Vivotek IP video surveillance provides safe traffic on the roads of Zambia

Network cameras have been installed at the Wilson Mofya Chakulya toll 8 IB9367‐HT cameras in the lanes, 9 IP9165-LPR-A Kit for night surveillance and 4 CC8160 inside the control building. All managed with Vast software 2 of Vivotek.

The National Roads Fund Agency (NRFA) has replaced its old video surveillance system with a network of cameras Vivotek among which are several devices to provide precise automatic license plate recognition.

The toll route Wilson Mofya Chakulya runs along the T3 in Zambia, connecting the suburbs of Chimwemwe, Mindolo and Mindolo North. It is one of the most important roads in the region.

Popularly known as the Garneton toll,, required an updated surveillance system, that included both the control building and the exterior areas. Ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting daily operations was a challenge to overcome.

Commissioned by the Zambia National Roads Fund Agency, Vivotek collaborated with the system integrator, Africa Technology Operations and Maintenance (ATOM), to upgrade the existing cameras along the Garneton toll route. Besides, these had to be connected and managed centrally. This was done with the software Vivotek Vast 2.

Se instalaron un total de 8 cameras IB9367-HT in the lanes. These are ready for outdoor use with weather-resistant housings IP66, IP67 and vandal-proof IK10, and their built-in IR illuminators are effective up to 30 metros.

También se han utilizado nueve cámaras Vivotek IP9165-LPR-A Kit a lo largo de la ruta para brindar una vigilancia nocturna. Certificada por numerosos fabricantes de software LPR, puede cubrir tanto la vista general de la escena como la vista LPC, mientras captura velocidades de vehículos de hasta 90 km/h.

La capacidad antirreflejo de la cámara y el iluminador IR CaMate con tecnología de ángulo variable continuo (CVA Tech) garantizan una alta precisión y reconocimiento de matrículas por la noche cuando la visibilidad es escasa. Besides, esta cámara es fácil de instalar y requiere poco mantenimiento, lo que minimiza los costos y las horas de mano de obra.

Besides, cuatro cámaras CC8160 se encuentran dentro del edificio de control para asegurar una buena vista d el interior. El sensor CMOS de 2 megapixels presents a 180° horizontal panoramic view with a built-in microphone, capturing audio data along with visual information.

Equipped with Smart Stream II to optimize bandwidth efficiency, the CC8160 has enhanced WDR and produces high-resolution images at 30 fps at any time of day.

With the solution provided by Vivotek, the NRFA was able to replace its old system with a network of highly reliable surveillance cameras that feature precise automatic license plate recognition.

Using the central management software Vast 2, the surveillance cameras are consolidated into a seamless IP surveillance system. This software has simplified camera management while providing end-user analytics.