S02 - Attachment 23 - 282300 Video Surveillance.doc

09-11 section 28 23 00 video surveillance

PART 1 – General

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A.

Provide and install a complete Video Surveillance System, which is identified as the Video Assessment and Surveillance System hereinafter referred to as the VASS System as specified in this section.

B.

This Section includes video surveillance system consisting of cameras, data transmission wiring, and a control station with its associated equipment.

C.

Video surveillance system Video assessment & surveillance system shall be integrated with monitoring and control system specified in Division 28 Section [INTRUSION DETECTION] [PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL] [SECURITY ACCESS DETECTION] [ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM] that specifies systems integration.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A.

Section 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. For General Requirements.

B.

Section 07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING. Requirements for firestopping application and use.

C.

Section 10 14 00 - SIGNAGE. Requirements for labeling and signs.

D.

Section 14 21 00 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS. Requirements for elevators.

E.

Section 14 24 00 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS. Requirements for elevators.

F.

Section 26 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. Requirements for connection of high voltage.

G.

Section 26 05 21 - LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW). Requirements for power cables.

H.

Section 26 05 41 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. Requirements for underground installation of wiring.

I.

Section 26 56 00 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Requirements for perimeter lighting.

J.

Section 28 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Requirements for general requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 28.

K.

Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

L.

Section 28 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

M.

Section 28 05 28.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Requirements for infrastructure.

N.

Section 28 08 00 - COMMISIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Requirements for commissioning, systems readiness checklists, and training.

O.

Section 28 13 00 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM. Requirements for physical access control system integration.

P.

Section 28 13 16 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT. Requirements for control and operation of all security systems.

Q.

Section 28 13 53 - SECURITY ACCESS DETECTION. Requirements for screening of personnel and shipments.

R.

Section 28 16 00 - INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS). Requirements for alarm systems.

S.

Section 28 26 00 - ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM (EPPS). Requirements for emergency and interior communications.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A.

AGC: Automatic gain control.

B.

B/W: Black and white.

C.

CCD: Charge-coupled device.

D.

CIF: Common Intermediate Format CIF images are 352 pixels wide and 88/240 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall (352 x 288/240).

E.

4CIF: resolution is 704 pixels wide and 576/480 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall (704 x 576/480).

F.

H.264 (also known as MPEG4 Part 10): a encoding format that compresses video much more effectively than older (MPEG4) standards.

G.

ips: Images per second.

H.

MPEG: Moving picture experts group.

I.

MPEG4: a video encoding and compression standard that uses inter-frame encoding to significantly reduce the size of the video stream being transmitted.

J.

NTSC: National Television System Committee.

K.

UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

L.

PTZ: refers to a movable camera that has the ability to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom or magnify a scene.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, installing, and the operation of the VASS System as shown. The Contractor shall also provide certification as required.

B.

The security system shall be installed and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the security system is stand-alone or a part of a complete Information Technology (IT) computer network.

C.

The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security Contractor as required within the state or jurisdiction of where the installation work is being conducted.

D.

Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and presently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the equipment and material specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the item for at least three years.

E.

Product Qualification:

1.

Manufacturer's product shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for approximately three years.

2.

The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the products have been in operation before approval.

F.

Contractor Qualification:

1.

The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity. The Contractor shall be an authorized regional representative of the Video Assessment and Surveillance System’s (VASS) manufacturer. The Contractor shall provide four (4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project. The owner reserves the option to visit the reference sites, with the site owner’s permission and representative, to verify the quality of installation and the references’ level of satisfaction with the system. The Contractor shall provide copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, program, and service the VASS. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, terminate and service cameras, control, and recording equipment. The technicians shall have a minimum of five (5) continuous years of technical experience in electronic security systems. The Contractor shall have a local service facility. The facility shall be located within 60 miles of the project site. The local facility shall include sufficient spare parts inventory to support the service requirements associated with this contract. The facility shall also include appropriate diagnostic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures. The COTR reserves the option of surveying the company’s facility to verify the service inventory and presence of a local service organization.

2.

The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.

3.

Cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International. The staff member shall provide consistent oversight of the project cabling throughout design, layout, installation, termination and testing.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: In the following paragraph use 4 hours for metropolitan areas and 8 hours for rural areas, adjust hours as appropriate for project.

G.

Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within // four // eight // hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A.

Submit below items in conjunction with Master Specification Sections 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

B.

Provide certificates of compliance with Section 1.4, Quality Assurance.

C.

Provide a pre-installation and as-built design package in both electronic format and on paper, minimum size 1220 x 1220 millimeters (48 x 48 inches); drawing submittals shall be per the established project schedule.

D.

Pre-installation design and as-built packages shall include, but not be limited to:

1.

