The FAQ section was consolidated by HomeLand Technology.

1) Are the UVSS and FRB manufactured by HomeLand Technology?
2) Do Homeland appoint exclusive distributor?
3) Which is the best system among the range of UVSS systems?
4) What is the major challenge for Comport UVSS
5) How can we tell the driver to reduce its speed to below 7 km per hour?
6) What are computer based and non computer based refereeing to in general?
7) What about the difference in installation?
8) Are they in Colour or Monochrome?
9) Which system has a higher resolution? Or produce sharper images?
10) What is the weight tolerance of both systems?
11) Does the system come with Automatic Plate Recognition System (APRS)?
12) What is the difference between motion detection and loop triggering?
13) Can the light module be replaced by the user?
14) Can we print out the undercarriage image from a printer?
15) What are the customer’s comments on both systems?
16) Can I see an image presentation of both systems?
17) What are the advantages of Homeland Digital UVSS?

We took pride as a responsible manufacturer to share our experience with all UVSS customers the advantages as well as the limitations of each system.

1) Are the UVSS and FRB manufactured by HomeLand Technology?
Yes, Homeland is the original manufacturer and we do appoint distributors to market our systems in each respective country.

2) Do Homeland appoint exclusive distributor?
Yes, however, we do prefer to work on a project basis at the initial stage.

3) Which is the best system among the range of UVSS systems?
Digital UVSS is the system commonly adopted by all international security consultancies. The main reason is its ability to produce high quality of screening images within reasonable vehicle access speed of 30 km per hour. This is critical for two main reasons:
A) It does not result in massive traffic jam at the entrance after installation.
B) The system performance and image quality are not affected by the changing speed of the vehicles.
Comport UVSS is normally recommended when security threat is lower, limited number of vehicles access to the compound or low project budget.

4) What is the major challenge for Comport UVSS
The operational challenge faced is the speed of the vehicle passing over the scanner. Under any circumstance, it is not possible to control the speed of a vehicle. For Comport UVSS, any vehicle speed exceeding 7 km per hour will result in motion blur and the security operator will have difficulty in inspecting the undercarriage.

5) How can we tell the driver to reduce its speed to below 7 km per hour?
There must be a sign board to indicate the speed limit or to install more road ramps to slow down the vehicle. Nevertheless, it is very challenging to ensure that all drivers will comply with the speed limit.

6) What are computer based and non computer based refereeing to in general?
Computer based refers to Digital UVSS and non-computer based refers to Comport UVSS (2/3/4 analogue camera system).

7) What about the difference in installation?
Both systems offer surface mounted/portable version and are fairly easy to install.
However, the Digital UVSS also provides an optional embedded version.

8) Are they in Colour or Monochrome?
Digital UVSS - Colour / Monochrome
Comport UVSS - Colour

9) Which system has a higher resolution? Or produce sharper images?
The Digital UVSS certainly offers a higher picture quality. It has a resolution of 4096 pixel. The Comport UVSS offers a resolution of 510 TV lines.

10) What is the weight tolerance of both systems?
Both surface mounted systems can withstand at least 48 tones.
The Digital UVSS can support up to 100 tones with embedded version.

11) Does the system come with Automatic Plate Recognition System (APRS)?
Yes, we offer APRS as an optional feature for both systems.

12) What is the difference between motion detection and loop triggering?
Motion detection is software driven. It depends on the environment and usually causes more false triggering. The sensitivity level varies from day to night and it is difficult to maintain at a constant level. This technology is inbuilt in most commercial DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and best used within the indoor environment.

The loop detector is a much proven and reliable device. It has been used world wide for more than 30 years with many other transport systems like barriers, traffic light and road blocker. It has almost zero false alarm rates.

13) Can the light module be replaced by the user?
Yes the light modules of both systems are designed for easy replacement.

14) Can we print out the undercarriage image from a printer?
Digital UVSS - Yes the complete undercarriage image can be printed for study or produced as evidence. File size is about 200k and it can be easily sent via email.

