The Chumash Casino Resort in California sought to replace an ageing interior/exterior analogue surveillance system that was failing, and to provide upgraded picture resolution as well as remote viewing. This included installing new IP-based cameras and NVR storage devices.
After using a varied selection of VIVOTEK network cameras for their own larger surveillance system, the Chumash Casino Resort opted to go all-in with VIVOTEK products when tasked by the Tribal Halls Tribal Administrator. They installed a mixture of 21 VIVOTEK cameras connected to the VIVOTEK 32-channel network recorder (NVR), the ND9541. The same “all VIVOTEK” format was used at their Tribal Clinic months later.
The Casino Resort uses 14 FD8166A-N ultra-mini infra-red (IR) fixed domes in the interior of the property. On the exteriors, the casino chose to install five FD8367A-V fixed dome network cameras due to its vari-focal lens, 30m IR, and IP66-rated housing. All the cameras and ND9541 H.265 32-CH Embedded NVR are connected to a AW-GEV-264B-370, a VivoCam web smart-managed PoE switch, to provide remote and mobile access capability.
The FD8166A-N ultra-mini IR fixed dome network camera has a diameter of only 90 mm. Due to its compact, intelligent design, the FD8166A-N is for a variety of applications such as retail, offices, boutiques, and other public areas.
With a 2MP full HD sensor-enabling viewing resolution of 1920×1080 at 30 fps, the FD8166A-N can capture high-definition images whether in high contrast or low light environments by deploying WDR Enhanced and SNV technology. When combined with VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream II technology, the FD8166A-N reduces both bandwidth and storage consumption by up to 50 percent, while retaining the same superb image quality as a full HD camera.
With 940nm IR illuminators, the FD8166A-N can see up to six metres in total darkness, according to the manufacturer. As an all-in-one camera, the FD8166A-N comes with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The FD8367A-V fixed dome network camera is designed for diverse outdoor uses, with a 2MP sensor enabling a viewing resolution of 1920×1080 at 30 fps (frames per second).
The FD8367A-V is an all-in-one camera capable of capturing video at high resolutions of up to 2MP, even in low light the developers say. The FD8367A-V features VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream II, allowing the camera to optimise image quality for desired regions, for efficiency of bandwidth usage and savings of up to 50 percent on bandwidth and storage it is claimed.
To adapt to constantly changing outdoor lighting, the FD8367A-V features a removable IR-cut filter as well as IR illuminators effective up to 30m for image quality around the clock. For protection at harsh outdoor sites, the camera is encased in a weather-proof IP66-rated housing.
The AW-GEV-264B-370 VivoCam web smart managed PoE switch is part of the AW-GEV Web Smart Series that offers web smart managed features with graphic view functions. The single AW-GEV Web Smart series allows users to find all network devices and deploy a network system automatically. Embedded surveillance features include Graphic Views, such as Topology View/Floor View/Map View for managing, controlling, and understanding network structure and device status, as well as Google Map integration to view system status for outdoor applications. The device status and traffic monitoring functions also help users clarify and trouble-shoot connection or device issues.
Dominic Sanders, Chumash Casino Resort Security Control Supervisor said: “Our choice of VIVOTEK products have proven to be the right decision with the majority of the projects we do. Their competitive pricing, solid performance, and reliability are three of the reasons we keep using VIVOTEK.”