Index Sheet that shall:

a.

Define each page of the design package to include facility name, building name, floor, and sheet number.

b.

Provide a list of all security abbreviations and symbols.

c.

Reference all general notes that are utilized within the design package.

d.

Specification and scope of work pages for all security systems that are applicable to the design package that will:

1) Outline all general and job specific work required within the design package.

2) Provide a device identification table outlining device Identification (ID) and use for all security systems equipment utilized in the design package.

2.

Floor plans, site plans, and enlarged plans shall:

a.

Include a title block as defined above.

b.

Define the drawings scale in both standard and metric measurements.

c.

Provide device identification and location.

d.

Address all signal and power conduit runs and sizes that are associated with the design of the electronic security system and other security elements (e.g., barriers, etc.).

e.

Identify all pull box and conduit locations, sizes, and fill capacities.

f.

Address all general and drawing specific notes for a particular drawing sheet.

3.

A riser drawing for each applicable security subsystem shall:

a.

Indicate the sequence of operation.

b.

Relationship of integrated components on one diagram.

c.

Include the number, size, identification, and maximum lengths of interconnecting wires.

d.

Wire/cable types shall be defined by a wire and cable schedule. The schedule shall utilize a lettering system that will correspond to the wire/cable it represents (example: A = 18 AWG/1 Pair Twisted, Unshielded). This schedule shall also provide the manufacturer’s name and part number for the wire/cable being installed.

4.

A system drawing for each applicable security system shall:

a.

Identify how all equipment within the system, from main panel to device, shall be laid out and connected.

b.

Provide full detail of all system components wiring from point-to-point.

c.

Identify wire types utilized for connection, interconnection with associate security subsystems.

d.

Show device locations that correspond to the floor plans.

e.

All general and drawing specific notes shall be included with the system drawings.

5.

A schedule for all of the applicable security subsystems shall be included. All schedules shall provide the following information:

a.

Device ID.

b.

Device Location (e.g. site, building, floor, room number, location, and description).

c.

Mounting type (e.g. flush, wall, surface, etc.).

d.

Power supply or circuit breaker and power panel number.

e.

In addition, for the VASS Systems, provide the camera ID, camera type (e.g. fixed or pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z), lens type (e.g. for fixed cameras only) and housing model number.

6.

Detail and elevation drawings for all devices that define how they were installed and mounted.

E.

Pre-installation design packages shall be reviewed by the Contractor along with a VA representative to ensure all work has been clearly defined and completed. All reviews shall be conducted in accordance with the project schedule. There shall be four (4) stages to the review process:

1.

35 percent

2.

65 percent

3.

90 percent

4.

100 percent

F.

Provide manufacturer security system product cut-sheets. Submit for approval at least 30 days prior to commencement of formal testing, a Security System Operational Test Plan. Include procedures for operational testing of each component and security subsystem, to include performance of an integrated system test.

G.

Submit manufacture’s certification of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listing as specified. Provide all maintenance and operating manuals per the VA General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

H.

Submit completed System Readiness Checklists provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 28 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A.

The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplement, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA):

330-09 Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV Cameras

375A-76 Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV Monitors

C.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

C62.41-02 IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

802.3af-08 Power over Ethernet Standard

D.

Federal Communications Commision (FCC):

(47 CFR 15) Part 15 Limitations on the Use of Wireless Equipment/Systems E.

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA):

303-2005 Installing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems

F.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-08 Article 780-National Electrical Code

G.

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):

140-2-02 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules

H.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

983-06 Standard for Surveillance Camera Units

3044-01 Standard for Surveillance Closed Circuit Television Equipment

1.7 COORDINATION

A.

Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of video surveillance equipment:

1.

To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated.

2.

To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations.

3.

To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope.

4.

So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

B.

Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed.

C.

Coordinate location of access panels and doors for video surveillance items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed.

1.8 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A.

Warrant VASS System work subject to the Article “Warranty of Construction” of FAR clause 52.246-21.

B.

Demonstration and training shall be performed prior to system acceptance.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Erase paragraph below if analog/hybrid cameras are not used in the project.

A.

Video signal format shall comply with the NTSC standard composite video, interlaced. Composite video signal termination shall be 75 ohms.

B.

Surge Protection: Protect components from voltage surges originating external to equipment housing and entering through power, communication, signal, control, or sensing leads. Include surge protection for external wiring of each conductor entry connection to components.

C.

Power Connections: Comply with requirements in Section 28 05 00 COMMON WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Part 2, as recommended by manufacturer for type of line being protected.

D.

Tamper Protection: Tamper switches on enclosures, control units, pull boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, and other system components shall initiate a tamper-alarm signal when unit is opened or partially disassembled. Control-station, control-unit alarm display shall identify tamper alarms and indicate locations.

