Operated by Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is a rapid transit system, facing many challenges such as public safety issues, incident management, risk reduction and access to clear evidence as it carries over 1.66 million passengers per day, and has operated since 1996.

The project requirements was that the solution should keep an eye on the activities and the surroundings, whilst at the same time providing a simulation of what is in fact monitored on a day to day basis. A further ongoing issue which prompted TRTC to strengthen the security of the facility is unwanted graffiti, such as on the wall, the pole or on the train car.

The compact, 2-megapixel Vivotek MD7560 was selected for various reasons. First, full EN-50155 compliance was an absolute must. Particularly for railway applications, regulating all electronic equipment used on rolling stock, the EN-50155 standard proves that the device is capable of withstanding shock, humidity, dust and temperature fluctuation. Such qualification ensures stable video recording during vehicle movement. As an EN-50155 certified device, the MD7560 immediately stood out from the competition. Other significant contributing factors included the IP67-rated design, which protects the MD7560 from water and dust intrusion.

With vandal-proof design and tamper detection, the MD7560 serves as a truly robust and intelligent camera. Not only does its housing effectively provide robust protection from vandalism, also the PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) function allows user-friendly, hassle-free installation for integrators and installers. In order to facilitate on-board storage and data portability, the MD7560 is complete with a MicroSDHC card slot for local recording as well.

Vivotek MD7560 is perfect for transportation applications, such as buses, trains, trams, subways, metro cars and other vehicles. As such, the combination of high resolution imaging and protective housing endows the MD7560 with the rugged reliability required to maximize passenger safety and to optimise mobile surveillance. By utilising high definition 1600x1200 resolution, this high-performance mobile dome delivers clear and detailed images, achieving accurate object identification with ease. Video footages of in-vehicle passenger activities or vehicle accidents captured with this camera can thus be used for post-event forensic evidence.

Other advanced features available on the MD7560 include multiple streams, video cropping for bandwidth saving and ePTZ for data efficiency.

According to Plustek, partner of Vivotek on this project, the high quality images have enabled the end user to further enhance company resources and better manage staff members as well as other corporate issues. As a result, the graffiti situation has improved and more productivity has been generated.

Vivotek mobile dome series is known for delivering proven solutions covering both mobile and fixed environments, including stations, depots and park-and-rides. This project has helped transportation agencies improve the safety of passengers and employees and respond quickly to emergency. At the same time, they enable agencies to better manage and reduce risk, deter theft and vandalism and improve maintenance as well as operational efficiency.