IP surveillance camera Installation for small industrial complex

IP surveillance camera Installation for small industrial complex 

As someone that is in the industry, I get this question on a Weekly basis. “Do I need IP or Analog cameras for my Company / Small Scale Industry?”  The answer to this question is quite simple, “How important is your stuff & Property?” There is one major truth about IP cameras that some people find hard to swallow and I am going to be very blunt about it, “Yes, they are more expensive”. Budget is another factor to consider. Small business owners often have to make budget their primary concern and want a quality camera that is easy to install, accessible on mobile, and hassle-free. Quite often selecting the best video surveillance camera is all about the best option within a limited budget.
End-users should look at the total cost of ownership, including warranties and cybersecurity protection. To achieve more cost efficiencies, end users will want an intelligent system, and again, this requires video analytics.

They are more expensive BUT the Cost vs. Price analysis shows that they are in essence less expensive when considering what you actually get with the IP camera solution.  So what do you get, Clarity is the huge one. With the right IP camera you can catch such great detail that you can not only see and describe who is walking up to the door, but the camera system can recognize the face, store it, and give you the exact time the person walked up to the door. While the camera system is doing this it also has the capability to catch the make, model and license plate of the car s/he drove up in. And if that wasn’t enough, the camera system can count the number of people that walk up to the door, pull into the drive way, or even walk by the house. And believe it or not, the system will even send you an email if someone walks up to the door after hours. The system can alert you if the UPS man walks up and leaves a package, or it can alert you if you have something on the porch and it suddenly walks off.

Can you get this type of clarity with an analog camera system?  Maybe?  On a clear day? The honest answer: probably not. Can you get these extra features like facial detection with an analog camera system? That answers easy, NO.
 
So now I ask the same question that I asked above, “How important is your stuff or property?”  or the real question is “How important is your safety?”.
 
Cybersecurity, encryption, and infrared imagery are also growing trends that are currently driving the selection of video surveillance cameras, especially for government and other critical infrastructure customers.
These facilities often prioritize cybersecurity, so procurement officers look for a system that meets regulatory requirements, is secure, and highly reliable — one that protects the data from the camera to monitoring.
Location and threat type factor into the decision as well. Even the best outdoor security camera system won't be effective if installed indoors. Thermal cameras can detect potential intruders at a distance of up to 15 miles, providing an extra margin of response time. Explosion-proof cameras, commonly used in hazardous industries, are hardened with protective housing.
Another factor end users need to consider is installing a completely new system or adding to an existing one. With a new build, they have a blank canvas to work with that can be customized to match the end user's needs rather than retrofit new equipment to an existing system.
 
The most critical factor in selecting the best video surveillance camera is to understand its ultimate purpose — the problems it's required to solve and what it's expected to provide in the way of detection, identification, and data-mining capability. Pain points such as 24/7 monitoring of the premises and compliance requirements set by the enterprise business policies all need to be considered during the selection process.
 
Determining the number of areas of interest, how much of them to cover, and how close they are to each other is the next step. These parameters will determine the types of cameras required and how many. For example, you can achieve adequate coverage of an area using multiple fixed cameras or with just a few pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras.
 
Risk assessment should be performed to ensure the design of the system results in an installation that adequately addresses the threats and reduces the security risks. In order to identify the level(s) of security required (and potentially therefore the grading of the elements of the system), an assessment of the factors which are likely to come into play is required. In very global terms, from a security perspective these elements are typically considered as:
Threat (Who): The threat will typically be defined as the persons or events to be protected against. Threats will vary greatly in termsof objectives, determination, capability, resourcefulness,
Vulnerability (What / Where): The vulnerability will typically be the areas of concern that require protection. The level of vulnerability will be defined by numerous factors such as desirability of the objects in the area, ease of access, operational hours of the environment, exposure / secluded nature of the area.
Risk (What if?): Risk is effectively the consequence of a successful or attempted intrusion or event. These risks can be wide and varied and not immediately obvious. Risks and impact levels of each identified risk will typically vary depending on the nature of site. Risks can include:

