Case Study: Dahua intercom project, largest in southern hemisphere
Issue: A large scale residential apartment building, consisting of four towers and over 2000 apartments required a new intercom system to replace an older, outdated system.
The existing intercom network presented privacy concerns for residents of the building. The vulnerability, was identified during a security penetration test and could not be resolved without replacing the system.
Solution:
The project consisted of 2245 intercoms, 43 lift controls, associated switches and hardware, alongside off-site pre-programing and configuration services, supplied by GSA to a third-party integrator for installation in a large Melbourne apartment complex.
The new system supplied by GSA was chosen for its reliability and the efficiency of scale for such a large project. The new solution needed to meet stringent quality requirements, while also being accessible, modern and professional looking; to match the overall aesthetic of the building. The end user also needed a robust solution that would be vandal proof and could withstand frequent and heavy use.After significant pre-commissioning work by GSA off site, the physical installation of equipment took close to a month, and was delivered in record time by the third-party security integrator. At the time of installation, this project was the largest of its kind in the world for Dahua. After a recent install outside of Australia, this project remains the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
“By managing the system designing, labelling and individual unit programming off-site, on behalf of the integrator, GSA were able to save them at least a month of work – fast-tracking the project delivery and halving the time it would traditionally take to install a system this size,”
Kai Pang, GSA’s Technical Lead for the program.
Glenn Opray, a Director at GSA Systems, says the success of this project can be attributed to clear teamwork and GSA’s careful planning.
“There was a large amount of pre-planning done in-house to make sure the project ran smoothly on site. The integrator averaged roughly a tower per week,” he explained.
“Our technical team pre-programmed and then hand labelled each of the 2000 plus units with their corresponding switch port to ensure that the equipment could be rapidly deployed on-site when the time came.”
Truman Zhang, the Dahua Oceania Region MD says the DHI-VTH2421F-P intercom model was the perfect choice for this project.
“We provided this project with both software and hardware products that meet the end user's needs for equipment upgrade and centralised online management. Dahua’s customised VTH (indoor) monitor and VTO (exterior) station firmware saves the hardware costs of upgrading the intercom system.
The lift controller is perfectly compatible with the existing access control system to prevent unauthorised entry, and Dahua DSS Pro enables the building management team to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and efficiently manage devices in different locations.”
Outcome:
The finished system, which includes central management functionality stored on a single server, ensures all 2245 intercoms and 43 lift panels can be seamlessly controlled from one central location within the building. This feature enhances and streamlines operations for the complex.
With the complete system now functional, feedback from the building’s residents has been exceedingly positive.
“I love the new system, it looks really professional, it’s easy to use and it gives me peace of mind knowing my family and I are living in a secure building,” says Cherry, a resident of the building.
“There was minimal disruption on site when the changeover happened and it’s been a really easy transition for us,” she concluded.
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Case Study: Dahua intercom project, largest in southern hemisphere
Issue: A large scale residential apartment building, consisting of four towers and over 2000 apartments required a new intercom system to replace an older, outdated system.
The existing intercom network presented privacy concerns for residents of the building. The vulnerability, was identified during a security penetration test and could not be resolved without replacing the system.
Solution:
The project consisted of 2245 intercoms, 43 lift controls, associated switches and hardware, alongside off-site pre-programing and configuration services, supplied by GSA to a third-party integrator for installation in a large Melbourne apartment complex.
The new system supplied by GSA was chosen for its reliability and the efficiency of scale for such a large project. The new solution needed to meet stringent quality requirements, while also being accessible, modern and professional looking; to match the overall aesthetic of the building. The end user also needed a robust solution that would be vandal proof and could withstand frequent and heavy use.After significant pre-commissioning work by GSA off site, the physical installation of equipment took close to a month, and was delivered in record time by the third-party security integrator. At the time of installation, this project was the largest of its kind in the world for Dahua. After a recent install outside of Australia, this project remains the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
“By managing the system designing, labelling and individual unit programming off-site, on behalf of the integrator, GSA were able to save them at least a month of work – fast-tracking the project delivery and halving the time it would traditionally take to install a system this size,”
Kai Pang, GSA’s Technical Lead for the program.
Glenn Opray, a Director at GSA Systems, says the success of this project can be attributed to clear teamwork and GSA’s careful planning.
“There was a large amount of pre-planning done in-house to make sure the project ran smoothly on site. The integrator averaged roughly a tower per week,” he explained.
“Our technical team pre-programmed and then hand labelled each of the 2000 plus units with their corresponding switch port to ensure that the equipment could be rapidly deployed on-site when the time came.”
Truman Zhang, the Dahua Oceania Region MD says the DHI-VTH2421F-P intercom model was the perfect choice for this project.
“We provided this project with both software and hardware products that meet the end user's needs for equipment upgrade and centralised online management. Dahua’s customised VTH (indoor) monitor and VTO (exterior) station firmware saves the hardware costs of upgrading the intercom system.
The lift controller is perfectly compatible with the existing access control system to prevent unauthorised entry, and Dahua DSS Pro enables the building management team to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and efficiently manage devices in different locations.”
Outcome:
The finished system, which includes central management functionality stored on a single server, ensures all 2245 intercoms and 43 lift panels can be seamlessly controlled from one central location within the building. This feature enhances and streamlines operations for the complex.
With the complete system now functional, feedback from the building’s residents has been exceedingly positive.
“I love the new system, it looks really professional, it’s easy to use and it gives me peace of mind knowing my family and I are living in a secure building,” says Cherry, a resident of the building.
“There was minimal disruption on site when the changeover happened and it’s been a really easy transition for us,” she concluded.