Special Products
Project Overview
A remote oil and gas processing facility in West Texas required comprehensive video surveillance across its 200-acre site. The facility handled volatile materials, requiring all electrical equipment in classified areas to be explosion-proof rated. The remote location meant no existing network infrastructure.
Our solution combined certified explosion-proof cameras with a long-range wireless network spanning the entire facility, with centralised monitoring at the main administration building.
Key Challenges
All cameras and networking equipment in classified zones had to carry Class I Division 1 or 2 certification for explosive atmospheres. This significantly limited equipment options and increased costs. The remote location 80km from the nearest town meant our team had to be self-sufficient.
The 200-acre site had no existing network infrastructure. We deployed a point-to-multipoint wireless network with five relay towers to connect all camera locations to the central monitoring station. Power at some camera locations required solar panels with battery backup.
Products Used
Twenty-four explosion-proof 4MP cameras were installed at key process areas, tank farms, and entry points. Four PTZ cameras with 20x optical zoom provided active monitoring of the flare stack and storage areas. All cameras were connected via a 5GHz wireless mesh network.
The central monitoring station featured dual NVRs with 24TB total storage providing 45-day retention. Remote access was established via a dedicated satellite link, allowing the head office in Houston to monitor operations in real-time.
Final Outcome
The system has been operational for six months with zero equipment failures despite extreme temperatures ranging from -10°F to 110°F. The wireless network has maintained 99.9% uptime. Security incidents have dropped by 80%, primarily through deterrence.
The remote monitoring capability has reduced the need for on-site security patrols, saving the client $180,000 annually in personnel costs. The satellite link also provides internet access for other facility systems, creating additional value beyond security.
Products Used
The following products were selected and installed for this project based on their reliability, performance, and suitability for the specific requirements of the site.
Completed Apr '26