1.   Immediate Financial Loss: Immediate value of items lost.

2.   Ongoing Financial Loss: Increased insurance premiums, time to return to profit.

3.   Personal Safety: Injuries to staff and / or members of public involved in violent incident.

4.   Stress Related Issues: Reduced staff morale, loss of staff due to safety concerns.

5.   Non-financial loss: May include loss of intellectual property, company data or similar.

Typically security systems cannot change the identified threat or alter the risk, but well deployed security measures significantly reduce the vulnerability. This in turn helps to reduce the likelihood of risks occurring.

 

These services are provided in different environments, such as swimming pools, fitness areas, dining halls, common areas and individual rooms. Each area has its own potential risks; for instance, guests can slip and fall near the swimming pool area if not properly maintained or they may get injured in the fitness area. Some of the most common causes of injury in these places are:

1.   Physical Attacks: Although the premises of hotel and hospitality providers are considered safe, in some crowded and low budget hotels, criminals may attack guests for their money. In these situations, the presence of outdoor surveillance cameras acts as an evidence against those criminals.

2.   Slips: Usually, the flooring is not similar in all areas of the premises. The guests being new generally do not pay much attention towards the uneven flooring and so they may slip and fall. Moreover, cracked flooring, worn-out carpets and wet floors are some of the major causes of slip and fall accidents.

3.   Broken Furniture: In order to save money, some hotels do in-house repair of furniture that broke down due to overuse. Because of its age and some guests’ weight, the furniture may collapse and injure the guests.

It is important to consider the level of detail required in an image so that it matches the need of the user. This should be discussed with the client. The practical effect of this is that a camera may need to have a wider or narrower field of view so that the necessary amount of detail can be seen and that in some circumstances more cameras may be needed, either to increase the area covered with the same detail or to allow for different levels of detail to be seen from the same view.
 
Whether the different levels of detail can be achieved using a single PTZ or single camera of high resolution is a matter that should be agreed.
 
A lens is a transparent optical device with perfect or approximate axial symmetry which transmits and refracts light, converging or diverging the transmitted light and to form images. A simple lens consists of a single optical element. A compound lens is an array of simple lenses (elements) with a common axis; the use of multiple elements allows more optical aberrations to be corrected than is possible with a single element. Lenses are typically made of glass or transparent plastic.

The measure of the fine detail that can be seen in an image. For analog systems this is typically measured in Television Lines or TVL. Higher TVL rating, the higher the resolution. Same way megapixel (MP) like 1.3mp, 2mp, 4mp, 8mp etc.
 
Resolution-horizontal
The amount of resolvable detail in the horizontal direction in a picture. It is usually expressed as the number of distinct vertical lines, alternately black and white, which can be seen in a distance equal to picture height.

Resolution-horizontal - vertical
The amount of resolvable detail in the vertical direction in a picture. It is usually expressed as the number of distinct horizontal lines, alternately black and white, which can theoretically be seen in a picture.
 
Detection, Recognition and Identification (DRI) in video surveillance is very important terms to get image details. DRI ranges, expressed in meters, km (or miles), can be found in the specification table of infrared camera brochures.
The terms “Detection”, “Recognition” and “Identification” were defined as follow:

·        Detection: ability to distinguish an object from the background

·        Recognition: ability to classify the object class (animal, human, vehicle,  …)

·        Identification: ability to describe the object in details (a man with a hat, a Jeep …)

As a best practice, do not assume the camera resolution is everything in regards to image quality. For a camera to operate in a day-night environment, (the absence of light is zero lux), the night mode must be sensitive to the infrared spectrum. It is highly recommended to conduct tests or pilot installations before buying large quantities of any model of camera.

Considering Small Scale industry owner agreed to install PTZ cameras & as per below drawing want to execute this project.

