Sony 4K CCTV cameras ensure safety on Turkey's rail network

In the level steps of the Sivas lines, Erzincan Erzurum and Kars have settled 41 SNC-VM772R minidome cameras and Axxonsoft video analysis software to monitor rail traffic and detect, both day and night, any issues that could jeopardize security.

State Railways of the Republic of Turkey (Torkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryollar -TCDD), state-owned company operating the country's rail system, required a system that could identify dangerous or potentially risky situations, both day and night, in the 41 steps at the level of their Sivas lines, Erzincan Erzurum and Kars. I was looking for an infrastructure that would support a CCTV system that would cover all areas surrounding the level steps and offer detailed, wide-angle shots.

The integrator in charge of carrying out this project has been Contractors Sibernetik Teknoloji who has opted for Sony for its realization. In this way, steps at the Region level 4 TCDD have been installed 41 4K SNC-VM772R minidome cameras, that allow the recording of high-quality images from a very large area.

The cameras, used in conjunction with Axxonsoft video analysis software, allow the detection of any obstacles that may lead to danger situations, which prevents incidents before they occur and provides a complete picture of any incident when trains cross through the level.

Before a train crosses, the system is able to detect any obstacles in the level passage tracks or any abandoned objects in the surrounding areas. Thanks to video analysis, an operator no longer needs to monitor images continuously, and when there is a potentially dangerous situation, the system immediately alerts the user. In addition,provides live control and the ability to investigate any incidents that may occur. It uses the most up-to-date technology and its intended lifespan is 6 To 7 Years.

Sony's SNC-VM772R cameras were chosen to provide 4K quality images and the sensor's ability to operate with a size of 1 Inch, both day and night. In addition, this equipment can monitor a wider field of view than fixed dome cameras and its high image quality makes it easier to identify individuals. Its dome form was also another one of the features to consider, because individuals are not able to identify exactly which direction the camera is pointing.

"With these cameras, the system, who is now online, controls the steps at the live level and is able to detect any problems that could jeopardize security, allowing you to take the necessary precautions. In addition, with infrared light, can work in situations of darkness or poor lighting", explains Mustafa Gorkem, Chief Operating Officer of Sibernetik Teknoloji

Sony's first 4K network camera

The SNC-VM772R minidome is positioned as Sony's first networked 4K camera and offers four times the level of detail of Full HD resolution. It has Exmor R CMOS image sensor with type backlight 1.0, highly sensitive and large, a high-speed image processing engine and a high-quality zoom lens.

These components ensure optimal sensitivity in low light, in brightness values as low as 0,06 Lx, and sharp image recording at 4K/30fps. According to Sony, this means that the SNC-VM772R has the ability to capture images with a level of quality that traditional 4K CCTV cameras simply cannot offer.

The sensor 20 megapixels also allows the recording of high quality still images at an even higher resolution than the 4K, allowing you to take a closer look at a scene for later use as a test. Image settings are automatically selected to suit a wide variety of environmental factors, such as weather and light conditions, which provides the best image quality when viewing the scene.

The camera features a reinforced design, resistant to vandalism and inclement weather, which is ideal for the most demanding video surveillance and security tasks 24 hours of the day, both indoors and outdoors.

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