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Korean rail yard fortifies security and fire detection with networked system

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 10/31/2012 | Article type: Infrastructure

Mission

Korea Railroad is a public corporation in charge of managing the national railroad of Korea and related business. The Goyang Rolling Stock Workshop (GRSW) of the metropolitan rolling stock maintenance depot is the starting point and final destination of Korea Train eXpress (KTX). It sits on more than 1.3 million square meters of land and consists of 31 buildings.

To ensure the safety of the large site of the GRSW, TNX Systems, Axis's partner, proposed and installed full HD-grade Axis network cameras. Axis PTZ dome network cameras installed in the GRSW not only provide full HDTV quality and 20x optical zoom, but also have day and night functionality to provide high-quality images in places where there is almost no light.

Also, Axis CS-mount multifocal DC-Iris lens deliver 1-megapixel/HDTV high resolution streams with 30 fps using progressive scan to provide excellent quality images without any motion blur.

Ensuring safety through integration with the fire detection system

The automatic fire detection system automatically detects heat or smoke in case of fire, indicates where the fire started, and triggers alarms. Axis network cameras and TNX VMS are linked to the automatic fire detection system and display accurately where the fire started on a map and show images taken with the cameras in a pop-up. With the ability to now correctly grasp the situation and respond when a fire breaks out, the loss of lives and property are minimized, and shortcomings of existing firefighting facilities are remedied.

Client/server architecture makes it possible to access images anytime, anywhere

The GRSW used Axis network cameras and TNX's VMS IMVS to build the client/server-based video surveillance system that makes it possible to monitor images in real-time and search and play back recorded images not only at the central control room, but also in each office of the inspection garage. IMVS' perfect performance has been proven.

Using the optical communication network to install stable network cameras

Optical fiber was used to build the network infrastructure in the rolling stock depot on a large lot consisting of many buildings. As a result, it was possible to reduce the cost far more than with the existing analog system. PoE is supported so that power and cabling construction is not necessary, thereby reducing installation costs. Since the streaming is based on optical communication (real-time streaming protocol), which prevents image loss and noise due to transmission distance, the best image quality was secured.

Korean church improves congregation safety with networked surveillance

Editor / Provider: Axis Communictions | Updated: 10/30/2012 | Article type: Commercial Markets

Mission

Gwacheon Church and its congregation was founded 60 years ago. Although the church had managed well without any security system such as CCTV, its rapid growth made it necessary to more comprehensively manage church property. In particular, the church wanted to install an easy-to-use, yet efficient video surveillance system for the kindergarten within the church compound, as well as the church interior, exterior, and parking lots.

But the church’s main building, education center, and social works wing are separated by large distances so integrating the system was a challenge. The solution was to install an IP camera system capable of supporting network infrastructure and high-resolution video.

Given the extensive, open-ended nature of churches, high-resolution images were an absolute necessity for monitoring. For surveillance of spacious prayer halls and large parking lots, Axis network cameras were the ideal solution. Gwacheon Church has improved its security level significantly through the use of Axis network cameras which are suitable for various applications and environments.

Solution

Initially, Axis partner, Sunjin Infotech, set out to create a network infrastructure by using an SDSL sender/receiver at the education and social works centers along with a video extension solution through network cables in spots where monitoring was needed.

Installing conventional analog CCTV between remote buildings may incur significant costs and headaches for installation and maintenance along with signal deterioration when sending and receiving analog signals. Gwacheon Church cut costs while gaining high-resolution video signals by using SDSL technology that creates an environment to connect IP-based equipment. Through the network-based technology, the video images saved in the NVR system can be delivered to far-away locations via the UTP cable.

For security monitoring, indoor fixed dome cameras and fixed cameras were installed in several areas. In three outdoor parking lots, PTZ cameras and fixed cameras were mounted to eliminate blind spots. This avoided congestion problems during peak worship service times and simultaneously solved security issues.

