Q: What makes RealGuard different from standard portable camera towers?
A: Most portable guard towers are built only to record video, and enable you to ‘dial in’ to view live video. In addition to these standard functions, RealGuard RVG Towers proactively trigger real-time video back to the Remote Video Guarding Centre during specified hours 24x7 where licensed security guards view and action each detected intrusion, ‘warning off’ intruders over the tower’s PA speakers, and calling for police assistance when criminal intent is seen. RealGuard literally is your (remotely located) temporary on-site security guard, proactively stopping crime before it happens!
Q: What does it cost to rent a RealGuard tower?
A: That depends on several factors including your site location, hours of deployment, and site activity. However it’s likely to be less than half the cost you’d pay for a security guard to protect your site after business hours.
Q: Do I need to be technically proficient to deploy RealGuard’s Rapid Deployment guarding towers?
A: No. You just explain your security needs. We’ll configure and program the tower to suit, and our engineers will set it up at your site
Q: Can RealGuard cameras see in the dark?
A: Yes. Powerful invisible infrared lighting is deployed for night viewing. Towers can also have halogen floodlights added that can be switched on by the Remote Video Guarding centre to visibly demonstrate to intruders that they’ve been identified.
Q: What’s the minimum term I can rent a RealGuard tower?
A: Anything from one month up to several months.
Q: Can I buy RealGuard towers outright?
A: No, not at this point of time. The RealGuard guarding service is an integrated service linked with Paul-Tec’s ASIAL AS2201.2.A1 certified Remote Video Guarding Centre…the Rapid Deployment Tower itself is only one part of the complete guarding service.
Q: When movement is detected at my site after hours, will you phone me at home or send patrols to attend as now happens with my burglar alarm?
A: Not normally, unless you specifically ask us to do so. What sets RealGuard apart is that officers located our Remote Video Guarding Centre view each event, establish whether it’s a ‘false alarm’ (for example a stray dog), and warn off identified intruders via the tower’s PA speakers, advise them that police have been called, etc. It’s all about prevention and deterrent before crime actually occurs. We will normally only call you at home if there is a significant identified security issue. You’ll receive weekly email reports summarising all site activity
Q: Is RealGuard suitable for use at crowded building sites?
A: Yes. RealGuard cameras will record to an onboard DVR 24x7 (active OH&S assist and contractor theft deterrent), and (in addition) will then report detected movement by video to the Remote Video Guarding Centre for action after hours when the site is closed down (at times when you might otherwise employ security guards at nights and weekends.)
Q: Is RealGuard suitable for use at sporting venues and for crowd control?
A: Potentially, yes. RealGuard towers can be set up to reduce the overall number of security officers and crowd controllers required at such events. Local on-site monitoring can be organised either via the web or cable, and of course all cameras will record to an onboard DVR 24x7.
Q: Will RealGuard work anywhere?
A: RealGuard needs to be in an area serviced by NextG wireless in order to communicate with the Remote Video Guarding Centre. Towers are available in either 240volt mains powered or standalone hybrid/diesel powered versions.
Q: How will anyone know if there is a technical problem, or if the tower is vandalised?
A: RealGuard has inbuilt diagnostic reporting features and a range of alarm detectors that automatically report back to the Remote Video Guarding Centre as soon as any trouble occurs.
Q: What viewing and motion detection range does RealGuard have?
A: Each tower is configured and programmed before delivery to suit your specific guarding requirements. For wide-angle applications it’s typically a radius of 25 – 40 metres. Longer range viewing and detection is possible for applications where wide-angle viewing is not appropriate (for example to protect a fence line.)
Q: What happens if 240 volt mains power fails, or if the diesel fails to start?
A: The onboard diagnostic/alarm reporting system will immediately notify RealGuard’s Remote Video Guarding Centre. Each tower has a bank of deep cycle standby batteries that maintains the guarding service uninterrupted for up to 36 hours (depending on configuration and usage) until power is restored, or until a technician attends on site.
Q: Can I view cameras anytime from home via the web if I want to?
A: RealGuard towers are primarily structured for us to provide you with an end-to-end guarding service that lets you sleep at night. Video clips of specific events will be made available on request.
Q: Does the diesel engine run 24x7?
A: No. The diesel engine is programmed to run only for 1-2 hours each day during times the impact of engine noise is minimised.
