Bosch Security Systems - Pier into the future
Reliable camera and recording technology from Bosch Security
Systems has been selected by Clacton-based installer EJ Thurston
Ltd, as part of a major CCTV upgrade at Walton Pier, Essex.
Stretching some three quarters of a mile out to sea (793m), Walton
Pier is the second longest pier in the UK, and home to the largest
undercover funfair in East Anglia with over 30 rides and amusements.
As a major tourist attraction in the area, security is
understandably a key priority to ensure the safety of the thousands
of visitors each year.
The existing surveillance and recording equipment, installed some 10
years ago, was in need of an upgrade, and so the owners once more
approached EJ Thurston Ltd, the original installers, as Clive
Thurston explains: “The original security system had served the pier
extremely well, but with technology changing at such a rapid rate,
it was felt that the time had come to take advantage of new
developments.
“The management had been happy with our pervious recommendation, and
once more approached us to find the best possible solution to meet
its security needs. They had already bought into the benefits of
quality systems, and so we opted for the latest solutions from the
Bosch product range.
“A total of 32 new cameras from the Flexidome and Dinion range have
been installed, offering superb picture quality in various
environments and lighting conditions,” he continues. “The cameras
transmit images to one of two Divar Digital video recorders housed
within a state-of-the-art management suite, complete with two
control joystick pads and LCD Monitors. In addition we are still
using some of the pre-existing cameras. This is all linked to a
fixed IP address, meaning that the images can be accessed anywhere
in the world.”
The Bosch Flexidome cameras installed utilise advanced 15-bit
imaging technology – the same technology already proven in its
Dinion cameras – to exploit the full potential of today’s imaging
chips. With their 540 TV-line resolution, Flexidome cameras are able
to produce extremely sharp and detailed images and handle difficult
lighting conditions, including an Auto Black feature to counteract
the effects of fog or glare, NightSense to compensate for fading
light, and backlight compensation to ensure clear images when
viewing entrances.
The Bosch Divar digital versatile recorder series are compact, low
profile units that combine flexible digital recording and
multiplexing, not only saving space but also ensuring integrated
functionality. Designed with both the installer and operator in
mind, Divar allows simultaneous recording and playback of video
images, and an ‘overwrite protection’ feature of marked video clips
prevents the loss of evidential material.
“On the whole we found the system very easy to install,” Clive adds.
“When we did encounter a couple of teething problems, Zak Jussab
from Bosch came on site to help us, and we were extremely pleased
with the level of customer service and support provided.
“The system, though comprehensive, is very easy to use, and we have
had excellent feedback from the customer. They are very impressed
with the new system, so much so in fact that we will be working with
them again to install Bosch technology at another of their sites,”
concludes Clive.
The system installed at the pier incorporates Billinx, another
innovation in CCTV technology from Bosch, which allows technicians
to check status, change camera settings and even update firmware
without having to physically access the camera.
Email:
abell@aga.co.uk
Arundel Jones Associates Ltd
Hill Farm, Linton Hill, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4AL
Tel : 01622 745333
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