Considering Product Make is under NDAA Compliant IP Surveillance Cameras

BOQ of this Projects are

SL NO	Item Description	Qty
1	Supply of 1080p Resolution IP IR Outdoor PTZ Camera 4.6mm-165mm Vari focal Lens, 36X optical Zoom, 1/2.8" SONY Starvis Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor. IR 120Mtr and True Day/Night.	2Nos
2	Supply of 04CH Embedded Linux NVR with upto 6TB SATA Port; H.265; 1nos HDMI out, 1Nos USB.	1Nos
3	Supply of 2 TB Surveillance Hard Disk for NVR	1Nos
4	Supply of 04 PORT Network Switch for IP  Surveillance Camera	2Nos
5	Supply of 2C 1.5sqmm Armour Copper FRLS Cable.	90Mtr
6	Supply of 20mm PVC Conduit/ PVC Casing with accessories	30Mtr
7	Supply of CAT6 Cable to connect IP Camera to switch
8	Supply of 2U Rack for Network Switch.	1Nos
9	Supply of 9Mtr PTZ Camera MS Pole Powder Coated without Junction Box arrangement for One PTZ camera installation.	1Nos
10	Supply of Junction Box, Welded body construction in CRCA MS sheets. Size: 600mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 450mm(H). Single hinged front door in 2mm thk with lock and foamed in place gasketing. Powder coating shade RAL 7035. For One Antenna injector, Camera Power Supply & Switch etc.	1Nos
11	Supply of 867Mbps 5G High Power Outdoor PTP Antenna for Two Camera	2Nos
12	Supply of 32” Surveillance Monitor for Viewing two PTZ camera	1Nos
13	Supply of CCTV Signage (We Checked Video Footage Every day)	2Nos
14	Installation, Testing, Commissioning & Handover including all documentation, arrangement, Transportation, Lodging Fooding.	1 Lot

 Note: Civil work in customer Scope. UPS power arrangement is in Customer Scope.

Display screens may be desk or wall mounted with consideration given to the ergonomics of the operator. The display screens should be installed to minimise the effect of lighting, particularly sunlight, which can adversely affect the viewing experience. Wall or ceiling mounted display screens should be mounted using suitable brackets in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Consideration should be given to the positioning of such screens to ensure they are above head height or not in a position where people may bang their head on them.
Your guest needs to be aware that they are entering hotel area that is being monitored by CCTV surveillance equipment. Signs should be placed so that they are clearly visible and legible. The size of the sign will vary according to the circumstances of its location.

Incident Response

Locally agreed procedures should detail the action to be taken in the event of an incident. These procedures should conform to those laid out as below:
• Action to be taken
• Who should respond?
• The timescale for response
• The times at which observation should take place
• The criteria for a successful response
• CCTV operators should maintain a record of all incidents in the appropriate incident log.

The overall indicator of successful response to incidents is that the CCTV scheme fulfils its objectives, i.e.:
• Restoration of tranquility
• Dispersal or control of the situation
• Prevention or minimization of injury and damage
• Reduction of crime and disorder, to improve safety and reassure the guest
• Identification of a suspect
• Gathering relevant information to assist in the subsequent apprehension of offenders
• Apprehension of a suspect with evidence
• Guest safety through effective evacuation
• Traffic flow restored
 
Our CCTV projects are intended to reduce cases of theft and misconduct in the organisation premises. Like any other project, our CCTV projects will involve a degree of cost to the client, in terms of the cost of the installation, maintenance as well the impact it will have on personal privacy within the precincts of the organisation/ business premises.

SSA Integrate  will carry out a detailed survey of the area under surveillance and armed with experience in the field of public / social control techniques is proposing to install/ deploy CCTV and/ or alarm surveillance system that will make it possible to have a real time total visibility of the Areas under surveillance.

CCTV can be effective in reducing or preventing crime if it is part of a broader crime prevention and community safety strategy, as such, it should not be implemented as the only means of addressing crime in public places.

