Professional Documents
Culture Documents
50132-7:1996
Alarm systems —
CCTV surveillance
systems for use in
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
security applications —
Part 7: Application guidelines
ICS 13.320
BS EN 50132-7:1996
The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard,
through subcommittees and panels:
Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 50132-7 3
List of references Inside back cover
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
© BSI 10-1998 i
BS EN 50132-7:1996
National foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee GW/1 and is
the English language version of EN 50132-7 Alarm systems — CCTV surveillance
systems for use in security applications Part 7: Application guidelines, published
by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC).
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN title page, pages 2 to 18, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.
ii © BSI 10-1998
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50132-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 1996
ICS 13.320
Descriptors: Warning systems, security devices, inspection devices, television systems, motion-pictures, cameras, definition,
performance evaluation, design, categories, installation, maintenance
English version
security applications
Part 7: Application guidelines
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Foreword Page
5 Operational requirement 5
This European Standard was prepared by the
5.1 Purpose of the operational
Technical Committee CENELEC TC 79, Alarm
requirement 5
systems.
5.2 Contents of the operational
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique
requirement 5
Acceptance Procedure and was approved by
CENELEC as EN 50132-7 on 1995-11-28. 6 System operational criteria 6
6.1 Determining operational procedures 6
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
2 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
Introduction 3.1.1
CCTV system; CCTV surveillance system
The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance
to ensure that closed circuit television (CCTV) a system consisting of camera equipment,
system functions and their performance are fully monitoring and associated equipment for
met. transmission and controlling purposes, which may
be necessary for the surveillance of a defined
This standard will prove useful to those responsible
security zone
for establishing operational requirements, writing
specifications, selecting, installing, commissioning, 3.1.2
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
© BSI 10-1998 3
EN 50132-7:1996
3.1.10 3.1.19
imaging device illumination zoom lens
the level of illumination (illuminance) at the a lens with adjustable focal length, in which the
photosensitive surface of the imaging device image of the scene remains in focus as the focal
3.1.11 length is changed
imaging device 3.1.20
a device that converts an optical image into an aperture number of the Lens (F)
electrical signal the index of the theoretical light gathering power of
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
4 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
3.1.29 3.2.2
character generator CCTV
a device for generating alpha numeric characters closed circuit television
and/or symbols and adding them into the image 3.2.3
3.1.30 EMC
time/date generator electro-magnetic compatibility
a device for generating time and date and adding
them into the image 4 General considerations
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
© BSI 10-1998 5
EN 50132-7:1996
f) define the response time expected from each Automation of picture selection should take the
part of the system (response time); following into consideration:
g) decide the range of conditions under which the a) specifying those view(s) to be selected in each
system and its components are expected to area where an alarm condition occurs;
function (environment);
b) allocation of the monitors that display the
h) decide where and when the tasks will be pictures from those cameras. On screen display of
performed and by whom (control); the camera identification from a character
i) decide on the worst case number of generator and/or a mimic diagram of the
simultaneous events to which the system needs to installation can be useful;
respond (workload); c) presentation of alarm pictures on designated
j) decide on the training requirements (training); monitors;
k) list any other special factors not covered by the d) handling of simultaneous alarm conditions;
above. e) what pictures are to be stored.
NOTE It may be that the operational requirement cannot be
met with current technology. In this case the operational
6.3 System response times
requirement should be amended to allow for this and the The following response times should be kept to a
customer asked to agree that coverage/facilities might be
restricted in areas of contention.
minimum:
a) the time elapsing from the generation of an
6 System operational criteria alarm signal and its signalling to the CCTV
system;
The system operational criteria involve
determination of: b) control centre switching on receipt of alarm;
a) the operational procedures. c) camera positioning if pre-set functions on the
zoom lens and pan and tilt unit are used.
b) the alarm response.
d) monitoring equipment start up time or change
c) the system response times.
from time lapse mode to normal mode if a time
6.1 Determining operational procedures lapse recorder is used.
The principal task of the operator is to analyse the e) operators response time if intervention is
content of the displayed pictures and take any required.
necessary actions. To minimise response times, cameras, monitors,
Maximum use should be made of automatic video recorders, etc. should be continuously on, and
functions in order to free the operator for essential the system should not generate more information
tasks. than the operators can effectively manage.
6.1.1 Automation of the following functions should
be considered: 7 System design criteria
a) video switching, When designing a CCTV surveillance installation
the following criteria should be taken into account
b) selection of camera preposition,
bearing in mind the need to meet the operational
c) monitoring equipment; requirement.
d) lighting control; a) determination of the zones or objects requiring
e) picture storage; surveillance.