Comport UVSS – No, the image cannot be printed out. However the video clip can be copy into CD. File size is about 3-8 M.

15) What are the customer’s comments on both systems?
Digital UVSS is definitely the better system in terms of system operation, meeting higher security level and most importantly it does not cause traffic jam after installation.

Comport UVSS will be the second best option for a lighter flow of traffic or when the project budget is limited.

16) Can I see an image presentation of both systems?
Yes, the images of both systems are presented for your evaluation.

17) What are the advantages of Homeland Digital UVSS?
1) Portable and Lightweight
Why must be portable and lightweight?
A portable and lightweight UVSS provide any mobile operation to be carried out easily. Many UVSS manufacturers claim that their UVSS is re-deployable however due to their huge ramp size, makes mobile operation impossible and cause inconvenience to the user. Hence with lightweight and small size UVSS, user will enjoy the convenience, as mobile operation can be achieved any place any time.

2) Auto Saving and Auto Counter Capability
Why must be auto save and auto counter capability?
Manual input of data may result in typing and syntax errors due to negligence of the operator. In term of security, accuracy of data is utmost important. Automatic date and time stamping will eliminate the chances of any inaccurate date and time. Thus, when the need arises to trace down any entry at a desired date and time, it is done with confidence. The automatic counter will enable decision maker to analyse the access rate to that particular premises, so as to make appropriate remedy if required. HomeLand UVSS is equipped with these capabilities, and so performance enhanced.

3) Halogen Lighting for day and night operation
Why not LED Lighting or Infrared Lighting?
When operating LED lighting, the light beam will have to be directed at a specific position. Its surrounding will be not get illuminated, resulting the quality of the image captured inconsistent. As for the Infrared lightings, during the night operations the image picked up will be presented in Black and White. It is also affected in the day when the natural lighting gets dimmed due to weather changes. Poor and inappropriate lighting source will directly affecting the quality of the image and the level of security competency is compromised. Halogen lightings is preferred as it provide very good and adequate illumination at the base of the vehicle, providing the best lighting for the pick up of the undercarriage image consistently, day and night.

4) Easy Maintenance
Maintaining HomeLand UVSS is no chores. Our camera and light section is designed for easier access. Simply remove the dust/sand and cleaning of the exterior of the glass and reflector of the camera module to ensure the best image quality. Maintenance cost is of no burden to our user.

5) Heavy environment capability
Many other UVSS manufacturers have claimed to be heavy environmental capable. HomeLand UVSS has achieved the equivalent standard, and proven with our users in various and different condition.

6) Friendly GUI
All the controls and arrangement of the GUI is specially designed for the best convenience and application. Operators not only see the picture of the latest vehicle entering the premises, but also able to see the last 3 entries. If required, it can be reviewed with just one click of the mouse. Search modes are also available on display for easy access. Brightness and Contrast of the image can also be adjusted for the comfort of the eyes.

7) Camera view opening of 45 mm
HomeLand UVSS has a small camera view of only 45mm. A small opening but adequately big enough for the camera to capture the required image is crucial for an efficient UVSS. Dust, sand, oil leakage from vehicles etc. are reduced to the minimum, thus makes cleaning and maintenance of the UVSS an easy task.

8) Integration availability
HomeLand UVSS can be deployed operating as a standalone unit or be employed as part of a complete Control Access System. Its customized “HomeLand Screening Software” enables it to integrate with a Licence Plate Recognition System, which capture the vehicle’s car numbers or to operate with networking capability with other equipments or stations.

9) One Complete Undercarriage Image
HomeLand UVSS presents to the operator one complete coloured, clear undercarriage image. This feature assists the operator in easy inspection and recognizing any abnormality at the undercarriage by inspecting one whole image instead of looking at a few fragmented pictures. The dragging and zooming facilities also provides a mean to perform detailed inspection on the undercarriage.

10) System Upgrading
HomeLand Technology is committed to constant researches and upgrading the system to be on par with the increasing threats of terrorism.