ADE is returning to IFSEC 2002 after a two year absence with a range of own-brand products as well as its sister brand, Viper. Among the new products being demonstrated at the show is the Viper Space Perimeter System, which comprises radio-based shock sensors that interface to traditionally wired PIR detectors. The standalone system supports confirmed alarm, and is said to be ideal for retrofit, upgrade or new installations.
ADE is also demonstrating an innovative enhancement to its market-leading G3 range of control panels, which have been designed to simplify the ever-increasing complexity within today's technology-driven marketplace.
Installers will also learn of a new scheme, which the company has designed to offer them real support. ADE Advance is to be launched at the show giving commercial, learning and practical aids to help the smaller business become more effective and profitable.
Stand No Q40
Integrated approach
ADT Fire and Security is unveiling an extended product range at IFSEC following its acquisition of EAS specialist, Sensormatic. On an interactive stand, the company will be showing access control systems, care products, digital video management systems, security tagging solutions, and a wide range of CCTV products and innovative security solutions.
Alex McNutt, managing director of ADT Fire and Security, says the company has "never been in a stronger position to offer advice, products and long term support for a fully integrated range of security systems".
Stand No G120
Digital package
Advanced Technology Video is showing a complete series of digital video recorders for the video security and surveillance industry. The Falcon DVR (below) comes in comes in four different models; a single channel VCR replacement or as a 4, 9 or 16 camera DVR.
Said to be more affordable and reliable than a multiplexer/VCR system, the Falcon series can record 1 image per second of 16 cameras in VCR quality mode for a month or more with only 120 GB of hard disk space used. This is three times more efficient than other systems on the market.
With features including remote TCP/IP capability and easy archiving of video clips to USB devices, the external SCSI port allows for almost unlimited external storage capabilities.
Stand No T126
Elegant Solution
Alusett, one of the best-known names in consoles for the security industry, is showing an impressive array of products geared to the needs of the industry today. The company has more than 20 years experience in CCTV security and control systems, ensuring compliancy with technical and ergonomic requirements. While it continues to offer expertise in bespoke solutions, Alusett has also invested in the development of a range of furniture styles.
As part of its investment in customer support Alusett is launching a CD-ROM, which will help customers to speed up their initial selection process with fast-track design and costing information, to be refined later when orders are confirmed.
Stand No S126
Integrating biometrics
Access control and security management specialist, AMAG, is showing its AMAG 625/725 system at IFSEC. AMAG offers the highest level of biometrics integration, including hand geometry, fingerprint and facial recognition. The system offers turn-key solutions for biometrics template management authentication. It also allows seamless smart card integration, allowing templates to be programmed onto Philips MIFARE smart cards.
AMAG is also showing a biometrics version of the powerful multiNODE 2000-8 controller. This allows unparalleled hardware integration with selected biometrics readers. Each multiNODE 2000 panel can store and authenticate up to 150,000 templates locally, depending on the biometric reader type.
Stand No R60
New controller range
Bewator is celebrating 25 years of innovation around the world with a series of new products, which include the RX3 telemetry receiver and the 6000 Series controller range. The 6000 Series is the first product to be launched from the video control stable to be powered by Molynx technology. It is designed to cover a variety of security requirements and includes controllers with 8 inputs and 2 inputs through to models with 32 inputs and 8 outputs. Eight separate units can be linked together to provide a distributed system of 256 inputs and 64 outputs.
The controller range has been designed to enhance operator efficiency. Its features include rubberised keys on the keypad, improving tactile capability, and a trackball instead of a joystick, which provides precise camera control and is virtually unbreakable. Another feature that assists operators is the use of blue warning signals on the controller, which ensures they are easily noticed in a busy control room among an array of red and green LEDs.
Stand No K120
Slogan of strength
BT RedCARE is aiming to demonstrate its 'strength through experience' to visitors at IFSEC. The company's products all conform to European Standards 50131-1:Grade 4 with the RedCARE GSM dual-signalling the only system to provide a confirmed alarm activation if both signalling paths fail, conforming to the ACPO Security Systems 2000 policy requirements.
