CAPEX and OPEX Savings in HD Camera Deployments Using a Powered Fiber Cable System Chris Raynor CommScope
The rise of Security Cameras
Where are cameras? Source: http://www.emc.com/collateral/solution-overview/h14230-federal-surveillance-market-so.pdf
Some Market Headlines on Surveillance Video Surveillance Market to Reach $42B by 2019 http://www.securitysales.com/article/report_video_surveillance_market_to_reach_42b_by_2019 IP/Network video surveillance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 25% during 2013-18 http://www.psiits.com/pdf_links/ip_demand.pdf Shipments of high-definition closed-circuit (HD CCTV) cameras are projected to have hit over 4 million units in 2014, climbing from just 1 million units in 2013. http://www.sourcesecurity.com/docs/opdf/news/co-9385-ga.16225.pdf DC airport tries using face recognition to catch imposters http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/21/dulles-airport-facial-recognition-trial/
More cameras are coming http://www.transparencymar ketresearch.com/pressreleas e/video-surveillance-vsaasmarket.htm
What is driving the increase? Increased terrorist activity Crime/violence prevention Internet of Things (IoT) Practical example: I can control my garage door remotely but I really like to see a live video shot knowing it is indeed closed Video motion detection can control lights, send alerts, etc. New applications Imagine you walk into a store, the store recognizes you and displays context sensitive sales information to you. Etc.
What is enabling the increase? Advances in facial recognition technology Paraphrasing a recent quote from a major university after a shooting event: In minutes after the shooting we identified where the shots occurred from the audio alert system (we have the cameras with audio also). From that video, we tagged the suspect into our facial recognition system and the system tracked all instances of video where the suspect appeared afterwards (so we knew where he went). We told police where he last appeared and he was apprehended in about 30 minutes, total. The server and software cost $6k. All this for only $6k. Advances in wireless and wireline networks 4G, internet, fiber networks, etc. all provide the backbone necessary for video surveillance to function.
Old technology Ok so we ve had security cameras for a long time what s the big deal now? For starters, the quality of previous generation security cameras is poor.
New technology The currently available 720P and up to 1080P is MUCH better both in terms of clarity, but also in view range. Note: 920H is the largest resolution in Analog. 720P and up seems universally to transition now to 100% IP cameras. http://www.hkvstar.com/technology-news/960h-vs-720p-vs-1080p-resolution.html
And very soon 4K resolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iazv-gtkrq8 4k (and let's not even talk 8k yet ) allows new capabilities like digitally zooming in that begin to eliminate the need for Pan-Tilt-Zoom, an unreliable and expensive mechanical feature. 4K literally quadruples the resolution/pixel count beyond 1080P (from 2MP to 8MP)
OK so what does it mean for us network folks? A single 4k video stream, with modern video compression algorithms (H.264, etc.), is noted by many sources to need a (very) stable BW of approximately 15 Mbps. http://www.reelseo.com/4k/ A fun side note To achieve a stable 15 Mbps on residential service you need about a 50 Mbps max service (from same source as above plus lots of others) If I have several such cameras running at my home and recording to the cloud, plus 2 TV s streaming 4k, and maybe my DVR recording a couple shows in 4k I surely need >> 100 Mbps to my home!
15Mbps is not so much That s true. But, for sure you need to put the cameras exactly where they are supposed to go, of course. Distances coupled with aggregated BW does become a consideration. Ideally you d prefer not to duplicate a lot of expensive network gear and maintain a large number of head-end locations so you d like to have a long distance solution. Say for a typical campus maybe that means a mile or so range. Big example - According to ABI (The Video Surveillance Report, 2010) the average Las Vegas Casino has > 2000 cameras.
Power I m still not scared of the BW issue you say 15 Mbps Bhhhaaaa. Big deal, copper can handle it. Maybe But now comes the next problem the one we network folks tend to think about last, but which is in reality often the tougher and quite expensive problem how do I power these cameras?
Power Over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+) are great standards. In a recent interview with one of the top camera makers a statement was made that in 2016 it is possible that >95% of their HD cameras sold will ship with the option of PoE. So, a single CATx cable can power and communicate with these new cameras.
PoE Distance Limitations 100 meters is perfectly good for many indoor applications (although numerous customers express this a limitation indoors also). But for realistic campus type applications this is a barrier. PoE Injectors exist that can double or more the distance but these still require tapping into power, somewhere else besides the head end. Example of a PoE powered camera (Source: Wikipedia)
Hybrid Cables Hybrid optical fiber/copper cables have been on the market for years. The fundamental problems are: 1. These cables have till now been too big, too expensive, and take way too long to terminate. 2. What do you actually do with the cable to build a system with it?
