A local yachting centre commissioned EAC Fire & Security to install additional CCTV coverage focused on their new main entrance gate. The objective was to capture high-quality ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) footage of all vehicles entering and exiting the site, as well as provide improved overall perimeter surveillance for security and operational monitoring.
The site already had a steel post installed with provision for a cable supply, so our team completed the full installation and integration into the existing network infrastructure.
Works Completed
1. Weatherproof Power Feed
We fitted a weatherproof fused spur into the bottom of the prepared camera post. This provided a safe and compliant 230 V supply for the camera equipment, while maintaining environmental protection (IP rating) for outdoor use.
2. Camera and Networking Enclosure
An IP-rated enclosure was mounted to the post to house a PoE (Power over Ethernet) adaptor and a compact network switch, allowing power and data distribution to the cameras without exposing electronics to the elements.
3. ANPR Cameras Installed
Two ANPR-capable cameras were affixed at strategic positions on the post to cover the full extents of the roadway and gate threshold. These cameras were configured for optimal detection of vehicle plates and combined with standard CCTV for wider situational awareness.
4. Networking & Wireless Link
The camera network was bridged over to a nearby post via a wireless link, providing data back to the existing site network without the need for extensive trenching or new cable runs. Once the wireless bridge was functioning, we then integrated the new cameras into the yard’s existing infrastructure and verified connectivity.
5. Configuration & Optimisation
Final configuration included:
- Setting camera angles and focus for the best plate capture
- Network configuration (IP addressing / VLAN if required)
- PoE power balancing
- Testing performance of the wireless bridge under live conditions
Outcome & Client Benefits
- Improved Vehicle Monitoring: ANPR units capture vehicle number plates automatically, enhancing security and operational logs.
- Better Perimeter Coverage: Combined camera views now cover gate access and adjacent approaches.
- Reliable Network Integration: Wireless bridging reduced installation disruption and connected the new system seamlessly to the client’s existing network.
- Weatherproof & Maintenance-Ready: IP-rated enclosure and components ensure longevity and easy future servicing.
This installation gives the yachting centre robust, professional security imagery and automated number plate logging — ideal for manned/unmanned access points.
Support & Aftercare
EAC Fire & Security offers ongoing support including:
- Remote performance monitoring & health checks
- Periodic camera lens cleaning & repositioning
- Wireless link optimisation
- Expansion of additional cameras or ANPR zones
Contact us today if you’d like to extend your CCTV or ANPR coverage, or for a free site security survey.