6.1.2 Some of the above functions might be b) determination of the number of cameras, and
controlled from: their locations, required to monitor the agreed
a) alarm conditions; zones or objects.
b) external trigger; c) evaluation of existing lighting and
consideration of new or additional illumination.
6 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
© BSI 10-1998 7
EN 50132-7:1996
c) for detection of an intruder the target should 7.7.2 Pan and tilt units
represent not less than 10% of picture height. a) platform loading.
d) for crowd control (monitoring) the target b) torque figures in relation to unbalanced
should represent not less than 5% of picture platform loading and wind load.
height.
c) pan and tilt unit backlash on both axes.
Figure 1 gives an indication of the relative sizes of a
person (target) on screen. d) speed and range of movement of pan and tilt.
e) accuracy of the preset shots, if fitted.
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
8 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
f) the loss of light output of the lamp due to ageing b) twisted pair transmission: The system uses
and lamp failure. standard twisted pair cable,
g) the new or additional light source selected typically 120-150 ohm balanced pairs, which
should give acceptable pictures under all likely requires specialised transmission and receiving
working conditions. equipment.
h) illumination over the scene being surveyed c) Micro wave and radio frequency
should be as even as possible avoiding any area of transmission: Correct alignment of
very low light illumination. The ratio of transmitting and receiving equipment is
essential. Systems normally need regulatory
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
There are many methods of video transmission and 7.9.2 Selection criteria for video transmission
the suitability of a particular method for a given Considerations for the selection of a transmission
application should be carefully evaluated. means or a combination of different means are:
Video transmission may be as simple as a single a) bandwidth of the transmission path.
coaxial cable or as complex as a microwave link or a b) signal to noise ratio.
mix of different transmission means.
c) signal distortion.
Consideration should be given to prevailing and
d) distance to be covered.
potential environmental conditions in those areas
where the equipment and/or cables are to be e) interference immunity.
installed. f) security of communication.
7.9.1 Main video transmission systems are: g) constraints in physical installation.
The main video transmission systems are: NOTE Signal to noise ratio and signal distortion are
cumulative and can cause picture degradation.
a) coaxial cable: The type of cable chosen should
7.10 Control centre configuration
have a characteristic impedance of 75 Ohms. For
long cable runs amplifying or amplifying plus The operational requirement and personnel
video equalising equipment may be required to available are the factors determining the number of
meet the above performance. control locations and equipment configuration of the
control centre.
© BSI 10-1998 9
EN 50132-7:1996
These parameters may be totally different at each c) possible use of time multiplex recording.
site. In general, surveillance activities should be d) whether loss of recording during media
concentrated at a centre sited in protected premises. changes or play-back is acceptable.
The control centre configuration criteria may be
divided into: 7.10.5 Video switcher and video matrix
a) system parameters. The design of the video switcher or matrix is directly
related to:
b) site constraints.
a) the number of cameras.
c) number of monitors and their screen size.
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
10 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
current national and site regulations and the 9 Commissioning and hand-over
installation should be carried out by technicians
who are qualified to the appropriate level. Prior to handing over the system to the customer, a
qualified person should perform an inspection and
8.2 Cable installation test comprising of:
a) Cable routes should be planned to provide the a) the visual and functional check of all parts of
shortest practical distance between the the CCTV surveillance installation. The basis for
equipment locations. Consideration should be the functional check should be the test
given to the possibilities of future expansion of specification for the system developed from the
the system and any likely changes to the site. operational requirement and system
b) When selecting cables consideration should be specification.
given to possible voltage drop and signal loss. — the visual test covers the standard of
Environmental, safety and security aspects workmanship of the installation, the
should be taken into consideration and cables functional quality of the equipment and their
should be marked with the appropriate ratings. compliance with the system specification.
c) When fibre optic cables are used, loss figures — the functional test includes checking the
should allow for a minimum of three cable repairs functional compatibility of the components of
during the life of the system. Bending radius the installation.
should be within the manufacturers specification.
— inspection tests may be carried out on parts
d) Overhead cable runs should be avoided of the installation as they are completed.
wherever possible. If this is not possible, the
b) confirmation that the operator manual and
clearance height should allow for stretching of documentation for the system is complete.
the support wire and fixings should comply to the
current standard. c) the performance specification and results from
performance testing together with a signed
e) Where cables are installed in underground
inspection report.
ducts, a draw wire should be left in the duct for
maintenance purposes. d) recommended maintenance schedule for the
system if no maintenance contract has been
f) Protection should be provided for cables which
agreed.
are subject to mechanical damage or deliberate
interference. e) if the operational requirement states that
training is to be provided then the supplier
g) Cable wiring to camera equipment with pan
should provide sufficient training to ensure
and tilt units should remain sufficiently flexible
correct operation of the system.
over the full environmental temperature range.
h) Precautions should be taken during cable
installation to ensure that moisture cannot
penetrate; this is especially important, when
using air spaced coax cables.
