UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)
With the evolution of video surveillance, it is essential that security systems not only continuously monitor the environment, but are also supported by a reliable power backup, just like alarm control panels equipped with backup batteries. Aylook is the first NVR designed to support uninterruptible power supplies, allowing the power status to be monitored through the dedicated Aylook Pro app.
This system notifies you whether the system is operating normally with mains power active (power on) or whether the UPS has been activated (which may indicate a power grid failure or an intentional power disconnection).
- Power Failure Alert.
- Power Restoration Alert.
- Low Battery Alert.
- Controlled shutdown of Aylook before the battery runs out.
- Automatic Aylook Startup When Power Is Restored.
The CEI 79-89 standard emphasizes the importance of installing an additional power source based on the risk assessment. Integrating a UPS into a video surveillance system is therefore a fundamental security measure that has a minimal impact on the overall system cost while significantly increasing its reliability.
Integrating a UPS into a video surveillance system is an important step toward ensuring continuous security. The cost of a UPS is minimal compared to the benefits it provides, and your customers will appreciate this addition to their system, ensuring continuous protection against power outages and potential tampering. In fact, if the cameras are not connected to a UPS that provides emergency power in the event of a power failure, there is a risk that the cameras will stop operating during a power outage (for example, in the event of a blackout or intentional power disconnection). Without power, they will be unable to monitor the area, perform real-time video analytics, or send alarms.
This creates a vulnerability in the surveillance system, as during the period when the cameras are not operational, the site becomes “unprotected” and more susceptible to potential attacks or break-ins. Therefore, the UPS becomes a crucial element in ensuring that cameras and video analytics systems can continue operating without interruption, even in the event of power supply issues.
