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SANYO Full HD 21st Century Camera Technology Protects Hotel in 15th Century Monastery
One of the most remote, as well prestigious hotels, within the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts group has invested in SANYO Full HD cameras to create a safe environment for its guests whilst deterring and detecting potential thieves.
The Sheraton Hotel Santa María de El Paular, located northwest of Madrid, is part of the 15th-century monastery it is named after. Surrounded by rolling green countryside this highly popular hotel is in an area which attracts many thousands of tourists every year.
The hotel’s existing CCTV system had become outdated in that the analogue cameras were not capable of delivering the quality of images required by the hotel’s security management, to allow them to identify thieves as well as being able to read car number plates in order that the arrival and departure of cars could be logged.
IP network system specialists, Gesico, were asked to
recommend and install new cameras which could meet the demanding requirements of the hotel. In addition to delivering very high resolution images, an important requirement was for the cameras to be able to perform in harsh and varied weather conditions as the hotel is in an area which experiences both very hot and cold conditions.
Gesico installed six SANYO VDC-HD3100 Full HD cameras as replacements for most of the existing analogue cameras.
Conrado Montalvo, Technical Director for Gesico said: “The hotel takes the safety of its guests very seriously but in any event, with the introduction of new legislation in Spain, it was important that the system was upgraded. We tested a large number of cameras from different manufacturers but were very impressed by the Full HD cameras from SANYO. Being able to use the cameras to zoom in and identify number plates was especially important for our
Steskal selects CEM AC2000 Lite for Additional Security
CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, have announced that Steskal, Poland, has opted to install CEM AC2000 Lite security management system to secure its premises in Krakow. The system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, AGIS Fire & Security in Poland (formerly ADT Fire & Security).
Steskal specialise in bakery, confectionery, catering services, wholesale and retail food supply. AC2000 Lite was selected by Steskal because it is a cost- effective yet feature-rich security management solution with a range of comprehensive security applications. The company has chosen the fully translated Polish version of the AC2000 Lite software, making the system easy for staff to use.
AC2000 Lite is a fully integrated access control, alarm processing and photo badging security management system. At the centre of the Steskal system will be the AC2000 Lite Controller, an intelligent network device which provides Ethernet connectivity to a range of CEM Ethernet readers and controllers. The AC2000 Lite Controller eliminates the need for a server and is designed to be easy to install, meaning minimal disruption to operations at the Steskal site in Krakow.
“State-of-the-art technology is very important to our customer and the AC2000 Lite system was chosen because it supports biometric technology in addition 18_issue 31
to offering feature rich software,” said Kamil Kierzkowski, Product Manager, AGIS Fire & Security in Poland.
The installation will also utilise the CEM eDCM 300 (Door Control Module), an intelligent two door controller. The eDCM 300 allows third party read heads to be interfaced directly to the AC2000 system and features a database for full off-line validation capability at the point of entry, when host communication is not available, ensuring cardholders’ requests continue to be validated.
Moreover, the AC2000 Lite software offers many features which are important for Steskal. These include applications such as AC2000 Visitors, AC2000 Time & Attendance, AC2000 AED (Alarm Event Display) and AC2000 External Systems which offers integration to some external systems such as CCTV, DVR and intruder alarms.
“The range of features available in the system was a key decision factor for Steskal in choosing AC2000 Lite. It was also important for the customer that their security management system was fully available in their language to ensure ease of use for all staff, and this is a requirement that AC2000 Lite could meet,” said Andrew Fulton, Business Development Director, CEM Systems. “That AC2000 Lite is so comprehensive in functionality and cost-effective,
demonstrating why it continues to set the benchmark as one of the most accomplished security management solutions available for the small to mid range markets”.
About CEM Systems access control technologies
CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, provides highly advanced security management solutions which include integrated access control, ID badging, alarm monitoring, people counting systems and the industry’s most advanced and flexible range of card readers.
From a small facility to a large multi-site facility the sophisticated AC2000 access control system and advanced CEM products provide a solution to meet even the most complex needs. Each CEM system can be customized to specifically fit the needs of each individual customer, ensuring a powerful, highly tailored level of protection that simply cannot be matched in the industry.
clients, along with the clarity of the images. Both these objectives are being achieved with the SANYO cameras even in low light conditions. Some of the analogue cameras remain installed but this will be replaced in the next phase of the CCTV system upgrade with more of the SANYO cameras.”
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