Regardless of how they intend to spend their time, all visitors arrive with the same expectation — to have an unforgettable day. Ensuring visits are memorable in a good way requires Europa-Park to consider safety aspects like preventing theft and minimizing conflict between visitors. To achieve its goals and ensure smooth operations, in 2008, Europa-Park’s management sought a video solution that offered more than security surveillance.
“A large compound like the Europa-Park is difficult to manage decently without proper technical support,” said Reinhard Egner, a consulting engineer for the park. “Our aim is to give the visitors a day at Europa-Park they will never forget. That’s why we need to be informed about all the incidents occurring on our premises. We offer relaxation and fun, but this is only possible if our numerous rides are always operable, the waiting times are not too long and all visitors treat each other with respect.”
One requirement of the video project was integrating all applied systems — including a burglary and fire alarm system, as well as the Octave software — into a comprehensive building management solution. In addition, all cameras and subsections had to be accessible for viewing and operation at one central control station. The system also needed be able to cover perimeter security from a single source — a demand that posed a hurdle to many manufacturers. But the system house vi2vi, located in Malsch, was not deterred by this challenge and won the contract.
“With the Octave Coda Video software, we meet all requirements with one solution and are also set for the future,” said Mathias Bechler, project manager from vi2vi. The modular system approach of Octave Coda Video (formerly HxGN dC3 Video) offers a variety of extension options, so individual customer requests and needs can easily be taken into account. A further advantage is the scalability of the overall concept; future growth is a goal, not an obstacle. Since Octave systems can be seamlessly integrated into many business processes and workflows and can combine the information generated there with video footage, they also make image data more accessible and easier to evaluate.