The Story
Kompliance's initial system relied heavily on PIR sensors and physical key locks, both of which posed significant issues. The PIR sensors, used for intrusion detection, could misfire, not only in busy environments with passing vehicles, but also from false triggers caused by spiders and animals. Legacy key systems also created logistical problems, such as expensive callouts, long travel times, and extended downtime arising from misplaced keys in remote locations. Security limitations were compounded by a base unit that had variable power needs and multiple fuel sources. These challenges led to inefficiencies and increased support needs. "We needed a system that could handle not just the rugged environment but also complex logistical demands," says Tory Ogden, Director at Kompliance. As Ogden explains, "We evaluated pain points and learned a lot from those early deployments. We could see that keys, access, and PIRs were all issues. The ICT solution was a huge advance in technology. It allowed us to create the Komodo, a modular system that we can remotely monitor and operate with ICT modules to control access, alarms, and environmental systems."
Learning Through Implementation
Kompliance opted to use ICT's Protege GX platform as the brain to control multiple systems, and for its access and intrusion capabilities. The upgrade started with preliminary setups on five older machines, before implementing an advanced configuration on newer units. "The original scope was very simple. At the start it was just a couple of inputs that triggered an output," says Ogden.
"The phased implementation was crucial in understanding the flexibility an ICT solution can bring. It's obviously a lot more in depth now. We use it to control multiple systems, for the functionality of readers and door locks, and its access and intrusion capabilities."
Ogden also praises the role of his local ICT tech support team. "There's been a lot of learnings along the way, but there's never been a problem that we couldn't solve together."
Keyless Creates A New Normal
According to Ogden, "When we started, we were just doing what was normal. Passive infrared sensors and key locks on the outside were pretty standard on most trailers. But keys were one of the big pain points with our original machines. We'd send it five or six hours away, then something happens. With a normal key system, we might be able to see that a door has opened, but we don't know who it is, so we'd have to search back through video footage."
"Now keyless entry is a thing, we can allow access remotely using a PIN without worrying whether the keys happen to be on site. We don't need people everywhere because it's so easy to monitor from a central spot and authorize access for contractors remotely. That creates a significant operational advantage for our customers with more flexibility and lower operating risk."
"Now all the doors are under access control, we can restrict access to individual compartments. With a reader on the machine, we use function codes to get as specific as door one opens for person A, but door two only opens for person B. Every access is logged, which is essential for audit trails and aligns with the high security requirements we operate under."
Protege GX also includes features like calendar actions to remotely schedule access for contractors or fuel delivery personnel, eliminating another pain point for distant installations.
AI-Driven Intrusion Detection
This system now provides seamless monitoring of key security layers, including an AI camera-based intrusion system that detects human movement. A lot of false positives were caused by PIR sensors which weren't suited to areas with high vehicle movement, or a variety of wildlife.
"With AI, we've virtually eliminated false triggers, and everything is logged through a single dashboard," Ogden noted. This centralization not only simplifies operations but also enhances user experience for the agencies needing to see compliance.
Advanced Dashboard & Future-Driven Integrations
Kompliance's proprietary dashboard started as a simple integration using Modbus technology, but is now in planning to evolve to a custom integration using ICT's SOAP API for deeper data and system control.
"This gives us far more flexibility, automation, and real-time insights. Bringing CCTV, access, and intrusion into one interface makes training and system handover easier," Ogden emphasized. Centralized control has reduced operator workload while improving efficiency.
"With what we do, security is such a big thing as we rely on it to protect the entire asset. Even though they're prone to vandalism, there's no allowance made for that," says Ogden. That's why the newest Komodo deployments include FireShield, an intelligent fire detection and suppression module linked with Protege GX that ensures critical protection for high-value assets in remote locations.
"ICT hardware is customizable enough to integrate external systems like sprinklers or smoke detection," he says. "And obviously space is a big thing for us, so having your half-size DIN modules adds real value."
