Maximizing efficiency and security in electrical substations through smart video solutions
Maximizing efficiency and security in electrical substations through smart video solutions

Electrical substations create a critical midpoint in power transmission and distribution systems, playing a key role in keeping power systems safe and reliable. Similar to other industries, the power industry is currently undergoing a massive digital transformation, and substation management is moving toward automation and intelligence. How to maximize efficiency as well as maintain security for sites and staff are the paramount concerns for substations as update and upgrade their video security systems. To address these concerns and to boost automation and intelligence in electrical substation management, Hikvision has created a portfolio of highly effective solutions. These solutions combine smart video technologies, including high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and AI to provide reliable security protections while enabling efficient operations and timely maintenance for substations. Take a closer look at how they work. More automation for efficient operations and timely maintenance Powered by AI analytics and cutting-edge products, Hikvision solutions can be deployed to monitor critical assets and equipment status at substation sites, keeping operations and maintenance running smoothly and efficiently. Critical Asset Monitoring – A set of positioning, PTZ, and covert network cameras installed at energy substations deliver panoramic and detailed imaging of critical assets, such as transformers, isolating switches, and control panels, providing real-time status updates, and verifying if they are running correctly. Accurate Equipment Temperature Measurement – Infrared thermography is a key technology for electrical equipment inspection. Hikvision’s thermal cameras are expertly designed to detect whether equipment at substations is functioning normally and whether operating temperatures are within safe limits in real-time. Intelligent Inspection – AI powered video imaging systems enable intelligent inspections, enhancing safety and efficiency in substations. This intelligent approach allows for online planning, real-time response, and remote checks, reducing time and labor costs while providing ‘round-the-clock coverage. Enhanced protection & personnel safety at worksites Hikvision offers smart cameras, radar units, and other advanced tools for substation safety management. Real-time detections and quick alerts from the video security system enable fast incident response and serve to reduce risks and costs. These products also help protect the well-being of employees. Perimeter Protection – Hikvision helps ensure all-around protection for substation perimeters and critical areas, 24/7, alerting staff to potential security breaches. Smart Entrance & Exit Control – Access to workplace areas can be restricted to authorized employees or contractors by installing swing barriers with built-in access controllers or facial recognition terminals, minimizing loss and other hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Detection – Hikvision's remote PPE detection employs AI-powered video imaging to verify whether helmets and other protective gear are in use. This helps improve safety of staff and increases compliance with industry regulations.  Crystal clear insights with centralized and visualized management With the HikCentral management platform, Hikvision’s solution features an all-inclusive dashboard for intuitive and visualized data presentation. The dashboard equips operations teams with a panoramic view and key analytics, displaying on-going site operations and real-time inspection status with detailed information and data indexing. This facilitates better decision-making and enhances operational efficiency.

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How Hikvision and its partners are optimizing green-building operations with ‘digital twins’
How Hikvision and its partners are optimizing green-building operations with ‘digital twins’