2.2 CAMERAS

A.

All Cameras will be EIA 330 and UL 1.Minimum Protection for Power Connections 120 V and more: Auxiliary panel suppressors shall comply with requirements in Section 28 05 00 COMMON WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Part 2.

B.

Minimum Protection for Communication, Signal, Control, and Low-Voltage 983 compliant as well as:

1.

Will be charge coupled device (CCD cameras and shall conform to National Television System Committee (NTSC) formatting.

2.

Fixed cameras shall be color and the primary choice for monitoring following the activities described below. Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) cameras shall be color and are to be utilized to complement the fixed cameras.

3.

Cameras over 300 feet in distance from network switch shall be powered by either 12 volts direct current (VDC) or 24 volts alternate current (VAC). Power supplies shall be Class 2 and UL compliant and have a back-up power source to ensure cameras are still operational in the event of loss of primary power to the VASS System.

4.

Cameras 300 feet or less from network switch shall be powered over Ethernet. Network switches supporting PoE cameras shall have a back-up power source to ensure cameras are still operational in the event of loss of primary power to the VASS System.

5.

Shall be rated for continuous operation under the environmental conditions listed in Part 1, Project Conditions.

6.

Will be home run to a monitoring and recording device via a controlling device such as a matrix switcher or network server and monitored on a 24 hour basis at a designated Security Management System location.

7.

Each function and activity shall be addressed within the system by a unique user defined name, with minimum of twenty (20) characters. The use of codes or mnemonics identifying the VASS action shall not be accepted.

10.

Will be fitted with AI/DC lenses to ensure the image quality under different light conditions.

11.

P/T/Z cameras shall be utilized in a manner that they complement fixed cameras and shall not be used as a primary means of monitoring activity.

12.

Dummy or fake cameras will not be utilized at any time.

2.3 DIGITAL BASED VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A.

Key Features 1.

Open Platform: Open API/SDK, supports seamless integration with third party applications.

2.

Multi-server and multi-site video surveillance solution: Unlimited recording of video from IP cameras, IP video encoders and selected DVRs with analog cameras.

3.

Optimized Recording Storage Management: Unique data storage and archiving solution that combines superior performance and scalability and cost efficient long-term video storage 4.

Wide IP camera and device support: Supports connection of more than 839 IP cameras, IP video encoders and selected DVR models from over 79 different vendors through dedicated device integration 5.

ONVIF™ and PSIA compliant: Supports ONVIF™ and PSIA compliant cameras and devices 6.

Wide compression technology support: Supports the news compression methods; MPEG4 ASP, MxPEG and H.264, besides MJEPG and MPEG4 7.

System configuration wizards: Guides the user through the process of adding cameras, configuring video and recording, adjustment of motion detection and user configuration 8.

Sequence Explorer: Displaying sequences and time intervals in thumbnail pre-views, the Sequence Explorer gives unparalleled visual overview of recorded video combined with smooth navigation 9.

Overlay buttons: Intuitive control of cameras, camera-integrated devices and other integrated systems- directly from the camera view 10.

Independent Playback: Instant and independent playback function allows you to independently playback recorded video for one or more cameras, while in live viewing or playback mode 11.

Built-in Video Motion Detection: Independent of camera model and supporting up to 64 cameras simultaneously per server 12.

Multiple language support: Let operators use the system in their native language with support for 20 different languages 13.

Multi-channel, two-way audio: Communicate with people at gates/entrances or broadcast messages to many people at once with multichannel, two-way audio 14.

Fast evidence export: Quickly deliver authentic evidence to public authorities by exporting video to various formats, including video from multiple cameras with viewer, logs, and user notes included B.

Administration Features 1.

Single Management Application: A new Management Application provides a consolidated single point management access to Recording Servers.

2.

System configuration wizards: Guides the user through the process of adding cameras, configuring video and recording, adjustment of motion detection and user configuration.

3.

Automated device discovery: Enables fast discovery of camera devices using methods such as Universal Plug And Play, Broadcast and IP Range scanning.

4.

Smart bulk configuration option: Change settings across multiple devices simultaneously and in a very few clicks.

5.

Adaptable application behavior: Guides novice users, while expert users can optimize the application for efficient use.

6.

Export/import of system and user configuration data: System backup for reliable system operation and fast system recovery. System cloning for efficient rollout of multiple systems with the same, or similar, configuration.

7.

Import of off-line configuration data: Enabling off-line editing of configuration data, including camera and device definitions.

8.

Automatic system restore points: A 'Restore Point' is created each time a configuration change is confirmed.

9.

