VIDEO SURVEILLANCE & FIRE DETECTION
Video Surveillance and Fire Detection by Comelit for Makati Life Medical Center.
At Makati Life Medical Center, located in Makati City in the Philippines, Comelit solutions help protect a healthcare facility that welcomes patients, staff and visitors every day.
The project combines IP video surveillance and fire detection to support the hospital’s security personnel: a single platform enables centralized monitoring of footage from different areas, while addressable technology helps pinpoint the exact location of fire alarm signals.
The installation includes 398 Advance Series cameras, 14 Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and a Video Management System (VMS) for centralized management, alongside a LogiFire fire detection system featuring 10 control panels and 3,000 addressable optical smoke detectors.
IP Cameras
LogiFire Control Panels
Smoke Detectors
Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
Camera Views Adapted to Different Hospital Areas
The project combines cameras with different lenses and control capabilities to adapt surveillance coverage to the specific characteristics of each area.
The system includes 59 Bullet cameras and 21 Turret cameras, both with 4 MP resolution and 2.8 mm fixed lenses, alongside 315 Vandal Dome cameras equipped with 2.8–12 mm motorized lenses.
The motorized lenses of the Vandal Dome cameras allow the field of view to be adjusted during configuration, adapting coverage to the requirements of each space. Their IK10 protection rating also provides greater impact resistance in areas exposed to potential damage.
Completing the installation are 3 PTZ cameras with 4 MP resolution and 40x optical zoom, allowing operators to remotely adjust the camera direction and examine details more closely within the monitored areas.
Nearly 400 Cameras, One Centralized Management System
With a surveillance system of this scale, being able to access footage from different areas through a single platform makes operators’ work easier, eliminating the need to access each video recorder separately.
At Makati Life Medical Center, a Comelit VMS server centralizes camera monitoring, while recording is distributed across 14 Advance Series 32-channel NVRs.
The monitoring setup also includes IP control keyboards and 16 43-inch 4K monitors. This allows security personnel to view footage and control cameras through coordinated tools, maintaining a comprehensive overview of the monitored areas.
Intelligent Video Analytics to Identify Events of Interest
In a hospital equipped with such a large number of cameras, finding the footage needed to investigate an incident may require reviewing numerous recordings. The video analytics features of the Advance range can support this process, helping operators identify events that require further investigation.
People and vehicle classification, together with virtual line crossing and area intrusion detection, allow monitoring to be configured around specific events. In a hospital environment, these capabilities can be useful, for example, when monitoring access to staff-only areas.
Metadata analysis also enables operators to search footage using detected attributes, such as clothing color or specific vehicle characteristics. This helps narrow down searches and reduce the need to review recordings manually.
In a hospital, where patients may have reduced mobility or require assistance, knowing the exact location of a fire alarm signal is essential for personnel responsible for investigating alerts and managing emergencies.
The Comelit installation at Makati Life Medical Center includes 10 LogiFire control panels and 3,000 addressable optical smoke detectors.
Addressable technology makes it possible to identify the individual device generating an alarm signal and determine its location within the system. In a facility with thousands of detection points, this provides security personnel with precise information to direct their checks to the affected area.
At Makati Life Medical Center, Comelit solutions support the daily work of security personnel, from monitoring hospital areas and reviewing video footage to pinpointing fire alarm locations.
A contribution to protecting patients, staff and visitors in spaces dedicated to care.