Hikvision and its partners are using innovative ‘digital twin’ technology to optimize green buildings and minimize negative environmental impacts. Green buildings incorporate intelligent design and environmentally friendly and high-performance materials that minimize consumption of resources and energy and reduce waste during the construction process. But as well as minimizing environmental impacts and especially carbon emissions, green buildings incorporate favorable living and working spaces and environments that improve occupant health and wellbeing, boost occupancy rates, and support increased productivity and profitability for businesses. For all of these reasons, real-estate developers worldwide are embracing green building design principles and adhering to national or international standards for eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and healthy homes and offices.  To help unleash the full potential of green buildings, Hikvision has created an innovative digital twin solution. This can be used to create a digital and visual ‘replica’ of a building to enable constant reporting on key performance indicators, such as energy efficiency, climate control, and security – and enabling fast, effective interventions in the event of an incident or technology outage.  Creating a digital ‘model’ of a physical building To empower the digital twin solution, Hikvision brings in products from multiple portfolios and collaborates with partners in range of sectors, from sensor and automation software providers, to alarm system and elevator control companies.  Based on these collaborations, Hikvision has integrated a diverse range of AIoT technologies that help to support greener building operations. These include everything from video security systems to multi-dimensional perception systems and intelligent automation, transforming building management systems into intelligent platforms. This convergence encompasses multiple subsystems, including lighting, energy management, environmental monitoring, HVAC, and more. Data from all of these integrated AIoT systems is fed into advanced 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, which allows the entire building to be visualized in the form of a ‘digital twin’. This can be used to monitor a range of building KPIs, including environmental quality, water and electricity efficiency, atmospheric conditions, personnel access, and parking details. This means that building operator can understand the building’s status at all times, identify any incidents or problems, and react faster to fix them.  Working greener and smarter with the digital twins Integration of AIoT applications with the virtual platform enables efficient data analysis, proactive risk management, visualized emergency responses, post-action evaluations, and better-informed decision-making. These advancements improve every aspect of building management – helping to increase efficiency, environmental performance, and resource utilization.  Real-time data on energy consumptionWith the digital twins, building operators can quickly spot energy consumption trends and abnormal utilization of water, electricity, lighting, air conditioning, and gas. For example, users can use Augmented Reality (AR) cameras to see where lights have been left on in empty rooms and turn them off to save energy. Improved utilization of space and facilitiesOperators can view heat maps in the digital twin to understand peak times and occupancy rates for key areas of the site or building, including parking lots, meeting rooms or waiting rooms. With AIoT devices observing the flow of people and vehicles, lighting and HVAC systems can be turned off in areas that are not being used to save energy.  Enhanced user experiencesMulti-dimensional data from the digital twin, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, improves occupants’ awareness of their environment. Air monitoring sensors detect overall air quality, smoking, vaping, carbon monoxide, and other hazardous gases. Automatic alarms for water leaks, smoking, and trash overflow enable quick, effective responses that improve user experiences and reduce health risks.  Improved fire safetyHikvision solutions are integrated with third-party fire alarm systems, providing visual alerts in the event of a fire risk and supporting faster, more effective safety responses. Other features also help to protect building users, including automatic door opening, highlighting of evacuation paths, and real-time two-way audio broadcasts to inform users and help them exit the building as quickly as possible. An end to paper wasteHikvision, along with partners specializing in access control, elevator control, and time and attendance systems, help customers implement a paperless approach for building management. This means that processes such as visitor exit/entrance, elevator management, and employee attendance can be managed with no need for paper forms or records.  Greater energy efficiency based on remote building management Hikvision platform integrates seamlessly with the Building Management System (BMS), enabling operational staff to manage the building remotely in a fully centralized way. Digital signage, air conditioning, and LED lighting can be controlled remotely, for example, reducing workloads, improving efficiency, and saving energy. Based on open solutions and partner collaboration, Hikvision is committed to helping customers build ecological, energy-saving, waste-reducing, and healthy buildings that comply with green building certification programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design). In one prominent example, our solution helped Asian Games 2023 to optimize energy efficiency at three venues in Hangzhou, China.  Hikvision’s green building solution shows the company’s commitment to leading ESG practices. We continue to collaborate with partners to create new solutions that support long-term sustainability. 

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VIVOTEK introduces new licence plate capture solution, IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit
VIVOTEK introduces new licence plate capture solution, IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit

VIVOTEK's IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit represents a total solution for LPC (Licence Plate Capture, or ANPR) applications by leveraging the top tier image quality and traffic monitoring ability of the IP816A-LPC box camera. The CaMate IR Illuminator, utilising CVA Tech, provides adjustable beam angles for different distances. A headlight filter is implemented to reduce instances of glare from direct headlight contact. The IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit delivers clear licence plate images for reliable recognition, in both the sunniest days, and in the darkest nights.  VIVOTEK Scene Mode Empowered with VIVOTEK Scene Mode, which provides different exposure levels to avoid overexposure in some lighting conditions, the IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit can capture clear plate images from vehicles moving at speeds of up to 85MPH (140 km/hr).  Value-added features such as DIS (Digital Image Stabilisation) and VIVOTEK Snapshot Focus ensure that the IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit can be easily installed and adjusted to provide the perfect LPR solution. Further, with the high-resolution images supporting a wide range of up to two lanes, the IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit is also the most economic solution in LPR applications.  One camera covers both scene overview & LPC view VIVOTEK's 2 Mega-pixel resolution kit provides not only sufficient PPF for licence plate capture, but also for a clear overview of moving vehicles, including car colour, brand and type for general traffic surveillance purposes. Therefore, with only one VIVOTEK IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit, users can yield more information from one single location.  Supreme anti-glare capability Capturing images at night is a challenging issue for any surveillance application, but for Licence Plate Capture applications the challenge is even greater, due to noise and glare caused by the headlights of cars. The IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit is equipped with external 48W/80W IR Illuminators and a delicate headlight filter, which help to filter out reflected light and only capture detailed information from the plates. Moreover, the IR threshold is also programmed to deploy the IR LED automatically to ensure 24/7 & Day/Night performance.  One camera covers dual lanes The high image quality of the IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit ensures wide coverage of two lanes with one camera, whether used for highway monitoring or for street monitoring. With a single IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit covering dual lanes, the total cost of traffic monitoring will be reduced.

