Axis Communications Wednesday launches innovative Axis Camera Families for Autodesk Revit software to provide 3D camera models to illustrate what the camera set-up will look like in real life and which areas the surveillance system will cover once installed.
The software provides new 3D models of Axis Camera Families, which have detailed metadata required for Building Information Modeling (BIM). And the 3D models will help security system designers interactively visualise camera coverage to help them select the right camera model and optimize the system layout.
"Security should be an integral part of the design process of any new large building," explains Peter Friberg, Director of System and Services, Axis Communications. "To achieve the best level of security and avoid blind spots that could potentially become a security issue, security systems need to be planned at the same time as other essential services such as electricity and plumbing."
With the new 3D models in Axis Camera Families, security system designers can place Axis Network Cameras directly into CAD building plans and visualize the areas the cameras will cover. The software allows them to see exactly how the cameras fit into the building layout and to easily detect if views are obstructed by columns or walls, to help reduce unexpected blind spots.
Users of the CAD system can also access information about each camera such as the model number, mounting accessories, power consumption and resolution.
Todd Kotlaba, Associate Systems Project Manager at TLC Engineering for Architecture, received an early release of Axis Camera Families: "We have used Axis Camera Families in CCTV designs for our clients. The true 3D model of the camera provides us with the ability to run clash detection and conflict avoidance simulation with other building systems such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing, to avoid routing conflicts and obstructions to the camera's intended field of view. Axis Camera Families is also extremely helpful for our clients that often cannot visualize what will be seen when construction is complete. The information also identifies pixels per foot for the camera selected which helps meet our client's expectation for the quality of the viewable image and recording resolution."
Building Information Modeling is a concept where all components in a building, such as walls, doors, plumbing etc., are included in a CAD database, giving a complete picture of every detail included in the design. This database is then not only used in planning and erecting the building, but also throughout the entire lifespan of the building to plan building maintenance and management.
The Axis Camera Families for Autodesk Revit are available today free of charge for existing Axis Partners.
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