All of this was done using the PoE technology which allows power supply and video recording with one cable. All of the cameras could monitor in real-time while permitting video searches via NVR later.

In addition to being able to save and search video files via NVR, the system is highly flexible to a degree that system managers can perform real-time monitoring anytime, from anywhere. The church tested several video security systems but the Axis solution was the clear choice; one of the reasons being that it enabled parents to view videos of their children in kindergarten from any location.

Result

With Axis network cameras, Gwacheon Church has deployed and is managing a comprehensive security system with minimum staff. Since the cameras have been carefully selected to meet specific requirements, they offer maximum effectiveness for each application. The camera system, including the 2-megapixel HDTV camera and an array of high-resolution network cameras, guarantees the safety of the church and its congregation through progressive scan high-quality video.

Berlin multipurpose arena upgrades video and fire warning systems

Editor / Provider: Bosch Security Systems | Updated: 10/29/2012 | Article type: Security 50

The O2 World arena is situated on the banks of the Spree river between Berlin's eastern railway station and the Warsaw bridge. It is Europe's most modern functioning arena. Thanks to its professional environment and the atmospheric ambience the arena offers fans, it also became home to two of the most successful sports clubs in Berlin.

The arena can accommodate 17,000 people and guarantees an optimum audio quality and a great view at every seat. The venue is also designed in such a way that it can be converted from a concert hall to a sports arena in a matter of hours, with the safety of players, artists and visitors being top priority.

In September 2007, Bosch was commissioned to provide a security solution for the facility, predominantly because of its extensive expertise in all low voltage sectors. The arena is equipped with an intelligent fire warning system that is controlled via two networked fire panels inside the building, while 2300 special detectors prevent false alarms from occurring.

The interior is monitored by linear optical smoke detectors and linear heat detectors. In addition, the roof features aspirating smoke detectors to keep the arena free from smoke in the event of a fire. In case of fire, the panels fulfill an extensive range of functions throughout the building, such as controlling the smoke, heat venting and sprinkler systems. Two networked electroacoustic systems are in place to initiate evacuation in the event of an alarm, linked up to a total of 1200 loudspeakers distributed across the different parts of the building.

Bosch was also given high specifications to meet in terms of video surveillance. A total of 90 PTZ cameras were installed in the internal and external areas of the arena to make sure all sectors are monitored.

In the event of an alarm, the MPEG4 recording system allows up to 25 images per second to be recorded at extremely high quality on multiple cameras. The data network installed at the complex includes some 170 km of cable, and enables operation of around 2200 ports for PC workstations, IP telephony and the O2 World's own TV system, Arena TV.

All information from the individual surveillance systems is transmitted to the higher-level system of monitoring stations. Each of the three work stations is equipped with a large screen, and there is a separate workstation in the building that is set aside for use by the police. Following the opening of the O2 World in September 2008, Bosch experts were on hand to monitor every event for four weeks, to check all systems thoroughly. These experts are now tasked with the ongoing day-to-day maintenance of the arena's fire detection and intrusion alarm systems, electroacoustic systems, video surveillance equipment and higher-level monitoring stations.

HID visitor management compatible on Genetec platform

Editor / Provider: HID Global | Updated: 10/29/2012 | Article type: Security 50

HID Global, a worldwide provider in secure identity solutions, announced that it has integrated its EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SVM) software with the Genetec Synergis line of access control systems. The EasyLobby SVM also brings advanced visitor management capabilities to Genetec's Security Center offering, one of unified security platforms for access control, video surveillance and license plate recognition.

“This tight integration of the enterprise-class EasyLobby SVM with our IP access control solution brings important new visitor management capabilities to our customers,” said Jimmy Palatsoukas, Senior Product Manager at Genetec. “Synergis customers can now take advantage of the powerful features of the EasyLobby SVM solution, which has been proven across diverse applications in corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare and property management. Genetec customers can tap into the industry-leading feature set and unparalleled flexibility of the EasyLobby SVM solution and take advantage of the integration functions now available.”

