Why Multi-Sensor Cameras?

Modern security challenges require maximum visibility with minimal complexity. Multi-sensor cameras allow businesses to consolidate surveillance coverage, reducing installation, cabling, and maintenance costs while offering superior image quality compared to fisheye cameras.

Below is a webinar recording from 2/20/25 on Multi-sensor Cameras where we covered how multi-sensor cameras can simplify security, reduce costs, and maximize coverage for organizations of all sizes.

✔️ What are Multi-Sensor Cameras?
✔️ Fewer Cables, Fewer Headaches
✔️ Upgrade Without Hassle
✔️ Deployment Strategies
✔️ Fisheye vs. Multi-Sensor
✔️ Multi-Sensor Models & System Design

SCW’s Latest Multi-Sensor Cameras are Designed To:

• Simplify installations with fewer cables and mounting points.
• Reduce costs by consolidating multiple camera views into a single housing.
• Enhance coverage with independent lenses covering up to 440° in select models.
• Improve security analytics with AI-driven object detection.

What Are Multi-Sensor Cameras?

A multi-sensor camera integrates multiple lenses into a single housing, each operating independently. This provides:

• More precise image quality compared to fisheye cameras.
• Greater flexibility in viewing angles.
• A single PoE connection for power and video, simplifying installation.

SCW offers multi-sensor models ranging from dual-lens domes to quad-lens AI-powered solutions.

Key Benefits for Businesses

1. One Camera, One Cable – Multiple Views

Multi-sensor cameras consolidate multiple views into one device, reducing the need for multiple separate cameras. Instead of running four cables for four cameras, SCW’s multi-sensor models need just one cable and one mounting point.

2. Upgrade Without Hassle

For businesses upgrading existing security, SCW’s multi-sensor cameras eliminate the need for additional cabling. Simply swap a single-lens camera for a dual or quad-sensor model and instantly expand coverage without rewiring.

3. Improved Field of View & Flexibility

Multi-sensor cameras offer customizable angles and zoom levels, providing targeted coverage where needed.

4. Cost-Effective Security Expansion

Businesses save on:

• Camera hardware costs (fewer devices required).
• Installation labor (fewer mounts, cables, and switch ports needed).
• Network infrastructure (reduced bandwidth and storage demands).

Turn 32 cameras into 8 using SCW’s Observer 5.0 Multi-Sensor – the perfect solution for large-scale security needs.

SCW’s Multi-Sensor Camera Lineup

Multi-Sensor vs. Fisheye: Which is Right for You?

Feature	Multi-Sensor Cameras	Fisheye Cameras
Image Quality	High resolution per lens	Distorted edges & lower detail
Live Viewing	Normal security feed	Requires dewarping
Installation	One cable, fewer mounts	Single mount, but lower image quality

Installation & Deployment Tips

1. Optimize for Coverage

Place multi-sensor cameras at high-traffic intersections, hallways, and open spaces to maximize coverage.

2. Ensure Sufficient NVR Capacity

Each lens of a multi-sensor camera requires its own NVR channel. Verify that your existing Admiral or Imperial NVR has enough capacity before installation.

3. Take Advantage of AI-Driven Alerts

SCW’s multi-sensor cameras support people and vehicle detection across all lenses.

Who Benefits Most from Multi-Sensor Cameras?

Multi-sensor cameras provide wide coverage, cost-effective surveillance, and advanced analytics, making them ideal for industries that require large-scale monitoring with minimal infrastructure. Here’s how different sectors can benefit:

Multi-Location Enterprises (Retail Chains, Car Dealerships, Self-Storage Facilities)

• Why? Businesses operating across multiple locations need consistent security while keeping installation and maintenance costs low.
• Use Case: A car dealership with expansive outdoor lots can use Observer 5.0 Multi-Sensor cameras at strategic locations to monitor the entire property with fewer cameras.
• Use Case: A self-storage facility can deploy multi-sensor cameras at entry points and access corridors to reduce security blind spots.

Warehouses & Distribution Centers

• Why? These large spaces require fewer cameras to cover more area, reducing costs while maintaining visibility.
• Use Case: A fulfillment center can place multi-sensor cameras at loading docks to monitor both truck movements and worker activity from a single vantage point.
• Use Case: A logistics hub can deploy Watchkeeper Dual Vision cameras to track inventory movement while also zooming in on critical areas when needed.

Retail & Shopping Centers

• Why? Large stores and malls need 360-degree visibility with fewer cameras while managing both security and customer flow.
• Use Case: A shopping mall can install multi-sensor cameras at major intersections to track foot traffic across multiple aisles.
• Use Case: A grocery store can reduce cable clutter by replacing multiple separate cameras with a single Observer 5.0 Multi-Sensor camera at the store entrance.

Corporate Campuses & Office Buildings

• Why? Security teams need wide-area coverage for lobbies, parking garages, and shared spaces while reducing the number of devices.
• Use Case: A financial institution can use Informant 4.0 Dual Vision cameras in hallways and entrances to secure sensitive areas with fewer cameras.
• Use Case: A tech campus can place multi-sensor cameras at main entry points to monitor employee movements while reducing infrastructure costs.

Healthcare Facilities (Hospitals & Senior Living Centers)

• Why? Hospitals and assisted living centers require non-intrusive yet comprehensive monitoring of patient areas, entry points, and hallways.
• Use Case: A hospital can install multi-sensor cameras in emergency room waiting areas and hallways to monitor traffic while reducing the need for multiple separate cameras.
• Use Case: An assisted living facility can monitor multiple hallways simultaneously with a single camera to track staff and residents efficiently.

Transportation & Logistics (Airports, Ports, Rail Stations)

• Why? These high-traffic environments need wide coverage with fewer devices to monitor multiple access points and reduce installation complexity.
• Use Case: An airport can deploy multi-sensor cameras in baggage claim areas to track both passengers and unattended luggage.
• Use Case: A seaport can monitor ship docking, container movement, and restricted zones from a single vantage point.

Critical Infrastructure (Power Plants, Utility Stations, Solar Farms)

• Why? Wide-area monitoring is essential for protecting assets against theft, vandalism, and operational disruptions.
• Use Case: A power substation can install multi-sensor cameras at perimeters to track intrusions and equipment status.
• Use Case: A solar farm can deploy multi-sensor cameras on elevated poles to cover multiple rows of panels with fewer devices.

Hospitality, Entertainment, & Stadiums

• Why? These high-footfall locations require large-scale crowd monitoring with AI-driven analytics.
• Use Case: A casino can use multi-sensor cameras at gaming floors to monitor multiple tables and detect suspicious activity.
• Use Case: A stadium can reduce costs by using multi-sensor cameras at major entry gates instead of multiple separate cameras.

Law Enforcement & Government Facilities

• Why? Government buildings and police departments need wide-area security monitoring with minimal hardware.
• Use Case: A courthouse can install multi-sensor cameras at entrances to track visitors while minimizing blind spots.
• Use Case: A police department can use Watchkeeper Dual Vision cameras to monitor high-traffic interrogation rooms while allowing for targeted zooming when needed.

Next Steps: Get a Free Consultation

Not sure if multi-sensor cameras are right for you?

SCW’s security experts offer free consultations to help you determine the best camera models, placement, and NVR setup for your needs.