As the demand for heightened security in utility infrastructure grows, the multi-layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) emerges as a forward-thinking solution. The Convergint Utilities team and FLIR collaborate to provide advanced intrusion detection and ensure a comprehensive defense against evolving threats, tailored to meet the distinctive needs of utility sectors. Seamlessly integrating advanced components, PIDS reinforces security measures, effectively detecting intrusions and ensuring resilient protection for critical utility assets.

About the solution

Establishing a robust intrusion detection system that operates seamlessly in diverse environmental conditions poses a significant challenge. Traditional security systems often falter in low visibility scenarios and adverse weather, necessitating a more sophisticated and adaptable approach.

System solutions & benefits

Convergint and FLIR’s solutions are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by utility sectors, providing unparalleled benefits for the industry.

  • Fixed and PTZs Multispectral Cameras: Detects in challenging conditions through thermal and visible sensors, enabling precise classification and identification of potential threats.

  • Convolutional neural network analytics: Elevates the capabilities of multispectral cameras with advanced video analytics, facilitating real-time detection, classification, and tracking of intruders.

  • Radar: Delivers early warning in all weather conditions and employs geolocation capabilities for tracking multiple targets simultaneously.

  • PTZ cameras: Integrates seamlessly for coordinated surveillance, minimizing hand-offs, and enabling the detection, tracking, and mapping of multiple targets.

  • Command and control software: Manages a variety of sensor types, streamlines alarm response, and offers a highly customizable interface for scalable system management.

System results

The Multi-Layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) seamlessly integrates components for a reliable, scalable, and modular solution. It ensures redundancy, extends situational awareness, and empowers various utilities with adaptive, dependable security against evolving threats through collaborative efforts by Convergint and FLIR.

Contact an expert today to explore how Convergint and FLIR’s innovative multi-layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) can provide tailored solutions for unique security challenges.

About Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. Teledyne FLIR brings innovative sensing solutions into daily life through its thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems.

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