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Case Study
Video Watches
Over Mission
posed some challenges.
Explains Kimmel, " Because of the campus
layout, we had to make sure we had coverage
both inside and outside the buildings as well as
along the fence and the surrounding perimeter.
On the camera side, the big challenge was to
ensure that we could cover everything. "
After reviewing their options from a variety
of manufacturers, Star of Hope selected a
combination of the Wisenet S, X, and P Series
cameras from Hanwha Techwin. This decision
was based in part on the center's need to have
different levels of detail for different locations.
Higher levels were required for outside locations
and lower for interior spaces.
To protect the campus exterior, DSC installed
12MP cameras on the perimeter and
4MP units in the courtyards. Explains Johnson,
" Taking advantage of PoE, we were able
to install 4K cameras from Hanwha Techwin
to monitor large outside spaces, including the
parking lots, to give security a clear view of any
unwanted intruders. "
Inside the building, cameras were not placed
DSC integrated and installed a
Siemens fire alarm networked
among the seven buildings.
Most systems are controlled
from Star of Hope's SOC.
in the resident rooms or in other places where
the residents' privacy could be compromised.
Cameras were installed to cover hallways, common
areas and classrooms. High level detail was
not necessary in the hallways or common areas,
and so 2MP cameras were used in those areas.
In classrooms, DSC installed 12MP and
12MP 360° fisheye cameras, which provide
higher level detail. The purpose of these interior
cameras is not necessarily live viewing, but instead
for recording to help security review and
resolve interpersonal interactions.
Listening to the needs and challenges of Star
of Hope, DSC worked with Hanwha Techwin
to develop a unique robust solution in
the form of a video wall. This video wall relies
on a completely customizable VMS to simultaneously
capture footage from 262 cameras,
providing unparalleled coverage of the campus
as a whole.
Says Johnson, " At the end of the day, Hanwha
Techwin offered Star of Hope better value
at a more cost-effective price with the highest
quality images and an outstanding warranty. "
VMS Swapped, Access' Role
Fortunately, as the project was finishing, Hanwha
Techwin released the Wisenet WAVE
VMS. The center had been struggling with
the available VMS option, which was not fully
meeting its needs. With the release, the end
user became a test site for the new VMS. " Suddenly,
everything worked seamlessly. On the
video surveillance side, it was flawless, making
all 262 cameras easy to use and control, " explains
Johnson.
The installer isn't the only one who appreciates
the VMS. Kimmel is also impressed with
it, saying, " To my knowledge, there is nothing
else on the market that compares to Wisenet
WAVE. It is incredible how easy it is to use and
just amazing how much it helps us with both
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