cameras and an easy archiving of relevant sequences. One of the main highlights of SeMSy® is its
flexibility. SeMSy® III is modular in its structure, which means that the user can easily move the modules around and create a graphical interface that exactly fits his specific requirements. And flexibility from a technical point of view: SeMSy® III offers a lot of integration possibilities, especially with regards to HD or even higher resolutions, like our new Panomera® multifocal sensor system, and with regards to third- party systems that casinos want to integrate in their surveillance system.
Could you give us more details on the “redundancy concept” mentioned earlier? James Walker: On the one hand we offer “storage redundancy”, i.e. the availability of recorded footage, which can be achieved through mirrored recording on two hard disk drives. According to the casino’s needs, different redundancy levels can be obtained, e.g. in the Aspers Casino we’re using RAID 5. On the other hand we have “recording and
system redundancy”, i.e. the functionality and accessibility of the surveillance system. An elaborate redundancy concept is an integral part of our Security Management System SeMSy®. Let me shortly explain this: Every SeMSy® Main Server manages up to 1500 cameras/encoders. Every Main Server can be linked to a Standby Server, which takes over the management, if the Main Server should fail. In the unlikely case that both the Main Server and the Standby Server should fail, the SeMSy® Workstation uses the locally mirrored database, to ensure continuous operation, like camera switching or PTZ control.
Where are the camera images recorded? James Walker: The cameras’ pictures are recorded on several DMX 1600 Smatrix. The Smatrix is a hybrid VideoIP appliance with integrated storage system. It is characterised by its space-saving design as well as by its low power consumption and low thermal output. It is ideally suited for applications requiring high-speed recording, expanded storage capacity and low power consumption while ensuring maximum security – in other words, ideal for use in the Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino.
David Livermore: Yes, looking at a green solution was part of our brief and inside the Olympic area it was a priority. Not only are we decreasing our carbon footprint by choosing the Smatrix appliance, as opposed to a more traditional DVR and RAID 5 solution, but we are also making savings on space, air conditioning and electricity while we do it. This made the choice of supplier very easy.
What happens if the casino converts to new technologies or expands operations in the future?
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James Walker: At Dallmeier, we have always been relying on an open system architecture, which means that our solutions are flexible regarding future changes and technologies. Moreover, recorders from previous generations for example can easily be used in mixed operation with our latest recording devices, or analogue cameras together with HD cameras. This is a huge financial benefit for the customer, because an existing system does not have to be replaced completely but can simply be expanded. We call this a modular principle. Through the high flexibility of that concept expansions are easy and straightforward. It does not matter whether it is about hardware or software components, the modular design keeps the system open to new technologies and possibilities at any time. This principle has also already proved itself for
the Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino: Due to success of the casino, the CCTV system is currently undergoing its fourth expansion!
About Dallmeier
Dallmeier has at its disposal more than 25 years of experience in transmission, recording as well as picture processing technology and is an outstanding pioneer of CCTV/IP solutions worldwide. This profound knowledge is used in the development of intelligent software and high quality recorder and camera technologies enabling Dallmeier to not only offer stand-alone systems, but complete network solutions up to large-scale projects with perfectly integrated components. Right from the beginning the company always focused on own innovative developments and highest quality and reliability. Dallmeier is the only manufacturer in Germany that develops and manufactures all components on its own. This includes the entire product range, from cameras to picture storage and transmission to intelligent video analysis and even individually adjusted management systems. Quality made by Dallmeier, made in Germany! Over the years, Dallmeier has repeatedly given fresh
impetus to the market with new developments and extraordinary innovations. The world’s first DVR for example, which introduced digital recording to the entire CCTV industry, came from Dallmeier. The multifocal sensor system Panomera® will have a similarly groundbreaking effect: This unique and novel camera technology will revolutionise the market and open up completely new possibilities to the video security industry. This and the extensive experience in the CCTV and IP field have lead to a top position in the international market for digital video surveillance systems.
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