Enables easy rollback to previously defined system configuration points and enables cancelation of undesired configuration changes and restoration of earlier valid configurations.

C.

Integration Options 1.

Open Software Development Kit (SDK) makes it possible to video enable your business processes, through seamless integration of third party applications, such as video analytics, access systems, etc.

2.

Compatible with Central for alarm overviews and operational status in larger video surveillance installations.

3.

Integrate with physical access control systems, alarms, gates, building management systems, etc. using hardware I/O, internal events and TCP/IP events 4.

Create, import and use HTML pages for navigation between views or to trigger a Smart Wall preset 5.

Develop third party plug-ins for the Smart Client to expand with new functionality D.

Server Modules 1.

Recording Server a.

Simultaneous digital multi-channel video and audio recording and live viewing (relaying).

b.

Two-way audio enables integrated control of microphones and speakers connected to IP devices.

c.

Bandwidth optimized multi-streaming by splitting a single camera video stream to differentiated streams for live view and recording, where each can be optimized independently with respect to frame rate and resolution.

d.

Connectivity to cameras, video encoders and selected DVRs supports MJPEG, MPEG4, MPEG4 ASP*, H.264* and MxPEG.

e.

Auto-detect camera models during setup.

2.

Flexible multi-site, multi-server license structure charged per camera.

3.

Unlimited number of installed cameras; simultaneous recording and live view of up to 64 cameras per server.

4.

Recording technology: secure high speed database holding JPEG images or MPEG4 and MxPEG streams including audio.

5.

Recording speed: 30+ frames per second per camera, limited only by hardware.

6.

Recording quality depends entirely on camera and video encoder capabilities: no software limitation.

7.

Start cameras on live view requests from clients.

8.

Unlimited recording capacity with multiple archives possible per day.

9.

Hourly to daily database archiving with optional automatic move to network drive saves storage capacity on the local server – with images still available transparently for playback 10.

Built-in, real-time, camera independent motion detection (VMD); fully adjustable sensitivity, zone exclusions, recording activation with frame rate speed up, and alert activation through email or SMS.

11.

Start recording on event.

12.

Client initiated start of recording based on pre-defined recording time and access privileges.

13.

Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) preset positions, up to 50 per camera.

14.

Absolute* and relative PTZ positioning.

15.

PTZ go-to preset position on events.

16.

Combine PTZ patrolling and go-to positions on events.

17.

Set multiple patrolling schedules per camera per day: i.e. different for day/night/weekend.

18.

PTZ scanning on supported devices: viewing or recording while moving slowly between PTZ positions.

19.

VMD-sensitive PTZ patrolling among selected presets allows sending of Wipe and Wash commands to supported PTZ models.

20.

On pre-defined events Matrix remote commands are automatically sent to display live video remotely on computers running the Matrix Monitor or the Smart 21.

Client with Matrix Plug-in.

a.

Flexible notification (sound, e-mail and SMS) and camera patrolling scheduling, triggered by time or event.

E.

Recording Server Manager 1.

Local console management of the Recording Server accessible from the notification area.

2.

Start and stop Recording Server service.

3.

Access to Recording Server configuration settings.

4.

Access to Recording Server help system.

5.

View system status and log information.

F.

Image Server 1.

Remote access for Smart and Remote Clients.

2.

Built-in web server for download and launch of clients and plug-ins.

3.

Set up one Master and multiple Slave Servers.

4.

Authenticate access based on Microsoft Active Directory user account, or user name and password.

5.

Authorize access privileges per Microsoft Active Directory user account/group, user profile or grant full access.

6.

User profiles control access to: Live view, PTZ, PTZ presets, Output control, Events, Listen to microphone, Talk to speaker, Manual recording; Playback, AVI export, JPG export, DB export, Sequences, Smart Search and audio. As well as Set up views, Edit private views and Edit shared public views.

7.

Audit logs of exported evidence by user and file.

8.

Audit logs of client user activity by time, locations and cameras.

G.

Recording Viewer 1.

Playback recorded video and audio locally on the H.

Recording Server.

1.

View up to 16 cameras time-synched during playback.

2.

Scrollable activity timeline with magnifying feature.

3.

Instant search on recordings based on date/time and activity/alarm (Video Motion Detection).

4.

‘Smart Search’ for highlighted image zones and objects.

5.

Evidence can be generated as a printed report, a JPEG image, an AVI film or in the native database format.

6.

Export audio recordings in WAV or AVI format.

7.

Export video digitally zoomed to view area of interest only and to minimize export footprint size.

8.

Export ‘Evidence CD’ containing native database and Recording Viewer for instant, easy viewing by authorities.

9.

Encryption & password protection option for exported recordings and files.

10.

Ability to add comments to exported evidence, also encrypted.

11.

