Display is the leading technology provider of specialized display and computer products, delivering high quality, unique and customized solutions to the international maritime and industrial markets. The company represents innovation and quality to the system integrators world wide. Effective quality assurance and investment in sophisticated in-house manufacturing methods and facilities enable us to deliver Type Approved and Mil tested products. Our customer oriented approach, technical knowledge and dedication to R&D, make us a trusted and preferred supplier of approved solutions, which are backed up by a strong service network. Displays Series X As a leading manufacturer of display and computer hardware for the maritime segment, Hatteland Display continuously gauges and responds to market needs. Our commitment to develop specialized products for a multitude of onboard ship systems continues, and with that the introduction now of a brand new product range called, Series X. With cast aluminium, compact (IP22) and sleek by design chassis, the units from this new range can be desk mount or console integrated. The design is modular, allowing for common modules to be used in various models and combinations. Together these design features bring about a range perfectly in synch to market cost expectations – along with that, the performance and type approval always expected in all Hatteland Display products. All sizes are available in display or panel computer formats, as well as various performance specifications to choose from. There are standard base models available which are listed on out internet page. The modules used in Series X, are all qualified having undergone and passed our extensive test program, which includes HALT testing. This means that the products are tested well outside the requirements in EN60945 and E10. The result is a more reliable product.
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Thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance
W NE FLIR FC-Series S
FLIR SR-Series
FLIR F-Series
FLIR PT-Series
W NE FLIR Compact D-Series
FLIR A310pt
FLIR A310f
Introducing IONODES
Encoders / Decoders / Servers / Network Storage Solutions ONODES designs, develops and manufactures high quality IP-based video and data processing appliances optimized for use with many other well-known video, data and security management solutions. IONODES’ product line includes a wide array of smart appliances, ranging from a complete line of video encoders & decoders, to more advanced compact server solutions for commercial, industrial and mobile applications. Video Encoders Ionodes line of high quality H.264 video encoders offers the ideal video encoding solution for converting your existing analog video cameras to the latest generation of IP video networks. Video Servers Our CIRRUS line of compact IP video management servers are designed to get you up and running with an IP video solution in no time. All our servers come pre-imaged with the Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system as well as pre-installed software environment including the VMS solution, IONODES web management interface and everything your need to start operating your system right away. You simply need to power up the device, add your IP cameras / encoders and the system handles the rest.
Who knew 2TB could be this small? IONODES announces the release of the CIRRUS CR40-H2000 2TB NVR. Our popular ultra compact NVR is now available with even more storage! With its 2TB of internal data storage, the CIRRUS CR40-H2000 is well suited to handle 16 channels of high resolution video recording and offers the longer retention times you sometimes require. As always, the CR40 NVR comes with everything you need to get up and running in no time. Boot-up, follow the intuitive Quick Setup Wizard, add your IP cameras and you’re done. The Quick Setup Wizard handles configuration of your NVR and automatic installation of your selected Video Management Software solution (VMS).
High Performance Network Storage The CIRRUS line of external storage solutions has been designed for performance and peace of mind. Offering capacities ranging from 4TB to 64TB, our network storage appliances offer key features such as configurable RAID levels, redundant power, SSD boot and dual Gigabit Ethernet.
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Application Note Sky-Watch Integrates FLIR® Quark™ 640 into Small UAV
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ky-Watch designs and manufactures quad-rotor UAVs for military, law enforcement, security, firefighting, and search and rescue applications. Based in Denmark, Sky-Watch has integrated a FLIR® Quark™ 640 longwave infrared thermal sensor into their Huginn X1 drone to give customers a thermal vision option. Originally, the X1 was designed to manage a single payload. But due to Quark’s compact size, Sky-Watch has been able to design a dual-payload version that is capable of simultaneously operating a Quark thermal camera core and a visible spectrum camera. Necessity, Mother of Invention. Finding the Right Thermal Camera Core
Sky-Watch’s main customers are within emergency management, which covers fire brigades, police, security, and search and rescue. All of their customers have in common the need to see at night so they can find missing or camouflaged people. Night vision cameras were too bulky for their platform. “Besides,” Michael Messerschmidt, Sky-Watch Business Development Manager, said, “for base protection and compound protection, if you want to see somebody who is sneaking around, thermal is much better.” Sky-Watch scoured the market for the right thermal camera core to use on the X1. They
Huginn X1 in flight
looked at companies in Germany, the United Kingdom, India, China, and the U.S. All of them claimed to have a small camera core that would suit their needs, yet the smallest was more comparable in size to FLIR® Tau®. In fact, Sky-Watch considered using a Tau 640 before they learned about the Quark. “No question about it. The reason we chose Quark was because of size and form factor. It has a very good center of rotation; because our camera is front-mounted, it was easy for us to recommend Quark,” Messerschmidt said. “Because it’s so small, we can actually place a daylight and thermal camera next to each other, enabling dual sensor capability which is unique on this small [of] a platform.”