8.3 Hardware mounting
a) Fixings should be in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Environmental
conditions may influence the choice of fixings.
b) Earthing should take into consideration the
possibility of lightning strikes and electrical
interference. On winch down and pivot types of
masts, earth continuity must allow for the
mechanical joints.
© BSI 10-1998 11
EN 50132-7:1996
12 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
The Rotakin test target is a panel simulating a given in Table A.1; refer to Figure A.1 for
silhouette of a person and is illustrated illustration:
in Figure A.1. The target panel bears high contrast Table A.1 — Principle dimensions
resolution bars and a wedge chart. These markings
are incidental to the basic test procedure but are Dimensions Tolerance
mm mm
provided as a means of evaluating the resolution of
the system. overall height 1600 0/-50
A.1.1 Test methodology overall width 400 0/-25
The Rotakin can be used to test coverage, body height 1000 0/-25
determining acceptable image height, resolution head height 300 0/-25
and contrast of the image of the target.
head width 200 0/-25
The Rotakin can be clad in camouflage or other
suitable material as appropriate to the site but a NOTE The shape of the neck joining to the torso is arbitrary but
camouflage with standard reflection characteristics must not exceed the maximum head width. The torso corners are
is recommended. rounded for the safety of users.
The Rotakin can be mounted on a stand fitted with A.2.2 Markings and colour
a small motor to allow it to rotate to simulate a The target body panel bears a number of standard
moving target. size markings as an aid to the assessment of image
A.1.2 Coverage quality.
The Rotakin is placed at strategic positions within The markings must be high contrast over the
spectral response range of the imaging system to be
the area of coverage as defined by the operational
tested.
requirements or system specification, and
detectability at each location is confirmed. This test The body panel is low reflectance throughout the
should be carried out over the total light range over visible spectrum extending to at least 950 nm. For
which the system is intended to operate. detection tests or to influence its visibility the target
may be clothed in any appropriate material or
A.1.3 Image height
colour.
The Rotakin should be place at strategic points Table A.2 gives the dimensions of the scale
within the coverage as indicated above and the markings identified A to M on the target and their
images of the Rotakin as presented on the monitor relationship to the measurement of tv lines
screen measured. The image heights, as a (per picture height) for a CCIR 625 line system.
percentage of the displayed screen height, should be
recorded. It should be confirmed that these figures On the wedge of alternating white and black bars,
comply with the operational requirement or system A to H, are locations where the width of a black and
specification. a white cycle is given in the table. The ratio of height
to width of each of the individual bars in markings
A.1.4 Contrast identified as J to M should not be less than 3 : 1.
The Rotakin is placed at various strategic positions The axis of symmetry of a pair of parallel lines
within the defined coverage. An image of the view passes through the axis of rotation of the target
containing the Rotakin is presented to the operator allowing the effect of exposure time on moving
and the image contrast is evaluated. This test image quality to be investigated. The lines
should be repeated for the various positions and the are 20 mm wide and 20 mm apart (corresponding to
results recorded. Note should be made of the the line pair width of K in Table A.2), broken
appearance of the target on the monitor. It should be every 70 mm along their length; the sections are
described in term of: very clear, clear, indistinct or numbered 1 to 6.
not discernible or score it as 3, 2, 1 or 0.
© BSI 10-1998 13
EN 50132-7:1996
Table A.2
Marking Width of Tv lines per picture height (625 line system) when the target
reference line pair occupies given percentage screen height
(mm/cycle) 100% 50% 20% 10% 5%
A 6,4 500 1000 2500 5000 10000
B 7,1 450 900 2250 4500 9000
C 8,0 400 800 2000 4000 8000
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
14 © BSI 10-1998
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
© BSI 10-1998
Figure A.1 — the ROTAKIN test target
15
EN 50132-7:1996
EN 50132-7:1996
16 © BSI 10-1998
EN 50132-7:1996
B.26 imaging device: A device that converts an B.40 pan unit: A motorised unit permitting
optical image into an electrical signal. horizontal positioning of the camera equipment.