The company is also sponsoring this year's Young Apprentice Skills Challenge at IFSEC, giving security apprentices the opportunity to demonstrate their engineering skills to win an adrenaline filled activity day with a friend.
Stand No J100
Highly commended
Complus Teltronic is displaying its Commend range of digital intercom equipment, which includes master stations with the capability of performing door and barrier operation, activation of CCTV cameras together with full speech facilities. Systems can also be integrated with mobile radios, pagers, mobile phones and PA equipment to provide the vital audio component to a security installation.
Complus also manufactures a comprehensive range of vandal-resistant, stainless steel housings for its externally located, intercom speech stations. A selection of these will be on display together with the company's latest product, the new Help Point.
Stand No C110
First cut
The Databac Group is holding its first public showing of the Dataimage Professional 32-bit photo ID software for card production and visitor control. The newly developed Windows-based software enables high quality card printing and visitor control with an optional biometric module that allows digital fingerprint storage and verification for high-security applications. The system will be demonstrated at IFSEC using a variety of card and paper pass printers, fingerprint readers, signature pads and scanners.
Databac is also showing Eltron's latest P200 series of card printers, aimed at low-volume desktop personalisation of plastic cards, and Fargo's top of the range HDP 820 card printer.
Stand No D110
Smart ideas
Dectel is showing its Smart FACE id CCTV system based around the use of face recognition technology. The system identifies the faces of known offenders giving managers prompt information and alerting patrolling store detectives. Suitably signposted, Smart FACE id acts as a powerful deterrent, but also enables retailers to plan effective and appropriate responses to a known security risk in time to protect staff, merchandise and reputation.
Dectel is also launching its digital image management service to help analogue CCTV users maximise the benefits of switching to digital systems. The service aims to take over responsibility for the day-to-day operation of CCTV management, ensuring image quality remains high with a firm audit trail for use of images in curt.
Stand No C77
Twentieth anniversary
Dedicated Micros is celebrating 20 years in security with a special hourly presentation featuring the benefits of employing DM technology.
Among its product highlights, the company is showing an upgrade to its Digital Sprite multiplex recorder, which now includes high capacity storage options, external archiving capability and new network features. The 320GB model now offers 31 days recording at the equivalent of 24-hour time-lapse mode and SVHS quality equal to 6pps with an 18KB image file size. It also provides the capability of archiving video directly to a CD ROM using a standard external CD writer.
DM has also introduced telemetry capabilities to the Sprite Lite analogue multiplexer, enabling control of market leading domes via the system controller remote keyboard. And its Digital 4 and Digital 4e represent the industry's first practical standalone digital solution for smaller applications in the shape of an entry-level 4 camera digital multiplex recorder range.
Stand No S110
No moving parts
Egg Solution, the worldwide innovator of 360 degree optical technologies and image processing software, is showing its newest product, aimed at remote surveillance and security functions for law enforcement, protective services, property management as well as safety measures such as pipeline inspection.
The DOVE (Digital Omni-directional Video Eye) is a complete, high quality security surveillance video camera with no moving parts and TCP/IP MPEG-2 connectivity. It provides a 360 degree field of view lens, high resolution CCD, real-time MPEG-2 encoding and I/O options such as TCP/IP, RS 232, IEEE 1394, and USB. It adapts to existing LANs as well as analogue connections and can be ceiling mounted internally or externally, on vehicles or on robots for remote inspection.
Stand No M112
In kit form
Electro-Replacement Ltd is exhibiting its extensive range of door entry, CCTV, intercom and automatic gate opening systems, the majority of which are available in kit form. The company is also launching a radio remote control operated door entry/gate opening system and a vandal resistant digital door entry system with a compact door call panel for up to 100 users that only requires 4 core cable for installation.
Two new catalogues showing the company's entire new range of products and a complete selection of its security and communications products provide a 'one stop shop' for the wholesaler and installer.
Stand No E127
No wires, no risk
EMS's new System 1000 RiskManager will be on display at IFSEC. It integrates high-end product capability into a diverse range of security applications without the need for cable. It enables control of applications such as intruder detection and personnel staff protection through one control panel, with the level of integration extending to asset protection, remote site signalling, message paging, voice warning/evacuation and addressable fire detection.