HID Global's EasyLobby SVM solution offers a more efficient method for managing visitors by enabling lobby attendants to issue proximity cards or bardcoded badges to visitors or contractors directly from the EasyLobby station to open a door, turnstile or activate an elevator controlled by their Synergis access control system. EasyLobby SVM brings to Genetec Synergis customers a wide variety of visitor management capabilities that extend from visitor registration to web-based pre-registration, and employee/contractor time and attendance functionality.

Tight integration between the EasyLobby SVM and Synergis application gives Genetec customers more flexibility to quickly and easily grant proximity card or barcode access to visitors or contractors as required, without lobby attendants having to interface directly with the Synergis system. Users can issue different levels of access to visitors and contractors from the EasyLobby SVM visitor station. When a visitor or contractor is badged using SVM, all key information is automatically passed from the SVM database to the Synergis database, and the prox card or barcode is activated in real-time. When visitors check out of EasyLobby SVM, the Synergis system is immediately notified and the card is deactivated.

This same functionality also applies when the EasyLobby SVM solution is used within the Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that seamlessly blends Genetec's Synergis access control, Omnicast video surveillance and AutoVu IP license plate recognition systems into a single solution. The Security Center consolidates real-time monitoring, alarm management, reporting, and playback of events across all security systems, from one interface, and now also delivers advanced visitor management capabilities through seamless integration of HID Global's EasyLobby SVM solution with the Synergis access control system.

Italian cathedral protects premises and relics with IP video

Editor / Provider: Milestone Systems | Updated: 10/26/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Milestone Systems' open platform IP VMS is being used with Sony network cameras by the Andria Cathedral in Italy for security surveillance and to display religious services to congregations sitting in the chapel and side naves to the central church.

The Cathedral of Andria rests in the Puglia region of southern Italy, an artistic and historic treasure for which a video surveillance system was requested. Dating from the 12th century, the cathedral contains a famed precious relic, "The Holy Thorn," believed to be from the Crown of Thorns forced on the head of Christ before His crucifixion. It also holds the tombs of two wives of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, Yolanda of Brienne and Elizabeth of England, as well as a 13th century icon of the Madonna and a 15th century bust of Francesco II del Balzo, Duke of Andria, attributed to the sculptor Francesco Laurana.

Given the importance of the building and its historical treasures, church authorities commissioned a special technologically advanced surveillance system for the main goal of monitoring the premises during night conditions. Side benefits were quickly found for faithful visitors of the services.

The cathedral was equipped with 32 Sony video cameras, a serie of PTZ models. These are both HD and full HD. Thanks to special IR LEDs, the cameras achieve night vision even in pitch darkness.

The video from all of the cameras is archived in Milestone XProtect VMS and viewed live through XProtect Smart Client interface. In addition to serving as daytime and nighttime security video, the system allows church-goers in the lateral naves to see the religious functions held in the presbytery and side chapel, displaying the high quality live images of the services to the adjacent areas.

The images are relayed to six 40-inch screens attached to the central columns of the cathedral, which can also be video-projected in a large adjoining chapel. The system can furthermore be used to show DVDs, audio/video guides, cultural and tourist presentations -- a benefit that is much appreciated by visitors.

"Operating in sites of major historic and cultural significance is especially satisfying, all the more so in cases like this where the religious dimension is deeply important," explained Alfredo Donadei, Senior Channel Account Manager, Video Security in Europe, Sony Electronics. "The solution was designed and installed in the cathedral by Tecnoimpianti Pizzolorusso, with whom we have a long-standing collaboration. The system stores all the video surveillance data in a special server, managed by Milestone XProtect Professional software. For better security and data management, the server has been equipped with four HDDs of various capacities, configured in RAID modality."

"The church authorities are extremely satisfied, not only with the security performance of the system, but also with the extraordinary quality of the images transmitted," said both Gianluca and Francesco Pizzolorusso, owners of Tecnoimpianti Pizzolorusso.

