Security Control
Room Design
Security Central Monitoring Room (SCMR) and command & control centre design — operator console layout, video wall, integrated security management platform (PSIM/VMS), ergonomics and environmental design for 24/7 operations.
What We Offer
A Security Central Monitoring Room (SCMR) or Command & Control Centre is the hub from which all security systems — CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, perimeter security and communications — are monitored and managed. Its design directly affects the speed and effectiveness of security response.
ASDV Consultant designs SCMRs and security operations centres (SOCs) for airports, seaports, corporate campuses, government buildings, hospitals, data centres, shopping malls, industrial plants and smart city command centres. Our designs cover console layout ergonomics, video wall configuration and sizing, integrated security management platform (PSIM/VMS), operator workstation design, lighting and acoustic environment, and physical security of the control room itself.
We apply EN ISO 9241 ergonomics standards and CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) guidelines to create environments where operators can maintain focused attention, process multiple information streams efficiently and respond rapidly to incidents — whether the room operates 8 hours or 24/7.
Why Choose ASDV?
- Certified ELV design consultants with 10+ years experience
- AutoCAD & Revit BIM deliverables for seamless coordination
- Full compliance with Indian & international standards
- Transparent pricing with detailed BOQ and specifications
- Pan-India service with international project capability
Design Deliverables
Console & Room Layout
Detailed room layout showing operator console positions, video wall, equipment racks, access points and emergency egress.
Video Wall Design
Video wall specification, display layout, tiling configuration and content management system design.
Integrated Platform Architecture
PSIM/VMS platform topology integrating CCTV, access control, intrusion, fire alarm and communications.
Bill of Quantities
Itemised consoles, displays, video wall panels, KVM, processing equipment and infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
Specifications for video wall, operator consoles, KVM, PSIM/VMS and environmental systems.
Lighting & Acoustic Design
Control room lighting levels, glare control, acoustic treatment and environmental monitoring specification.
What's Included
Our Design Process
Operational Requirement Review
Define operator count, shift patterns, monitored systems, incident response procedures and display content requirements.
Console & Video Wall Layout
Design operator console positions, sightlines to video wall, aisle spacing and emergency egress paths.
Integrated Platform Design
Specify PSIM or VMS integration platform, define system interfaces (CCTV, ACS, IDS, fire, PAVA) and alarm management workflow.
Environmental Design
Design control room lighting (300 lux at desk, glare-free), acoustic treatment, HVAC zoning and environmental monitoring.
BOQ & Specifications
Produce itemised BOQ and technical specifications for all control room elements.
Fit-Out & Commissioning Support
Support fit-out contractor, review submittals, coordinate system integration and witness operational acceptance testing.
Standards & Codes We Design To
Frequently Asked Questions
A PSIM is a software platform that integrates and correlates alarms and events from multiple disparate security systems — CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, perimeter systems and communications — into a single unified operator interface. When an incident occurs, the PSIM correlates related alarms, presents the operator with a guided response procedure and records all actions for post-incident review. PSIM eliminates the need for operators to switch between multiple system interfaces.
Video wall sizing depends on: the number of camera feeds to be displayed simultaneously, the operator viewing distance, screen resolution and the number of security systems to be integrated. A rule of thumb is that the video wall should subtend approximately 50–60 degrees of the operator's horizontal field of view at the nearest console position. For a 3-metre viewing distance, this equates to approximately 2.5–3 metres wide video wall. We calculate the appropriate size during design.
CIBSE LG7 recommends 300 lux at desktop level for VDU-intensive work environments, with careful glare control to avoid reflections on monitor screens. Control rooms should use indirect or semi-indirect luminaires, preferably with dimming to allow operators to adjust light levels for different tasks and time of day. Emergency lighting must be provided to maintain at least 1% of normal illumination in the event of a power failure.
Need a Security Control Room Design?
Contact ASDV Consultant for a complete SCMR design including console layout, video wall, PSIM integration and BOQ.