28 February 2018
Integration of our laser scanners to Genetec™ Security Center
To tackle the issue of perimeter and controlled area protection in airports and other critical infrastructure sites, Genetec™ has integrated Optex’s laser scanners onto their Restricted Security Area (RSA) Surveillance module.
Via the module, the REDSCAN 2D LiDARs send real-time events and alarms to the control software, Genetec Security Center, to alert operators about any intrusion in the specified area of interest. The intrusion areas are set in RSA and synchronised with the central software mapping and control system.
The X and Y coordinates provided by the laser sensor allow the intruders or objects to be located and tracked on the map. The video security software can then automatically switch to the camera with the best view of the event and give full visual awareness to the security staff.
The solution will be showcased on the Genetec stand at Passenger Terminal Expo, the international airport show, taking place between 20th to 22nd March in Stockholm.
You can read the full press release here and find more information on the integration on our dedicated VMS integration microsite.
Adoption of outdoor sensors on the rise in the residential sector
The updated IHS Markit Intruder Alarms & Monitoring Services report shows an increase in the use of outdoor sensors in the residential market. The report shows that they are mainly used in addition to the indoor intrusion detection sensors rather than a replacement. By creating a pre-warning zone, outdoor detectors minimise the risk of damage caused by broken windows or doors.
This additional layer of protection is a good opportunity for professional installers to offer a wider system to their customers.
The study mentions that outdoor environments can be challenging and create false alarms; therefore dual technology sensors are recommended as a solution. At OPTEX, we believe that in many cases, digital microprocessors and good data analysis can minimise false alarms even with single technology sensors.
With the influx of video cameras and video door bells, homeowners are becoming more security conscious. Most of those new devices have embedded video motion detection, but the performance quality in outdoor environment can be quite poor, therefore a good reason to connect them to reliable outdoor sensors. The sensor can stabilise the video motion detection system and avoid unnecessary alarm activations.
You can read the analyst's article here
Did you know? How our sensors cope with adverse weather conditions
To make sure our outdoor PIRs are reliable even when winter comes with its blast of wind, rain and snow, our motion sensors are built with a strong weather rated housing, and key features and components to ignore external noise that can be the source of false alarms.
Housing and operating range
Our external PIRs’ housing features UV Protection and IP55 weather rating. This ensures the housing will resist degradation caused by sunlight or rain.
The operating temperature for our external detectors is at least -20 degrees; some of our models can operate with temperatures reaching -30 degrees.
Double conductive Shielding
Most of our sensors feature Double conductive shielding which filters out light emitted by the sun and other light sources. In winter this feature is vital in filtering out car headlights, and the reflection of the sun on the snow.
SMDA (Super Multidimensional Analysis) logic
Our external sensors feature a digitally enhanced signal recognition called SMDA, a digital analysis of the signal to recognise the wave pattern and eliminate wave patterns created by the sway of vegetation, small animals, light changes, environmental sources of heat etc. So even if the wind blows strongly our sensors won’t cry wolf.
Finally, all our sensors will go through over 150 tests including being monitored through the winter before going out to the market, so we make sure they are ready for everything that could be thrown at them!