Option to send email.

12.

De-interlacing of video from analog cameras.

13.

IPIX technology for PTZ in 360° recorded images.

I.

PDA Server 1.

Remote access for PDA Client.

2.

Handle login and session requests between PDA clients and Image Server.

3.

Resize video surveillance images to fit the screen layout of PDA Client.

J.

Smart Client Module 1.

Smart Client includes all the features of Remote Client plus more:

2.

Installed per default on Recording Server for local viewing and playback of video and audio.

3.

Start recording on cameras for a pre-defined time (default 5 minutes). Subject to privileges set by administrator.

4.

• Independent Playback capability allows for instant playback of recorded video for one or more cameras, while in live and playback mode 5.

Live view digital zoom allows zoomed-out recordings while the operator digitally can zoom in to see details.

6.

’Update On Motion Only’ optimizes CPU usage by letting motion detection control whether the image should be decoded and displayed or not. The visual effect is a still image in the view until motion is detected.

7.

Shared and private camera views offer 1x1 up to 10x10 layouts in addition to asymmetric views.

8.

Views optimized for both 4:3 and 16:9 screen ratios.

9.

Multiple computer monitor support with a main window and any number of either windowed or full screen views.

10.

Hotspot function for working in details with a camera selected from a view containing multiple cameras.

11.

Carousel function allows a specified view to rotate between pre-defined cameras with individual timing and order with multiple appearances. Carousel function can be controlled allowing the operator to pause carousel function and to switch to previous or next camera.

12.

Overlay buttons provides intuitive control of cameras, camera-integrated devices and other integrated systems- directly from the camera view 13.

Matrix function to view live video from multiple cameras through the Image Server in any view layout with customizable rotation path, remotely controlled by Smart 14.

Clients or Recording Servers sending Matrix remote commands 15.

Send Matrix remote commands to display live video remotely on computers running the Matrix Monitor or the Smart Client with Matrix Plug-in.

16.

Cameras’ built-in audio sources available in live and in playback.

17.

Separate pop-up window displaying sequences and time intervals in thumbnail pre-views, the Sequence Explorer gives unparalleled visual overview of recorded video combined with smooth navigation 18.

Presents recorded sequences for individual cameras, or all cameras in a view 19.

Seamlessly available in both Live and Playback modes 20.

Smooth navigation with sliding preview and “drag-andthrow” function for video thumbnails 21.

Instant playback of video sequences 22.

Application Options allows users to adapt the layout and personalize the application to their particular preferences K.

Remote Client 1.

View live video or playback recordings for 1-16 cameras simultaneously; from the same or different servers.

2.

Advanced video navigation including fast/slow playback, jump to date/time, single step and video motion search.

3.

Individual views can be user-defined in various layouts: view or playback camera images from multiple servers simultaneously in the same view.

4.

Shared views can be managed centrally via the server with admin/user rights and user groups.

5.

Import static or active HTML maps for fast navigation to cameras and good premise overviews.

6.

Control output port relay operation, for example control of gates.

7.

Quick overview of sequences with detected motion and preview window.

8.

Quick overview of events/alerts.

9.

Control PTZ cameras remotely, also using preset positions.

10.

Remote PTZ Point-and-Click control 11.

Remote PTZ zoom to a marked rectangle.

12.

Take manual control over a PTZ camera that runs a patrolling scheme; after a timeout with no activity the camera reverts to its scheduled patrolling.

13.

IPIX 1x2 or 2x2 ‘Quad View’ for viewing all 360° at once.

14.

Optional video compression in streaming from server to client gives better use of bandwidth.

15.

Create AVI files or save JPEG images.

16.

Print incident reports with free-text user comments.

17.

System logon using user name and password.

18.

System logon using Microsoft Active Directory user accounts.

L.

PDA Client 1.

View live or playback video from a single server or from multiple servers in half-screen or full-screen formats.

2.

In live view you can control Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras manually or use preset positions, and control the cameras’ output relays to trigger external actions like opening doors or gates, turning on lights, etc.

3.

To find recordings, you can jump to specific time/date or to next detected motion, or use motion detection sequence overviews.

4.

When viewing recordings, you can playback at variable speed or single step image by image.

5.

The PDA client shall connect to the VMS server using any IP connection; typically wireless LAN, GPRS, etc.

6.

Video compression from the server to PDA optimizes bandwidth usage.

7.

System logon using user name and password.

M.

Matrix Monitor 1.

Virtual Matrix showing live video directly from up to 4 cameras at a time triggered remotely by Matrix remote commands.

2.

Camera view shifts by FIFO (first-in-first-out) 3.

Multiple events can control a single Matrix monitor and single events can control multiple monitors.

N.