B.27 imaging device illumination: The level of B.41 picture storage: The storing of video images.
illumination (illuminance) at the photosensitive
surface of the imaging device. B.42 pinhole lens: A specialised lens with a small
entrance pupil for surveillance through a very small
B.28 image sensor size: The size of the light orifice.
sensitive surface of the imaging device. The value is
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
expressed in inches and refers to the diameter of the B.43 pixel: An acronym for picture element, which
glass tube from which the camera tubes are is the smallest sample of an image.
constructed. NOTE The sample of an image may be a discrete sample
produced by a solid state imaging device or by a digitised sample.
NOTE Some examples of sizes are:
1-inch for 12,8 × 9,6 mm (16 mm diagonal)
B.44 preset shot: A function in pan and tilt units
2/3-inch for 8,8 × 6,6 mm (11 mm diagonal) and/or zoom lenses, which allows automatic return
1/2-inch for 6,4 × 4,8 mm (8 mm diagonal) to one or more predetermined positions.
1/3-inch for 4,8 × 3,6 mm (6 mm diagonal)
B.45 ramping: A characteristic of some zoom lenses
B.29 iris: A variable aperture mechanism which whereby the effective aperture of the lens decreases
regulates the amount of light passing through the as the focal length is increased.
lens onto the imaging device of the CCTV camera.
B.46 remote controlled camera equipment:
B.30 lens: An optical device for projecting an image Devices for controlling the functions of camera and
of a desired scene onto the photo sensitive surface of ancillary equipment via remote control signals.
the imaging device.
B.47 scene brightness: The observed brightness of
B.31 lens mount: The mechanical interface an object in the scene, dependent on the scene
between the lens and the camera. illumination and scene reflectance.
B.32 local CCTV control unit: A unit for B.48 scene illumination: The level of illumination
controlling and/or monitoring part of the overall (illuminance) on the area to be kept under
CCTV system. surveillance.
B.33 manual iris: A mechanism for manually B.49 scene reflectance: The proportion of the
adjusting the iris of the lens. scene illumination reflected by that scene.
B.34 (video) monitor: A device for converting B.50 slow scan transmission: The transmission
video signals into pictures on a display screen. of a series of non-real time images or part images, by
means of analogue or digital signals over limited
B.35 motorised iris: A motor driven mechanism on bandwidth transmission media.
the lens for adjusting the iris.
B.51 split screen unit: Equipment which
B.36 nd-filter iris: An iris whose segments include simultaneously displays parts of more than one
neutral density filters with graded density for image on a single monitor.
further reducing the optical transmission of the lens
beyond that achievable by normal closing of the iris. B.52 spot-filter lens: A lens with a graded internal
neutral density filter mechanism for further
B.37 optical filter: A device that modifies specific reducing the optical transmission of the lens beyond
optical properties of the light passing through it that achievable by the iris alone.
(e.g. spectral properties, image quality properties).
B.53 time/date generator: A device for generating
B.38 optical focus: The position of the focusing time and date and adding them into the image.
mechanism of a lens that gives the sharpest image
of the desired object. B.54 time lapse recording: The periodical
recording of video signals at pre-defined intervals.
B.39 pan and tilt unit: A motorised unit
permitting the vertical and horizontal positioning of
the camera equipment.
© BSI 10-1998 17
EN 50132-7:1996
B.55 time multiplex recording: A method of B.62 video equalising amplifier: Equipment for
recording several video signals on one video channel correcting gain and frequency related distortions in
by time multiplexing the frames of these video the video signal.
signals.
B.63 video matrix: A unit for connecting several
B.56 time multiplex transmission: A method of input video signals to several outputs.
transmitting several video signals on one video
channel by time multiplexing the frames of these B.64 video motion detector: Equipment for
video signals. generating an alarm condition in response to a
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
B.59 vertical interval switching: Controlled B.67 video printer: Equipment for converting a
switching between video inputs during the vertical video signal into an image on paper.
retrace time.
B.68 video switcher: A unit for switching a
B.60 video amplifier: A device for amplifying the number of video input signals to one or more outputs
video signal level. manually or automatically or on receipt of an
external signal.
B.61 video distribution amplifier: A device
which provides multiple video outputs from one B.69 zoom lens: A lens with adjustable focal
video input. length, in which the image of the scene remains in
focus as the focal length is changed.
18 © BSI 10-1998
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
© BSI 10-1998
See national foreword.
List of references
BS EN 50132-7:1996
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSI Ð British Standards Institution
|
|
|
|
|
|
| BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. It
|
| presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is
| incorporated by Royal Charter.
|
|
| Revisions
|
|
| British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards
|
| should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions.
|
|
| It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services. We
|
Licensed copy:Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, 15/07/2010, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI