CCTV installations of which the installers are proud

Sprite at the wheel

One of Scotland’s leading tourist attractions, The Falkirk Wheel, has used its networked security system to not only increase security but help reduce queuing time.

Fairfield Control Systems carried out the work at the world’s only rotating boat lift, which is used to connect canals from the east to the west coats of Scotland.

Paul Beittison of Fairfield said: “This is a large installation which required a wide range of CTV capabilities across different areas of the site.”

The site previously had an analogue system but has been replaced with a system using a Digital Sprite from Dedicated Micros.

The system monitors retail areas and gives out-of-hours site protection. The Digital Sprite is not only used for security recording but as an information management tool. Rapid data recovery via the menu-driven log allows the operators to analyse queuing times and people movement across the entire site.

Town centre success

Peterborough District Council is using Verint’s Networked Video Security Solution to enhance security in the town centre.

The new installation, carried out with Verint’s partner, Tyco, is part of the redesign of the town centre and has allowed the council to reduce operator training needs and retrieve images quicker than before.

Yacht set for chartering

Welch Services Group has completed a full CCTV security system on the Motor Yacht Chamar.

The installation was carried out during a re-fit in Germany, with all the equipment being supplied to site in Hamburg by Norbain.

The existing three cameras were replaced with 10 Vista VVRDF4V8C and VVRD48C fixed domes, and two Vista PowerDomes. On the bridge there is a DM Sprite Digital Video Recorder plus joystick for PTZ control of the PowerDomes. The DVR is also connected to the yacht’s Local Area Network, enabling viewing and controlling of the cameras through any computer on the LAN.

The jet powered Chamar measures 57 metres. Used solely by its owner for the last 12 years, it is now available for charter, and the new security system is an essential part of this new role. The upgraded CCTV system protects both the valuable craft itself and the valuable items and high-profile passengers on board.

The new statutory requirement

of the International Ships and Port Security (ISPS) Code (detailed in Security Installer last month) also demands a level of security that yachts such as Chamar must meet.

Vista Divisional Director Mark Pritchard said: “When Welch Services Group looked for equipment that was robust enough for this tough environment, plus reliable delivery of the equipment to the quayside in Germany exactly on time, they turned to Vista and Norbain. We are very pleased to have played our part in this exceptional security installation.”

Quay to security

ADT Belfast has installed a CCTV system at the Lagan Lookout visitor centre on the historic Donegal Quay in Belfast, part of the redevelopment of the city’s waterways and quaysides.

The system uses Neurodynamics’ Compact DVRs from the Witness range, which take up to 120 camera inputs and will record, play and archive synchronously.

The Witness units are working with existing Baxall PTZs and controller plus JVC monitors.

The Lagan Lookout is popular with schoolchildren who are able to observe the recently returned seals and salmon on the Lagan as part of their studies.

Game, set and match

ADT carried out a CCTV refurbishment contract at Wimbledon for the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, including an upgrade to digital video storage.

PI Vision provided a 36-camera network video recording (NVR) system which was active throughout the 2004 Wimbledon Championships and will continue to provide security for the Club throughout the year.

The system comprises PI Vision’s Universal Video Management System model 5000 with inputs for 36 cameras recording at six pictures per second over 14 days using MPEG2, the most thoroughly tried and tested compression algorithm for video capture. It comprises a total of 1.5TB of storage in a RAID5 device.

The NVR replaces an existing videotape based system and gives the management at Wimbledon the opportunity to upgrade seamlessly to IP network cameras in the future.

The system takes advantage of the existing IT infrastructure, which means that images can be securely viewed by security and facilities management staff from a number of PC access stations around the site, meaning staff are no longer tied to a central monitoring control room.

Wimbledon was looking for a system that would enable them to up-grade their cameras over time from analogue to IP network cameras, yet allow it to make maximum use of its existing investment in analogue cameras.

Car crime eradicated

Reflex has won a further £100k contract to upgrade security and surveillance technologies at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust.

The CCTV system incorporates over 80 cameras site-wide, employing both static cameras and latest generation high performance dome cameras. Reflex designed and installed the entire system over two years ago, and has provided ongoing service and support. The company was recently called back to further expand the system following its success in reducing crime levels on-site.

Before the initial installations, vehicle crime across the Trust’s two main sites – the City General and Royal Infirmary – was running at around eight incidents a month. As a result of the CCTV system installed by Reflex, vehicle crime has almost been eradicated in areas where the system is operational.