The product's level of integration and functionality coupled with the elimination of interconnecting cable is said to provide a competitive alternative to traditional wired systems.
Stand No A130
Feel the view
The Essa Security Group is exhibiting the latest version of its TouchView, computer-based CCTV control system. It can be interfaced with existing control room hardware, providing efficient use of operator resources. Matrix switchers, video recorders, and multiplexers are all supported from the operator terminal using custom icons and easy to recognise graphical site plans.
The system can also be expanded with multiple terminal positions, and it gives excellent remote site networking facilities making it the preferred choice for control room automation.
The Cheeta 4000 TouchView can control other manufacturers' receivers such as Adpro, DVST and Imigix, allowing one monitoring terminal to seamlessly interface with multiple devices. It provides high speed bi-directional audio and video transmission over a variety of paths including ISDN, PSTN and IP networks.
Stand No U130
Not the norm
Extreme CCTV is showing an extensive range of CCTV products under the categories of high impact vandal resistant domes, integrated day and night cameras, and cameras that can withstand extreme environments being fully waterproof or that are explosion proof.
Its vandal-resistant products include fixed, varifocal and auto-iris options that are coupled with industry-first designs such as the conical no-grip domes. And the integrated day and night cameras include a range of products combining housing, cameras, lens, LEDs and control circuits to provide high quality images day and night.
Stand No Q116
Future proofed
Geoffrey Industries UK Limited is setting the direction for future security technology with its latest access control products including the new fully integrated guest pass system that enables improved reporting using crystal reports. It also has a preview of touch screen alarm graphics, photo ID, badging and ID portrait on-screen display with transactions, digital video recording of transaction and alarm events, Microsoft SQL database, single and multi-user software using windows NT/2000, database segmentation for multi-site or multi-tenanted systems, and TCP/IP addressable NX reader controllers.
Stand No F106
Integrated answers
IDCS, a leading Belgian manufacturer of integrated security, is demonstrating its IP based S2000 Integrated Security System.
It covers access control, visitor control, intruder detection, digital video recording, parking control, time and attendance, restaurant management and asset tracking. It also interacts with all S2000 peripherals and uses IP cameras.
In addition the MP 2000 remote micro panel with touch screen for access control, time and attendance, and intruder detection goes straight on IP networks and communicates with all other S2000 controllers.
It integrates asset tracking through long range antennae, active tags and MP2000 match controllers with touch screen for acknowledgements, and has an integrated proximity reader.
Stand No F126
Intrepid moves
Intrepid is planning the official launch of the UK Sentry Vision SmartTrack at IFSEC, this year. Claimed to be the world's most advanced, reliable and fastest travelling CCTV surveillance system, it has been designed to provide 360 degree horizontal and 180 degree vertical unobstructed site views, eliminating blind spots. It travels at 3 meters per second, with twin ptz dome cameras continually monitoring on a pre-programmed sweep, or it can follow a suspect under operator control. In addition, the track is concealed, ensuring that cameras cannot be avoided by intruders because they cannot be seen.
SmartTrack is said to require less equipment and manpower than conventional CCTV systems and provides unrivalled monitoring capabilities for all types of large scale installations, retail, warehousing, distribution centres, airports, prisons, and other applications.
Stand No S61
Loronix plays a hat-trick
Loronix Information Systems is launching three new products at IFSEC following its acquisition of Lanex, the digital recording specialist.
The LANEXmicroDVR is a feature-rich digital video recorder that is remotely accessible for standalone applications requiring data capture, and is aimed at ATMs, POS systems, access control or general surveillance. It allows up to 15 frames per second and 200 Gbs of storage per camera.
The LANEXnetDVR is a low-cost, networked digital video recorder for up to 16 cameras. It is also remotely accessible, enabling video to be reviewed or system settings to be changed from any location via a network and gives storage of up to 15 fps per camera.
Completing the hat trick is Insight, a mid-range product giving users an easy plug-and-play DVR device for sites where networking is either unnecessary or not possible. The cost-effective and easy-to-install digital video solution has the capacity for future expansion and can be upgraded to become part of Loronix' Enterprise system. Insight has 16 camera inputs, all of which can record at three images per second.