Multiple Surveillance applications
Integrating Quark into Huginn X1
Once Sky-Watch selected Quark as its thermal payload, they faced a few challenges integrating the core into their system. First, they initially tried to design their own VPC module to power the core and stream video. However, their design created too much noise so they turned to the VPC module FLIR designed specifically for Quark and found that it worked perfectly. The second challenge involved calibration, or flat-field correction (FFC). FFC is necessary to maintain a more uniform thermal image. Since Quark does not have a shutter, an FFC must be performed using an external reference source. Sky-Watch solved this
Thermal capability thanks to Quark™
Civil drones helps Humanitarian and Relief work after Haiyan typhoon Danoffice IT partnered with NGOs members of NetHope and sent a drone (with a drone expert, Liam Dawson) to Tacloban to facilitate the work of NGOs.
One of the biggest typhoons ever In Tacloban, everything was destroyed by the typhoon: razed houses, destroyed bridges, blocked roads, disrupted communications. And tens of thousands of people to heal and refugees to support. For international rescue teams who joined the archipelago, one of the major challenges is access to affected areas and organization of priorities. To facilitate this task, the help comes from the air. Danoffice IT, Danish company with a branch in Geneva, Switzerland, has sent a Huginn X1 drone and an expert in Philippines.
Eventually, the drone was involved in a search of missing bodies amongst debris and in the Bay of Tacloban. As confirmed by Ronald Christiaans, “The Huginn X1 drone proves added value during the first phase of an emergency. In this first phase, the focus is looking for survivors.” Four years of research and development On this difficult ground, the Huginn X1 proved its effectiveness in this type of missions. But this device that took four years of research and development can also perform in other missions: monitoring of power lines, assessment of fire or highway accident areas, overview of refugee camps or patrolling with rangers against poaching in Africa.
“The visual information about a place or a situation is key for NGOs but also for many United Nations agencies responsible for refugees and migrants. It is this valuable service that A quadricopter directed via a touch screen “This quadricopter (device using four propellers) is equipped with provides Huginn X1 “ says Per Svehag. With the European Commission, the UN and NGOs are the main customers and two cameras: a high-definition color and another thermal. The partners of Danoffice IT, whose core activity is to provide Inuser, who can be up to 2km from the device, flies it via a touch formation and Communications Technologies solutions (servscreen display which provides live images of one or more of the ers, data centers, computers, printers,...) to these organizacameras” says Per Svehag, President of Danoffice IT. tions in 160 countries around the world in a very short time. Even if the drone is very easy to fly, Danoffice IT preferred to At this stage, the drone has proved its value in many condisend an expert on site this time: “Humanitarian and relief NGOs tions. Had it been deployed in the first 72 hours after the dishave their rescue mission to complete. So, the idea is not to slow aster, it would have certainly helped to save even more lives. down things but to bring an additional field support” No doubt the Huginn X1 will fly to other missions around the world soon. On the ground missions Since Monday 18th of November, the specialist Liam Dawson and the Huginn X1 drone are hard at work in the disaster area. His Dan Office first mission was to identify from the air the best place where to implement the base camp for the rescue teams. Then the quadricopter flew over a hospital devastated by the typhoon to assess damages and estimate resources and equipment needed. “It was used in order to bring more rapid relief to the victims of the natural disaster” says Ronald Christiaans, Training Coordinator at the National Operations Centre of the Netherlands and EU Civil protection Expert. The drone was used to assess the “buffer zone” which is the area where the sea covered the land and destroyed everything. Here again, the aerial live stream video identifies damages and gives valuable information related to the ease of access to the areas. With this, relief teams can identify most affected areas and allocate their resources more efficiently. The drone was also requested to assess damages caused to fisheries and rice plantations.
