Every Meter Perimeter: Video Surveillance Solution at Production Plant

No AEO Certification Without Closed Perimeter Protection

With an export ratio of about 80 percent, certification as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is immensely important to Flottweg as this simplifies shipping arrangements enormously. One part of the requirements to obtain the certification is a trio of physical security measures consisting of securing the perimeter, ensuring surveillance of the dispatch hall, and visual supervision of the loading area. The premises surrounding the factory hall are monitored inside a closed perimeter. Each section of fence with a corridor of about 90 meters is subject to uninterrupted surveillance by Panomera S-series cameras.

The multifocal sensor systems are ideal for the long distances along the fence because their special sensor arrangement guarantees high image resolution even at long distances. So any sort of movement by people or vehicles can be tracked for long stretches with no loss of recording or changes of camera. Besides protection against unauthorized entry and assistance with incident investigation, the 1,700 square meters of shipping hall and dispatch area, as well as the loading area, are also monitored by cameras.

Apart from the image quality, the low costs of infrastructure were a powerful argument in favor of installing the Panomera systems: “If you only consider the hardware components, comparison offers are cheaper. But if you look at the overall situation, we only need a fraction of the infrastructure of cables, masts, network, and cameras. So, in regard to overall costs, the Panomera is the least expensive variant, and it also makes the operator’s job much easier because he no longer has to keep track of the images from countless cameras on the monitor wall, as there are only a few to watch,” explains Andreas Franz, Managing Director of Franz Sicherungstechnik.

Alarm Activation at the Gatehouse

Flottweg uses the SeMSy Compact Video Management Software (VMS) for alarm activation and analysis. It is an ideal VMS solution for smaller and mid-level requirements, and the innovative assistance system makes it easy for operators to rapidly find sequences of interest with the convenient search function. The site plan and a user-friendly dashboard enable incidents to be categorized quickly and efficiently investigated.
The prize-winning Mountera installation system (iF Design Award & Red Dot Award Winner) proved its efficiency for Flottweg too when installing the Panomera cameras. Andreas Franz is impressed: “Mountera has made our lives much easier. A Panomera system weighs 17 kilograms, and the quick-lock design makes installation much, much simpler.”

Number Plate Recognition

Behind the automated employee access management system is the new Dallmeier number plate recognition system. The ANPR cameras and associated software read the vehicle license plates and the barrier opens automatically for those that are registered. “This makes vehicle access easy for the employees, and Flottweg has the certainty that no unauthorized vehicles are present on the premises,” says Andreas Franz. But suppliers and shippers who were approved by Flottweg as part of the AEO certification and were registered in advance also benefit from easier access to the loading bays.

Data Protection – “Privacy and Security by Design”

“As a manufacturer, we have the responsibility to supply our customers with safe products,” says Christian Linthaler, Dallmeier Sales Director National/International. “With our guiding principle ‘Privacy by Design’, we offer a comprehensive range of settings for data protection and data privacy on our products.” The privacy of employees can be protected via privacy zones in the camera settings. Sensitive employee areas can, for example, be blacked out or completely excluded from the surveillance area.

“We were extremely satisfied with the customer-orientated solution and project management by Franz Sicherungstechnik. They did excellent work,” concludes Waxenberger. “As global players with local roots, both Flottweg and Dallmeier combine tradition with leading edge methods. At the same time, we have the same quality requirements for planning, implementation, and products. We are very glad that we decided on a Dallmeier solution in cooperation with Franz Sicherungstechnik again.”