Stand No C80
Calling on engineers
Mentor is launching a mobile data module for its CASH for Windows software at IFSEC. The 'On Call' module allows messages to be sent between call control and remote engineers out on the road. Two types of messages can be sent, free type text messages or job status messages. Engineers use the latter to accept or reject jobs sent to them, informing call control that they are en-route or on site. The module automatically updates the CASH server back at the call centre to show the latest situation.
Job completion details can also be transmitted back immediately, eliminating the problem of lost or late paperwork, allowing fast invoicing. And the module enables engineers to keep in touch without the interruptions caused by radio or mobile phones.
Stand No P57
Video surveillance solutions
NKF Electronics, which produces cost-effective transmission equipment and network solutions, is launching two innovations at IFSEC, a 64-channel digital video bus and an MPEG-2 IP codec and Fast-Ethernet solutions. The DVBus 8000 is based on an 8-channel video multiplexer, which can be combined to a 64-channel video bus, with two-way audio and data. The applied 10-bit technology and digital filtering techniques ensures a stable and high performance transmission. The DVBus 8000 is aimed at situations in which the fibre count is very low, with high camera usage over long distances.
The new video codec is based on MPEG-2 compression, offering DVD quality images at low data rates. Together with the newly developed transmission system, based on 10/100-BASE-T interfaces, the company will be showing a complete concept on video networking.
Stand No T110
Expanded range
Network Video Technologies (NVT) is debuting an expanded range of products and demonstrating its UTP video transmitters and receivers that provide a viable alternative to using coax, or fibre optic cables for video transmission distances of up to 1 mile. Along with NVT's existing range of single, eight and sixteen channel and ready-to-go kits, the new models are designed to give savings on equipment racking space, installation time and cost, and overall power consumption.
The line up includes the NV-413A 4-channel passive transceiver and NV-462R 4-channel powered receiver. The NV-3213R passive transceiver and NV-3262R powered receiver make up the new 32-channel model line up.
All NVT powered transceivers feature AGC, allowing differing distance cable runs to look equally sharp, clear and identical at the monitor. Other features include built-in mains, telemetry and video signal interference rejection, protection from hum bars and damaging voltage surges.
NVT is also giving visitors the opportunity of winning an 8-channel camera video transmission kit or one of four single-channel transmission systems at the show.
Stand No N116
Marching with biometrics
Panasonic is featuring biometrics on its stand with new developments in iris recognition technology for cameras, desktop/laptops and access control systems. It will be showing its BM-ET100US Authenticam with Iridian's PrivateID software to ensure data access security on desktop/laptops.
The high speed, high precision 'one glance' identification system, which has an error rate of less than 1/100,000 is "one of the world's most advanced access and entry point security identification systems" and is aimed at financial institutions, offices, labs, traffic control centres, airports and prisons.
Among other introductions are the KX-HCM10 Network Camera, the Matrix System 850 as well as an 8-way digital 120Gb hard disk recorder.
Stand No M80
Simply access
Paxton Access Ltd is showing its full range of systems at IFSEC. The company says its products are designed to be simple to use, yet boast a sophisticated range of features making them suitable for a myriad of applications from single door to PC-based network systems. Its Net 2 product is a windows-based PC system that can grow from one door to multiple doors on a site with no hardware redundancy.
Stand J130
Video security dimensions
Pelco is featuring several new products this year. Among them is the Spectra III discreet video security dome system (below) aimed for use at upscale office buildings to harsh environments. It includes four different dome drives with a variety of feature sets and camera packages. The Spectra III SE also stores all location specific settings in the dome enclosure's non-volatile memory, ensuring they are automatically programmed into a new dome drive when upgraded. Installers can also test the dome installation before the control system is installed and programmed via a PDA.
Also on offer is the DX2000 series remote-operation digital video recorder, which can be interfaced to cash registers, ATM machines and other devices for data and video capture and retrieval. It is a fully remote managed and accessed DVR, and allows video storage for different lengths of time depending on the video type, as well as a built in capacity of up to 640Gb of hard disk space.
Meanwhile Pelco's VMX200 video management system has an interactive system schematic that simplifies system set up, enabling a graphical port for Pelco video devices, allowing users to become expert operators within minutes.