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The 640 detector / 25Hz Thermal pan tilt camera arrived in South Africa
The TD Thermal Dome is ideal for mobile, fixed and aerial applications. It is an extremely small PTZ Dome with thermal imaging and daylight camera. At only 19cm diameter, the rugged design and functionality are ideal for mobile or fixed security installations. It is a cost-effective, optimally sized and versatile surveillance system. The TD-6300 comes with a 640x480 high resolution thermal camera with continuous digital zoom and a low light SONY EX-View HAD CCD camera. The PTZ Dome is IP67 certified and can resist 160km/h wind.
By evaluating all the technical specifications of this product, it is clear that the quality vs cost supersedes any completive products. ”
As explained by Tinus Diedericks, owner of Timeless Technologies: “Timeless Technologies
It is a cost-effective, optimally sized and versatile surveillance system. The TD-6300 comes with a 640x480 high resolution thermal camera with continuous digital zoom and a low light SONY EXView HAD CCD camera. The PTZ Dome is IP67 certified and can resist 160km/h wind.
is excited to introduce this product to the South African market. Excitement is created around the rapid deployment functionality for especially mobile applications. This will elevate vehicle and or helicopter patrol to the next level. Needless to say, and using the thermal capabilities of the camera, dark night operations with clear view for the operator will surprise the criminal activities greatly. It will give true meaning to the slogans ‘I can see you’ or ‘you can’t hide’ during pitch black darkness, mist, smoky and foggy conditions. This camera, with the 25hertz detector sensor at this high resolution is another breakthrough product release by us. www.timetech.co.za
The TD Thermal Dome is ideal for mobile, fixed and aerial applications. It is an extremely small PTZ Dome with thermal imaging and daylight camera. At only 19cm diameter, the rugged design and functionality are ideal for mobile or fixed security installations.
Features & Benefits Thermal AND Low light Optical Camera, Extremely small rugged PTZ dome Rugged Aluminium, All Weather conditions proof, Wind resistance 160km/h, Anti Vibration Plate, New Pan Tilt Mechanism, 360 continuous pan, Easy installation, Cost Effective and versatile. Typical Applications for the TD Thermal dome is Mobile surveillance, Fixed surveillance, Aerial surveillance, Maritime surveillance, Crowd Control, Disaster Management, Anti-Poaching Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue. Photo: Tinus Diedericks & Charney de Bruin Page 51 3
Thermal Dome reaching Powered Flight Helicopter Training Center is currently doing testing with the Thermal TD Dome mounted to one of its helicopters. The new addition to the helicopter is giving students an interesting flight experience and we are excited to share some footage within the near future. “Powered Flight started in February 2006 with one Robinson RH-22 Helicopter. Through the support of all our clients, we now have several Robinson RH-22 and RH-44 helicopters and a helicopter simulator. The training centre is based at Wonderboom Airport and the Training area is on the boundry of the airfield’s airspace. North of the airfield is uncon-
new heights as prices drop! trolled airspace making radio work less intimidating for student pilots. South of the airfield requires extensive radio work for more advanced students. The airfield is large enough for several students at one time to undergo hover training while being in sight of the air traffic control tower. A ground radio frequency has been introduced which has reduced radio congestion. As a result of the opening of our own AOC (Charter company), we are now in a position to offer a variety of opportunities to students who complete their commercial pilot licence with us, in order to enhance their careers. All our training is conducted in our own aircraft and helicopter simulator. We offer the following: Ab Initio and Advanced helicopter training. Ratings: Night, IF, Instructor, Sling, Game & Cull, PPL & CPL Ground school, Charter Flights, Game Capture� Photo: Martin Jacobs & David van Wyk from Powered Flight wtih Quintin Smith from Timeless Technologies
