Proactive Video Monitoring to improve CCTV surveillance efficiency and effectiveness

Many factories, warehouses, and commercial facilities use security systems with surveillance cameras. However, when used as a stand-alone CCTV, while it is an effective tool for reviewing “what happened”, it is not sufficient to ensure security. Such reactive systems that respond to crimes after they occur cannot prevent crimes. So, this fact is not good for users who have invested money to purchase CCTV systems.

Additionally, video surveillance systems that record constantly generate a large amount of data, making it impractical for security operators to review footage in real time without missing any emergencies. This can lead to delays in responding to security threats, which may provide loss to you, your property or business.

This article introduces OPTEX’s Proactive Video Monitoring Solution to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your surveillance camera system and prevent crime.

Common issues with Traditional Video Serveillance system

Maintain human performance for 24/7
Installing multiple surveillance cameras and security guards in the monitoring room are checking the monitor screens 24/7, but this is inefficient and there is a possibility that threats may be missed.

False Alarms by video analytics detection
Some cameras with video analytics detection are not capable of being used in outdoor environment as they often cause false alarms.
Also, performance decreases especially at night or in bad weather.

Over-budget
It’s difficult to build integrated system with CCTV and intrusion alarm system because it’ll be over budget if using VMS (Video Monitoring system) or dedicated platform.

How does Proactive Video Monitoring work?

Proactive Video Monitoring is a sensor-triggered video surveillance solution. This system immediately sends an alert to security operators or facility owners by a trigger of detection by burglar alarm sensors and it enables to confirm the video of linked camera with sensors. This provides real-time warnings of potential security threats, enabling you to take action against the threat at an earlier stage and preventing crimes before it happens.

Reactive (Before)

Proactive (After)

Advantages to use OPTEX's Proactive Video Monitoring Solution

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    Reliable security system
    OPTEX is the world leader in the sensing security. Over 40 years, OPTEX has been trusted by thousands of customers worldwide and it is ranked as a world No.1 security sensors supplier. (ref.: asmag.com, 2023 Security Top 50 Industry Report).
    Highly reliable system contributes secure and comfortable daily life and operation.
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    Outdoor sensor protection
    Outdoor security sensors that protect the perimeter (A-zone) and middle areas such as approach areas, windows, gardens, etc. (B-zone) can detect intruders before they reach the building, allowing house owners or security operators to respond on earlier stage. OPTEX highly reliable outdoor sensors that have been proven at millions of sites worldwide can compensate for the weakness of CCTV Video Analytics Detection’s false alarm problem at outdoor environment and realize a highly comfortable life or security operation.
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    Long-range Wireless solution
    OPTEX sensing system are also available in wireless solution that can cover the wireless range of both residential and commercial sites. Since using wireless devices, there is no need for the wiring or digging that is required for a case of wired devices. This not only reduces installation times and costs significantly but also preserves the aesthetics of your property.
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    Easy deployment / upgrades your existing system
    Wireless sensing system makes easy deployments of PVM solution. It also can easily upgrade your existing NVR and CCTV video surveillance system to a sensor-triggered PVM.
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    Flexible integration to suit your budget
    With having flexible integration capability from entry-level NVR to professional VMS together with intrusion detection system linkage, you can select the best suited system according to your budget and site requirements.

    OPTEX's Products for Proactive Video Monitoring Solution

    With OPTEX GENIO Lite and GEN-OP, you can easily upgrade your existing NVR (Network Video Recorder) and CCTV video surveillance system to a sensor-triggered Proactive Video Monitoring system.
    If you already have a camera system or are considering to buy, simply add your preferable OPTEX GENIO Lite control panel, outdoor/indoor wireless sensors and devices and GEN-OP.

    [GENIO Lite]
    Professional Burglar Alarm system for both Residential and Commercial.

    [GEN-OP]
    Wireless relay controller which receives alarm signal from the GENIO control panel and outputs it as dry contact (N/C or N/O) to other devices such as NVR.

    The signals of sensor detection are sent to the NVR via GENIO control panel and GEN-OP then use it as a trigger to
    (1) check the video of the linked surveillance camera on the monitor in monitoring room
    (2) activate the siren
    (3) push the video to your smartphone

    Features of GENIO Lite series

    • GENIO Lite control panel: Standard communication:IP
      GENIO Lite SIM control panel: Advanced communication: IP & 3G/LTE
    • Full Wireless Systems
    • Internal back-up battery
    • 160 Zones(80 zone for each partition)
    • 2 partitions
    • Expandable to Home-Automation (HA) devices
    • Control Over Smartphone™, GENIO App
    • Compatible with OPTEX Monitoring Software, GENIO Map/GENIO Map Cloud

    Features of GEN-OP

    • With embedded terminal wires and splicing connectors to prevent shorts or electrocution
    • LED status indicator
    • One set relay contact and one set dry contact
    • Operate on DC power source (12~24V)

    GEN-RECEIVER is a wireless receiver that can connect OPTEX wireless security sensors (outdoor/indoor) and devices and output the signal as dry contact (N/C or N/O). With OPTEX GEN-RECEIVER, you can easily upgrade your existing NVR (Network Video Recorder) and CCTV video surveillance system to a sensor-triggered Proactive Video Monitoring system.

    If you already have a camera system or are considering to buy, simply add your preferable OPTEX outdoor/indoor wireless sensors, wireless devices and GEN-RECEIVER.
    *Wireless devices: wireless door contacts (GEN-DC) and wireless panic buttons (PB-7-GEN, PB-15-GEN, PB-23-GEN) can are available.

    The signals of sensor detection are sent to the NVR via GEN-RECEIVER and use it as a trigger to
    (1) check the video of the linked surveillance camera on the monitor in monitoring room
    (2) activate the siren
    (3) push the video to your smartphone

    Features of GEN-RECEIVER

    • 4 channel outputs
    • 2 outputs for each channel ; ALARM and TROUBLE output
    • Up to 10 wireless devices can be registered on each channel
    • 4 channels x 10 wireless devices = 40 wireless devices can be registered to one GEN-RECEIVER.
    • Dedicated repeater (GEN-RP) is available so it can be used for monitoring inside and outside large facilities such as factories and warehouses.
    • Equipped with a backup battery for an event of power outages.
      ※Duration: 3 to 21 hours (time varies depending on N/C or N/O usage)

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    We are always eager to support you and propose a solution that suits your needs.