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Established 25years, Videcom are a successful technology based CCTV and Access Control design & installation company - how successful???
- 20 Cities and Towns
- 100 + Schools & Colleges
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Gas Industry
- Luxury Car Dealerships
- London Coach Station
CCTV Product
Cameras:
- Cameras – Bosch, Ganz, JVC, Panasonic, Pelco, Sanyo and specialist.
- Lenses – Computar, Fujinon, Pentax
- Ranges – Mini Domes Internal / External, Colour / Mono Integrated, Full Function Domes, Speed Domes and town centre specification builds.
All camera modules are pre-built and tested at our Waltham Abbey Workshops.
Free advice on product selection by our expert surveyors with due regard to budgets and technical requirements, by our expert surveyors.
Full explanation of camera / lens performance and suitability for your application, particularly light levels and viewable image size.
Monitors:
- CRT – Sanyo High Resolution (800TVL) playback colour monitors.
- TFT – JVC, Neovo, Panasonic and Flat Vision
Specialist CCTV application LCD monitors supplied by Videcom have been extensively tested for essential elements of contrast, viewing angle and most importantly refresh rate. Videcom continually test the latest LCD and plasma types for improved CCTV performance and cost savings.
Image Recording Equipment:
Analogue VCRs
Only available whilst some manufacturers continue to produce. JVC and Mitsubishi.
Digital Recorders:
Advantages of digital recording:
- No system management – hard disk loop recording, no tapes
- Consistent quality playback
- Easy search facilities
- Simultaneous playback and recording
- Remote networking for live images and playback
Commercial Recording - Dallmeier, DM, Panasonic, Sanyo and Special Imports.
Hard disk based specialist digital recording units from the above manufacturers are designed for optimum ease of use without any specialist training. These units incorporate the functionality of an analogue VCR and multiplexer as previously used within the industry. This ‘One Box' solution provides constant image quality in playback and is only limited by the type of digital compression and hard disk capacity in performance.
For small applications (up to 16 cameras) Videcom supply low cost imports which fulfil most requirements whilst also providing many of the highly desired functions such as CD Writers for image archiving and network ready connection.
Proprietary brands provide high quality recording with sophisticated set ups per individual camera connected. For example, the implementation of motion detection, variable frame recording rates and time zones variable daily. All units are highly featured between manufacturers; CD / DVD archive writers, network connection and free user friendly software packages for remote PC connection are the norm.
Public Area Recording – DvTel, Neurodynamics, Panasonic, Petards, Sanyo and Vigilant.
These systems are designed for multiple camera inputs with mass image data storage capable of fast refresh rates in high quality with some systems capable of direct input of analogue and IP / codec connected cameras, notably Petards UVMS and IP / Codec only DvTel.
Additionally some of these large systems are capable of recording at high refresh rates (for example 25 images per second per camera) for a specified period of one week automatically reducing to a lower refresh rate thereafter to save disk space.
Where ‘resilience' of the recording system is a specific requirement the introduction of duplicated recording of cameras for shorter durations than the traditional 31 day cycle can be accommodated using the latest generation ‘Real Time Digital Recorders'.
Control Systems – Matrix
Videcom major on two traditional switching matrix manufacturers, Meyertech and Synetics.
Workstation integration, provision of GUI touch screen control and our own software production of maps are designed and produced in-house.
Virtual Matrix – DvTel
Videcom have a long established relationship with DvTel and have installed their latest Latitude Virtual Matrix. Additionally we can supply their award winning product, Scene Tracker for improved operator live monitoring.
CCTV Applications
Retail:
- Shops
- Shopping Malls
- Car Dealerships
- Retail Parks and associated Warehousing
Business:
- Offices
- Business Parks
- Production Works
- Warehousing
- Hotels
- Money Markets
Education:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- Learning Centres
Health:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Public and Recreational Area:
- Town and City Centres
- Leisure Centres
- Golf Clubs
- Car Parks
- Coach and Train Stations
- Housing Estates
Access Control Conventional Product
Videcom supply and install a wide range of access control systems to suit individual requirements, whether it be to control access through a single door or multiple doors, barriers, gates and turnstiles.