A: Most portable guard towers are built only to record video, and enable you to ‘dial in’ to view live video. In addition to these standard functions, RealGuard RVG Towers proactively trigger real-time video back to the Remote Video Guarding Centre during specified hours 24x7 where licensed security guards view and action each detected intrusion, ‘warning off’ intruders over the tower’s PA speakers, and calling for police assistance when criminal intent is seen. RealGuard literally is your (remotely located) temporary on-site security guard, proactively stopping crime before it happens!
Q: What does it cost to rent a RealGuard tower?
A: That depends on several factors including your site location, hours of deployment, and site activity. However it’s likely to be less than half the cost you’d pay for a security guard to protect your site after business hours.
Q: Do I need to be technically proficient to deploy RealGuard’s Rapid Deployment guarding towers?
A: No. You just explain your security needs. We’ll configure and program the tower to suit, and our engineers will set it up at your site
Q: Can RealGuard cameras see in the dark?
A: Yes. Powerful invisible infrared lighting is deployed for night viewing. Towers can also have halogen floodlights added that can be switched on by the Remote Video Guarding centre to visibly demonstrate to intruders that they’ve been identified.
Q: What’s the minimum term I can rent a RealGuard tower?
A: Anything from one month up to several months.
Q: Can I buy RealGuard towers outright?
A: No, not at this point of time. The RealGuard guarding service is an integrated service linked with Paul-Tec’s ASIAL AS2201.2.A1 certified Remote Video Guarding Centre…the Rapid Deployment Tower itself is only one part of the complete guarding service.
Q: When movement is detected at my site after hours, will you phone me at home or send patrols to attend as now happens with my burglar alarm?
A: Not normally, unless you specifically ask us to do so. What sets RealGuard apart is that officers located our Remote Video Guarding Centre view each event, establish whether it’s a ‘false alarm’ (for example a stray dog), and warn off identified intruders via the tower’s PA speakers, advise them that police have been called, etc. It’s all about prevention and deterrent before crime actually occurs. We will normally only call you at home if there is a significant identified security issue. You’ll receive weekly email reports summarising all site activity
Q: Is RealGuard suitable for use at crowded building sites?
A: Yes. RealGuard cameras will record to an onboard DVR 24x7 (active OH&S assist and contractor theft deterrent), and (in addition) will then report detected movement by video to the Remote Video Guarding Centre for action after hours when the site is closed down (at times when you might otherwise employ security guards at nights and weekends.)
Q: Is RealGuard suitable for use at sporting venues and for crowd control?
A: Potentially, yes. RealGuard towers can be set up to reduce the overall number of security officers and crowd controllers required at such events. Local on-site monitoring can be organised either via the web or cable, and of course all cameras will record to an onboard DVR 24x7.
Q: Will RealGuard work anywhere?
A: RealGuard needs to be in an area serviced by NextG wireless in order to communicate with the Remote Video Guarding Centre. Towers are available in either 240volt mains powered or standalone hybrid/diesel powered versions.
Q: How will anyone know if there is a technical problem, or if the tower is vandalised?
A: RealGuard has inbuilt diagnostic reporting features and a range of alarm detectors that automatically report back to the Remote Video Guarding Centre as soon as any trouble occurs.
Q: What viewing and motion detection range does RealGuard have?
A: Each tower is configured and programmed before delivery to suit your specific guarding requirements. For wide-angle applications it’s typically a radius of 25 – 40 metres. Longer range viewing and detection is possible for applications where wide-angle viewing is not appropriate (for example to protect a fence line.)
Q: What happens if 240 volt mains power fails, or if the diesel fails to start?
A: The onboard diagnostic/alarm reporting system will immediately notify RealGuard’s Remote Video Guarding Centre. Each tower has a bank of deep cycle standby batteries that maintains the guarding service uninterrupted for up to 36 hours (depending on configuration and usage) until power is restored, or until a technician attends on site.
Q: Can I view cameras anytime from home via the web if I want to?
A: RealGuard towers are primarily structured for us to provide you with an end-to-end guarding service that lets you sleep at night. Video clips of specific events will be made available on request.
Q: Does the diesel engine run 24x7?
A: No. The diesel engine is programmed to run only for 1-2 hours each day during times the impact of engine noise is minimised.