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CCTV over Ethernet and internet networks opens up a realm of possibilities for security installers and end users.
The installer can branch out into new areas combining security with a number of different functions namely
access control, information technology or finance applications. This makes it an excellent sales tool as the cost
of the system can be spread between clients’ departments.
Also for the end user real cost savings can be made as existing networks can be used for the application.
Additionally the Destiny IP equipment can be applied for non-security applications such as access control,
information technology or market research purposes to learn about consumer behaviour for instance.
Caltrans
Baxall recently supplied Caltrans with the Destiny IP range of software products for
use on the 15,000 mile California State Highway System.
Baxall provided 430 CCTV cameras and a number of IP Codecs for the project. The
IP Codecs convert camera signals into compressed data, allowing full-motion, real-
time, digital quality video, together with audio and data, to be transmitted across an
IP network. The Destiny IP Codec solution was used due to its flexibility as it enables
multiple Caltrans’ operators to view the same image simultaneously from numerous
locations. Currently, the CCTV images are restricted to Caltrans employees, but with
the introduction of the new Baxall software, plans are already afoot to make some
CCTV images available for view on the internet, allowing the public to check the
highways for traffic themselves.
Vatican
At 44 square kilometres in size, Vatican City is the world’s smallest
independent state, with a tiny population that magnifies during the
working week. To meet the demanding security needs of the Vatican
City, Baxall designed and installed a Destiny IP solution featuring
encoders and decoders. It has provided a highly flexible solution,
enabling local and remote monitoring simultaneously via the City’s
existing network.
Each Destiny IP encoder is linked to a multiplexer so that any camera
on the system can be viewed and controlled, either as a single, full
screen or as a quad display. Control is via a simple GUI that allows
for pan, tilt and zoom functions to be controlled and camera-to-monitor
switching.
Brussels Airport
Baxall worked in conjunction with ENI
of Belgium to produce a CCTV system
for Brussels airport. The CCTV system
was originally installed to cover the
airport solely, however as further growth
is intended, it is engineered to adapt
and support any changes as the airport
develops.
The Destiny IP network video range was
based around IP, sending CCTV images
across an Ethernet network that can be
configured as a LAN, MAN or WAN.
The advantage of using the Destiny
IP system in an airport environment is
its scope and flexibility; it can be used
by the police, fire services, baggage
handling and customs and excise for a
variety of different purposes, at different
places and all at the same time.
When completed, Brussels airport will
have a state of the art CCTV system
that offers 25 images per second
streaming video from 700 cameras,
whilst retaining existing cameras with
the use of IP encoders. There will be three
control rooms with the familiar analogue
video walls and the new Graphical User
Interfaces.
Destiny IP - the possibilities are endless
Typical example of an airport video network configuration