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April 10-11, 2013 • www.iscwest.com ISC West Show Daily 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Camera Installability: Understanding the Whole Camera Solution I ntegrators and installers of video surveillance systems face tasks that are common across both ana- log and IP video camera systems. Camera installation, wiring, setup and configuration must be completed for each deployed device in order for the system to recognize and connect to the camera’s video stream. The grow- ing deployment of IP video systems has added new layers of complexity that the installer must master to be success- ful. Installers not only have to physi- cally mount, set up, and connect the cameras to the recorder, but must also understand the configuration and load balancing of IP networks. To aid integrators in these new chal- lenges, the best camera manufacturers look beyond simply delivering high- quality video capture functionalities. These vendors are also devoted to em- ploying significant resources on prod- uct design, software, and accessories to make the entire installation and com- missioning process faster and more effi- cient. Integrators who use these manu- facturers’ cameras realize the benefit through higher profitability and a com- petitive edge in time saved and fewer accessories to purchase. The best camera manufacturers lis- ten to the voice of customer and the integrators’ perspective to improve on physical installation, power consider- ations, and configuration of the cam- eras on the IP network. Physical installation: Cameras that incorporate multiple installation op- tions into the design of the core product save time and money by enabling faster and easier installation and by reducing or often eliminating the need to pur- chase mounting accessories or adapters. A well-designed indoor mini-dome will allow for surface mounting by simply screwing the back plate onto the sur- face. A smarter design has the hole pattern in the back plate positioned to match common electrical gang boxes so the camera can be screwed directly onto the wiring box. With its back plate removed, the same camera can be flush mounted to a surface using inte- grated swing-out clamps to secure it on locations such as a drop ceiling. In cases where building codes require plenum- rated flush-mount installations, a cam- era can include the adapter necessary to connect into the wiring conduit to meet the code requirements. Power supply: All cameras need elec- trical power and connectivity to the re- cording system. For IP cameras both these needs can be fulfilled using a PoE (power over Ethernet) network where only a single RJ-45 cable connection to the camera is necessary. PoE power has two standards: PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at). PoE+ delivers higher power and is often used with outdoor cameras that are warmed by heaters as well as most newer indoor HD PTZ cameras that require additional power to run the pan and tilt motors. In certain cases, PoE+ is inadequate and an AC power supply must be used to achieve the lowest operating temperature rating of the cam- era. It is important to note that the power supply used will directly affect the low- temperature ratings of heated outdoor cameras, so the installation environment and camera power/temperature ratings should be carefully considered before de- ciding on the power supply. Managing network connectivity: Configuring each IP camera on the net- work is much different than configuring analog cameras, as multiple IP cameras are capable of running on the same physical network wire. For example, 50 cameras connected to a single network means the video streams from all the cameras are moving on the same wires simultaneously. In order for the network to distinguish one camera’s video stream data from another, each camera is as- signed a unique IP address. Ideally each camera should be named with a com- mon identifier so that it is easy to un- derstand the camera type and location of the camera within the system. When manufactured, all cameras are given the same default IP address and a unique MAC address. Imagine you are installing 50 cameras, each of which must be named and assigned a unique IP address. The task can be ac- complished by opening each camera’s Web user interface and assigning a new IP address. A more efficient way is to use the smart configuration soft- ware provided by the manufacturer to manage configuration of multiple cameras automatically. Configuration software will scan and find the con- nected cameras on the network, batch assign IP addresses, allow for individ- ual camera naming and, if necessary, batch update camera firmware. Well- designed camera configuration soft- ware is an indispensable installation and configuration tool. Cameras that focus on “installability” will pay dividends in the long run. Time is money so consider using cameras that incorporate features and technology that allow for easier installation and configura- tion. When comparing camera features, look beyond the high-level specs to under- stand the whole camera solution. A well thought-out and designed camera can re- duce the man hours necessary for instal- lation, potentially making your operation more cost competitive and profitable. ■ American Dynamics, a business unit of Tyco Security Products, is a pure-play fire and security protection company whose portfolio includes the tools and technologies required for a complete surveillance system. For more information about American Dynamics or the entire Tyco Security Products family, visit Booth 20009. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE >> BY JOEL WHITE, SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER OF IP CAMERAS FOR THE AMERICAN DYNAMICS BRAND OF TYCO SECURITY PRODUCTS Video Verification — Building New ‘Old’ Public/Private Partnerships >> BY KEITH JENTOFT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PPVAR L aw enforcement and insurance underwriters created the alarm industry in the early 1900s. Early alarms made so many ar- rests that Underwriters Laboratories developed a formal certification process to enable insurers to be certain that their clients were properly protected by a listed monitoring facility. Insurers, police and central stations developed a strong public/private partnership to combat property crime and reduce losses. Unfortunately, in the last 30 years this partnership became a casu- alty of “free” mass-market systems and a plague of false alarms. Law enforce- ment grew frustrated and hostile to wasted resources and no arrests, while the insurance industry simply lost in- terest in certificated burglar alarms that did not reduce claims. Underwriters needed real loss control instead of mar- keting hype. Technology moved on. Video camer- as appeared everywhere; on cell phones, iPads, laptops and even car bumpers. As a culture, video became part of us — except in monitored burglar alarm systems. CCTV cameras were not monitored burglar alarms. The video was isolated from the professionals who actually delivered police response. Popular cell phone self-surveillance Continued on page 16. A well-thought-out and designed camera can reduce the man hours necessary for installation, potentially making your operation more cost competitive and profitable.
