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- Press Release - 7th July 2009

Thermal imaging cameras: a cost effective solution for perimeter protection

As CCTV systems become more advanced the security industry will move to raise the standard for all CCTV installations to be designed for 24 hour surveillance, not just day-time operation.

To be truly secure, a site must be protected day and night. A number of tools are available to help detect potential intruders in the dark. Often different technologies are being combined to create a secure perimeter. Fences can be complemented with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems with or without active infrared illumination or old fashioned light bulbs, Radio Frequency Intruder Detection (RAFID)systems,thermal imaging cameras and/or walking patrols.

Whatever solution or technology is chosen for securing an area, they all have their advantages and disadvantages and some technologies are more expensive than others. of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a certain solution, not only the initial installation cost but also the maintenance cost needs to be taken into account. Some solutions consume a lot of power and need a lot of spare parts.

Environmental and energy consumption issues are today high on the global agenda. Given that $11 from every $55 spend globally is used on lighting, and much of this is spend on inefficient and unnecessary lighting particular attention should be given to this area. The focus to save energy by looking at running costs will continue to increase. Local authorities and private industries are all looking at methods to save energy costs and lighting is one area due careful attention.

Quite a number of technologies are available to help detect potential intruders in the dark before they become a real hazard.

Let´s compare Thermal imaging cameras: a cost effective solution for perimeter protection FLIR TZ-550 S / FLIR TZ-335x140 S Today, the challenge to CCTV professionals is to make sure that video footage is effective on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Securing an area during the daytime is one thing. But what happens during the night? And in weather conditions like fog, rain and snow? What can be detected if CCTV cameras are blinded by the sun?

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For more information about thermal imaging cameras, please contact:  FLIR Commercial Vision Systems B.V. - e-mail : flir[at]flir.com or visit:- www.flir.com

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