REDSCAN Pro, A Smart Approach to Advanced Detection

When designing and implementing smart solutions, it is essential that credible triggers can be created to allow accurate and relevant actions to be generated. If detection devices do not have high levels of catch performance coupled with a good degree of resilience to nuisance activations, the system will inevitably struggle to deliver the performance users expect from their investment. While a stable and efficient system generates a good return on investment, a system which suffers with false positives or which misses events can quickly become an expensive mistake.

The first thing to ensure is the detection device has been specifically designed for use in high risk applications, and is offered by a manufacturer with a credible record in the intruder detection sector. While it is relatively easy to manufacture detection sensors, it is not a simple task to produce one which is both accurate and stable. More importantly, it is critical that detectors can be installed and configured with ease to ensure correct operation.

OPTEX has optimised its LiDAR technology detection devices for security applications, and has included a number of features to ensure correct installation and configuration. The REDSCAN Pro range offers both accuracy and stability, along with flexibility when it comes to mounting the units, which can be configured for detection on both horizontal and vertical planes.

The benefits of ONVIF compliant REDSCAN PRO LiDAR sensors
ONVIF is a well-known and established standard for IP cameras, but less so when it comes to sensors. Our new REDSCAN Pro LiDAR series is ONVIF Profile S compliant, and here we explain what this means and the benefits that can be realised when connected to a networked security system.

Since its foundation in 2008, the ONVIF organisation continued to grow as the need of interoperability between IP devices has constantly increased. Over the years, seven different ONVIF Profiles – A, C, D, G, M, S, & T- were created to standardise interface between IP-based physical security products in different categories such as video streaming, access control, meta data, edge storage and retrieving devices etc. The organisation now counts over 20,000 conformant products and our REDSCAN Pro LiDAR series are a recent addition to the list.

With the increase of OPTEX IP detection sensors being implemented in complex network security systems, it was important for us to look at using standard communication protocols rather than proprietary. ONVIF compliance makes the integration of our LiDARs with a security system far easier, and gives more flexibility to the customer as it means they are not locked in a specific system.

What is ONVIF Profile S
ONVIF Profile S specifies a set of IP video streaming features that must be supported by a conformant device. The inclusion of the assistance camera in the REDSCAN Pro LiDARs
opened up the potential for OPTEX to utilise this open standard – not only for streaming the video, but also for alarm transmission. The added bonus being that the 180-degree assistance camera utilised to enhance the setup procedure, can also be streamed directly back to the Video Management System (VMS) for maintenance checks, ease of setup, and even as a way of verifying genuine or nuisance alarms.

How are the REDSCAN PRO alarm events passed on?
The REDSCAN Pro alarms are configured in the sensor unit prior to connecting to the VMS. There are six ONVIF digital inputs available to us, and any of the RLS-Pro alarms events can be configured to each of these inputs – alarm zones, trouble events, tamper, device monitoring – in any combination. Please note that some VMS platforms may not support as many as six ONVIF inputs on their side.

How is the camera module managed?
The video stream will be discovered as part of the ONVIF discovery process – just like with any other ONVIF-compliant video camera and can be used for set up and event analysis.

How are users managed?
Within the REDSCAN Pro, multiple ONVIF user profiles can be configured, to enable the three main ONVIF roles – Administrator, Operator and User. These user profiles are entirely independent from the REDSCAN user profiles, allowing for full flexibility in configuration.

Which VMS platforms are integrated so far?
Currently our REDSCAN Pro LiDARs are integrated with Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, and Panasonic Insight, with many more in the pipeline.

How can REDSCAN Pro be integrated using ONVIF protocol?
Integration via ONVIF is simplified for VMS and PSIM providers, with a simple SDK containing all the required information available from the OPTEX Technical team.

For the details please contact to: optex@optex.com.pl; www.optex-europe.com.