Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

1-14. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . ICIDS is a system of intrusion detection equipment that provides an early warning

indication of intrusion attempts to a central monitoring location. ICIDS is installed to enhance the physical security of

sites and assets. ICIDS is used by security forces as the principal element for intrusion detection. ICIDS components

are configured based on the required site level of protection.

Protection of assets consists of three functions. They are (1) intrusion detection within a specified area, (2) delay of

intruders once the protected zone has been penetrated, and (3) assessment of the intrusion and deciding the type of

security force response required to prevent asset compromise.

ICIDS provides early warning of attempted actions against a protected asset by an intruder. Intrusion into an area may

be attempted by forced entry, covert entry, or insider compromise. These tactics can be performed separately or in

combination. Intruders may be motivated to steal, sabotage, or learn about the protected asset.

Functional aspects of the ICIDS equipment are described in the following.

a. Primary Monitor Console (PMC). The Primary Monitor Console (PMC) has software used to control the system.

The program is invoked when the system is initialized and acquires data from each Remote Area Data Collector (RADC)

it is monitoring. If a Remote Area Data Collector (RADC) fails to respond the system alarms and notifies the operator.

b. Operator Workstation. The Operator Workstation allows operators to monitor the status of all equipment within

the security system. Commands are entered into the system using the workstation keyboard. A legend of the available

soft-keys appears on each operator's display and changes to reflect alternative soft-key options.

c. Remote Area Data Collector (RADC). A network of Remote Area Data Collectors (RADCs), monitors and

controls all intruder detection and access control equipment. Each Remote Area Data Collector (RADC) compiles a list

of readings and changes which it transmits to the Primary Monitor Console (PMC). The readings are then processed and

stored, and operators' displays are updated to reflect any detected changes.

d. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System

(1) Purpose. The Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) enables operators to visually assess the causes of intrusion at

a remote site. The video can be viewed on one or more monitors which display the pictures received from a network of

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras. The operator may use the workstation keyboard to direct the scenes of a

particular camera onto a chosen monitor.

(2) Monitors. Video monitors provide near real-time threat assessment capability. Video from cameras in

protected areas is displayed as the result of an alarm or by operator selection.

(3) Cameras. The cameras are monochrome cameras used for surveillance of protected areas. The cameras

allow threat assessment and recording. Interior cameras are installed either without housings or in tamper protected

housings. Exterior cameras are installed in tamper protected housings.

(4) Video Synchronization Generator . The video synchronization generator generates horizontal drive, vertical

drive, blanking, and synchronization signals for transmission to the video cameras when synchronization is required.

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