• This is a one-way mirror that creates a visual barrier between subjects and their observers, where clear and discreet vision is required
• Ideal for surveillance, security and administrative applications
• Internal applications required discreet, unobtrusive monitoring
• Can be tailored to suit a variety of applications and needs — a heavier interlayer can be added to provide enhanced protection

Typical applications:

• Security
• Retail Stores
• Supermarkets
• Correctional institutions
• Airports security
• Workplace monitoring
• Banks or cash offices
• Medical facilities
• Computer rooms
• Child care facilities
• Marketing focus group monitoring

• Glazing should be in accordance with the Australian Standard AS1288, New Zealand Standard NZS4223 and Viridian recommendations for laminated glass.
• The reflective surface must be installed to the subject side

Type of lighting:

• A light ratio of 1:7 is recommended, where the subject side is brightly illuminated and the observer side is dimly lit
• Subject-side lighting should be bright and evenly distributed over all walls and furnishings, but should not shine directly onto the one-way mirror
• Observer-side lighting should be dim with light sources directed away from the glass
• Bright lighting sources must be avoided in the observers area, and spotlights directed away from the Observa surface

Background colours:

• Subject-side should be decorated light in colour and with shade to create a bright reflected image
• Observer-side decor should be subdued, non-reflective, dark and uniform
• It is recommended that dark furnishing colours be used, and that dark clothing be worn in the observation area

Distances:

• On the observer-side, keep people, objects and light sources at a distance of more than 30cm from the one-way mirror area

• Observa achieves privacy for observers as long as a light ratio of 1:7 is achieved, where the subject side is brightly illuminated and the observer side is dimly lit
• A heavier interlayer can be added to provide enhanced protection

Maintenance:

• Durable, pyrolytic coating
• Cleaning — Use standard glass cleaners or mild detergents. Do not use abrasives, opaque liquid cleaners, razor blades or acid-based cleaners