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IPfocusIP-in-ActionImproved Security at PortoAirport with Ganz Radar VisionLeading surveillance systems provider CBC (Europe),under its Ganz branded portfolio, has supplied a GanzRadar Vision tracking/surveillance early warningdetection system to protect Porto Airport in northernPortugal, the country’s third busiest airport in termsof both airplane operations and annual passengernumbers.Working in conjunction with Ganz C-AllView thermaland optical cameras, Radar Vision providesimmediate alerts to the airport’s security team of anypotential intruder’s presence at the site perimeter.Aviation security is back in the news following thedeadly bomb attack in January 2011 at Moscow’sDomodedovo international airport, promptingrenewed interest in effective protection measures.Porto Airport protectionInstalled by local systems integrator Maxiglobal, asolutions Partner of CBC in Portugal, the Radar Visionsystem used at Porto Airport is the ideal choice forlarge area perimeter detection, where there is a needfor early warning intruder detection and real-timetracking of people and vehicles as they enter theprotected area. Radar Vision provides the airportwith 360° radar detection up to 800m-radius perunit, allowing an audible and visual alarm to beraised to alert security staff to respond and avoidingthe need to monitor control room screens constantly.Radar Vision can independently control up to fiveseparate Ganz C-Allview PTZ cameras, enabling it todisplay and track multiple threats simultaneously. AtPorto Airport, the system is combined with opticaland thermal CCTV surveillance, providing all-roundsecurity using multiple, integrated technologies. TheGanz C-AllView thermal/optical cameras combine, inone housing, the detection capabilities of thermalinfrared imaging with the detail capture of visiblelightCCTV. These C-AllView dual cameras can observepeople, animals and vehicles without the need forartificial lighting, providing images in fog, mist, rainand snow conditions. The optical imaging advantagesof Ganz C-AllView cameras include 360° rotation andSweet deal for CEM Systems withCadbury (Kraft)CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, hassecured Kraft Food’s sites in India. Kraft Foods Indiahas been secured with CEM AC2000 Lite securitymanagement system which was installed by CEMApproved Resellers, Neural Integrated Systems.Kraft Foods is the world’s largest confectionarycompany with factories located worldwide.“As CEM approved partners we are pleased to be inthe position to offer Kraft Foods a fully integratedand highly proven security solution” said TarunGupta, Director for Neural Integrated Systems. “TheAC2000 Lite system is a feature rich yet affordablesolution that allows us to be able to meet Cadbury’srequirements and budget.”The AC2000 Lite security system will secure up to 64doors spread across multiple locations. Usingsophisticated AC2000 Lite software features theclient can increase operational efficiency and protectagainst intruders or theft. Applications offeredinclude AC2000 AED (Alarm & Event Display), AC2000VIPPS (Visual Imaging Pass Production) and ZoneMonitor application that shows security which staffwork in which areas/zones.AC2000 VIPPS allows the user to produce permanentand temporary ID badges for staff and visitors to theKraft Offices & Manufacturing facilities. This willensure all those on site have an access card with thecorrect privileges to gain admission to areasthroughout the building. If someone forces a doorat an access point, the AC2000 AED application canbe used to view the alarm and respond to it in realtime.“The Cadbury-Kraft Foods project marks yet anotherworld renowned brand using a sophisticated CEMsolution” said Andrew Fulton, Business Developmenta tilting head to eliminate blind spots.“Ganz Radar Vision is simple to maintain and operateand can also upgrade an existing surveillancenetwork, with easy retrofitting,” says John Downie,National Sales & Marketing Manager for CBC (Europe).“It can be configured with various detection zones –outside the detection area if required and set up aspre-alarms. Once an attack is detected in a pre-alarmzone, Radar Vision provides manned security officerswith sufficient time to respond. This holistic securitysolution allows control room staff to work moreefficiently, saves money on unnecessary site patrols,and eliminates false alarms.”Director, CEM Systems. “AC2000 Lite is a the perfectfit for Cadbury, as it has been designed to meet thecomplete security needs of small to medium sizedsites and features advanced hardware products thatare leading the industry”.To secure doors throughout the factory, Cadbury-Kraft Foods chose CEM eDCM 300 (Door ControlModules). The eDCM 300 low cost, two-doorintelligent controller is designed to interface thirdparty readers with the CEM AC2000 system range.Utilising existing Ethernet connectivity without theneed to set up additional cabling, the eDCM 300 isextremely easy to install. With an internal databaseto hold offline transactions the eDCM 300communicates directly with the AC2000 server,ensuring 24/7 card validation at all times. Thisensures that the factory is always kept secure.With the CEM AC2000 Lite security managementsystem installed, the prestigious Kraft Facility has thehighest of security measures in place.18_issue 30