Thinkprint CCTV System
Think Print commissioned AIS Security to implement a state-of-the-art CCTV system at their multi-building warehouse complex in Northwich.
AIS has a wealth of experience designing, installing, and maintaining bespoke factory and warehouse CCTV systems that address the specific needs and challenges posed by multi-building facilities.
Think Print Warehouse CCTV System Requirements
After an initial consultation with the key personnel at the site, we established a list of key objectives that the new system needed to include:
Production / Logistics Monitoring – this is a large facility with operations spread out over multiple buildings. The office building stands apart from the warehousing area, causing a disconnect between logistics and administration. A CCTV system was required to give the management team a clear oversight of logistical and production operations in all buildings and key external areas.
Improve site safety – CCTV was required to ensure adherence to health and safety policies by all people on-site and help to identify potential accident blackspots.
Monitoring Goods In / Out – due to previous issues with incorrect/damaged deliveries, there was a requirement to closely monitor all goods in/out of the site.
Improve external security – the new system was required to provide evidential quality footage of key exterior areas in all lighting conditions.
CCTV System Specification
Working closely with the team at Think Print, AIS carried out a detailed survey during which we identified a comprehensive list of their requirements, we identified areas of the site of particular interest, we identified the best locations for the cameras and switches etc., and we determined the best CCTV cameras to use for each position to ensure the best possible result.
The resulting system design comprised of the following equipment:
4 x Network Video Recorders
40 x 8MP cameras
The installed system allows up to 40 cameras to be recorded simultaneously (the system will record 28+ days before overwriting). All AIS installed systems are network-enabled, enabling key staff with appropriate password permissions to access footage from any location with a network connection. The CCTV system was configured with multiple monitoring stations, allowing key personnel to have a customised view of the camera feeds relevant to them.
The system allows for all aspects of the facility to be monitored off-site.
The cameras in this installation utilise the very latest 4K image quality (8 Megapixels). They have a wide dynamic range, providing excellent image quality across various lighting conditions. The cameras have inbuilt IR and can see in the dark up to 40M. The external cameras can record at 4K in full colour at night.
In addition to the excellent image quality, the cameras have built-in intruder analytics with face capture, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, and region exiting detection. This ensures that the system can be used to notify a monitoring company of any potential intruders outside of regular business hours.
This is an excellent example of a system that has expanded and developed over time. As the customer’s business has grown and their site has been developed, there has been an increase in the number of required camera placements. All AIS CCTV systems are modular, allowing our customers to continuously add more recorders and cameras, whilst maintaining a single easy to use management platform for the whole system. This makes our solutions perfect for multi-building and multi-site installations that change and evolve over time.
Installation
Before the commencement of the installation, AIS carried out a RAMS and submitted all relevant documentation (insurance, IPAF, Enhanced DBS certificates etc.).
In addition to installing the core CCTV system, AIS made improvements to the site’s network infrastructure, allowing the system to run across multiple buildings.
Every member of our installation team has up to date Enhanced DBS background checks.
Immediate Tangible Results
The system had an immediate positive impact enabling the monitoring of operations both on and off-site. The 4K image quality has been used to check goods entering and leaving the facility retrospectively.
The feedback from all interested parties at the site has been overwhelmingly positive.