Security Cameras in Medical Collage

 Security Cameras in Medical Collage

CCTV surveillance is now an integral part of the overall security apparatus across the world. The university has a significant responsibility to take appropriate steps to protect personal privacy and civil liberties when it operates security camera systems. When successfully deployed, security camera systems enhance overall campus safety and security, deter crime, and otherwise support the protection of people and property. A security camera is defined as video surveillance technology that records people’s activities in order to detect, deter, prevent, or investigate crime or other threats to public safety.

In a bid to improve the quality of medical education in the country, regulatory body NMC has issued an advisory recommending installation of cameras in the premises of all medical colleges and institutions. This is in continuation of the digital mission mode project being run by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the erstwhile Medical Council of India to ensure and monitor availability of adequate number of patients teaching faculty and also to monitor regular teaching programs in the medical colleges. This is a step forward towards developing a robust monitoring mechanism and providing for transparency and accountability in functioning of medical colleges, official sources said.

If utilised properly, this would also be a way forward for digitisation of the assessment process for approvals being granted to medical colleges either for enhancement of under graduate courses or starting or enhancement of postgraduate courses, they said. "Use of such technology and artificial intelligence would make assessments and instructions transparent and an ongoing process instead of the current one time process," an official source said.

The most important things they can incorporate on all IP equipment are much more tangible—Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance. The primary concern should be that the vendor is providing a system that is secure and in compliance with ISO 20243, particularly when it comes to assurances regarding the supply chain. Today more than ever, it is essential that video appliances are held to an IT standard, including TPM and NDAA compliance. The importance of making these properties a top priority has become a standard for end-customer expectations.

But installing a CCTV camera doesn’t mean you’re safe; here is a list of seven things you ought to consider before securing your territory with closed-circuit television cameras:

#1) Deciding how you’ll be monitoring the system

If you decide to monitor your system using the Internet, getting an IP Address for your Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR) will equip it to survey and record easily; an Ethernet cable carries all information via the Ethernet witch.

#2) Determining the number of Closed Circuit Television Cameras required

Depending upon the nature of your requirement and the expanse of the area you want to survey, decide on the number of cameras required to ensure complete security. As per the NMC guidelines, the medical colleges have been advised to install cameras at OPDs (depending upon number of OPDs in the college). The cameras should cover the medicine, surgical, gynaecological, paediatrics and orthopaedics OPDs, the highly-visited OPDs in a medical institution.

#3) Positioning the CCTV cameras

Cameras if visible could caution the trespasser. Thus most people prefer having clandestine cameras to having exposed and evident ones! Contemporary CCTV cameras can be easily hidden from view by being in the most exquisite of crevices and clefts in the wall; these places also offer the advantage of protecting the cameras from extreme weather conditions such as hailstorms, high-speed winds, and rains. One camera needs to be installed at the main entrance of the hospital and college and two cameras at the patient registration counter. All lecture theatres in the medical college should be equipped with cameras.

The pre-anaesthesia area, recovery area in the operation theatre complex, faculty lounge and attendance marking areas, anatomy dissection hall, physiology laboratory, biochemistry UG laboratories, pharmacology laboratory, patient attendant waiting area and emergency and casualty ward need to be equipped with cameras, the NMC stated.

#4) Placing the DVR/NVR

It is paramount to secure the digital video recorder (DVR) or the network video recorder (NVR). If you lose the DVR or the NVR to the trespasser, needless to say, you lose all the money you spent on your CCTV camera along with your stolen valuables! If you place your DVR or NVR centrally, you can minimize your cabling cost and reduce the complexity of your closed-circuit television system.

#5) Deciding on power backup of CCTV Camera

The constant power supply would ensure incessant surveillance. Thus make sure you have both constant power supply and a reliable power backup in case of power cuts to ensure security at all times.

#6) Deciding how you’ll be create Secure Network system

NDAA compliance assures that the video recording appliance does not include System on Chip (SoC) or other components capable of processing software from banned Chinese companies. All servers and workstations use NDAA-compliant chipsets as a standard. Having the NDAA seal of approval guarantees that the product is fully supported under those regulations as federal agencies have banned all non-compliant equipment from RFQ’s and projects. Those companies not adhering to NDAA standards are unable to work with any federal organization via a published blacklist. Business and commercial entities are also following suit, as they have privacy concerns consistent with the federal government as well.