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VIVOTEK 180° Multi-sensor Panoramic Camera
VIVOTEK 180° Multi-sensor Panoramic Camera

VIVOTEK's newly designed MS9321-EHV multi-sensor panoramic network camera applies the brand new Robocop design with built-in sunshield to cover four 5-megapixel sensors in 65-degree vertical field of view and support IR illuminators effective up to 30 meters. It offers the highest resolution and maximum field of view, reducing the total number of cameras required and helping save on the installation costs. Furthermore, the MS9321-EHV is also safeguarded by Trend Micro IoT Security.  Featuring 4 x 5MP CMOS Sensors, the multiple sensor network camera can monitor full 180° horizontal views and deliver the highest-quality comprehensive coverage, making it an ideal outdoor surveillance solution with excellent image details. Improving on the previous version, the MS9321-EHV now includes H.265 compression for reduced bandwidth and storage over H.264 compression. WDR Pro (120dB) has been added for improved image quality in high contrast environments. Smart IR II is included for manual or auto IR adjustments based on different night viewing scenarios. And last but not least, the MS9321-EHV is capable of 30fps at all resolutions including the max 20MP.  Like its predecessor MS8391-EV, the MS9321-EHV has the Video Alignment feature that allows you to adjust the positioning and image quality of each sensor, enabling users to view a seamless picture, with no repetition. MS9321-EHV's new housing design is IP66 and IK10-rated to enable use in rain and dust as well as to protect against vandalism or tampering. The new housing design also allows for more tilt and pan during installation, allowing for more versatility.

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Maximizing efficiency and security in electrical substations through smart video solutions
Maximizing efficiency and security in electrical substations through smart video solutions

Electrical substations create a critical midpoint in power transmission and distribution systems, playing a key role in keeping power systems safe and reliable. Similar to other industries, the power industry is currently undergoing a massive digital transformation, and substation management is moving toward automation and intelligence. How to maximize efficiency as well as maintain security for sites and staff are the paramount concerns for substations as update and upgrade their video security systems. To address these concerns and to boost automation and intelligence in electrical substation management, Hikvision has created a portfolio of highly effective solutions. These solutions combine smart video technologies, including high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and AI to provide reliable security protections while enabling efficient operations and timely maintenance for substations. Take a closer look at how they work. More automation for efficient operations and timely maintenance Powered by AI analytics and cutting-edge products, Hikvision solutions can be deployed to monitor critical assets and equipment status at substation sites, keeping operations and maintenance running smoothly and efficiently. Critical Asset Monitoring – A set of positioning, PTZ, and covert network cameras installed at energy substations deliver panoramic and detailed imaging of critical assets, such as transformers, isolating switches, and control panels, providing real-time status updates, and verifying if they are running correctly. Accurate Equipment Temperature Measurement – Infrared thermography is a key technology for electrical equipment inspection. Hikvision’s thermal cameras are expertly designed to detect whether equipment at substations is functioning normally and whether operating temperatures are within safe limits in real-time. Intelligent Inspection – AI powered video imaging systems enable intelligent inspections, enhancing safety and efficiency in substations. This intelligent approach allows for online planning, real-time response, and remote checks, reducing time and labor costs while providing ‘round-the-clock coverage. Enhanced protection & personnel safety at worksites Hikvision offers smart cameras, radar units, and other advanced tools for substation safety management. Real-time detections and quick alerts from the video security system enable fast incident response and serve to reduce risks and costs. These products also help protect the well-being of employees. Perimeter Protection – Hikvision helps ensure all-around protection for substation perimeters and critical areas, 24/7, alerting staff to potential security breaches. Smart Entrance & Exit Control – Access to workplace areas can be restricted to authorized employees or contractors by installing swing barriers with built-in access controllers or facial recognition terminals, minimizing loss and other hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Detection – Hikvision's remote PPE detection employs AI-powered video imaging to verify whether helmets and other protective gear are in use. This helps improve safety of staff and increases compliance with industry regulations.  Crystal clear insights with centralized and visualized management With the HikCentral management platform, Hikvision’s solution features an all-inclusive dashboard for intuitive and visualized data presentation. The dashboard equips operations teams with a panoramic view and key analytics, displaying on-going site operations and real-time inspection status with detailed information and data indexing. This facilitates better decision-making and enhances operational efficiency.

