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Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong use AMG Transmission Technology for CCTV solution

AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, announces that they have completed the supply of the transmission solution for the Security & Surveillance project for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. 

In total, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal CCTV solution has 620 cameras in a mixture of IP, Analogue and 360 degree. Of those, 260 comprise the designated TC solution.

The 620 cameras are split into 220 IP PTZ cameras, 240 Analogue PTZ cameras and 158 fixed, as well as two 360 degree cameras, with panoramic views. The solution has intentionally been designed with the possibility for expansion, and this is significant, as there are plans for further berth extension to be completed by 2018.

Designated as the 'Design, Supply, Delivery, Install, Testing, Commissioning, Warranty and Maintenance of interconnected Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, for Hong Kong's Customs & Excise Department (C&ED,) Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) and Tourist Commission (TC)' the comprehensive Security & Surveillance solution was designed and implemented by Hong Kong based UniVision Engineering Ltd, the company is also listed in AIM UK.

According to UniVision; Project Manager, Tony Man, "In order to minimise the project costs and to cut down on the number of cameras needed, the Governing Departments approached us with the task; suggesting the TC's (total of 260) cameras would be shared by the three Governing Departments as mentioned above, but it's important the Governing Departments' cameras were not to be shared with TC, as reversal favor. Therefore, we had to deploy servers to each of the Governing Departments and set the right system privileges and install firewalls so that the right camera(s), and the right users, can access the TC's cameras at any time by all departments.

"We also decided to use Fibre Optics for the back bone, as this allows for smooth transmission signals and the ability to send videos as well as data signals from the cameras for control of PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) to the control room. We decided to work with AMG Systems in the UK for the transmission solution, and deployed AMG's award winning 3700 product series for ring topology which has been designed specifically to provide for low cost, multi-channel drop and insert video collection, together with associated Ethernet and low speed data and audio signals.

"Although initially, the drop and insert feature was not implemented, this facility is available for future expansion. The timescales meant that we had to have all the outstation equipment installed within the first 2 months. This meant speedy supply from the manufacturers in terms of cameras, cable, network devices, switches and last, but not least, the AMG transmitters. It was a very tight project indeed."

According to the Sales Director of UniVision, Peter Chan, "We made the best choice of supplier by choosing AMG. Some of the optical links are installed in really difficult access areas. It would take a tremendous amount of man-power as well as effected 'down-time' hours to make repairs. To sum up; by choosing AMG's 3700 series with its very high documented Meantime Between Failure (MTBF) we have cut the chances of repairs and re-occurring repairs, hence we have minimized the possibility of down-time hours, and a very happy client. I am thrilled by the co-operative manner with which AMG approached the project, and their support is impressive and prompt. The equipment passed with flying colours."

About AMG
AMG is a leading global provider of video and communication transmission solutions designed for CCTV surveillance operations in transport, public, government and military sector. AMG also manufactures a range of IP Cameras under the AMG-Panogenics brand.

AMG Transmission Solutions offers a full range of transmission technologies including multimode and singlemode video, data and audio fibre optic transmission systems; single & multi-channel unshielded twisted pair (UTP) links for video, data & audio; multi-port Ethernet switches for the transmission of IP based solutions over fibre, and both analogue and digital wireless products for the transmission of video & data. As a result AMG transmission solutions have been successfully implemented in many high profile projects throughout the world. Projects include supplying the transmission system for the UK's NRTS project and the security and surveillance of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. AMG Transmission Solutions and AMG-Panogenics are brand names of AMG Systems Ltd. More information can be found on www.amgsystems.com

13th May 2015