Latest trends in control room design

CCTV Handbook 2017 Surveillance

The name says it all: a control room’s main purpose is the same today as it has always been. What has changed, and continues to evolve, is the functionality at control room staff’s fingertips, and the types of human- machine interfaces they use.

Keeping pace with the technological advances has been a growing modern awareness of the importance of aesthetic and ergonomic properties to an efficient operation. Progroup Manufacturing specialises in the design and making of exhibition stands, shopfitting and security consoles, and the company’s Angelique Roos provides insights into some of the latest trends in control room design.

“In our experience the main theme in control room design nowadays is a clean, modern-looking environment incorporating the client’s corporate colours, personalised graphics and lighting. The use of good quality materials and introducing touches of wood grain make for an appealing work environment,” she says.

Roos goes on to explain that the technical attributes are always vital in terms of what companies are looking for. Some of the typical considerations include effective cable management with no exposed cabling, and the need to ease access to equipment for maintenance and technical personnel, without interfering with daily operations. Naturally, clients also want a durable solution for the long term, and it’s important to stick to SAIDSA bylaws. “All in all, the design of a modern control room is about facilitating task performance and improving productivity by ensuring the layout assists with the flow of information,” says Roos. “Ultimately, this usually means accommodating special requirements with a custom solution/unit.”

Companies have also become more aware of ergonomics, she says. Some of the most important ergonomic features commonly installed include wrist rests for mouse and keyboards, typing stands, footrests, adjustable screen brackets and ergonomically designed chairs. It is also important that worktop space is sufficient for specific job requirements, that the desktop height is correct, that monitor distance and height are optimal for viewing angles, and that reflections from surfaces are minimal.

“Taking into account that operators are at their workstation for 10 to 12 hours or more, a comfortable working environment increases productivity and decreases operator downtime and errors,” Roos concludes.

For more information contact Progroup Manufacturing, +27 (0)11 493 1545, www.progroup.co.za.



Credit(s)




Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page



Further reading:

AI human detection cameras vs outdoor detectors
Provision ISR SA Surveillance
The advancement of technology has revolutionised many aspects of security systems, notably in the transition from traditional outdoor alarm detectors to modern, AI-based, human-detection IP cameras, which offer many benefits.

Read more...
Safeguarding farmland with digital solutions
Axis Communications SA Surveillance
Marlenique Estate, located in the Western Cape, opted for an Axis end-to-end solution to protect its premises with access management, remote monitoring, and property and asset protection.

Read more...
Cutting costs and enhancing security
Secutel Technologies Surveillance
[Sponsored] Visual verification, powered by the Secutel Visual Verifier, detects and verifies intrusions and physical attacks and ensures comprehensive protection in areas where high-value losses are at risk.

Read more...
Supercharge surveillance with AXIS Camera Station Pro
Surveillance Products & Solutions
Designed to put efficient surveillance at users’ fingertips with an intuitive interface that is easy to operate, AXIS Camera Station Pro 6.2 provides a customisable video management and access control solution for companies of all sizes.

Read more...
Easy, secure access for student apartments
Paxton Access Control & Identity Management Surveillance
Enhancing Security and Convenience at Beau Vie II Student Accommodation, a student apartment block located at Banghoek Road, Stellenbosch, with Paxton's access control and video management solution

Read more...
SMART Surveillance at the Indaba
SMART Security Solutions Editor's Choice Surveillance Videos
SMART Security Solutions hosted its second SMART Surveillance conference, focusing on a range of topics related to the video surveillance market, on July 11th, 2024, at the Indaba Conference Centre in Fourways.

Read more...
Horn speakers from Sunell
Forbatt SA Products & Solutions Surveillance Residential Estate (Industry)
Horn speakers are an effective tool for actively deterring intruders from entering estates. By emitting loud, clear audio warnings, horn speakers can alert trespassers that they have been detected and are being monitored.

Read more...
Sunell’s range of thermal cameras
Forbatt SA Products & Solutions Surveillance Residential Estate (Industry)
Thermal cameras offer significant value to estate security. Their ability to provide reliable surveillance in all lighting and weather conditions ensures continuous monitoring, providing a constant sense of security and reducing the likelihood of security breaches.

Read more...
Integrating radar and surveillance
Forbatt SA Products & Solutions Surveillance Residential Estate (Industry)
Integrating radar with CCTV video systems significantly enhances estate security by providing long-range threat detection and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. This combination leverages the strengths of both technologies, offering several key benefits.

Read more...
Sunell anti-corrosion cameras
Forbatt SA Products & Solutions Surveillance Residential Estate (Industry)
With Sunell’s anti-corrosion range of cameras, the initial investment in anti-corrosion CCTV cameras may be higher than standard cameras, but the long-term benefits outweigh the upfront costs.

Read more...