Popular systems supplied and installed by Videcom include conventional hard wired types and the very latest dedicated network based products.
Systems:
- Bewater Cotag
- Borer
- CardAccess 3000
- Janus
- Keri
- Pac
- Paxton
With the introduction of network infrastructure in business premises the popularity and ease of installation of network based access control systems has expanded the use of access control to limit unauthorised entry. Conventional reading systems using swipe cards or proximity heads are cost effective solutions, particularly where ID Badging (with or without a photo) is a requirement.
Door / Gate security can be provided by various locking mechanisms ranging from electric door release to magnetic locks and automatic door closure by hydra-mechanical devices or fully automated electric or hydraulic door / gate closures. Premises exit control can be free exit or duplication of entry method with high levels of security provided by the adoption of two door ‘air lock' provision.
Access Control Biometric Product
New Biometric solutions further simplify access control by negating the need for tags and cards.
Finger Print Recognition:
This method of identification is now reliable and in the case of the Touch Technology product fully networkable with stand alone components for single door applications. Added levels of security can be provided by the use of a keypad for PIN number input.
Iris Recognition:
Probably the most sophisticated form of access control with security industry award winners Panasonic providing a higher level of individual identification than previously available in the market.
All biometric reading solutions can be combined with any of the previously listed conventional access control systems.
Access Control Applications
Business:
- Offices
- IT Centres
- Production Works
- Warehousing
- Hotels
- Money Markets
Education:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- Learning Centres
Health:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Housing Developments
Videcom access control installations are carried out by trained engineers with the assistance of door and lock specialists for glass, extrusion frame and high value wood finishes.
All installations by Videcom include competent training of end-users to use the data input facilities which in the main are PC based software access control solutions.
ANPR Product
Videcom have developed a successful range of ANPR products including the Vtraffic range of specialist numberplate imaging cameras, Autoread Manager + Director software with on-line diagnostics, e-mail and mobile phone technology and the most exhaustive search modes yet devised for numberplate detection.
The Roke engine developed by Roke Manor Research – a Siemens Company, provides the pre-eminent source of free-running recognition technology for Videcom Autoread products, with an extremely high accuracy level of +96%.
Autoread is designed to integrate with any ANPR engine and provides accurate duplicity of read information, identifying the elusive “missed” plate percentage.
The overall accuracy of the Autoread product is achieved by using a combination of a tuned IR camera, high accuracy engine and SQL management software with powerful investigative data processing.
The VPN technology adopted by Videcom for remote ANPR is the most cost effective use of this powerful data tool, eclipsing the conventional direct video feed camera to central engine/management solution.
Broadband and WiFi can be used as the communication medium.
ANPR Applications
- Police Investigation
- Town Centre Traffic Monitoring
- MotorWay Toll Stations
- Car Park Management
- Business Park Authorization
- Municipal Depots
- Airports and Marine Ports
- Petrol Stations
- Hotels and Golf Clubs
- High Security Commercial Premises
AutoRead Software enables the tracking, timing, frequency, authorization of any number plate (licence plate) detected and identified by a “Reading Engine” to establish a unique database. Vehicles can be traced / searched by reference to any of the following inputs:
- Time
- Date
- Registration Number
- Part Registration Number
- Frequency
- Area of Origin
As the Autoread database grows for any site installation it creates a history of vehicle movement and associated personnel.
The adoption of additional overview camera images of the vehicle or occupants can be linked to the registration plate detail.
Typical commercial site applications can utilize ANPR as an access control facility, thereby providing perimeter protection against un-authorized vehicle access.
IP Video Product
Dedicated IP Cameras
Axis, Motobotix, JVC
Codec
(for analogue conversion)
Cieffe, DVTel (Verant), Pelco
IP Video Applications
Dedicated IP cameras are specifically designed to be used with existing IT networks and the camera incorporates its own codec. This type of solution is used in preference to analogue camera / codec to reduce cost and IP cameras are generally more compact. Internal applications are ideal, particularly if there is extensive spare bandwidth on the network to be used, and video images can be stored on existing server capacity.