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Camera Installability: Understanding the Whole Camera Solution
Integrators and installers of video surveillance systems face tasks that are common across both ana-log and IP video camera systems.
Camera installation, wiring, setup and configuration must be completed for each deployed device in order for the system to recognize and connect to the camera’s video stream. The grow-ing deployment of IP video systems has added new layers of complexity that the installer must master to be success-ful. Installers not only have to physi-cally mount, set up, and connect the cameras to the recorder, but must also understand the configuration and load balancing of IP networks.
To aid integrators in these new chal-lenges, the best camera manufacturers look beyond simply delivering high-quality video capture functionalities. These vendors are also devoted to em-ploying significant resources on prod-uct design, software, and accessories to make the entire installation and com-missioning process faster and more effi-cient. Integrators who use these manu-facturers’ cameras realize the benefit through higher profitability and a com-petitive edge in time saved and fewer accessories to purchase.
The best camera manufacturers lis-ten to the voice of customer and the integrators’ perspective to improve on physical installation, power consider-ations, and configuration of the cam-eras on the IP network.
Physical installation: Cameras that incorporate multiple installation op-tions into the design of the core product save time and money by enabling faster and easier installation and by reducing or often eliminating the need to pur-chase mounting accessories or adapters. A well-designed indoor mini-dome will allow for surface mounting by simply screwing the back plate onto the sur-face. A smarter design has the hole pattern in the back plate positioned to match common electrical gang boxes so the camera can be screwed directly onto the wiring box. With its back plate removed, the same camera can be flush mounted to a surface using inte-grated swing-out clamps to secure it on locations such as a drop ceiling. In cases where building codes require plenum-rated flush-mount installations, a cam-era can include the adapter necessary to connect into the wiring conduit to meet the code requirements.
Power supply: All cameras need elec-trical power and connectivity to the re-cording system. For IP cameras both these needs can be fulfilled using a PoE (power over Ethernet) network where
only a single RJ-45 cable connection to the camera is necessary. PoE power has two standards: PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at). PoE+ delivers higher power and is often used with outdoor cameras that are warmed by heaters as well as most newer indoor HD PTZ cameras that require additional power to run the pan and tilt motors. In certain cases, PoE+ is inadequate and an AC power supply must be used to achieve the lowest operating temperature rating of the cam-era. It is important to note that the power supply used will directly affect the low-temperature ratings of heated outdoor cameras, so the installation environment and camera power/temperature ratings should be carefully considered before de-ciding on the power supply.
Managing network connectivity: Configuring each IP camera on the net-work is much different than configuring
analog cameras, as multiple IP cameras are capable of running on the same physical network wire. For example, 50 cameras connected to a single network means the video streams from all the cameras are moving on the same wires
simultaneously. In order for the network to distinguish one camera’s video stream data from another, each camera is as-signed a unique IP address. Ideally each camera should be named with a com-mon identifier so that it is easy to un-derstand the camera type and location of the camera within the system.
