Optex technology safeguards a work of art at the National Military Museum in Soesterberg

To protect Pieneman's paint, exhibited at the National Military Museum, and adapt to the requirements to offer an open exhibition, No barriers or ropes, a LiDAR detector has been installed Optex RLS-2020S, creating an invisible wall that matches the size of the painting.

Optex's Redscan LiDAR technology is helping to protect a work of art that is displayed in the National Military Museum (NMM) by Soesterberg (Netherlands). It is a modern facility that exhibits different military objects ranging from uniforms and old artillery to tanks and F-16 fighter jets. Also, In this space you can also see the work of Jan Willem Pieneman "The Battle of Quatre-Bras". It is displayed in a spacious room, which serves as a gateway to other areas of the gallery and is complemented by historical objects that match those depicted in the painting.

Ownership of Koninklijke Verzamelingen, Paint measures 4×6 Meters, It depicts a crucial battle of the Napoleonic era and is on loan to the museum temporarily.

Paul van Brakel, The curator of the museum, I wanted an open exhibition of the painting, No barriers or ropes, that would offer a better visitor experience. However, The threat is that it could be exposed to potential damage from anyone who tried to touch it, interfering or even vandalism.

To save the paint, the National Military Museum, Heijmans (Company responsible for the initial construction, as well as the museum's facilities and security management) And SmartSD They came together to find a solution that was commensurate with. It was decided to place two barriers: A depth structure and a 'do not cross' line in the ground.

Heijmans selected the sensors Redscan RLS-2020 de Optex as an integral part of the solution. Collaborated with SmartSD to install a detector LiDAR RLS-2020S, creating an invisible wall that matches the size of the painting. The Detector, with Throw-In Mode, Can identify small objects such as fingers, triggering an audible warning and a real-time alert if the restriction line is crossed.

The RLS-2020S features an area of Customizable detection up to 20×20 meters with a radius of 95 Degrees for the creation of virtual walls or plans, offering effective protection for both indoor applications and (Grade Compliant 3) as well as outdoors. Its compact design allows the sensors to be installed discreetly so as not to interfere with the visitor experience.

The painting can now be seen up close while still being protected. Real-time preservation security is managed without the use of additional glass or large obstructive physical barriers, which allows people to pass next to the painting.

“We are proud to work with Heijmans and the NMM on this project to protect this historic military work of art”, Says Eelko Griepink, Area Sales Manager, Optex. “Thanks to the sensitivity and high-speed detection of our Redscan LiDAR technology , The sensors are capable of detecting any object, As small as a pinky finger”.

Optex RLS-2020S

The RLS-2020S is a Compact Indoor and Outdoor Laser Sensor, Compatible with Grado 3, providing a customizable 'virtual' wall or floor plan with a detection area of up to 20×20 meters or 30 Meters radius and 95° with Extended Range Mode (Version 3.0 going forward) to detect people or objects.

The RLS series uses LiDAR technology to protect areas against security breaches such as intrusions, Theft or unauthorized access, as well as improving the reliability of video-based motion detection and surveillance.

The Redscan RLS-2020S has been designed to integrate with safety or security systems. Creates a sensing area that other sensors or video-based sensing systems, such as virtual walls or ceilings, they can't easily provide. It is an ideal sensor to protect skylights in buildings, Walls, assets such as paintings or shelves that store valuables.

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