Background
The Lisheen Mine site in Co. Tipperary extends over a 9km square area. With a large perimeter of 3km on each side and expensive reel of copper wire on site, the mine was a vulnerable target for pilfering. In fact several thefts had taken place on the site prior to the installation of an IP security solution devised by RT communications with GVD.

 

Solution
Large commercial sites can use wireless network security solutions to prevent pilfering of expensive equipment that may be left on site during works. The availability of power & data connections to all areas of a site during works or on a Greenfield site can pose difficulties when trying to deploy a security system to protect against intruders over a large area and secure the perimeter. However using a wireless network with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IP cameras means large sites can be protected a lot easier and cost effectively.

 

A wireless network was installed over the 9km square area which consisted of point-to-point bridge links, point to multipoint base station and subscriber units from the Proxim family of wireless kit. As with all wireless installations that GVD advised on, the system was configured over a 5Ghz frequency – this is unlicensed and there are few other pieces of equipment that use this frequency, thus allowing for low interference and rock sold connectivity. A total of 14 ACTi CAM-6600 series IP Speed Domes were mounted on poles supplied by RT communications to survey the perimeter area.

 

The NVR is a Windows^TM Server with Milestone XProtect^TM Professional installed. There are also two ACTi ACM-5611 IP box cameras and two ACTi ACM-7411 IP vandal domes mounted around the site buildings. The entire system is deployed to the highest standards to protect the zinc & lead ore mine at Lisheen. Obviously hand in hand with such a valuable site there is a massive amount of investment in engineering supplier and equipment that need to be protected.

Benefit
Megapixel picture quality for superior image quality & face identification

l Scalability, allowance with server & Milestone Professional to add more cameras without requiring a new DVR

l Remote monitoring of site using Milestone Smart Client login

l Ease of system use for exporting footage for Gardaí to view & use as evidence

l Wireless network over wide areas reduces costs and guarantees large areas can be surveyed properly

l Business owners/managers can view operations remotely over a wide site to manage & view productivity

 

 “Our client is very happy with the Milestone & ACTi system now in place. It has helped them to reduce theft and their man guarding costs. The wireless network is ideal for this site as tying to route coaxial cable throughout the site would have been a non-starter. Since the initial solution was installed we’ve added additional cameras very easily on the Milestone platform. The entire site is very manageable from a maintenance perspective and most importantly our client is delighted with the quality of pictures and the ease of use of the export footage & playback functionality”, says Sean Mullally, Sales Director, RT communications.

System Architecture