When manufactured, all cameras are given the same default IP address and a unique MAC address. Imagine you are installing 50 cameras, each of which must be named and assigned a unique IP address. The task can be ac-complished by opening each camera’s Web user interface and assigning a new IP address. A more efficient way is to use the smart configuration soft-ware provided by the manufacturer to manage configuration of multiple cameras automatically. Configuration software will scan and find the con-
nected cameras on the network, batch assign IP addresses, allow for individ-ual camera naming and, if necessary, batch update camera firmware. Well-designed camera configuration soft-ware is an indispensable installation
and configuration tool.Cameras that focus on “installability”
will pay dividends in the long run. Time is money so consider using cameras that incorporate features and technology that allow for easier installation and configura-tion. When comparing camera features, look beyond the high-level specs to under-stand the whole camera solution. A well thought-out and designed camera can re-duce the man hours necessary for instal-lation, potentially making your operation more cost competitive and profitable. ■
American Dynamics, a business unit of Tyco Security Products, is a pure-play fire and security protection company whose portfolio includes the tools and technologies required for a complete surveillance system. For more information about American Dynamics or the entire Tyco Security Products family, visit Booth 20009.
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>> By JOel WHIte, SeNIOr prODUCt maNaGer Of Ip CameraS fOr tHe amerICaN DyNamICS BraND Of tyCO SeCUrIty prODUCtS
Video Verification — Building New ‘Old’ public/private partnerships
>> By KeItH JeNtOft, exeCUtIVe DIreCtOr, ppVar
Law enforcement and insurance underwriters created the alarm industry in the early 1900s. Early alarms made so many ar-
rests that Underwriters Laboratories developed a formal certification process to enable insurers to be certain that their clients were properly protected by a listed monitoring facility. Insurers, police and central stations developed a strong public/private partnership to combat property crime and reduce losses. Unfortunately, in the last 30 years this partnership became a casu-alty of “free” mass-market systems and a plague of false alarms. Law enforce-ment grew frustrated and hostile to
wasted resources and no arrests, while the insurance industry simply lost in-terest in certificated burglar alarms that did not reduce claims. Underwriters needed real loss control instead of mar-keting hype.
Technology moved on. Video camer-as appeared everywhere; on cell phones, iPads, laptops and even car bumpers. As a culture, video became part of us — except in monitored burglar alarm systems. CCTV cameras were not monitored burglar alarms. The video was isolated from the professionals who actually delivered police response. Popular cell phone self-surveillance
Continued on page 16.
A well-thought-out and designed camera can reduce the man hours necessary
for installation, potentially making your operation more cost competitive and
profitable.
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systems do NOT send video to the central station for immediate review and dispatch. From an underwriter’s perspective, self-surveillance cameras miss the point and don’t deliver faster response. Self-surveillance is really only a user convenience — not a better bur-glar alarm. But costs came down and
insurers still needed a property crime solution and video was the answer. Monitored video verified alarms and priority police response are the final puzzle pieces to rebuild the partnership — because they make arrests. Video verification immediately links the cen-tral station to the camera for greater
security, more arrests and lower claims. The central station and monitored
video alarms have been rediscovered by the insurance industry because they work. There is a new organization that is resurrecting the original partnership that created the alarm industry. The PPVAR (Partnership for Priority Video
Alarm Response) delivers arrests and loss control and recaptured the interest of law enforcement and the support of
the underwriters. More than an asso-ciation, the PPVAR is a true public/pri-vate partnership with board members from all the stakeholders in the battle against property crime, including law enforcement and insurance:
f Chief Yost Zakhary, Past President of the Texas Police Chiefs Associa-tion
f Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald, Immedi-ate Past President of the National Sheriffs Association
f Fredrick Lohmann, Regional Director of the National Insurance Crime Bureau
f Anthony Canale, Vice President of Verisk Crime Analytics (the leading insurance services organi-zation)
From the alarm industry, the board includes executives from many of the major players including Stanley, Protection 1, Diebold, Sonitrol, Interface, I-View Now, Radius and Videofied.
The results speak for themselves. Monitored video alarms have proven arrest rates of over 50 percent com-pared to 0.02 percent to 0.08 percent for traditional alarms. In addition, po-lice response to monitored video alarms averages 15 minutes faster than with a traditional system. Simply selling cameras with an alarm system as self-surveillance means nothing to insurers; cameras alone do not improve police response. Monitored video verification, where the central station operator is a virtual eyewitness to the burglary, is making a difference and the PPVAR is promoting this message for the stake-holders fighting property crime. ■
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