Protecting the wharf

Kent and Sussex Security has carried out a CCTV installation on the banks of the Thames at the Butler’s Wharf buildings, former warehouses which are now luxury apartments, shops and restaurants.

Rendall and Ritter manages a prestigious apartment block at the development and Thames Luxury Charters moors four vessels there.

The two companies joined forces to employ KSS to install cameras on the wharf’s listed buildings.

TLC also requested that it be able to view the wharf from its offices situated on board HMS Belfast, moored near London Bridge.

KSS used three colour/mono cameras set inside weatherproof housings mounted on Butler’s Wharf buildings viewing the promenade, entrance gate and moored vessels.

As the building is listed, cameras needed to be unobtrusive and sympathetic to the architecture. Cameras are connected to an ADSL line via a TeleEye III + VT transmission unit located in the porter’s lodge.

The customer can now view images any time of the day or night over the internet and the system has already been instrumental in helping the Met Police identify intruders.

John Jameson, KSS’ sales director, said the vessels and the waterfront made a beautiful sight for tourists and the company was proud to contribute to what is now a safe and attractive environment.

System kicks off

Wigan based installer and consultant Tate Security Technology has carried out installation of CCTV at Darlington FC’s new Reynolds Arena, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 27,000.

It uses Compact models from Neurodynamics’ Witness range of DVRs which are being used alongside Panasonic colour domes and Dennard pan and tilt units.

Tate Security has fitted its own turnstile monitoring system and fire alarms. There are two CCTV networks covering the stands and the outside of the stadium bowl.

Rugby club upgraded

Axxess 28 of Camberley has installed an upgraded security surveillance system at Newport Rugby Club, Welsh Premier league champions.

The club is located on a multi-functional site within the City of Newport and the facility is also used as a communuity centre, bowling green and tennis and squash courts.

Newport RFC opted for a Network Video Technologies (NVT) real time UTP video transmission based CCTV system.

The system tightens up general security and match-day crowd management, prevents trespassing and vandalism and anti-social behaviour in adjacent streets.

Cameras achieve their goal

A video surveillance system installed at the Alemannia Aachen Football Club’s Tivoli Stadium not only satisfies the strict conditions set by the German Football League, but cost less than a six figure sum.

The stadium installed the eneo Fastrax Speed Dome camera system which can observe everywhere in the Tivoli. The printer connected to the eneo DLR-204 digital recorder can print off images of any troublemakers and distribute them to the nerve points in the stadium, trapping offenders.

Control of the domes is via the eneo EDC-KBDM control console with joystick and integral 4inch TFT monitor. Control of the DLR-204 Digital Recorder is also achieved at the keyboard.

The high-resolution EDC-141 colour dome camera, with a focal length range of 4.1-73.8 mm (F1.4) and 0.7 lux light sensitivity, can zoom to an “unbelievable extent” – when the main gate is open, it is possible to read the number plates on cars travelling along the road 80 metres away.

Hi-tech solution makes town safer

Quadrant Video Systems has installed a CCTV system in North London which covers the town centres of Harrow and Wealdstone, including a subway link road between the two.

The system has been devised to tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour and the problems occurring at recognised crime hot spots including several car parks.

It follwed a survey that found many passengers felt unsafe using the town’s bus and Metro line stations.

In partnership with London buses, the system provides 24-hour surveillance of the transport services via images beamed across a microwave link. Within a short period of time the council noticed a dramatic fall in incidents which resulted in a significant rise in passenger usage and a reduced fear of crime.

The system uses a sophisticated mix of the latest technologies. Sony HSR 2, 16 Channel DVRs select and review images from 141 high resolution colour cameras.

At any of three workstation areas, operators can use Synectics X250 keyboards to control camera functions and maintain monitoring – including keeping an eye on illegal use of bus lanes.

A facial recognition system is also on trial as part of the scheme and the council and police are working closely with traders using a network of radios linked directly to the control room.

The partnership’s effectiveness is illustrated by a recent incident when an attempt was made to use a fraudulent credit card at a local store. After the offender had fled, a CCTV operator who had been notified over the radio system tracked the offender ‘s progress until he boarded a bus. The operator issued a request to bus station control who told the driver to pull over and wait with the doors locked and the offender trapped until police arrived.

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Security Installer