At BusinessWatch Group, we recently had the privilege of taking on a critical project for Yorkshire Water, upgrading their control room from an outdated LCD system to a cutting-edge LED video wall by LED Studio, provided by ADI. The goal was to significantly enhance visual quality and operational efficiency while ensuring a seamless integration with the existing CCTV infrastructure. Here’s how we tackled this challenge:
Yorkshire Water’s control room previously relied on a 3 x 2 configuration of LCD screens, displaying live CCTV feeds through HDMI extensions from multiple recorders. The company sought an upgrade to a state-of-the-art LED video wall system that would not only fit precisely within the existing space but also boost the clarity and reliability of their monitoring capabilities.
Our primary challenge was to install the new LED Studio LED panels in the exact footprint left by the previous system. This required meticulous planning to avoid any structural modifications to the control room. We also needed to ensure that the new system would integrate seamlessly with Yorkshire Water’s existing hardware and software, including CCTV recorders and HDMI extensions, to maintain uninterrupted live video feeds.
To address these requirements, BusinessWatch Group embarked on a comprehensive approach:
Our team conducted detailed measurements of the existing space to ensure a perfect fit for the new LED panels. We carefully considered the dimensions of the new video wall and the layout of the control room to ensure that installation could proceed without any significant alterations to the current infrastructure.
We worked closely with Yorkshire Water’s technical staff to ensure the new LED system would operate flawlessly with the existing CCTV infrastructure. This involved configuring the HDMI extensions and verifying compatibility with the current CCTV recorders, allowing the control room to maintain its live camera feeds without interruption.
We chose top-spec LED panels by LED Studio, distributed by API, that provided superior resolution, brightness, and viewing angles suitable for the control room environment. This careful selection enhanced the clarity and detail of the monitored feeds, significantly improving the visual performance of the video wall.
Recognising the critical nature of the control room, we meticulously planned the installation to minimise downtime. Our team dismantled the old LCD panels and swiftly installed the new LED panels, completing the entire process within just six hours. This ensured that the control room’s operations were quickly back online, with minimal impact on monitoring activities.
The successful installation of the new LED wall brought several key benefits to Yorkshire Water:
The new LED video wall delivered brighter, clearer, and more detailed images, significantly improving the monitoring capabilities of the control room staff.
The system integrated smoothly with the existing CCTV recorders and HDMI extensions, maintaining continuous live feeds and consistent performance. The controller used enables a single HDMI input to send video directly to the display over network cables, streamlining the setup.
The LED cabinets fit flawlessly into the existing space, reflecting the accuracy of our initial planning and measurement efforts.
The well-coordinated installation process resulted in minimal disruption to the control room’s operations, allowing critical monitoring functions to continue with little interruption.
At BusinessWatch Group, we went beyond installing the equipment. We ensured a smooth and hassle-free upgrade by providing comprehensive support throughout the project:
We initiated discussions with ADI to specify the best-suited LED Studio equipment for the control room. This partnership guaranteed that the chosen LED panels and associated hardware met the stringent requirements of the monitoring environment.
To ensure seamless integration, we supported the discussion with ADI and Yorkshire Water’s CCTV and Video Management System suppliers, addressing any potential compatibility issues and verifying a flawless transition to the new system.
Understanding that new technology can pose challenges, and our team provided hands-on assistance during the installation, setting up the LED cabinets accurately and efficiently.
During the installation, we encountered a faulty unit. ADI promptly delivered a replacement unit on the same day, ensuring the project stayed on track.
The upgrade from the ageing LCD video wall to a modern LED system was a complex but ultimately successful project for Yorkshire Water. Through detailed planning, precise execution, and a focus on quality components, BusinessWatch Group significantly enhanced the control room’s monitoring capabilities while ensuring a straightforward installation process.