Trusted Platform Module enhances computer privacy and security. Consider it a hardware-level security measurement to protect your video recording device from malicious attacks. Once the TPM module is enabled, that physical chip is now permanently tied to that specific server or workstation and cannot be moved to any other system. TPM-based microchips on system boards offer another layer of hardware and intrusion security.

This software agnostic TPM module is utilized for high-level security file encryption, network security, and password management. These modules are secured by cryptographic algorithms and ensure total system security for the most sensitive data on your video recording system. As a matter of fact, TPM modules are a standard requirement from every video management software manufacturer and independent software vendor in the security marketplace.

#7) Testing the CCTV Camera system

After you’re done with the installation process, it is very important to have a test run. Any problems that you might face with your closed-circuit television system, can be best fixed before it’s too late – a stitch in time, does save nine!

#8) Maintaining the CCTV-cameras

Best practices include cleaning the cameras on a monthly basis to rid them of any dirt, cobwebs. Timely replacement of the cables used is also advised to keep the systems from any potential failures in the most crucial of hours.

#9) "Cameras never lie". But how will one know, unless one 'sees' what the camera 'saw'?

Encourages all medical collage authority of CCTV to audit their own CCTV video footage as a standard operating procedure. Regular auditing of CCTV footage by the public means that the Police/LEA have more 'eyes' working for them through crowdsourced surveillance. This enables the Police/LEA in identifying potential threats and dangerous situations before they occur. Also, in the case of a crime, if a standardized incident report is delivered to the Police/LEA by the affected party in PowerPoint carrying the entire story (what, where, when, why, who, how, and the video clip), crime will get solved faster.

The aim is to bring the colleges under the National Medical Commission’s surveillance, protect doctors from any attack during duty hours. There are a lot of brands in the market selling closed-circuit television cameras. The best brands include Infinova, Hanwha Techwin, Avigillon, Pelco, Axis, NUUO, Milestone and GVD etc Solution for reliable CCTV cameras. To get free consultation contact us.

সুষ্ঠ প্রশাসন ও রোগীস্বার্থকে সামনে রেখে মেডিক্যাল কলেজগুলির দৈনন্দিন কাজে সরাসরি নজরদারি চালাতে উদ্যোগী ন্যাশনাল মেডিক্যাল কমিশন। আর এই জন্য দেশের সব মেডিক্যাল কলেজের মূল প্রবেশদ্বার-সহ ২৫টি স্থানে সিসিটিভি বসানোর ফরমান জারি করল কমিশন। কমিশনের এই সিদ্ধান্তকে বেনজির বলেই মনে করে শিক্ষক-চিকিৎসকদের বড় অংশ। দেশের সব সরকারি ও বেসরকারি মেডিক্যাল কলেজ ও হাসপাতালে সিসিটিভি (CCTV) বসানোর নির্দেশ জারি করা হল। আর এই নির্দেশকে ঘিরে চিকিৎসকদের মধ্যে শুরু হয়েছে বিতর্ক। ন্যাশনাল মেডিক্যাল কমিশনের (The National Medical Commission) তরফে একটি অ্যাডভাইজারি করে দেশের সব রাজ্য সরকারকে মেডিক্যাল কলেজ ও হাসপাতালের মূল প্রবেশদ্বার-সহ রোগীর নাম নথিভুক্ত করার কাউন্টার, আউটডোর এমনকী প্রতিটি ফ্যাকাল্টির শিক্ষক, চিকিৎসকগণ যে জায়গায় দৈনিক উপস্থিতি স্বাক্ষর করেন সেই জায়গাতেও সিসিটিভি বসাতে প্রস্তাব দেওয়া হয়েছে। জাতীয় মেডিক্যাল কমিশনের আদেশনামায় একটি মেডিক্যাল কলেজের অন্তত ২৫টি স্থানকে নির্ধারিত করা হয়েছে যেখানে সিসিটিভি বসাতে হবে। ক্যামেরা IP সম্বলিত ও 4K মাত্রার বিশ্লেষণ যোগ্য সংরক্ষক যন্ত্র সাথে 4K  মাত্রার বিশ্লেষণ যোগ্য প্রদর্শিত  মাধ্যম ব্যবহার করা। 

