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Computer specialist gains from CBC security products

Improved protection of a busy computer specialist’s site in Bolton, Lancs, has been achieved using J2K Video's SharpView system, which incorporates CBC (Europe) security products.

Major problems associated with an old CCTV system at Scan Computer International’s premises have been solved by the upgrade to SharpView.

Scan was founded in 1987 and is now a family run business employing over 150 staff at its main office in Bolton. One of Europe's largest independent technology suppliers, Scan has built a solid reputation as an innovative, quality supplier to the retail/e-tail markets. The company builds and supplies high performance systems, PC hardware/software and consumer electronics. Scan has consistently won awards for designing and manufacturing the highest performance PCs in the industry.

In a bid to reduce crime on site, Scan International's Managing Director Shelley Raja asked its associate technology development partner, J2K Video, to design and implement a CCTV system that would provide the quality of video evidence needed to capture and convict criminals. Mr Raja explained that the old CCTV equipment was not suitable for capturing significant problems such as shrinkage caused by short shipments by delivery personnel and staff thefts. The previous system even failed to provide any useful evidence of an armed robbery. It consisted of 25 analogue cameras recording on a time-lapse DVR, capturing only one low quality image every four seconds.

J2K Video designed a replacement system based on its SharpView range and specified CBC products within the system upgrade, which includes Ganz camera housings and Computar lenses, as well as infrared lighting units. Over 50 IP cameras have been installed with resolutions from PAL and 1.3 megapixel for key entrances and exit areas such as goods inwards and despatch, along with 2 and 3 megapixel cameras to watch over the warehouse aisles. A combination of 3 and 5 megapixel day/night cameras have been deployed for external areas and these are used to capture important distinguishing features such as people’s faces and vehicle number plates.

"The half-inch megapixel Computar lenses we specified offer excellent quality within the set budget, as well as a good marriage with the megapixel cameras’ range," says Jay Patel, MD and co-founder of J2K Video. “CBC’s Ganz GH-230 camera housings provide superior IP67-rated protection, along with ease of assembly and in-situ change-outs. We also specified the IR100 infrared lighting from CBC for the client’s key despatch and goods-in areas, since this equipment provided the quality of illumination to support the IR-sensitive day/night cameras which are installed on-site.

He adds that the new system has had an immediate effect in reducing crime on-site, providing the Police with excellent video evidence of incidents and also helping to reduce many disputes. “As an all-round surveillance systems specialist, CBC's product range allows J2K Video to offer SharpView systems of the highest quality for specific applications,” Mr Patel continues. “CBC is responsive, provides us with a range of useful stock availability and can produce pre-purchase product samples on-demand, whenever required.”

“This installation demonstrates the variety and flexibility of Ganz hardware and Computar lenses and we’re really pleased it’s made such a beneficial difference to J2K Video’s client,” comments CBC’s National Sales & Marketing Manager, John Downie.