Stand No H120
World cup fever
Philips is capturing the excitement of the 2002 FIFA World Cup on its stand and launching the Hi-Q 4 channel digital recorder among its new products. The revolutionary product is said to be a world first featuring digital recording on all 4 channels simultaneously for a full two days. It uses ultra high quality MPEG2 compression and comes complete with true motion detection, four alarm inputs plus fast search/retrieval and can be used to add digital event recording to existing CCTV systems. A one-touch alarm review button allows all alarm events to be reviewed without interrupting recording.
Among other products, Philips is also showing its REO CCTV observation system, which now has an option of digital recording, the enhanced G3 AutoDome camera family with new additions for indoor/outdoor, colour/mono and day/night operation, and other Netcam cameras and networked CCTV solutions for remote surveillance via networks or the internet.
New for PA and emergency evacuation, Philips is also showing the Praesideo digital PA system designed to meet the latest worldwide EVAC standards for emergency evacuation. Praesideo gives full multi-zone capability with virtually unlimited call stations and speakers. The networked system is said to be simple to install and expand without expensive re-wiring. Messages can be pre-recorded and stored digitally and broadcast automatically in response to alarms or events, or generated via call stations or fireman's stations with priority for emergency messages.
Stand No N100
Show stopper
Pyronix is aiming to wow the security industry with a line up of 49 new products scheduled for release this year. The company's Veritec P2 sequential confirmation detector sets the standard for its new line up, which include panels, detectors and keypads. R&D director, Craig Leivers, says the new products use the latest technology and meet the requirements of customers and industry regulations.
Stand No U40
With due regard
Regard is showing its latest viewing and logging solutions at IFSEC. The Regard i and Regard i Plus products are designed for monitoring and control applications that use up to 8 cameras in remote locations. The Regard iMax is a high quality digital multiplexer recorder for distributed logging systems, with support for up to 16 cameras with removable hard drive.
The RegardLog is a new video, audio and data server for high video resolution applications with integrated web server. The standalone unit offers a resolution of 704 x 576 pixels, high frame rate of up to 25 frames per second for 8 cameras, long term recording and archiving, multicast and multi-site video transmission and full monitoring and control through a standard web browser. It also supports cellular, PSTN, ISDN, ADSL, LAN and Wireless LAN transmission.
Stand No C89
Digital experience
Sanyo is demonstrating its commitment to the digital revolution at IFSEC with its range of high-resolution 520 TVL cameras, as well as digital recorders and multiplexers. With an enviable reputation for technological advancement, it is demonstrating what's said to be the world's first complete 520 TVL CCTV system, a new range of vandal-resistant domes and a fully functional 520 TVL dome. It will also have an area dedicated to demonstrating the transmission of video over IP networks.
The company is also giving product demonstrations of its DSR-3000P 520 TVL single channel hard disk recorder, the MPX-CD163P 16 channel 520 TVL colour multiplexer, its sister MPX-CD93P nine channel version, the DSR-3016 digital recorder/multiplexer, the DTL-4800P digital recorder and DSR-C100 digital camera which can record and store up to 10.2Gb of video images on its integral hard disk without the need for external storage devices.
Stand No Q100
Giveaway CDs
Scanna is giving away hundreds of its CHECKMAIL mail security CD on its stand. It covers all aspects of mail security and is structured to help staff identify suspect items from common 'tell-tale' features. The CD includes a picture library of the shapes and sizes of common mail nasties, enabling staff to distinguish between real devices and normal everyday ites such as video cassettes.
The CD is aimed at all levels and uses a combination of practical advice and tried and tested techniques to both teach and reinforce suspect recognition skills as well as determine when to seek professional assistance.
Stand B91
Detector check
Suresafe Technology is launching the SH-055SR beeper sized, super sensitive camera/mobile/bug detector which can detect any kind of RF devices. Applied with fuzzy scanning technology to detect peeping cameras, tapping, cellular phones and other radio frequency devices, it allows privacy and protects information being disclosed secretly.