যেসব স্থানকে সিসিটিভি বসানোর জন্য চিহ্নিত করা হয়েছে তার মধ্যে উল্লেখযোগ্য হল : মেডিসিন, শল্য চিকিৎসা, স্ত্রী ও শিশুরোগ এবং অস্থিরোগের আউটডোর। ২) রোগীর অ্যানাস্থেশিয়া ও জ্ঞান ফিরিয়ে আনার এলাকা। ৩) প্রতিটি বিভাগের ফ্যাকাল্টি লাউঞ্জ এবং উপস্থিতি এলাকা। ৫) লেকচার থিয়েটার। ৬) মেডিক্যাল পড়ুয়াদের অ্যানাটমি ডিসেকশন হল। ৭) ফিজিওলজি, বায়োকেমিস্ট্রি ল্যাবরেটরি। ৮) প্যাথলজি ও মাইক্রোবায়োলজি ল্যাবরেটরি। ৯) ফার্মাকোলজি ল্যাবরেটরি। ১০) রোগীর অপেক্ষার স্থান। ১১) জরুরি ও ক্যাজুয়ালটি ওয়ার্ড।

ন্যাশনাল মেডিক্যাল কমিশনের চেয়ারম্যান ডা, সুরেশচন্দ্র শর্মা তাঁর প্রস্তাবে নির্দিষ্ট করে জানিয়েছেন, সিসিটিভিগুলি যেন ডিভিআর ও উচ্চক্ষমতার নেটওয়ার্ক যুক্ত হয়। সাংসদ তথা চিকিৎসক সংগঠন আইএমএ’র তরফে শান্তনু সেন বলেন, ‘‘কিছু অসাধু রয়েছেন। তাঁদের নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে কমিশনের এই পদক্ষেপ।’’ জাতীয় মেডিক্যাল কমিশনের এই প্রস্তাবে চিকিৎসক-অধ্যাপকদের একাংশ যেমন অসন্তোষ প্রকাশ করেছে তেমনই আরেকাংশ বলছে, এই নিয়ম আগেই ছিল। কলকাতা মেডিক্যাল কলেজের অধ্যক্ষ ডা. রঘুনাথ মিশ্র বিষয়টিকে গুরুত্ব দিতে নারাজ। তাঁর কথায়, কলেজ বা হাসপাতালের কোনও জায়গা সিসিটিভিতে দেখতে না পেলে মাঝে মধ্যে ফোন করে।

মেডিক্যাল কলেজগুলির দৈনন্দিন কাজে সরাসরি নজরদারি চালাতে উদ্যোগী ন্যাশনাল মেডিক্যাল কমিশন। দেশের সব মেডিক্যাল কলেজের মূল প্রবেশদ্বার-সহ ২৫টি স্থানে সিসিটিভি বসানোর ফরমান জারি করল কমিশন যেটা খুব ভালো প্রস্তাব, কিন্তু পাশাপাশি ক্যামেরা চলছে কিনা এবং তা ঠিকমতো সংরক্ষিত হচ্ছেকিনা তা দেখার জন্য প্রতিদিন ভিডিও চিত্র নিরিক্ষণ করা উচিত। IP ক্যামেরা বর্তনীতে যেন এই ভিডিও প্রতিলিপি সুরক্ষিত থাকে সেবিষয়ে নজর রাখতে সেই ধরণের IP ক্যামেরা DVR / NVR  বসানো উচিত। আপনাকে দেখতে হবে সেই IP দ্রব্যটি যেন NDAA অনুমোদিত হয়।