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Ampleye See Everything Ampleye is an innovator in high-end CCTV security and surveillance IP cameras which provide ultra high resolutions (HD and above) imaging with high pixel sensitivity optimized for low-light scenes. Ampleye is relevant to sectors like, Industrial parks, Traffic, Stadiums, Casinos, Events, Public Areas etc. - Fewer cameras, Less installation effort, Less landscape pollution, Less obstacles along the road for safety, Less infrastructure (poles etc), More security, More night view and less streetlight required, very low total cost of ownership with the best security level. Ampleye at Industrial parks Wouldn’t it be great to secure an industrial park by capturing all traffic participants who access and leave the park? Capturing means retrieving a detailed photo of (1) the traffic participant, (2) details like a license plate, (3) the driver of a vehicle, (4) a video stream capturing the direction of the traffic participant, (5) in colour, day and night. Additionally real time PTZ observation and retrospect PTZ observation, in colour, day and night would be the summit‌ With a single Ampleye | Nox-20 you are able to create a solution providing all these security functions at once. To give an example, imagine the following situation on a business park: The first intersection on the park: 4 access lanes from the highway to 3 directions of the park 2 entrance lanes to the highway from 3 directions of the park Traditionally this requires 6 ALPR cameras, 6 overview cameras (for each single lane), 1 dome camera and a total overview camera mounted on 5 poles (retrospect PTZ observation is with this setup still not possible). A single (20 megapixel / 30 fps / MVA) Ampleye | Nox-20 on a single pole will provide the same including retrospect PTZ observation. What are the benefits? Less infrastructure: poles, power supplies, data-communication lines (less costs) Fewer cameras: 1 instead of 14 Less installation effort Less maintenance cost Less landscape pollution Less obstacles along the road (safety) More security (retrospect PTZ) More night view, less streetlight required Very low total cost of ownership with the best security level A highly valuable advantage compared to the often applied dome cameras is digital zoom applied to the 20 megapixel. This enables continuous store of the overview image without losing any surrounding data when zooming. Thus, making it impossible for criminals to distract a camera to prevent the creation of video evidence of their actual offense. In summary, choosing the Ampleye camera will reduce installation and integration time, costs and takes Industrial Park security to a new level.
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Hats off to Mad’s new Optimo! Say hello to Optimo, the latest addition to the MAD family of quality CCTV hardware. Designed, engineered and assembled in the UK to our usual high standards, the machined aluminium IP68 rated Optimo is a robust and versatile platform conceived to meet the constantly evolving challenges faced by today’s CCTV community. A fully integrated plug-and-play system, the unit’s twin heads are capable of housing a variety of camera and lens combinations optical/thermal or optical only. Incorporating stepper motor technology, the Optimo has a wide speed range up to 200°/sec with excellent low speed control and high preset accuracy.
Photo: Gay Craddock of MAD CCTV systems with Tinus Diedericks and Optimo to the right during IFSEC 2014
Dont get even, get MAD
UK based MAD manufactures top-end ancillary CCTV equipment of unrivalled quality, reliability and durability. The product of over thirty years’ continuous development, our hardware includes robust, heavy-duty fully integrated camera dome units, traditional pan and tilt heads (now also in 316 stainless steel), environmental camera housings and accessories which are used in specialist and prestigious applications across the globe.
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Timeless Technologies supports Alta Sorg After Care Centre, a caring facility for persons with intellectual disabilities. Alta du Toit does excellent work with 155 permanent residents and 66 day care customers. The centre is a safe haven where these adults can live and work. There’s an established skills development program in place and they also see to the physical and medical care of the residents. We at Timeless don’t see our involvement as part of our “Corporate Social Responsibility” but as one of our fours Business cornerstones namely “Enjoyment of life” - its a privilege to be part of someone’s life and to make a difference by doing something small. Early 2014 The Timetech team were the official sponsors for the strongman competition, strong for charity, in support of the Alta du Toit Centre. It was an amazing experience to be the hosts for this event! To get involved with the centre plrease contact: Marina van der Meulen Phone : +27(0)21 913 2106 Email: marina@altadutoit.org.za Adress: 80 Lincoln Road Boston Bellville 7530 http://www.altadutoit.org.za/
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