Hikvision's Smart IP cameras protect the perimeter and production plant of GRW in South Africa

The multinational video surveillance systems company Hikvision and its partner Sensor Security have completed the design and installation of an IP CCTV system to protect the perimeter and production plant of the South African vehicle manufacturer GRW.

Founded in South Africa in 1996, GRW's operations have always revolved around the transport of commercial goods. Whether to transport oil, chemicals, perishable products under controlled temperature, consumer goods or bulk general cargo, the trailers and vehicles manufactured by GRW are designed to meet the individual transportation needs of customers throughout Southern Africa, Middle East, Australia and United Kingdom.

All company vehicles are designed and manufactured in their large Worcester complex, in the Western Cape of South Africa, where, in addition to the large production facilities and the spare parts and maintenance area, the service area is located, people in charge of customer service worldwide, after-sales and supply of rental units.

One of the concerns of the factory managers is safety and, principalmente contar con un sistema integrado para vigilar el perímetro de esta gran instalación y monitorizar sus centros de producción ante el acceso no autorizado a la planta con un circuito cerrado de televisión IP.

GRW recurrió al especialista local Sensor Security, partner en Sudáfrica de Hikvision, que diseñó una solución para automatizar el proceso para asegurar el perímetro y eliminar la posibilidad de error humano, además de desplegar una infraestructura de cámaras inteligentes del proveedor de sistemas de videovigilancia en red para monitorizar en remoto el proceso de producción.

Como explica Edmund Casaleggio, responsable de ventas en Sensor Security, From the beginning, we knew that the IP CCTV system had to successfully fulfill a dual purpose: Help managers monitor workshop operations during opening hours and secure the perimeter 24/7×7. Another requirement is that this combined system be simple and easy to use by operations personnel.

The complete structure of the security system is made up of eighteen Hikvision IP cameras. Eleven units of the DS-2CD4012F-A Smart Analytics model have been installed around the perimeter of the factory 1,3 megapixels, Automatic focus and IP66 protection, While the workshop area has seven DS-2CD2132-I 3MP mini domes, Which are managed on an NVR system 32 Channels from this provider.

GRW actively participated in the entire consultation and system design process, with suggestions on key surveillance and protection sites, as well as with information and advice on workflow and personnel in the production plant, which was very beneficial and one of the main factors that contributed to the success of the installation, emphasizes Casaleggio.

For the sales manager of Sensor Security, the integration of analytics with Hikvision IP cameras is a significant additional advantage, since alarms only occur when the intrusion is within the specified range. We do not need to use alarm inputs and outputs to connect passive and active devices in the DVR/NVR, which implies a significant saving in the future maintenance of the system, as well as at the time of installation.