Experience has shown that because video images are so bandwidth hungry, it is more beneficial to have a separate network for this purpose or use the analogue camera to DVR solution (as explained below).
Limitations of dedicated IP cameras are low light performance and or lens range. Full function dome IP cameras are of a higher performance and this is generally reflected in the pricing level.
Codec – analogue / digital / analogue
By using the latest generation codec, video signals from any analogue video camera can be converted to digital for IP application and conversely decoded back to analogue for normal video viewing / switching applications and analogue monitor viewing.
The advantages are that the highest range of quality “analogue” cameras and lenses can be applied and this type of application is now common place even in Town Centres. The obvious use is with WiFi or Laser links which employ high speed transmission typically up to 100Mbps.
The majority of DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) are network ready and usually provide free issue software for remote network interrogation and control. Some DVR's have IP camera inputs and can therefore be connected via existing or dedicated network. The majority of DVR's are designed for “analogue” camera input which can be traditional coax cable or with future build in mind, using CAT5 with bulen connectors. The DVR can then be connected to any network and “live” viewing, playback and remote download of images achieved.
NB. “Analogue” cameras have digital processing circuitry utilising a digital imager chip and the output is then converted to analogue for transmission via coaxial cable or similar method.
IP Video Applications
Dedicated IP cameras are specifically designed to be used with existing IT networks and the camera incorporates its own codec. This type of solution is used in preference to analogue camera / codec to reduce cost and IP cameras are generally more compact. Internal applications are ideal, particularly if there is extensive spare bandwidth on the network to be used, and video images can be stored on existing server capacity.
Experience has shown that because video images are so bandwidth hungry, it is more beneficial to have a separate network for this purpose or use the analogue camera to DVR solution (as explained below).
Limitations of dedicated IP cameras are low light performance and or lens range. Full function dome IP cameras are of a higher performance and this is generally reflected in the pricing level.
Codec – analogue / digital / analogue
By using the latest generation codec, video signals from any analogue video camera can be converted to digital for IP application and conversely decoded back to analogue for normal video viewing / switching applications and analogue monitor viewing.
The advantages are that the highest range of quality “analogue” cameras and lenses can be applied and this type of application is now common place even in Town Centres. The obvious use is with WiFi or Laser links which employ high speed transmission typically up to 100Mbps.
The majority of DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) are network ready and usually provide free issue software for remote network interrogation and control. Some DVR's have IP camera inputs and can therefore be connected via existing or dedicated network. The majority of DVR's are designed for “analogue” camera input which can be traditional coax cable or with future build in mind, using CAT5 with bulen connectors. The DVR can then be connected to any network and “live” viewing, playback and remote download of images achieved.
NB. “Analogue” cameras have digital processing circuitry utilising a digital imager chip and the output is then converted to analogue for transmission via coaxial cable or similar method.
WiFi & Network Products
WiFi
Wavemax, Orthagon and Tsunami
2.4 or 5.8GHz free to air transmission up to 20km
Network
Cisco, Netgear, Belkin, HP and Draytek
Routers and switches
Microwave
Ogier
Licensed single to multi-channel up to 50km
WiFi & Network Applications
The year 2005 was significant in the expansion of WiFi / Network solution for the transmission of video images. The development and release of new high speed “Real Time” compression chip sets using the new unlicensed 5.8GHz bandwidth has enabled the use of WiFi for secure public area surveillance. This low cost solution to the traditional need for fibre or cable connection between camera and monitoring point has revolutionized both the simplicity of installation and reduced individual camera cost, enabling municipal authorities to adopt full time monitoring of areas previously considered outside of budget. These units are both light weight, compact and small in area, typically of A4 dimensions.
By using a Virtual Matrix Solution the necessity to decode digital video signals back to analogue for both switching and recording purposes is no longer a requirement. This is very much a future build product and should certainly be considered in any new video network solution. There are some specific advantages of this type of equipment particularly in the areas of individual programmed video inputs. The manufacturer DVTel provides a unique visual display module – Scenetracker – which links together various views to enable the monitoring operative to have a full perspective of a number of individual cameras as one display.
