Video Monitoring Key Utility Facilities
SECURING VITAL UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH REMOTE MONITORING SOLUTIONSWhether public or privately owned and operated, utilities are working to guard our nations critical infrastructure from threats - physical and digital. With the ideal security systems in place, these organizations can accomplish both. Urban and remote water treatment sites, power plants, oil refineries, and other facilities that house costly equipment and hazardous materials need reliable and secure monitoring solutions.
Business Needs
Surveilling Critical Infrastructure Sites
Protecting utility infrastructures poses challenges that should never be taken lightly. With thousands to millions of people depending on these systems in any given service area for daily life, security breaches can be devastating. Not every company that offer solutions for site security are equipped to handle the needs that come with such sensitive infrastructure. Utilities need to be able to monitor their facilities, inside and out, against threats in real-time using high-definition FIPS-compliant video feeds that utilize advanced AI capabilities like facial recognition, presence detectors, motion sensors, and more.
Solution Overview
Cutting Edge Video and Communications Hardware
Cellular routers and video devices can present their own security risks when not properly hardened against cyber threats - that’s why we utilize FIPS-compliant Cradlepoint routers and Avigilon camera systems. For outdoor applications, we can build custom NEMA boxes that utilize direct or solar power sources, connect physically or wirelessly to cameras, and utilize a number of different antenna arrays depending upon the nearness of available cell towers and wireless security devices. And with NetCloud and the Avigilon Control Center you can manage your connectivity and security devices remotely over-the-air.
One such cellular router suited to the task is the IBR900 Series that comes with a NetCloud IoT Solutions package. This compact ruggedized 4G LTE router solution for connecting and protecting IoT devices at scale. With an extensive list of safety and hardening certifications, it can be confidently deployed in the field, in buildings, or in embedded systems to deliver complete visibility, security, and control of connected surveillance devices anywhere. The IBR900 is also available in models that are Class 1, Div 2 certified for operation in especially hazardous environments where spark control is required.
For dense Wi-Fi applications, the PUCK-12 antenna is a good fit, consisting of of a 2-in-1 antenna system within a single housing, featuring 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi (Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz). The antenna provides two separate dual-band Wi-Fi antennas offering concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, capable of 802.11n and 802.11ac/ax with 2×2 MIMO. The PUCK exceeds the performance of many competitors due to the attention to design of this high-performance antenna. Despite its small size, this antenna provides excellent performance especially at the higher frequency bands, where performance is critical for Wi-Fi throughput and connection stability.
For remote facilities with distant cell towers, the LPDA-92 high-gain, wideband, directional antenna is a great fit, covering all cellular, mobile, and wireless data bands including GSM 900/ GSM1800 /UMTS /LTE bands. Its configuration is suitable for various wireless communications systems. This antenna is unique in its combination of ultra-wideband operator with consistent high-gain performance. It has been successfully used in extreme weather environments throughout North America with close to zero failures.
Benefits Observed
Reliable and Secure Customized Site Monitoring
With ruggedized routers, antennas, and cameras, utilities can trust their devices will stay operational even under the harshest conditions. With use case specific cellular antennas utilities experience reliable connections at all facilities whether located within dense urban (XPOL-1), suburban (XPOL-2), or rural (LPDA-92) areas. Similarly, case specific Wi-Fi antennas enable stable wireless connections to cameras and other security devices whether they are looking to broadcast secure Wi-Fi to targeted (WLAN-61) or broad areas (PUCK-12). With maximum connection stability and system uptime, they can ensure their facilities are well guarded against potential bad actors.
Our Team
Device Provisioning, Activation and Installation Services
USAT, along with MCA, is uniquely equipped to provide the top-tier connectivity and video monitoring hardware and software utilities need to protect their facilities against intrusion in both the physical and digital space. Our solutions engineers configure, provision, kit, and ship all devices hot and ready for immediate use. And when utilizing our expert installation services, our technicians ensure devices are functioning securely, reliably, and at peak performance on ultra-fast network carriers like Verizon.
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