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Flow Control Solution from Hikvision
Flow Control Solution from Hikvision

Health organisations around the world have created the common awareness that maintaining a safe distance between people is one of the best practices we have to avoid being exposed to COVID-19 and in slowing its spread. As various countries and regions push to reopen businesses and relax stay-at-home orders, social distancing remains an ongoing requirement. More than that, crowd density information is also considered a significant reference in managing the "social distance" of workplaces, businesses and public spaces. Business owners are working hard to keep employees, customers and visitors protected. Dealing effectively with "density" – a new imperative for management and operations – complicates staffing and interpersonal interaction. Limiting the number of people to ensure safety In the current situation, public and private managers and authorities have to do more than ever before to keep people safe, and in many cases efficient calculation of customer traffic will be essential. Hikvision’s Flow Control Solution uses people counting cameras and digital signage, which provides a dynamic on-screen display to show users how many people are entering and leaving a building or an area, and sends real-time alerts in case pre-defined capacity thresholds are exceeded. These people counting camera utilise highly accurate 3D binocular stereo vision and Deep Learning algorithms, making complex counts easy, even in multi-door sites. More important, the Flow Control Solution can be easily and rapidly deployed. It is designed to be simple to use and highly accurate, with options to suit all potential application scenarios. In locations with a single entrance, one people counting camera can be installed at the entrance and connected to digital signage. For multi-entry scenarios, people counting cameras can be installed at each entrance and exit, equipped with I-Series NVRs or HikCentral to calculate numbers of people entering or leaving, so as to accurately provide real-time number data. Multiple entries and exits For example, a supermarket can install a clear and easy-to-understand, dynamic data number display at each entrance to provide real-time updates for people waiting to enter. An alert is generated when the pre-configured maximum is reached, and an audio alarm can be triggered if anyone attempts to enter before the numbers go below that threshold. At present, with expenses more critical than ever, users can use the Flow Control Solution to automatically monitor the situation, empowering businesses and possible reducing the required number of security guards and other resources. Maintaining a safe social distance in public In areas where crowds are unavoidable, such as cash registers in supermarkets and the ticket kiosks at public transportation hubs, managing distances between people queuing (standing in line) is also critical. Authorities in various locations have established specific guidelines and legislation in this area, balancing needs and risks for citizens. Hikvision Dual Lens Cameras (DS-2CD6825G0/C-I(V)(S)) help retail stores and other businesses measure social distancing, and its advanced 3D binocular stereo vision and deep learning algorithm can be configured to trigger alarms according to local regulations and requirements. Users can set the minimum contact distance threshold needed; when the distance becomes less than this pre-set threshold, an instant alarm and popup will appear with audio and video linkage. And there’s more Alongside the Density Control Solution, Hikvision also offers a Mask Detection Solution. This technology ensures that anyone entering a premise is wearing a face mask when they are required to do so. Those without a mask will not be granted entry. The Mask Detection Solution can be delivered in a variety of formats depending on user needs: added to a specialty camera or a Hikvision DeepinMind NVR for users with existing camera systems, integrated into Hikvision’s Temperature Screening Thermal Solution, or as part of a MinMoe door access unit with built-in face detection technology. Entry can be denied if a mask is not worn and/or an out-of-range skin-surface temperature is detected. As businesses begin to emerge from lockdown, they need to find ways to reduce risks of furthering the spread of the virus. This affects whole populations and all their normal activities – from getting coffee on the way to work and boarding public transportation, to shopping and eating out. But there are some technologies that they can turn to – innovations that will facilitate a “new normal” and keep people safe. And Hikvision will be there, every step of the way. For more details, click here.

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VIVOTEK’s compact cube network camera – CC8130
VIVOTEK’s compact cube network camera – CC8130

VIVOTEK has launched a new megapixel-class camera tailored to the needs of retailers - the CC8130, to enhance VIVOTEK's lineup of security cameras designed for the retail industry. The CC8130 is a compact cube camera especially designed for indoor surveillance with a flat back-panel for easy mounting on walls, desktop or countertops, and ideal for locations such as checkout stations, capturing faces at eye level. The unique and physically elegant design makes it the best choice for boutique, hotel, restaurant, department or convenience stores. With a 180° panoramic viewing angle, the camera provides full coverage of monitored areas without blind spots, providing complete video security. In addition, a built-in microphone to record sound within a 5 meter radius further enhances its value as a security tool. VIVOTEK's new camera CC8130 targeted at retail environments supports industry-standard H.264 compression, drastically reducing file sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. Together with the ST7501 multi-lingual 32-channel recording software, customers can also take advantage of the iViewer remote monitoring app for iOS and Android mobile devices, setting up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system with ease. CC8130’s key features include 1-Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 180° horizontal panoramic view, compact and elegant design, real-time H.264 and MJPEG compression (dual codec), 30 fps @ 1280x800, and built-in IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE.

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