Italian five-star hotel enhances security measures prior to holiday season

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 10/26/2012 | Article type: Security 50

The Alpina Dolomites Lodge, located on the Alpe de Siusi (Seiser Alm) in Italy South Tyrol province, was faced with the need to have video surveillance system that could not only ensure guests safety but protect its guests without being invasive of their privacy, and that would fit in perfectly with the modern architecture and design of the complex.

The structure required video surveillance system with aesthetic features that would uniformly fit into the refined design of the complex and the elegance of the furnishings, and would not disturb the freedom and peacefulness of the guests.

The solution developed by Aviscon avails itself of 46 Axis network cameras connected to a Milestone server, that allow for the effective monitoring of both indoor and outdoor areas. Part of the installation was carried out while the hotel was being built, to ensure safety of the construction site, where more than 100 workers were present on a daily basis.

Compact and small-sized Axis cameras were chosen, with a discreet presence and outstanding performance, capable of producing images with megapixel resolution and HDTV, with high quality. The nine indoor corridors were each equipped with two Axis 209FD network cameras specifically fitted with long lens. Their ultracompact design and depth of only four centimeter made it possible to easily install them on the ceiling, while the optics ensure full coverage of the 45 meter-long corridors.

For the garage and outdoor premises, the hotel opted for Axis P3344 due to its WDR and functionality for both day and night. Axis P1344 completes the video surveillance requirements for the outdoor areas. They are protected against dust, rain, snow and sunlight and can work at temperatures as low as -40°C.

To allow the owners the possibility for remote monitoring via mobile and fixed devices installed in another hotel complex located 27 km away, a wi-fi type network architecture was developed with dorsal positioned on the summit of the mountain that physically separates the two structures. The fact that the system includes PoE and system alarms are managed via the Milestone server has reduced the need for servicing, while the antitampering alarms enable instant detection of any attempts to tamper with the cameras.

Samsung Techwin releases building-block NVR

Editor / Provider: Samsung Techwin | Updated: 10/25/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Samsung introduced new ONVIF compliant SRN-1000 NVR which provides up to 24TB of on-board video storage capacity. There is the potential of an additional 24TB of storage via two external e-Sata direct storage devices.

An unlimited number of SRN-1000s can work in harmony to provide a seamless server style video recording solution.

“We have taken the mystique and fear out of estimating how much video storage to allow for,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe. “Even experienced installers have told us that this can be a very costly mistake if they get it wrong, but it is obviously of particular concern for those who have limited experience of installing Video over IP systems.” By using a simple calculation chart and by taking into account the frame rate and image resolution requirements for each of the specified cameras; it is a simple matter to calculate how many SRN-1000s will be required for any video surveillance project.

The Linux based SRN-1000 NVR can record at 100MBs, supports H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG, and is fully compatible with Samsung Centralised Management Software which enables users from anywhere in the world to have access to live or recorded video via a PC or mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.

In addition to Samsung megapixel and HD cameras, the SRN-1000 also supports AXIS, Panasonic and Sony ONVIF compliant cameras.

The SRN-1000 is supplied with full support services from Samsung Techwin Europe including free system design, free technical support and a full three-year warranty.

Avigilon appoints Senior Director for APAC and Regional Director for DACH

Editor / Provider: Avigilon | Updated: 10/23/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Avigilon, a provider for high-definition (HD and megapixel video surveillance) solutions, announced its further expansion into the growing surveillance markets of Asia Pacific and Northern Europe with the appointment of Randolph Oudemans, Senior Sales Director in Asia Pacific and Stefan Bange, Regional Sales Director in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, referred to as the DACH region.

“As a company we have reached a new milestone in our global expansion,” said Alexander Fernandes, President and CEO, Avigilon. “Asia Pacific and the DACH regions present significant potential for Avigilon.”

