In a major advancement toward India’s “Make in India” and public safety initiatives, Vicon Industries has introduced a fully STQC-certified, RDSO-compliant, end-to-end railway surveillance ecosystem—combining certified hardware, advanced analytics, and secure management software designed specifically for mobile and ruggedized environments.
This solution integrates three key components: the V2102CD-W28IR-A 2MP Compact Dome (Wedge) Camera, the Valerus Video Management System (VMS), and the MNVR-IN08-2025 Mobile NVR. Together, these components form a complete surveillance infrastructure engineered for rolling stock applications that demand reliability, resilience, and real-time intelligence.
- V2102CD-W28IR-A: Compact Dome with Intelligent Vision
The Roughneck® Compact Dome Camera (V2102CD-W28IR-A) is a 2MP, STQC and EN50155:2017-certified camera purpose-built for railway use. Compact yet robust—standing only 2 inches tall—it delivers exceptional image quality and endurance under vibration, dust, and fluctuating temperatures.
Key Technical Highlights:
- Image Sensor: 1/2.8″ Sony StarVIS CMOS progressive sensor for superior low-light performance.
- Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080) with True 120 dB WDR for balanced imaging under variable light.
- Lens: Fixed 2.8 mm, f/1.6 aperture, providing a 110° horizontal FOV ideal for confined railway interiors.
- Illumination: Integrated Smart IR up to 30 meters, automatically adjusting intensity to avoid overexposure.
- Construction: IK10 vandal-proof, IP67 weather-resistant, and NEMA 4X-rated enclosure ensuring resilience in humid and dusty environments.
- Certifications: STQC Certified, RDSO Compliant, NDAA Compliant, CE/FCC Approved.
- Environmental Endurance: -25°C to +74°C, humidity up to 95%, with complete vibration resistance as per EN50155.
- Cybersecurity: Certified under IoTSCS guidelines, ensuring protection against unauthorized access, firmware tampering, and data breaches.
- Video Analytics: Built-in motion detection, intrusion detection, defocus, line crossing, and tamper alarms.
The V2102CD-W28IR-A integrates seamlessly with Vicon’s Valerus VMS via ONVIF S/G/T/M profiles and offers two-way audio through its built-in microphone—enabling synchronized audio-video evidence capture, crucial for onboard event documentation.
- Valerus™ VMS: Secure, Certified, and Scalable
The Vicon Valerus™ VMS, certified by STQC under OWASP-compliant cybersecurity frameworks, acts as the brain of the entire surveillance ecosystem. Designed for mission-critical deployments, it ensures complete visibility, data integrity, and operational control for mobile video environments such as railway coaches and depots.
Key Features:
- STQC and OWASP Certified: Validated by the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate for compliance with cybersecurity standards.
- Scalability: Capable of managing hundreds of channels across multiple carriages and rakes with centralized health monitoring.
- Data Encryption: End-to-end encryption during transmission and storage, ensuring integrity across networked systems.
- AI-Driven Analytics: Includes license plate recognition, object detection, motion heatmaps, and passenger flow analysis (when integrated with compatible cameras).
- Failover Recording: Supports redundant server configurations for zero data loss.
- Interoperability: ONVIF Profiles S/G/T ensure compatibility with third-party devices and existing surveillance networks.
Valerus is engineered not just as a recording software but as a compliance-grade platform that meets the operational and audit requirements of Indian public-sector surveillance tenders.
- MNVR-IN08-2025: Ruggedized Mobile NVR for Rolling Stock
At the heart of the onboard system is the Roughneck® MNVR-IN08-2025 Mobile NVR, a CE, FCC, BIS, and EN50155-certified recording solution designed specifically for vehicles, trains, and fleet systems.
Key Technical Highlights:
- Channels: Supports up to 8 IP cameras via M12 aviation connectors for vibration resistance.
- Video Codec:265/H.264 for optimal compression and bandwidth utilization.
- Storage: Dual 5” SATA3 slots supporting up to 8 TB SSD, plus onboard 64GB eMMC and USB 3.0 export capability.
- Connectivity: Integrated GNSS for GPS positioning, 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and CAN bus for real-time vehicle telemetry integration.
- Power: Wide-range 11–35 VDC input, programmable power-on/off delay, and low-power sleep mode when the engine is off.
- Environmental Durability: Operating temperature from -25°C to +70°C, compliant with IEC 60068-2-10 for vibration and shock endurance.
- Intelligence: Optional video analytics module supporting onboard AI processing for events such as driver fatigue detection or passenger crowding.
- Integration: Fully interoperable with Valerus VMS for synchronized video playback, GPS overlay, and incident tagging.
The MNVR is built for reliability, ensuring that video evidence is never lost—even during power interruptions, collisions, or network failures. With RDSO compliance, it meets all electrical, mechanical, and safety parameters required by Indian Railways.
RDSO and NDAA Compliance: Ensuring Integrity and Trust
Vicon’s complete solution meets Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) specifications, ensuring that all equipment can withstand rail-specific conditions such as voltage fluctuations, electromagnetic interference, vibration, and shock.
Additionally, every component in the ecosystem is NDAA compliant, guaranteeing that no restricted components, chipsets, or software of non-approved origin are used — ensuring full transparency and security for Indian government projects.
- End-to-End Surveillance Ecosystem
Together, the V2102CD-W28IR-A Compact Dome, Valerus VMS, and MNVR-IN08-2025 form a complete, STQC-approved video security system that covers every layer of surveillance:
Capture: High-resolution, low-light imaging through certified cameras.
Record: Tamper-proof, vibration-resistant mobile NVR with onboard analytics.
Manage: Secure, centralized VMS with real-time data analytics, monitoring, and playback.
Comply: Fully certified under STQC, BIS, RDSO, and NDAA frameworks.
This integration ensures reliable operation across dynamic environments, enabling real-time visibility and incident response while simplifying regulatory compliance for railway operators.
Conclusion: Setting a New Benchmark for Railway Surveillance
With this certified ecosystem, Vicon Security Tech Pvt. Ltd. has become one of the first companies to offer a truly STQC-certified, RDSO-compliant end-to-end video surveillance solution for Indian Railways.
It represents the convergence of technology, compliance, and reliability, ensuring that India’s rail network benefits from globally recognized safety standards with locally validated performance.
Disclaimer
RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation), STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate), BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), and other certifications or standards mentioned in this article are referenced solely to indicate compliance or alignment of Vicon products with applicable regulatory requirements. These organizations are not affiliated with, do not endorse, and have not sponsored this publication. All trademarks, certifications, and brand names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.