Security Systems for Office Spaces

Security Systems for Office Spaces consists of Access Control, CCTV Cameras and Fire Alarm Systems. This article gives an overview of the Top Level Requirements for CCTV Systems for Small and Mid Sized Office Spaces.

Typical Vantage Points

The Primary Requirement of Installing CCTV Cameras in Office Spaces to have Safer Work Place and have Data in Cases of Theft of Articles, Staff Misbehaviour, Visitor Escort. Recently there are many Incidents were Examination of the CCTV Data has provided use full Leads in Identifying the Culprit. It also enables Business Organizations to Remotely View the Happenings in Branch Offices, Ware Houses, etc.

As illustrated in the picture, CCTV Cameras are required in the Reception(In and Out Focusing ), Pathways, Facing Workstations, Focusing Meeting Rooms, Inside Server Room to Capture People and Material Movement. In case the Reception Entry is Facing Direct Sunlight via Door, Then Choose Camera with True WDR. True WDR would reduce the Impact of Direct Sunlight and enable see the Incoming Movements More Clearly which Otherwise would have a been Dark Picture.

Sample Specification for IP Based Camera for Indoor Applications

o 5MP Vandal-resistant Network-Based with 30 Meter IR Distance.

o Open Standards Conformance and H.265 or H.265+ Video Compression.

o Supports on Board Storage of Up to 64GB.

o Vandal Resistant and Meets IK10 and IP 67 Standards.

o 2.8 mm Lens and POE Power Supply.

o Supports True WDR/DWDR, BLC, HLC

o Supports Operating Temperature Range from -40 Deg C to 60 Deg C

More Advanced Cameras Provide smart Features Like Face Detection, Face Recognition. Please check with the OEM Manufacturer on the NVR Model Supported and the Software Licensing Terms. Will cover the Smart Features in a Separate Article.

Typical Price Range for Good Brands: Rs 5,250 – Rs 8,750

Sample Specification for Reception Analog Camera for Indoor Applications

• Full-Time Color Full HD Dome /Turret Camera

• 2.8 mm Fixed Lens.

• Additional IR Lens providing Full Time Color Up to 20 Meters.

• Back-Lit Compensation and WDR of Min 120 dB.

• IP67 Compliant & Should support TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS Technologies.

Typical Price Range - Rs 3,125 to Rs 5,250

Live View

Live View can be provided at the Reception Security. Some Organizations have Strict Policies with respect to who can Access the CCTV Data. The Live view Privilege is given to Security Staff however Playback Privileges is Restricted and given only to Senior Admin Staff. One Needs to Check with OEM Manufacturer if the System Supports Multiple Users with Privileges and the CMS Software Supported. Some Organizations also Mandate that Remote View is Available at Different Geographical Locations.

It Is Advised to Connect a Console Monitor say a 17+ Inch Monitor. The same can be placed near the Server Rack or Manager’s Cabin or near the Security Desk. This ensures that the CCTV Cameras are Operational all the Time and addresses Issues where the Recorder Itself is powered Off. Also During the System Configuration ensure that Features like Video Loss, Network Disconnect, IP Conflict, Hard Disk Errors are enabled. Make sure that CCTV Power Supply is Always Connected to UPS Power Source.

Data-Backup.

Typically in General, Organizations have Data Backup Policy of 1 or 2 months, However, some Organizations like Finance and Health Sector Mandate Longer Data Backups.

If Number of Cameras are Less Than 8, Most Off the Shelf 8 Channel or 16 Channel DVR/NVR with Single Storage Bay will suffice. However, Storage Becomes a Bottleneck when Additional Cameras are added. So it Better to plan the Number of Channels and Storage Bays Taking Future Requirements in Mind.

Sample Specification of Network Video Recorders

8-channel 1-SATA H.265 NVR

• Support Ultra 265/H.265/H.264 video formats

• 8-channel input

• Third-party IP cameras supported with ONVIF

• Support 1-ch HDMI, 1-ch VGA

• HDMI and VGA simultaneous output

• Up to 6MP resolution recording

• 1 SATA HDD up to 10 TB

• Support cloud upgrade

16 Channel 2 HDDs /4 HDDs NVR

• Up to 12 Megapixels resolution recording

• 2 /4 SATA HDDs, Up to 10TB for each disk

• Various fisheye dewarping modes for live view and playback for both web interface and GUI

• ANR technology to enhance the storage reliability when the network is disconnected

64 Channel 8 HDDs RAID NVR

• 32-channel input

• Third-party IP cameras supported with ONVIF conformance: Profile S, Profile G, Profile T

• Support Ultra 265/H.265/H.264 video formats

• 8 SATA HDDs, Up to 10TB for each HDD

Support N+1 Hot spare

Sample Estimate for Supply and Installation of Analog Turbo HD Based Cameras with

Full-Day Color with 16 Channel 2 SATA DVR with 60 Day Motion Based Data Backup and 24 Inch LED IPS Monitor.

Author: Venugopal J, is a Systems Engineer at CCTVWorks.in

CCTVworks.in is a Bangalore Based System Integrator and provides Consulting, Material Supply, Installation, Troubleshooting Services for CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm, and Intrusion Alarm Systems. We can do a Site visit and propose Optimal Solutions which are Reliable and Cost-Effective. Alternatively, you can share the Floor Plan Drawing or Bill of Materials. We have Executed Turnkey Projects for Large as well as Small Offices. Customer References can be provided on Demand.

For Any Specific questions Related to Security Systems Requirement for your Organization, please write to us at info@cctvworks.in .