Here is a thought . Could the next generation of access control be completely free of any kind of intervention from the subject being granted access through the door. Consider this, we will take a couple of Panasonic products from the iPro range and integrate these together in order that we may open doors. Using the Panasonic WV-SF346 vandal resistant dome camera and the WJ-NV200 NVR, the technology now exists to allow us to integrate doors into camera systems.
WJ-NV200
By using the facial recognition features with the WJ-NV200 we can open doors as a subject approaches. As long as his face is a match and he has access rights granted. So what type of advantages does this integrated access control system offer to the end user. No more expensive cards or tag systems. Video evidence of the time and date the subject passes through the door and simplicity with no expensive biometric readers or card readers. The route of facial recognition to open doors brings a high tec cost effective access control solution that many end users may buy into into. Just a thought!!!
Yes….. well the big idea is that HDCCTV solutions will transform the CCTV industry. Where IP has failed, HDCCTV will succeed. The reason is simple. IP is the domain of the IT world. HD CCTV is the domain of the security world and that’s because its simple. More than that its a massive improvement on what we have had to endure with analogue CCTV over the last 30 years. The dream of CCTV and why it evolved in the first place was to read number plates, to see faces and identify criminals. The effect was supposed to deter crime. With HDCCTV this is now actually possible but with HDCCTV we still protect existing investment in the coax infrastructure. Relatively cheap but ultimately effective……….that’s why it will succeed……..
HD SDI CCTV is a new technology that will enable the CCTV industry to bring HD quality images to the masses. Unlike IP CCTV the existing coax infrastructure can be used , no new cabling is required to upgrade from analogue to HD. The industry is buzzing with this news. We have many thousands of miles of coaxial cable that is currently out there and it is only now that by using HD SDI CCTV we can use this coax to bring high quality HD images into the world of CCTV without huge costs involved to upgrade to IP.
HD SDI DVR
So whats out there and who are the main players? Well HD CCTV Solutions and Everfocus both have offerings in the form of HD SDI DVR’s. HD SDI cameras were being proudly displayed at IFSEC this year on quite a few stands. Opinion is still split as to what HD SDI DVR will prove to be the best solution to sell here in the UK . Will it be better to sell a hybrid DVR that is able to record both HD SDI cameras and their analogue counterparts ? This would mean customers could do a partial upgrade rather than change their whole system to HD . The option to target areas for HD is appealing to many. This said full HDCCTV upgrades will not be out the question and there will be demand for an HD SDI DVR that is able to perform, record and produce clear crisp images that has been sought by CCTV installers and their customers for many years.
So what are the benefits of HD SDI CCTV over HD cameras run on IP networks? Well it really is the simplicity of the installation that makes it a winner . No need to re-train engineers and no need to run new cables, just plug and play. HDCCTV has long been the holy grail within the CCTV industry and it seemed that we had it with megapixel IP cameras albeit expensive and difficult to deploy. Now however, CCTV sales personnel will be falling over themselves to get this new technology in front of customers . Having seen the HD SDI CCTV in action I can vouch for the fact that it will sell its self during the dem part of the sale. Price is still important though and its not as cheap as we would like to to be as yet. Also we warn against using HDCCTV cameras outside at night .The CMOS version of the HD SDI camera is almost 3 times as cheap as it CCD equivalent , but you get what you pay for, so if you need quality night time views pay more for the CCD version, its worth it.
As for functionality HD SDI CCTV is very flexible. It can still be connected to remotely and will do anything a standard analogue DVR will do. However We now have a zoom facility that can give us more detail post event. Double the detail in fact. So where faces before were blurred with analogue now we have a chance to see who really did break into the yard or premises. This is the clincher because it was the biggest weakness with analogue CCTV and one that effectively renders the hundreds of thousands of analogue CCTV systems already out there , useless.
So HD SDI CCTV is about to come of age and there are many hundreds of thousands of customers out there who are ready to take up this technology sooner rather than later .
Pyronix have released a wireless smoke detector that links up to the Enforcer wireless control panel.
Pyronix /Castle are expanding on their new Enforcer wireless intruder alarm panel and have now introduced a fire detector option into the range. This is another added feature makes it different from other wireless intruder alarms and yet another of benefit of an intruder alarm that has taken the market place by storm mainly because the new panel features Bi-directional wireless. This specially designed benefit helps keep the number of wireless signals bouncing around the premises to a minimum. Add to this the fact that it will also help conserve battery life and we have a panel that is selling well.
The Pyronix Enforcer panel is a 32 way unit and has been actively competing against Risco, who, until now have been the undisputed number 1 in this field of wireless technology. The Enforcer Uses euro mini programming already proven out in the field and is a favorite with engineers. The Pyronix enforcer comes with built in PSU and battery back up so no additional costs there. Probably though the feature that will increase sales further is the data bell box which is is also wireless however if the installation allows, the bell box can be powered locally. If the need arises we can also have 2 zones that can be hardwired should any existing door contacts need to be re used .
The Pyronix Enforcer is generically a grade 2 rated control panel under EN50131-1 directives and this means that it can be policed. This would normally be done via the integrated digicom. The remote to be either hardwired or radio and the range of the radio signals, although always subject to survey is expected to be at least 50m from the panels.
In order for this panel to be sold beyond the domestic market place for which it has been originally designed Pyronix have planned that they will try to get the wireless platform integrated into the euro 46 panel .
So we now have the wireless smoke detector to compliment the rest of the features and benefits already within the Pyronix enforcer wireless control panel. Another reason to buy this very competitively priced little panel.
Thermal CCTV is fast becoming the answer to many things. Using thermal imaging cameras, Fire fighters use it to save lives as do coastguards and mountain rescue teams. Drug growers live in constant fear of it and Police forces across the UK use it to track down thieves and criminals.We are now finding that Thermal CCTV to protect premises and boundaries in commercial situations is fast becoming affordable. The explosion in thermal CCTV sales however will be through the needs that will arise during the 2012 London Olympics. Perimeter protection will be crucial. Many of the events will be held in areas that will be difficult if not impossible to secure. As security advisers countrywide are now deep into into their security projects based on protecting events and arenas they have concluded that thermal CCTV is going to be an integral part of their plans.
Thermal CCTV is here
Images generated from thermal CCTV cameras are not affected by the usual issues we associate with perimeter protection. Rain, fog, absence of light all become irrelevant and an intruder is easily picked out and dealt with. There really is no place to hide from thermal CCTV cameras if you are an unwanted intruder.
So what about the cost? Well this varies depending on the sort of distance and image clarity you seek. However, budget for anything between £3000 and £15,000 per camera and if you want analytics then you should budget at least a further £1000 per camera. Not cheap you may think but to be fair the effectiveness is worth the additional money but when you take into account fixed beams or sensors along a large perimeter then the costs start to balance out.
Thermal CCTV is also getting cheaper . Soon we expect that it will become the most commercially viable way of protecting your perimeter. So if you would like an idea of cost contact us and we can advise you.
