Comprehensive Monitoring Display Solution: Building an Efficient and Integrated Monitoring Center
In the modern field of enterprise security management, the demand for surveillance in large commercial office buildings is continuously increasing. A well-known telecommunications and network company faced complex surveillance system integration challenges while planning its new headquarters building. To establish an efficient and intelligent surveillance center, they adopted Aegis' professional AV integration solution, successfully achieving comprehensive smart surveillance management.
Challenges Faced by the Enterprise
- Integration of Surveillance Equipment
The building was equipped with a diverse range of surveillance systems from multiple manufacturers, requiring a unified platform for centralized management. This integration ensures that all systems operate in coordination and provide comprehensive surveillance information.
- Deployment of a Large Display System
The surveillance center planned to build a 2×6 large video wall, consisting of 12 units of 55-inch screens, to display various real-time surveillance feeds. The system needed to support multiple display modes, including full-screen single-view display and multi-screen split display, while ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality images so that surveillance personnel could efficiently monitor all surveillance data in real-time.
- Simplification of the User Interface
Since surveillance personnel often need to switch between different surveillance views, the system had to feature a simple and intuitive user interface. The control panel needed to support One-click switching of preset scenarios, Customizable screen segmentation configurations, Quick switching between different information sources.
Equipment Used
aegis AVP-EN2K-101 is a professional 1080P over IP encoder featuring H.264/H.265 encoding technology, supporting 1080P 60Hz high-definition video processing. The device comes with an HDMI 1.3 input interface, enabling audio-visual and control signal transmission through 1G networks. It supports various professional audio formats and provides analog audio output, along with USB KVM functionality for remote operation. The system supports PoE power supply and 16×16 video wall configuration, offering versatile management tools.
aegis AVP-DE2K-101 is a professional 1080P over IP decoder utilizing H.264/H.265 decoding technology, supporting 1080P 60Hz high-definition video processing. The device provides HDMI 1.3 output interface and front panel quick switching buttons, enabling audio-visual and control signal transmission via 1G network. The decoder features auto-scaling functionality that automatically adjusts output resolution according to the display's EDID. It supports various professional audio formats and provides analog audio output, along with USB KVM functionality for remote operation. The system supports PoE power supply and 16×16 video wall configuration, offering versatile management tools.
aegis AVP-CBS2K-101 is a 1080P over IP control box, designed for multimedia matrix systems and video wall applications. Featuring a dual-network interface architecture, it is equipped with 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports and an RS232 serial port, offering versatile control solutions. Through an intuitive web user interface, Telnet protocol, or third-party control devices, system management can be easily achieved. The device supports intelligent recognition, automatically detecting and displaying encoders and decoders on the network. With the Console management tool, it enables real-time matrix switching and video wall configuration. Supporting PoE power supply technology, it simplifies installation and wiring requirements. Built with a rugged industrial-grade design, it incorporates comprehensive surge and ESD protection, ensuring stable system operation.
aegis AVP-CBS2VW-100 is a multi-window processor capable of simultaneously processing up to 9 channels of 1920x1080P 60Hz video streams for decoding and screen stacking. It can output processed video to H.264 decoders over the network while providing local HDMI output interface. The device employs advanced window processing technology, supporting flexible multi-window layouts and real-time display functions. It features dual RS-232 serial ports and Ethernet interface for versatile control options, includes a built-in auto scaler to ensure image quality, and supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology.
Solution: Aegis' Professional Integration Technology
The company adopted theaegis AV over IP, a system that offers the following key features：
- Matrix Distribution Technology
Utilizing an IP-based distributed matrix architecture, this system overcomes the limitations of traditional matrix switchers while enabling cross-regional, multi-point-to-multi-point flexible transmission. This ensures real-time and stable surveillance video transmission. The system supports various video format conversions, making it compatible with different surveillance devices and enabling centralized signal management.
- Multi-Function Display Control
The system provides diverse display control functions, allowing flexible adjustments based on surveillance requirements. It supports full-screen single-view display as well as various split-screen modes. Operators can predefine multiple scenario modes, enabling quick switching to the appropriate display configuration in emergency situations.
- Intelligent Control System
To provide a more intuitive user experience, the system integrates an iPad control interface, allowing administrators to operate the system via touch controls. The interface is simple and user-friendly, featuring visual previews and control functions. Users can drag and drop elements to adjust screen layouts, while the system's preset scenario function enables instant switching between pre-configured display setups with a single tap.
Technical Deployment: Building a Smart Surveillance Center
Input System
- Host System：Connected to the encoder, providing the primary video signal input.
- Laptop：Serves as a mobile signal input device, connected to the encoder.
- Encoder (TX Encoder)：Receives signals from various input devices and converts them into IP data streams.
Control System
- Network Switch：Functions as the system core, handling all IP data exchange and routing.
- AVP-CBS2K-101 (Control Box)：Provides centralized management, allowing operators to easily control the entire system.
- AVP-CBS2VW-100 (Window Processor)：Manages display effects, controlling screen segmentation and arrangement.
Output System
- Decoder (RX Decoder)：Decodes the IP data stream into an HDMI signal output.
- Video Wall (2×6 Video Wall)：Enlarges and displays the necessary surveillance images.
Benefits of the Surveillance Center: Technological Advancements
- Centralized Management
Enables unified management of all surveillance equipment, providing a comprehensive monitoring perspective.
- High-Efficiency Display
The large video wall displays various surveillance feeds in real-time, enhancing monitoring efficiency.
- Ease of Operation
An intuitive button design allows surveillance personnel to quickly master system operations.
- Scalability & Flexibility
The modular system design ensures high scalability, meeting future expansion needs.
aegis Technology Drives Security Upgrades
With theaegis AV Over IP solution, the telecommunications building successfully established a high-efficiency, intelligent surveillance center. This not only improved management efficiency but also set a benchmark for future smart building management. This solution demonstrates the critical role of professional AV integration in modern enterprise security management.