Hybrid Optical Cable alone is not enough Hybrid or composite cable designs have been around a long time Ok, so why have they not been adopted in large quantities till now? Many customers do not have the electrical expertise to use them to build real world systems, so just having a great hybrid cable is not enough. You basically have had to be an electrical engineer and design every system How do you handle the problem of voltage drop over distance? What kind of electrical protection is needed? What about human safety factors? How do you convert from optical to electrical data stream? Can I install these cables in communications conduits, or must they be treated like power cables and ran in separate pathways (equals a lot of extra cost!)? The cable designs have been too expensive till now Copper is a huge cost element but that s not all. We need cables designed for Mass Deployment, not specialized deployments. Should be like FTTH drop cable. 17
This was to support 2 cameras Manufacturer name removed Actual picture from a major University in the USA Special thanks to the customer who gave me this pic you shall remain nameless!
Move From Complexity to Simplicity Traditionally engineered solutions are complex, expensive to implement, slow, unreliable, and require significant expertise. A STANDARDIZED SOLUTION IS NEEDED TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES
Powered Fiber Cable System Complete rack to device solution for both powering and communicating with devices such as HD cameras. (Also small cells, Wi-Fi hotspots, and variety of devices requiring optical communications and DC power in one system. GOAL A hybrid copper/fiber system that installs like a long extension cord SYSTEM ELEMENTS Hybrid cable PoE Extender interface Cable/Fiber management Power supply (PSU)
Powered Fiber Cable UP TO 12 OPTICAL FIBERS SMF OR MMF EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE CABLE DUE TO SPECIAL STRANDED CONDUCTORS AVAILABLE IN 12 AWG or 16 AWG Single modular hybrid copper/fiber cable design for simplified cable field access. Designed for easy peel access the cable can be accessed faster than traditional hybrid cables No special tools needed one ordinary wire strip tool accesses both the optical fiber and conductor elements Utilizes globally existing, proven and inexpensive FTTH style flat cable hardware Outdoor and Riser/LZSH indoor/outdoor rated versions Contains a ridge that allows for physical polarity identification
PoE Extender Pole / Wall Mount Brackets POWER MANAGEMENT Eliminates the need for electrical system design by automatically correcting for voltage drop over distance Optical signal and power in is converted to RJ45 PoE+ compliant jack THREE LEVELS OF ELECTRICAL PROTECTION 1. Primary - GDT component rated to 40kA surge protection 2. Secondary - MOV components rated to 4.5kA 3. Tertiary - TVS prevents the voltage from rising above 80-100V FEATURES Termination for hybrid cable input Circuit protection electronics Environmentally sealed closure Electrical power management Media Conversion 1 PoE+ output
PoE Extender (cont) POWERED OPTICAL CABLE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED POWER MANAGEMENT AND MEDIA CONVERSION Media Convertor Circuit Protection SFP Power Management PoE+
Accessories Combiner Panel Allows separation and management of hybrid cable power and fiber elements at the central power supply rack location Fiber splice tray Fiber Connectors on front Terminal block for front access connection to PSU, circuit breakers, etc.
System Overview
Case Study Jade Communications Inc, a leader in cabling communications systems engineering, worked with CommScope to design an implementation of CommScope s Powered Fiber Cable System for a golf course camera project. 36 high definition security cameras (two per hole) Distances up to 10,700 feet from the power source Traditional means of running long distance AC power and separate fiber optic cables to each camera Materials: including conduit, transformers and rectifiers at each pole, electrical protection, media conversion, etc. to connect the cameras - $616K Labor: including electrical contracting and trenching - $365K Utilizing CommScope s Powered Fiber Cable System Total system including NEC Class II compliant power supply, Powered Fiber Cables, 36 PoE Extenders, labor and other materials including trenching, conduit, handholds, etc. Project Cost $981K Project Cost $839K SAVING $142K 14.5% over the traditional method
System Benefits 30x the Distance of PoE Reduce Landlord/Utility Negotiations Eliminate Local Power Sources Carrier Grade Electrical Protection Centrally Located UPS SELV and NEC Class II Compliant Greatly speeds up planning by eliminating DC electrical calculations for voltage/power drop over varying distances Handles up to 32 devices simultaneously from one power supply Allows placing devices exactly where they are needed to maximize coverage
Thanks for attending! Chris Raynor, Commscope Chris.Raynor@Commscope.com