Technology

AI that actually watches the site, not just records it.

Every capability below runs directly on the camera at the tower — no separate server, and no separate charge. If the camera supports it, it's part of the deployment.

Included as standard, not an upgrade

The full analytics suite, on every compatible deployment.

We don't split detection features into Basic, Pro or Premium tiers. If a feature is supported directly by the camera, you get it as part of the hire.

Human & vehicle detection

Tells a person or vehicle apart from weather, wildlife or passing shadows before anything is flagged.

Human/vehicle classification

Fewer false alerts caused by rain, moving trees or animals crossing the site.

Intrusion detection

Draw a zone around plant, fuel stores or a restricted compound and get an alert the moment someone enters it.

Virtual perimeter zones

Protect an area of the site without needing a physical fence or barrier to trigger detection.

Tripwire / line crossing

An invisible boundary across a gate or access road — cross it, and it's logged.

Directional crossing rules

Where supported, tell entering from leaving — useful on a single access point used both ways.

Loitering / stay detection

Flags someone remaining near a sensitive area, not just walking past it.

Intelligent motion detection

Tuned to genuine activity rather than every leaf, shadow or passing headlight.

AI-based false alarm reduction

Fewer alerts to check, so the ones that come through are worth acting on.

Face detection

Where supported by the camera, as an additional layer of detail on an event.

Configurable areas & schedules

Different rules for different times — a busy working day versus an empty site overnight.

Remote alerts & live viewing

See the site and respond as needed, from wherever you are.

What's on board

Built to keep working when the connection doesn't.

Solar power

Off-grid operation with battery capacity sized to the deployment.

4G / 5G connectivity

Secure remote management and live access over cellular networks — no fixed broadband needed.

Local edge processing

Analytics run on the camera itself, not a remote server, so detection keeps working through a patchy connection.

Local event & microSD recording

Footage keeps recording on the camera even if the internet connection drops.

ANPR — number plate recognition (optional)

Reads vehicle number plates from an add-on camera on suitable approaches and entrances.

Audio challenge

Live spoken warning to intruders on monitored deployments.

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Camera hardware

Professional-grade cameras, built for the job.

Vigil 700 and Vigil 1000 deployments use a 6MP professional-grade IP camera with onboard AI, chosen for sharp footage, smart detection and clear night vision on an unlit site.

Picture quality
6MP — sharp enough to make out faces and number plates, not just shapes on screen
Lens
Auto-adjusting zoom, set up to suit the exact site layout on installation
Night vision
Infrared and white-light illumination, up to 60m — usable after dark with no external lighting needed
Build
Weatherproof, built for permanent outdoor use in all UK conditions

Vigil 600 uses wireless motion detectors rather than this camera — see the tower range for what's fitted to each platform. ANPR is a separate add-on camera, not built into this model.

Not sure which platform suits the risk on your site?

Tell us about the site — we'll match the camera configuration, connectivity and monitoring level to the risk.

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