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Clarius IM illuminator delivers high quality night-time images, works with day & night cameras Solar farms are large-scale systems of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, used to generate electricity. The farms often cover vast areas of land in rural areas; therefore it is essential that effective perimeter detection is in place to protect the infrastructure. GJD was employed to manufacture reliable security lighting to work in conjunction with the CCTV system on a solar farm in Cambridgeshire, to provide optimum security. Challenge The Cambridgeshire solar farm required intelligent detection lighting and a CCTV solution for a 13MW PV installation. Major project specifications included reliable security lighting, even in adverse weather conditions, accurate angle illumination and a light range of up to 95 metres. Given the nature of the project, it was also important the selected lighting used very low power consumption, without compromising on quality and efficiency. Detection solution GJD worked closely with AGE CCTV Systems and the project manager at the solar farm to select the most suitable security lighting for the project. After careful consideration it was decided the high performance, Infra-Red Clarius® IM illuminator was the perfect lighting solution, as it is specifically designed to provide world class leading performance, long life and ultra-low maintenance. Gary Whiteman, Director of AGE CCTV Systems commented: “AGE choose Clarius® LED illuminators from GJD to complement our CCTV system as it provides competitively priced, high performance LED lighting in a rural environment”. Incorporating the latest surface mount LEDs with enhanced optical output and outstanding reliability, the Infra-Red Clarius® IM illuminator delivers high quality night-time images, as well as working in conjunction with black and white or day and night cameras, providing a light invisible to the human eye, but fully visible to the CCTV camera. Infra-Red Clarius® IM illuminator delivers high quality night-time images Each unit is fitted with integrated control circuitry to carefully control LED output, delivering consistent illumination for the farm and a projected working life in excess of 10 years. Key facts • Infra-Red Clarius® IM illuminators were installed on site • IP67 weather proof rating • Low power consumption (26W) • Latest SMT LED Technology

  Peter will be responsible for ensuring EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunities EverFocus UK has appointed Peter Robinson as its business development manager to drive sales growth across EverFocus' range of HD-CCTV products. EverFocus Electronics Corporation, a global top 20 global professional security equipment manufacturer1, has welcomed Peter Robinson as its business development manager. Peter will be responsible for ensuring EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunities from the adoption of its HD-CCTV DVRs and cameras, which offer the simplest upgrade path to high definition (HD) for coaxial based surveillance installations.Peter brings over 30 years of industry experience to EverFocus. He started his career in Sheffield as a bench engineer working with domestic televisions. He made the move to London, working for Kings Cross Video servicing RCA surveillance equipment and then worked as Northern Regional Manager for distributors CCD which were later bought by Norbain. After CCD, Peter was recruited by Dave Simpson at AGE CCTV and during his time years at AGE he was promoted to Managing Director. After leaving AGE, Peter worked for ADI Gardiner as their UK CCTV Product Manager, before being recruited by Ikegami as General Manager for EMEA responsible for the Visual Electronics and Systems Division for security surveillance and medical products. Peter is well known within the industry and has a track record of success in developing sales channels for new surveillance technology. He had kept a close eye on EverFocus and the progress it has made in bringing HD-CCTV products to market, and was attracted to the company by the huge potential that HD-CCTV offers for resellers, integrators and end users.  Peter Robinson, business development manager, EverFocus Electronics UK, commented:"EverFocus has an enviable portfolio of HD-CCTV products that make it very simple for surveillance installations that use coaxial cable to upgrade to HD. My role is to ensure that EverFocus attracts new channel partners and maximises the sales opportunities that HD-CCTV offers. We need to educate the market that HD quality is available for everyone who currently has analogue, coaxial based installations, and show how easy it is to upgrade to HD's fantastic image quality."Basil Singh, managing director, EverFocus Electronics UK, commented:"Peter brings a huge amount of experience to EverFocus and he understands how HD-CCTV will be pivotal in upgrading the vast majority of surveillance installations that utilise coaxial cabling.  We have had significant sales success with our EverFocus HD-CCTV products and Peter's appointment will see further acceleration of our plans as we bring on new distribution and integration partners, and showcase end-users who have adopted EverFocus products."

The ClientBoxtone Crawley owns the BP Spar Crawley Avenue service station, in Crawley, Sussex.  Located on a dual carriageway, it serves the busy commercial area and local community.  In addition to a four-lane petrol filling station, the Crawley Avenue service station offers customers a wide range of convenience goods including hot food, alcohol, groceries, drinks, snacks and magazines.  The SituationLike many forecourts the Crawley Avenue service station suffers from crimes such as drive offs, shoplifting and violence towards staff.  Boxtone Crawley has always believed in employing security measures - with CCTV cameras to deter and detect crime.  However, in 2005 the camera system at Crawley Avenue was no longer proving to be effective.  Forecourt Manager Debbie Prince found it difficult to use, and she was no longer able to record images from the cameras for evidence.  Boxtone contacted security firm AGE Systems, who specialise in forecourt security, to get advice about improving their security system.  The SolutionVisiting the site, AGE's Director Jason Gargiulo evaluated the security requirements and proposed a solution that kept costs down by re-utilising some of the existing equipment, such as the colour cameras, which were in good working order but needed repositioning to get better fields of view.  However, Jason suggested replacing the old single channel digital recorder and separate multiplexer, which were causing Debbie so many operational problems.  Instead, Jason recommended the Honeywell HRHD 16, a digital video recorder (DVR) with built in multiplexer that can record up to 16 cameras at the same time.  He recommended it for its high quality performance, multi function and ease of use.  The Honeywell DVR was also recommended because it provides excellent picture quality from the cameras and number plates are easy to read.  CCTV images can easily be transferred on to CD, USB or to a separate hard drive.  When CCTV is played back on a Windows™ XP PC, Debbie can zoom in on an image to see more detailed information.  Because it is easy to operate, the digital recorder is used regularly during the day.  If there is an incident the cameras can be checked within seconds to get information and evidence to pass on to the police.  Jason comments: "Effective security is about using the right equipment in the right way.  The Crawley Avenue service station now has a more effective system that provides high quality images that can be used as evidence.  The result is that staff and customers feel safer and criminals are put off.  It's important to think about what you need and then use the tools to the greatest effect.  Maintaining equipment is vital too, if it stops working for any reason - your security is compromised."The BenefitsWith the repositioning of the cameras, the service station now has much better site coverage.  Cameras watch the four rows of pumps at the front, getting a clear number plate reading and good recording of all vehicles and their occupants.  Cameras are also located around the back of the store to cover the back entrance - these also watch the parking area.  Cameras inside the store monitor specific areas including the alcohol display and tills.  Crime reductionShop theft, particularly of alcohol has gone down by around 80 percent since the new system was installed.  Teenagers used to come in the back entrance, grab a case of beer and run out again.  This occurred as often as three times a day.  Now it rarely happens.  Why?  "Because we can see them better," says Debbie, adding: "There are also monitors over the entrance doors that show any potential thieves that they are being recorded and the quality of the recording is very good.  The CCTV is helping to reduce shop theft by acting as a deterrent."  Partner of choiceAGE Systems have been specifying and installing security systems in the forecourt market for over 14 years, providing full services and maintenance of security systems.  After extensive testing and use in the field, AGE Systems chose Honeywell Security as their partner of choice due to Honeywell's depth of product range, product capability, high quality and support.  The Product: HRHD - 16 Channel Digital Video Recorder