Minimum System Requirements VMS Server 1.

HW Platform:

a.

Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM (2.4 GHz dual core processor and 2 GB RAM or more recommended).

b.

Minimum 1 GB disk space available, excluding space needed for recordings.

2.

OS:

a.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista™ Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).

3.

Software:

a.

Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1, or newer.

b.

DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application.

O.

Minimum System Requirements PDA Server 1.

HW Platform:

a.

Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM (2.4 GHz dual core processor and 2 GB RAM or more recommended).

b.

Minimum 1 GB disk space available.

2.

OS:

a.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*).

3.

Software:

a.

Microsoft .NET 2.0 (not compatible with newer versions). Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.1.

P.

Minimum System Requirements VMS Client 1.

HW Platform:

a.

Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM (more powerful CPU and higher RAM recommended for Smart Clients running high number of cameras and multiple views and displays).

2.

Graphics Card:

a.

AGP or PCI-Express, minimum 1024 x 768 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 16 bit colors.

3.

OS:

a.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 b.

bit*), Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).

4.

Software:

a.

DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application.

b.

Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1, or newer.

Q.

Minimum System Requirements VMS Remote Client 1.

HW Platform:

a.

Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU, RAM 1 GB (2 GB or higher recommended on Microsoft Windows Vista).

2.

OS:

a.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).

3.

Software:

a.

DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer Application Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, or newer, 32 bit version required R.

Licensing Structure 1.

Base Server License a.

An VMS Base Server license is mandatory for installing the product.

2.

The Base Server license contains:

a.

Unlimited numbers of Recording Server licenses b.

Unlimited numbers of Smart Clients, Remote Clients, PDA Clients and Matrix Monitor licenses 3.

Camera License a.

To connect to a camera, a Device License per camera channel is required b.

In total, for all copies of the product installed under a given Base Server license, the product may only be used with as many cameras as you have purchased camera licenses for • Video encoders and DVRs with multiple analog cameras require a license per channel to operate c.

Camera Licenses can be purchased in any numbers. To extend the installation with additional Camera Licenses, the Base Server License number (SLC) is required when ordering.

4.

Client License:

a.

All client modules are not licensed and can be installed and used on any number of computers.

S.

IP NETWORK DECODER

1. The unit shall be used for video monitoring and surveillance over IP networks. Network decoder shall decode MPEG-4 digital video to analog video.

2. The decoder shall use MPEG-4 compression for efficient distribution of images over a network.

3. The decoder shall be available as a standalone unit that can be horizontally or vertically mounted.

4. The decoder shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a.

The decoder shall use “hybrid” technology in providing both analog and network connections with the purpose of allowing users to integrate existing equipment and digital IP products.

1) The decoder shall provide one composite video input and output connection.

2) The decoder shall provide one Ethernet connection.

b.

The decoder shall have the following digital resolution:

1) D1: 720x576 (NTSC); 720x480 (PAL) 2) CIF: 352 x 288 (NTSC); 352 x 240 (PAL)

3) QCIF: 160 x 144 (NTSC); 160 x 112 (PAL) c.

The decoder shall have a digital frame rate of up to 30 frames per second (NTSC) at 720x480 resolution or 25 fps (PAL) at 720x586 resolution.

d.

The decoder shall use the following protocols:

1)

TCP/IP

2)

UDP/IP

3)

DHCP

4) Multicast 5) Data Throttle 6) Heart beat e.

The decoder shall have the following connectors:

1) Power connector: 3-pin male – for connecting the external power supply 2) I/O connector: 16-pin male – for connecting alarm, audio, RS-232, RS-485 input and output 3) Video I/O connector: SVHS style – for input and output connection of two composite monitors 4) Ethernet port: RJ-45 – for connecting to a network f.

The decoder shall have the following indicators:

1) Power LED 2) Link – indicates activity on the Ethernet port 3) Tx activity 4) Rx activity 5.

The decoder shall have the following additional specifications:

a.

Video 1) Video signal output: 1 V p-p into 75 ohms 2) Input termination: 75 ohm 3) Video compression standard: MPEG-4 4) Audio compression standard: MPEG-1 Layer 2 b.

Audio 1) Audio input: 315 mV, 40 kOhms, unbalanced 2) Audio output: 315 mV, 600 ohms, unbalanced c.

Electrical 1) External power supply: 100 to 240 VAC 2) Output voltage: 13.5 V, 1.33 A 3) Power consumption: 0.5 W maximum

2.4 VIDEO CAMERAS

A.

The cameras shall be high-resolution color video cameras with wide dynamic range capturing capability.

B.

The camera shall meet or exceed the following specifications:

1.

The image capturing device shall be a [1/3]/[1/4]-inch image sensor designed for capturing wide dynamic images.

a.

