Located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is the new headquarters of Jablotron Alarms, a.s – one of the country’s largest security firms. As this new corporate headquarters represents both the success of the company, as well a new business facility, it was paramount that security be indicative of this reality. Thus, a number of Hikvision products were chosen to protect both Jablotron’s reputation and its new building.
The guts, so to speak, of this CCTV system was a quartet of Hikvision cameras: the DS-2DF1-514 5″ Network High Speed Dome, DS-2CD8253F-EI IR Bullet Network Camera, DS-2CD764F-E 1.3 MP Network Dome Camera, and the DS-2DF1-402 4” Network High Speed Dome.
Internally, main entrances as well as emergency exits were deemed areas that needed coverage. Additionally, hallways, various office space, and security management rooms were designated as requiring additional security. Primarily tasked with this effort was Hikvision’s DS-2CD764F-E 1.3 MP Network Dome Camera. “We found this unit to be particularly good in areas such as receiving, as well as other office space. We are really able to see, in great detail, what is important,” noted Mr. Svoboda.
Features, such as up-to 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 960) resolution and HD720P real time video, allow the DS-2CD764F-E to successfully achieve this goal. Located in the server room is the DS-2DF1-402 4” Network High Speed Dome. This camera was specifically chosen because of its 360° endless pan range. It was also put on a 24-hour scan feature to better visually patrol the area. This Hikvision model allows IP – both inside headquarters, as well as those outside (by remote viewing) – to keep constant vigil over this highly-important room.
While on the exterior, Hikvision’s DS-2DF1-514 5″ Network High Speed Dome mans the roof. Obviously, an IP66 rating is critical to this camera being able to do its job in hot European summers and brutally cold winters. Also, due to the area this camera resides – the roof – it is vital to zoom on any potential threats. A 23x zoom provides this, while a 360° endless pan range and -5°-185° tilt range gives the ability to quickly follow any item of interest.
Placed liberally along the external facade of these headquarters is the DS-2CD8253F-EI IR Bullet Network Camera. Again, sporting an IP66 rating, the DS-2CD8253F-EI also provides true day / night ability and an IR range of up-to 30m to give excellent coverage all lighting conditions. Mr. Svoboda remarked, “For this particular application, night vision was critical, and we are very comfortable with the DS-2CD8253F-EI’s ability.”