The device has 3 LEDs that light up from level 1 – 3 when a device is detected, and the beeping sound will change from slow to rapid indicating the strength of the detected signal. It can also be set to detect silently, or by using an earphone to ensure covert use. The device does not require any complicated installation or professional knowledge. Detection ranges for the wireless camera are 14 feet and 30 feet, and the device can detect cellular phones at distances of about 27 feet.
Stand No A84
Powerful CCTV systems
Synectics is unveiling a range of 'leading edge' products including its range of ultra-compact 'Tesseract' video matrices, the award-winning PRIVacy electronic scene masking device, a range of 3rd party manufacturer product integration interfaces and a host of 'high-impact' system products.
The new single channel Hard Disk Video Recorder (HDVR), said to fulfil the CCTV market's need for a cost-effective, true industrial specification, high performance digital system recorder, provides a new dimension in digital recording performance. It offers alarm activated or real-time loop recording over seven days, is easy to use and is said to deliver better than S-VHS picture playback quality. A host of other features makes it an ideal choice for specifiers and installers searching for an effective recording medium for any size of CCTV system.
The company will also be showing its touch screen control CCTV systems, which uses advanced programmable software. And visitors will get the opportunity to win a digital HDVR by answering a single question on the HDVR's powerful features.
Stand No T118
Doubly secure
TelGuard has chosen IFSEC as the launchpad for two secure access products based around existing home phones. The Millennium model is designed for multiple housing unit installations such as residential parks and apartment blocks and has an alpha numeric keyboard linked to an LCD display offering up to 1000 sixteen-digit telephone number options. Meanwhile the Bespoke is suitable for smaller installations, offering from 1-9 individual entry buttons each storing a sixteen-digit home telephone number.
Both models have a secondary number dial facility, full duplex speech, optional trades entry via an inbuilt timer and optional CCTV interface that can be linked to a domestic TV set. The Millennium also offers coded entry via up to 240 secure PIN numbers for residents/employees.
Stand No B87
True Grit
Ultrak is showing an on-stand system design at IFSEC, created to demonstrate its extensive line-up of integrated product solutions. Visitors can receive a comprehensive demo of CCTV, video matrices, access control, public address and intercom solutions from any one of seven control points.
The company recently announced the release of a brand new controller, the KEGS5000 system keyboard. It features a rate-proportional pan and tilt joystick with integral twist action zoom and is capable of managing up to 256 cameras and domes, 16 multiplexers and 16 VCRs.
Cameras can be selected for control and display either by multiplexer and camera number, or directly by the camera's own number. An added 10 pre-programmable macros and definable 'soft key' recalls give extra control flexibility.
Stand No J80
CCTV mission possible
Vector Technology's Securi Link has been designed in modular form to enable CCTV transmission in difficult locations, such as transmitting pictures from a railway platform to a moving train, along a lift shaft or through free space between fixed points. The cost-effective, wireless system is said to be technically superior to other wireless systems and does not require either licences or initiation signals.
The company has engaged in many 'world-first' projects including Lift-Master, which is the only system of its type, enabling CCTV transmission both to and from a moving lift car. Cameras located in the lift car act as a strong deterrent to vandalism or attacks in the lift, and allow continuous tracking of an individual in a multi-storey building.
Stand No J136
Channel hopping
Videor Technical is presenting its latest eneo products, which include the DLR-101/40 single-channel digital recorder, the DLR-104/40 four-channel version as well as cameras such as the VKC-139/IR-SU day/night camera with integral image memory, and the VSC-100P (below, left) high resolution ¼ inch colour camera with integral recorder functionality.
The DLR-104/40 digital audio/video recorder has four video inputs with automatic camera detection and can be configured with the OSD menu for each operation. It enables recording to be carried out for five days without interruption at an acceptable 4Kb per frame. Its integrated search function assists in speed searches when an alarm is triggered. And its two RS232 ports can be used to connect an analogue modem for remote data transmission.
The single channel DLR-101/40 digital audio/video recorder is aimed at banks and shops and records image material on a 40Gb removable hard disk. Images can also be stored and archived on an external hard disk connected at the USB port.
Stand No M126
Re-styled door entry system
Videx Security is unveiling its re-styled 3000 series of monitors and telephones. Together with its new design, the range remains highly durable from standard audio-only units to full-colour video, using up-to-the-minute technology.
