Outer Fence Line
Fiber optic sensing cable on the outer fence detects approach, climbing and cutting attempts at the outermost boundary.
Case Study · Perimeter Security
Zonguldak Filyos TPAO Onshore Facility Perimeter Security
A multi-layered FOTAS Fiber Optic Sensing System was deployed to protect the perimeter of one of Türkiye's strategic natural gas production and processing facilities, combining fence-mounted and buried detection in a single hybrid architecture.
Project Overview
Securing a Strategic Natural Gas Facility
The Zonguldak Filyos TPAO Onshore Facility is one of Türkiye's strategic energy infrastructures and a critical site supporting natural gas production and processing operations. To ensure the highest level of perimeter security, a multi-layered FOTAS Fiber Optic Sensing System was installed.
The system was designed with a hybrid architecture that uses both fence-mounted (Fence Protection) and buried detection together. Taking the site's double-fence structure into account, buried sensing cable was laid along the corridor between the two fences, while fiber optic sensing cables were mounted on the fences themselves — delivering genuinely multi-layered protection.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
A Hybrid, Three-Layer Security Concept
Configured for a total sensing capacity of 30 km across two directions (12 km and 18 km), the system protects the facility perimeter with three complementary detection layers.
Buried Corridor Between the Fences
Buried sensing cable running along the corridor between the two fences detects any unauthorized crossing within that zone.
Inner Fence Line
Fiber optic sensing cable on the inner fence provides a final layer of protection before the critical operational area.
DETECTION
Real-Time Detection Across the Full Perimeter
The system analyzes vibrations along the fences and the buried corridor, detecting the following events in real time and raising instant alarms for the security teams.
- Approaching the outer fence
- Fence climbing
- Fence cutting
- Unauthorized crossing in the corridor
GENETEC INTEGRATION
Unified With Genetec Security Center
The FOTAS system was integrated into the Genetec Security Center platform so it works seamlessly with the facility's existing security infrastructure.
Instant Alarm Delivery
Alarms generated by the system are relayed to security operators through Genetec in real time.
Location on the Map
The exact location of each alarm is displayed on the map, pinpointing where along the perimeter the event occurred.
Simultaneous Camera Verification
Operators verify each alarm against the relevant camera footage at the same time, enabling fast and accurate response.
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