Analogue Microwave is a reliable high quality medium for video transmission producing quality images equivalent to fibre optic. These systems are also capable of large distances and often provide a trunk connection between network hubs which may then employ WiFi technology. The transmission units tend to be larger and heavier than WiFi and require a license for the frequencies used.
Stand Alone, Image Capture Product
Vidilanz
A "Real" answer to remote visual surveillance exhaustingly tested, including the Australian Outback!!
Videcom have a solution to providing evidence of public nuisance issues including, Anti-social behaviour, Fly-tipping and Public Vandalism; additionally workplace pilfering, theft and vandalism can also be solved.
The Vidilanz remote monitoring device has unique ultra low battery consumption circuitry (1.9mA in standby), which provides recording durations never before possible using "standard compact" re-chargeable Li-lon batteries – No Cabling!!
A major plus point for Vidilanz is the overall compactness of the camera, recorder and battery which provides unique opportunities to adapt to special installation requirements. The internal battery can power the camera for up to 9 weeks!
For COVERT installations there is the FMK model which is smaller than a pack of playing cards. This unit can be incorporated into almost anything. The unit can also be triggered by an external alarm / device.
Vidilanz provides multiple high resolution digital colour images (VGA) using the same "snapshot" techniques utilised on standard consumer product "photo" cameras, including storage of the image onto a removable "flashcard" (MMC) Up to 65,000 recorded images are now possible. Every image is time and date stamped with a digital signature.
The leaflet enclosed illustrates the standard PIR "look-a-like" casing suitable for many installations. This is no coincidence as Vidilanz has full PIR capability to detect movement and trigger recording . Pre-trigger images can be programmed and recorded. Simple time lapse recording is also possible if required
The Vidilanz internal use package includes standard Li-lon batteries and a remote control fob for arming and disarming, plus single shot photo. The quality of image, authentication and ease of installation makes Vidilanz the ideal evidence gathering tool!
Please contact Videcom Sales Department on 01992 714604 or contact us via a email form for more information or to place your order.
Coming Soon!!!
- External housing (IP66 rated), May 2006
- Wireless Vidilanz, to be advised
- 'Walkabout' portable unit for snap shots on the move!
Cluster Cameras: an alternative to RDC or Mobile units
The Cluster Camera Units installed by Videcom over the last 2 years have proven to be effective tools in deterring crime and assisting the Police in solving crimes.
The recorded images are of evidential quality and easily accessible.
As a stand-alone solution, Cluster Cameras provide a low cost, low maintenance alternative to full function Town Centre system cameras – Cluster units are “high profile”. By ensuring that the images recorded are not wide area views but “targeted” views, the Police have become converts to these installations, accepting Clusters where cost considerations prohibit greater expenditure.
These camera sites are simple to install, always utilising an existing street lighting pole with full-time power – notwithstanding lighting companies and/or municipal agreement.
The security enclosure for the recorder is mounted typically 2 metres above ground allowing simple access by the keyholder with the use of small steps.
Wireless communication with these sites is often now practical with the latest Codecs and free to air wavebands. In addition the recorder has a LAN socket for connection to a wireless LAN transmitter (optional extra). This allows viewing of images either “live” or for download of recorded images without physical contact with the cluster camera installation.
A four Camera Cluster unit with recorder cost typically under £6000 fully installed and operational.
Cluster Cameras Typical Specification
Cameras – 1/3 inch, low light, colour / mono (0.3 lux / 0.04 lux) high resolution (480TVL) with vari-focal 3.5 – 10.5mm F1.0 lens.
Housings and Fixtures – to suit applications including conservation areas
Digital Recorder – 4 channel MPEG time lapse utilising up to 100Gb removable caddy hard drive. Typical durations: 60Gb 3 to 4 weeks utilising 4 camera cluster providing an image per camera refresh rate of 2 to 3 seconds.
LED infra red illumination available in integral camera housing. |
