The Challenge: Security in Remote Locations
Operating a successful cannabis business involves navigating a complex landscape of safety and compliance. For many owners in the cannabis industry, finding a reliable security solution is often difficult due to the remote nature of grow operations.
Situation
A recent client managing a Cannabis Cultivation Site faced this exact problem. Their facility was located in a remote area with no access to the local power grid and very limited internet connectivity.
To meet strict state regulations, the facility required a robust video surveillance system. However, traditional options were not a good fit. National vendors offered solar-generator systems that were incredibly expensive. These competitors quoted prices between $50,000 and $100,000 for a single purchase. Other options included long-term rentals costing $3,000 per month. These high costs, combined with a lack of bundled internet and inflexible contracts, made it hard for the client to protect their investment effectively.
The Action: Engineering a Custom Security System
Cannabis Technology Partners (CTP) stepped in to provide a smarter security system tailored to the client’s unique environment. Instead of a standard rental, CTP engineered a one-time-purchase security solution. This approach allowed the client to maintain full ownership of their hardware while staying within a reasonable budget.
The team deployed the Intell-Eye system, which is far more than just a standard cannabis security camera. It is a professional grade, solar-powered surveillance solution built for continuous recording duty. This system is remotely accessible, allowing the operations manager to monitor multiple zones of the property from any smart device.
Advanced System Specifications
To ensure the video security remained uninterrupted 24/7, 365 days a year, CTP utilized the following high-end specifications:
- Solar Power Array: A 400-Watt solar panel array paired with an ultra-fast MPPT solar charger.
- Battery Backup: Twin 200AH batteries that provide over 48 hours of run time even with no sun or on cloudy days.
- Wide Field of View: Twin high-resolution security cameras provide a 360-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical field of view to eliminate blind spots.
- Night Vision: Integrated infrared capabilities with a night vision range of up to 320 feet.
- Rugged Connectivity: A built-in MIMO router with support for 4G LTE and Wi-Fi ensures the system stays online without wired lines.
- Wireless Range: A LOR Wi-Fi antenna with a range of 300 meters, allowing for wide separation between multiple pods.
The Resolve: Savings, Compliance, and Loss Prevention
By choosing this custom Cannabis Video Surveillance strategy, the client achieved significant financial and operational wins. The total project cost was only $20,000, including hardware, setup, and initial cellular provisioning. When compared to the $108,000 cost of a three-year competitor rental, the client saved $88,000. This makes the CTP solution 5.4 times more cost-effective than the rental model.
“We delivered robust off-grid surveillance for less than $20K where competitors wanted over $100K or multi-year rentals.”
– Greg Shenefelt, Lead Engineer, Cannabis Technology Partners
Beyond the savings, the system provides essential loss prevention and ensures the site meets all state requirements for video retention and monitoring. The V-Core Energy Management dashboard allows the user to see real-time data and analytical reports via a web portal, ensuring the system is always healthy.
With real time alerts sent directly to their devices, the staff can quickly respond to any unauthorized access. CTP also integrated access control features through programmable relays and digital I/O ports, giving the client total control over who enters the property. Today, the site enjoys total coverage in every grow zone, proving that high-end security does not have to come with a six-figure price tag.
Client’s Comment
“We’re thrilled! CTP’s system finally gives us surveillance in every grow zone, and we own it outright.”
Facility Operations Manager
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