The hospitals have used both infra-red and white-light, internally and externally for both security and safety purposes.
The lighting design, specification and installtion at the UZA & UZG University Hospitals in Antwerp and Gand, were handled by Raytec integrator and manufacturer of security technologies, Elbex Technologies Belgium.
Raymax infra-red lighting has been installed in conjunction with Elbex camera technology to deliver improved night-time surveillance around the external perimeter and key areas within the hospital grounds. The lighting units provide covert illumination up to 370m, says Raytec.
Raylux white-light illuminators are being used alongside the infra-red technology to provide deterrent lighting on activation. White-light is also being used to provide general area illumination for pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Internally, both low voltage and PoE infra-red LED lighting is being used for discreet monitoring of key hospital areas, including intensive care and cardio units.
“Security and safety is paramount for the hospitals and there can be no compromise with quality – which is why we chose Raytec products,” explains Bjorn Saerens, sales manager of Elbex Technologies. “We needed to ensure the very best image capture both for live monitoring and playback.”
Following these two installations, a camera and lighting solution is being planned for a new-build maternity and paediatric facility.
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