The image capturing device shall have a separate analog-to-digital converter for every pixel.

b.

The image capturing device shall sample each pixel multiple times per second.

c.

The dynamic range shall be 95 dB typical and 120 dB maximum.

3.

The camera shall optimize each pixel independently.

4.

The camera shall have onscreen display menus for programming of the camera’s settings.

5.

The signal system shall be NTSC.

C.

The camera shall have composite video output.

D.

The camera shall come with a manual varifocal lens.

E.

The video output shall be composite: 1.0 volts peak-to-peak at 75-ohm load.

H.

Fixed Color Camera 1.

The camera shall be a high-resolution color video camera with wide dynamic range capturing capability.

2.

Comply with UL 639.

3.

Pickup Device: [1/3]/[1/4] CCD interline transfer.

4.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Not less than 50 dB, with the camera AGC off.

5.

With AGC, manually selectable on or off.

6.

Manually selectable modes for backlight compensation or normal lighting.

7.

Scanning Synchronization: Determined by external synch over the coaxial cable. Camera shall revert to internally generated synchronization on loss of external synch signal.

8.

White Balance: Auto-tracing white balance, with manually selectable fixed balance option.

9.

Fixed Color Cameras Technical Characteristics:

10.

[Fixed color camera shall be enclosed in dome and have board mounted varifocal lens].

11.

Camera accessories shall include:

a.

Surface mount adapter b.

Wall mount adapter c.

Flush mount adapter

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2.5 NETWORK SERVER

A.

Allow for the transmission of live video, data, and audio over either an existing Ethernet network or a dedicated security system network, requiring an IP address or Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or shall work as an analog-to-Ethernet “bridge” controlling matrices, multiplexers, and pan/tilt/zoom cameras. The network shall operate in a box-to-box configuration allowing for encoded video to be decoded and displayed on an analog monitor.

B.

If a VASS System network is going to be utilized as the primary means of monitoring, operating, and recording cameras then the following equipment shall be required as part of the system:

1.

System Server

2.

Computer Workstation

3.

Recording Device

4.

Encoder/Decoder

5.

Monitor

6.

Hub/Switch

7.

Router

8.

Encryptor

C.

Shall provide overall control, programming, monitoring, and recording of all cameras and associated devices within the VASS System.

D.

All equipment on the network shall be IP addressable.

E.

The VASS System network shall meet or exceed the following design and performance specifications:

1.

Two MPEG-4 video streams for a total of 40 images per second will be provided.

2.

PC Software that manages the installation and maintenance of all hardware transmitters and receivers on the network shall be provided.

3.

Video Source that supports any NTSC video source to the computer network shall be addressed.

4.

Receivers that could be used to display the video on a standard analog NTSC or PAL monitor will be addressed.

F.

The system shall support the following network protocols:

1.

Internet connections: RTP, Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP), UDP, IP, TCP, ICMP, HTTP, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), IGMP, DHCP, and ARP.

2.

Video Display:

MPEG-4, M-JPEG in server push mode only.

3.

Have the ability to adjust bandwidth, image quality and image rate.

4.

Support image sizes of either 704 x 576 pixels or 352 x 288 pixels.

5.

Have an audio coding format of G.711 or G.728.

6.

Provide a video frame rate of at least 30 images per second.

7.

Support LAN Interface Ethernet 10/100BaseT and be auto sensing.

8.

Have a LAN Data Rate of 9.6 Kbps to 5.0 Mbps.

9.

Utilize data interface RS-232/RS-422/RS-485.

G.

All connections within the system shall be via CAT-5 cable and RJ-45 jacks. If analog equipment is used as part of the system, then either an encoder or a decoder will be utilized to convert the analog signal to a digital one.

H.

The VASS network system shall conform to all VA agency wide security standards for administrator and operator use.

I.

Server Technical Characteristics:

Free Memory

120 MB

J.

Network Switch Technical Characteristics

IEEE802.3u IEEE802.3ab

Ports

24 10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ-45 ports with auto MDI/MDI-X

K.

Router Technical Characteristics

Network Standards

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN) 100Base-T Ethernet (LAN) IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE802.1p Priority Queue ANS/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation

RJ45 ports, and an auto uplink RJ45port(s) 1 x 10Base-T RJ45 port, WAN

L.

Encryptor Technical Characteristics:

Performance

Throughput (end-to-end) @ 100 Mbps line speed: >188 Mbps full duplex (large frames) >200 kfps full duplex (small frames) Latency (end-to-end) @ 100 Mbps

2.6 Wires and Cables

A.

Shall meet or exceed the manufactures recommendation for power and signal.

B.

