Monitoring of quality and process control is critical to the manufacturing process and can be provided through the use of network video cameras combined with ESM 4.0 to provide video monitoring, recording and event management functions.

Network video is currently being used for monitoring manufacturing lines, industrial and pharmaceutical processes, automation, warehouse and stock control systems to name just a few examples of industrial applications. Efficiency at a production plant can be greatly enhanced through the use of "virtual eyes."

HTML based user interface: Through a HTML user interface is capable of delivering full motion live and recorded video from any location without installing client software on each computer.

Unlimited simultaneous users: The html based GUI is served by a web-server making the application capable of supporting an unlimited number of simultaneous user connections.

Unlimited cameras & buildings: Integration of infinite cameras and recording (archive) servers is possible through the use of a database server to manage devices, which is seamless to the end-user.

Incorporate existing cameras: Through the use of video encoders (See: Axis Sony) you can include existing analogy fixed and PTZ cameras into a single system.

Non-proprietary hardware: Utilizing standard Windows compatible servers (Dell, HP, etc.) allow system owners to escape the proprietary nature of DVR's.

Remote management : The administrative client allows management of the ESM 4.0 solution from any computer on the network. There is no need to have local access to administrate either the cameras or servers.

Control rooms
A chemical processing plant where there are health hazards for employees, remote monitoring of production processes provide the ideal solution. A network video system feeding images to the control room gives a plant worker the opportunity to check for machine malfunctions without the slightest risk of inhaling dust or toxic fumes.

Production lines and robots
Cameras observing an automated production line or factory robots can be programmed to send e-mail alerts if something unusual occurs. That way, the plant's staff is relieved of the monotonous and time-consuming process of watching out for machine malfunctions.

Troubleshooting
If a malfunction does occur and there are no service engineers in the area, network video can be used to set up a virtual meeting and get technical support at a distance.

Goods entrances
The accumulated costs of petty theft of raw materials entering and manufactured goods leaving a plant can add up to a huge problem over time. Network cameras work as a crime deterrent here, as well as offering an easy way to check the efficiency of the loading/unloading methods being used.

Storage areas
Making sure a storage system works well--that goods can be accessed and are efficiently managed--can significantly affect the bottom line at a manufacturing plant. The fact that storage is often handled at remote sites, usually due to the lower cost, makes this another good place to install network video.

Compatible with all major IP camera manufactures, ESM 4.0 is the most advanced IP camera management software on the market. Able to manage unlimited quantities of cameras, servers and users makes ESM 4.0 the only choice for an enterprise IP camera management solution.