According to IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS, the video surveillance equipment market in Asia is projected to grow to over $10 billion by 2016. Its analysts are also projecting healthy growth for the market in the DACH region. The region consisting of Germany, Austria and Switzerland is forecast to almost double by 2016.

A veteran of security sales and business development, Randolph Oudemans will be responsible for the company's expansion into Asia. This will include strategic planning, building the local sales team and channel partners, as well as penetrating new markets within the region. Before joining Avigilon, Mr. Oudemans held senior sales and business development roles with Cisco's Physical Security business unit, Crockett International and Pelco by Schneider Electric.

An experienced security sales veteran, Stefan Bange will be responsible for managing our existing business, creating new sales growth and expanding the team in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Mr. Bange joins Avigilon from Advancis Software and Services, a PSIM manufacturer, where he served as director of international sales. During his tenure at Advancis, Bange increased international revenue by 400 percent.

Axis highlights low-light performance in P13 series

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 10/23/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Axis Communications, the global network video provider, presents two new top models of fixed network cameras in the robust and successful Axis P13 Series. Leveraging cutting edge technology, the cameras offer excellent image quality, exceptional light sensitivity and enhanced processing performance. The new Axis P13 fixed network cameras, available in indoor and outdoor-ready models, offer great performance even in low light conditions, delivering high resolution images for easy identification. The new cameras are particularly well suited to city surveillance applications, as well as transportation, retail, education, banking and industrial surveillance installations.

With the release of these two models, the latest technology has now been implemented in the entire Axis P13 Series, resulting in further improved image quality in this already successful series. All models support wide dynamic range – dynamic contrast and include day and night functionality with an automatically removable IR-cut filter. They use the same lens mount as the previous Axis P13 models, and offer easy installation such as remote back-focus adjustment for fine tuning the focus from a computer. These cameras also offer increased processing power, allowing for greatly enhanced performance in image processing. Furthermore, they have been equipped with a serial port for pan/tilt head which enables operators to remotely change the camera direction.

The new Axis P1357 and the equivalent outdoor-ready Axis P1357-E offer video surveillance with 5 megapixel resolution. Besides, Axis P1355 and the outdoor-ready Axis P1355-E cameras provide video surveillance with 1080p HDTV quality.

The new cameras support P-Iris control, which allows the camera to precisely control the exact position of the iris, resulting in superb image quality with optimal sharpness. They are compatible with ONVIF for easy camera system integration and for application developers to provide the camera with intelligent capabilities.

The new models support edge storage and are equipped with a microSD/microSDHC-slot. Together with the free Axis Camera Companion, this allows users to get an easy way to remotely view and manage video from up to 16 cameras per site. Support for standard, environment-friendly PoE requires only one network cable to carry both power and data, even for the weatherproof models that operate in extreme temperatures from -40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122°F).

Abu Dhabi hotel Central Villa smartens up security surveillance with Axxonsoft

Editor / Provider: Axxonsoft | Updated: 10/22/2012 | Article type: Residential & Consumer

Computer House, an Axxonsoft partner in the United Arab Emirates, has installed a video surveillance system based on the Intellect Enterprise PSIM at Central Villa Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The hotel was in need of a video surveillance system upgrade, with support for video analytics. Integration of Samsung IP cameras was a key requirement as well. As currently deployed, the surveillance system includes 32 Samsung cameras.

Pleased with the excellent integration of IP cameras, the client has also praised the system's user-friendliness. “We chose Intellect for this installation with good reason; Axxon's software is feature-packed, with rich video-analytic capabilities and broad security hardware support. Around 1,000 models of IP cameras are supported. Intellect is extremely reliable, and the interface is intuitive for users,” exclaimed Shahnawaz Ak, Divisional Manager of Computer House.

Axxon Intellect Enterprise is an advanced, distributed PSIM platform that combines intelligent VCA, universal IP connectivity, and event-driven automation capabilities in a single environment. The purpose of Axxon Intellect Enterprise is to help businesses attain a higher level of security than ever before, at a lower cost and with less effort.