Will be carried in an enclosed conduit system, utilizing electromagnetic tubing (EMT) to include the equivalent in flexible metal, rigid galvanized steel (RGS) to include the equivalent of liquid tight, polyvinylchloride (PVC) schedule 40 or 80.

C.

All conduits will be sized and installed per the NEC. All security system signal and power cables that traverse or originate in a high security office space will contained in either EMT or RGS conduit.

D.

All conduit, pull boxes, and junction boxes shall be clearly marked with colored permanent tape or paint that will allow it to be distinguished from all other conduit and infrastructure.

E.

Conduit fills shall not exceed 50 percent unless otherwise documented.

F.

A pull string shall be pulled along and provided with signal and power cables to assist in future installations.

G.

At all locations where there is a wall penetration or core drilling is conducted to allow for conduit to be installed, fire stopping materials shall be applied to that area

H.

High voltage and signal cables shall not share the same conduit and shall be kept separate up to the point of connection. High voltage for the security system shall be defined as any cable or sets of cables carrying 30 VDC/VAC or higher.

I.

For all equipment that is carrying digital data between the Physical Access Control System and Database Management or at a remote monitoring station, shall not be less that 20 AWG and stranded copper wire for each conductor. The cable or each individual conductor within the cable shall have a shield that provides 100% coverage. Cables with a single overall shield shall have a tinned copper shield drain wire.

J.

All cables and conductors, except fiber optic cables, that act as a control, communication, or signal lines shall include surge protection. Surge protection shall be furnished at the equipment end and additional triple electrode gas surge protectors rated for the application on each wire line circuit shall be installed within 1 m. (3 ft.) of the building cable entrance. The inputs and outputs shall be tested in both normal and common mode using the following wave forms:

1.

A 10 microsecond rise time by 1000 microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 watts and peak current of 60 amperes.

2.

An 8 microsecond rise time by 20 microsecond pulse width wave form with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and peak current of 500 amperes.

K.

The surge suppression device shall not attenuate or reduce the video or sync signal under normal conditions. Fuses and relays shall not be used as a means of surge protection.

L.

Coaxial Cables 1.

All video signal cables for the VASS System, with exception to the PoE cameras, shall be a coaxial cable and have a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms plus or minus 3 ohms.

2.

For runs up to 750 feet use of an RG-59/U is required. The RG-59/U shall be shielded which provides a minimum of 95 percent coverage, with a stranded copper center conductor of a minimum 23 AWG, polyethylene insulation, and black non-conductive polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket.

3.

For runs between 750 feet and 1250 feet, RG-6/U is required. RG-6/U shall be shielded which provides a minimum of 95 percent coverage, with a stranded copper center conductor of a minimum 18 AWG, polyethylene insulation, and black non-conductive polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket.

4.

For runs of 1250 to 2750 feet, RG-11/U is required. RG-11/U shall be shielded which provides a minimum of 95 percent coverage, with a stranded copper center conductor of a minimum 14 AWG, polyethylene insulation, and black non-conductive polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket.

5.

All runs greater than 2750 feet will be substituted with a fiber optic cable. If using fiber optics as a signal carrier then the following equipment will be utilized:

a.

Multimode fiber optic cable a minimum size of 62 microns b.

Video transmitter, installed at the camera that utilizes 12 VDC or 24 VAC for power.

c.

Video receiver, installed at the switcher.

6.

RG-59/U Technical Characteristics

AWG

Stranding

7x29

Conductor Diameter

.031 in.

Conductor Material

BCC

Insulation Material

Gas-injected FHDPE

Insulation Diameter

.145 in.

Outer Shield Type

Braid/Braid

Outer Jacket Material

PVC

UL Temperature Rating

75°C

Nom. Inductance

0.094 μH/ft

Nom. Delay

1.3 ns/ft

Max. Operating Voltage

UL 300 V RMS

7.

RG-6/U Technical Characteristics:

AWG

Stranding

7x27

Conductor Diameter

.040 in.

Conductor Material

BC

Insulation Material

Gas-injected FHDPE

Insulation Diameter

.180 in.

Outer Shield Material

Trade Name Duofoil

Outer Shield Type

Tape/Braid

Outer Shield %Coverage

100 %

Outer Jacket Material

PVC

Nom. Inductance

0.106 μH/ft

Nom. Delay

1.24 ns/ft

Max. Operating Voltage

UL 300 V RMS

8.

RG-11/U Technical Characteristics:

AWG

Stranding

19x27

Conductor Diameter

.064 in.

Conductor Material

BC

Insulation Material

Gas-injected FHDPE

Insulation Diameter

.312 in.

Inner Shield Type

Braid

Inner Shield Material

BC - Bare Copper

Inner Shield %Coverage

95 %

Inner Jacket…