Also on show will be the VPROX 1000 software, which allows users to monitor and have complete control over a multi-entrance access control system using a Windows-based PC. The system can carry out a range of functions including the recording of user logs and complete system set-up. The program can also run while other tasks are being performed.
Stand No C126
Wireless monitoring
Voltek is showing its CMS 244 wireless monitoring system, aimed for use around the home, garage or for use as a child monitor. It comprises a B/W 5 inch monitor with audio output and built in 3-camera receiver/switcher plus a B/W camera with built in wireless transmitter, audio and PIR motion sensor. Both items can be mains or battery operated and output and built in 3-camera receiver/switcher plus a B/W camera with built in wireless transmitter, audio and PIR motion sensor. Both items can be mains or battery operated and the camera system can be expanded with up to two additional cameras on the same monitor. A weatherproof camera enables external use, and the easy-to-install system works in light conditions down to 2 lux.
When the PIR camera senses movement, the monitor will switch to the relevant camera and gives an audible alert. The monitor has video and audio inputs and outputs to enable recording and reviewing of video tapes.
Stand No T41
Foxy multi-site solution
Belgian manufacturer, VSK electronics, is showing its FOXnet and FOXeye product lines at this year's IFSEC. The multimedia security system covers intruder detection, access control, banking applications and digital video recording and transmission.
All FOXnet and FOXeye panels (right) have an on-board Ethernet connection, enabling communication via company LANs and WANs instead of dedicated wiring solutions. Secondary or back-up links over telephone lines are provided.
The system enables multi-site management using VSKwin software, unlimited interactions between FOXnet and FOXeye panels, drop and drag graphical user interface, web-based control of FOXeye and new modular adaptive wiring architecture. The systems have been installed in several bank branches, petrol stations, post offices, supermarkets and other multi-site applications across Europe.
Stand No F126
Wireless introduction
VTQ Videotronic is exhibiting several products at the show including a new range of wireless transmitters that measure just 18x18x8mm for a wide range of frequencies from 0.9 – 2.7 GHz with a transmission power of 10 – 200mW and adjustable channels.
The company is also introducing the SupraLink range using the 5.8GHz frequency band. A wide assortment of antennae is also available for all frequency bands.
VTQ Videotronic's most valuable innovation is, however, the Video-At-Net, which enables just one cable to be used for all cameras, control signals and voltage supply. This reduces installation costs and allows easier expansion of the system.
Stand No G151
In for the duration
The selection of batteries on display at Yuasa's stand will be of particular interest to manufacturers of emergency lighting systems, security and fire alarm products, CCTV and OEM electrical equipment.
The advanced performance Yuasa SW VRLA batteries are designed for manufacturers and users of uninterruptible power supplies. The batteries provide extra capacity under high rate discharge when compared with standard NP models. They also out-perform the high rate NPH series.
The SW batteries are also a further step forward in Yuasa's search for more power and capacity from less space.
Also on show will be the Reliart 15 year life VRLA batteries, aimed at exceptionally long service life and the long established Yuasa NP series giving a wide choice of types for security, fire, lighting and CCTV applications.
Stand No Q70
Superior compression
Wavelet Technology Marketing is showing its renowned 16-input WAVESTORE DVR, which now has a new LINUX-based software suite.
The new software is said to be far superior for real-time systems such as DVRs and eliminates the many problems of Windows (DOS-based) software.
The most notable new feature of this second generation DVR is true multi-server viewing. This enables a group of WAVESTOREs to be viewed from a PC viewing station as a single cohesive group, so that any camera or collection of cameras can be viewed by its unique name or number. Each WAVESTORE server can also view any camera within the group in the same way as a client PC, making expansion easy by networking on Cat 5 twisted pair cable.
A low-cost, 4-input DVR is being introduced, and can be expanded to an 8-input version by adding one hardware card. This can be linked with a 16-input WAVESTORE. A high performance 4-input WAVESTORE MACH-4 completes the family, and can also be expanded to an 8-input version, but gives up to 50 images per second in PAL for each input.
Stand No F102
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