CCTV: High Security in the Palmares Technologies Building

In the West African country of Benin stands the Palmares Technologies Building, the most secured building in the country. A provider of high security systems and identification solutions for the Benin government and other West African countries, Palmares Technologies itself demanded an advanced security solution for both interior and exterior building protection. According to the motto "Security and safety first," Palmares Technologies was looking for the highest security level solution with the lowest maintenance constraints. Reliability was also a primary concern in a region with harsh environmental conditions.

A joint Schneider Electric-Pelco effort, involving Gregoire Viasnoff and Jean François Riutort of the Schneider Electric Project & Engineering Center (PEC) EMEA, and Najah Benzina and Ali Abdelkader from Pelco Africa, supplied a complete integrated solution. "We used the extensive Pelco product line associated with the low current Schneider Electric offer in order to provide a complete and cost-effective solution that was compliant with all the customer requirements," explained Viasnoff.

In the end, the installation included a Pelco Endura system, Sarix HD cameras, Esprit and Esprit Thermal Imaging positioning systems, and Spectra IV dome systems. Cameras and video analytics were configured to offer the most comprehensive security system possible for the Palmares Technologies Building. The Endura solution is complemented by two control rooms fitted with Pelco LCD display monitors, APC UPS, Sarel Cabinet and Infra + wires, all integrated and commissioned by Schneider Electric Project & Engineering Center.

Video, Thermal Imaging and Intrusion Detection
Many different facets of security went into this high profile installation, ranging from thermal video and analytics to intrusion detection and monitoring systems so as to immediately identify who is entering and exiting the building. Also deployed is what is referred to as a ‘gateway' system that allows the Palmares Technologies CEO to view up to four simultaneous video streams remotely from anywhere in the world over any Internet connection.

The result is his ability to have complete situational awareness over his building complex. The system is operated around the clock by dedicated security professionals allowing for immediate action if a situation presents itself.

"It is no surprise that Palmares Technologies, a very strong player in the West African security market, selected Pelco, because of its high image quality, extended product line and robust IP solution," explains G.Viasnoff. With this great success, Palmares Technologies and Schneider Electric are now proposing to secure other high profile public buildings in Benin and West Africa, such as the International Conference Center of Cotonou, the Cotonou Harbour, the International Airport of Cotonou, the city of Cotonou and the presidency of the Republic of Benin with complete end-to-end Pelco solutions.