Wavelet Technology and Falcon Protec create the ultimate CCTV recording system for the transportation industry
by Chris Williams
Wavelet Technology and Falcon Protec have signed an exclusive partnership agreement that will provide the highest performance CCTV recording system for passenger safety on trains.
The 3 year contract allows Falcon Protec and Wavelet Technology to provide a total solution to the growing need for reliable and high quality CCTV systems on board passenger trains.
Falcon Protec commissioned Wavelet Technology to provide a full resolution 6-channel real time digital video recording and management system (DVRMS) that will be housed in a ruggedised enclosure able to withstand the harsh environment experienced on trains.
Using the proven performance and reliability of the Wavestore design, Wavelet Technology were able to realise the hardware electronics and operating system for the DVRMS within a record 15 weeks from receipt of the final specification.
Falcon Protec will manufacture and supply the units following testing in accordance with the mandatory climatic and mechanical type tests detailed in BS EN 50155, shock and vibration tests detailed in BS EN 61373, and EMC tests detailed in BS EN 50121-3-2.
John Tinson, Technical Director of Falcon said, “We researched the industry for the solution capable of meeting our demanding specification and selected Wavelet Technology, for the consummate competency that has developed the Wavestore solution. Their hardware and software team have proven to confirm our original decision, building the foundations for a strong partnership”.
Roger Isaacson, founder of Wavelet Technology said, “The performance of the Wavestore range of DVR’s is being proven in many different and demanding applications, and I am delighted that Falcon Protec has recognised the competency that is Wavelet Technology. Wavestore continues to be the DVRMS of choice for more and more organisations that have 24/365 applications and sophisticated networking and remote operational requirements”.
A wireless data network will convey CCTV images from trains to the Control Centre equipment using a 2.4GHz radio communications system, and enable recorded video to be downloaded remotely from the trains when they are not in service.
About Wavelet Technology
Wavelet Technology Marketing Limited (WTML) design and manufacture the Wavestore Digital Video & Audio Recording Management System (DVARMS) in the UK.
Wavestore is a multi-channel, real-time audio/video recording system that interfaces to access controls, alarms and control systems to provide high integrity monitoring of all areas of interest. Operating on the LINUX platform, the systems never stop recording, whilst simultaneously providing high-speed find, view, transmit and archive functions.
The leading designs deliver up to 50 pictures per second per camera on all cameras simultaneously, supported by extensive video & audio management features that are application configurable. Wavestore is setting the standard for image quality and performance through the combination of proprietary high-speed digital hardware, and powerful software that delivers the ultimate in ease of use and intuitive graphical interfaces.
About Falcon-Protec
Falcon-Protec (www.falcon-protec.com), a division of Protec Plc, is a company specialising the development and supply of Optical and Radio Surveillance systems. Falcon-Protec is recognised by UK Government Organisations and leading high technology Defence Companies as an innovative provider of surveillance solutions.
In particular Falcon-Protec has wide experience of providing systems and equipment for demanding environments both physical and electromagnetic and has in house facilities and engineering expertise to ensure compliance to customer requirements. For this reason they have teamed with Wavelet Technology to develop a new generation digital recorder for on train passenger security surveillance.
Falcon-Protec has already had considerable success in this field with equipment installed on other rail and Underground rail transport systems. Existing equipment have demonstrated extremely high reliability in these difficult environments resulting in low cost of ownership for the operating companies. Falcon-Protec’s combined expertise in radio, video and optical engineering has been particularly valuable in providing the wholly integrated system for the Docklands Light Railway.