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Bosch monitor unveiled

Bosch Security Systems has launched its MON201CL 20-inch colour LCD flat panel display monitor, which its says offers high resolution and high performance.

The attractive, ergonomic, state of the art monitor includes a 20-inch colour TFT active matrix LCD panel with 800 x 600 pixel resolution. Its LCD panel depth is only 8.64cm, and it comes with a base mount and uses the VESA standard 100mm hole pattern on the back panel to secure it to a wall bracket.

It features a DC power outlet for a 12v DC camera, user-friendly on-screen menus accessible via front panel controls or a remote control transmitter, and a front panel lockout feature to prevent access once the monitor setup is completed.

It includes two looping composite video inputs, two looping audio inputs, and one looping Y/C input, as well as an analogue VGA input.

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Increased resolution

Bosch has also increased the horizontal resolution of its high-resolution fixed colour cameras to 540 TV lines. The improvement has been made to the company's Dinion, DinionXF, DinionXF Day/Night and Flexidome surveillance colour cameras.

The increase in horizontal resolution is a result of innovative algorithm developments in Bosch's proprietary DSP technology. A new and advanced algorithm compensates the loss of resolution that accompanies the introduction of colour filters. The algorithm enables almost the full native resolution of the CCD chip to be realised, Bosch says.

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PoE for Canon

Canon has released its new VB-C50Fsi – a fixed mount network camera that supports Power over Ethernet technology. "Installation is quick and easy, and when connected to a compliant Ethernet network there is no need to install a separate power supply," Canon says.

"Featuring a 26x zoom lens, with the added benefit of 12x digital zoom, the camera displays large, detailed images with output resolution of up to 768 x 576 pixels." The company says the camera has the ability to operate in lighting conditions down to 1 lux, and in night mode monochrome images can be produced in light as low as 0 lux, with additional IR lighting.

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Willing and Abel

Abel Alarm's NetEye IP is a complete CCTV system allowing transmission to management control and monitoring centres from remote sites. It compresses, encodes and stores quality video on flash memory for immediate, easy access through TCP/IP communication.

NetEye Gold is a family of products that offers a cost-effective solution for remote alarm verification requirements. Video and audio are transmitted over standard analogue phone lines automatically upon alarm activation or on demand. This is a stand-alone system that incorporates state of the art technologies together with a powerful multimedia processor.

The MemoCam is a complete stand-alone digital CCTV system in a single device, incorporating a high performance B/W camera with automatic digital recording on-board facility. A CCD camera, video compression engine, removable 8MB memory card and PIR detector are also included.

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New Fujinon lenses

Pyser-SGI Limited, the UK and Ireland distributor of the Fujinon range, has announced the arrival of three new ranges of lenses.

The C22x23 series of compact long range lenses are available in normal and day-night spectrum versions, with a variety of control options. All models have a video signal controlled iris and are supplied as standard with follow potentiometers and come in aluminium housings with an attachment fixture.

The D8x7.8A-YE2 and D8x7.8a-SE2 are described as being "ideal for applications requiring performance on a budget coupled with small size". The lenses both have a fast aperture of F1.2, a focal length range from 7.8-62.4mm, and minimum object distance of 1.2m. Both have motorised zoom and focus, with DC controlled iris systems.

The D60x12.5BE-V41 and D60x12R2DE-V41 (day/night model) are high resolution long range lenses for high grade surveillance applications, and are intended for use with ½ or 1/3-inch cameras.

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Day and night for Sanyo

Sanyo has added the VCC-4795P to its range of 520 TV line cameras.

This is a day/night camera which delivers high resolution colour images down to 0.03 lux and monochrome images down to 0.01 lux.

Powered by 12v or 24v,the VCC-4795P utilises a high sensitivity CCD sensor that incorporates the latest algorithms from Sanyo to reproduce natural colours and reduce smear effects that can result from headlights at night. Sanyo says 'Intelligent' Backlight Compensation provides a clear view of off-centre and moving objects, achieved by dividing the image into 64 small areas and measuring them separately to determine the light conditions.

The VCC-4795P offers automatic or manual switching from day to night mode. The light level at which the camera switches can be set depending on site conditions, or the camera can be manually switched from day time to night time use for specific applications.

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CBC gets twisted

CBC, the manufacturer of Computar and Ganz, has added Twisted Pair Cabling to its wide range of products.

CBC's twisted pair transmission products are designed for CCTV signal transmission over unshielded twisted pair wire (Cat5 network cable). CBC says benefits include it having "fast, easy installation, saving time and money; substantial savings on the cost of the cable itself; and superb quality on long range transmission".

"UTP transmission systems are ideally suited to larger CCTV installations, difficult locations, multi-building site campuses and buildings with existing structured cabling systems," CBC says. "Typical application areas are schools, colleges, casinos, hospitals, apartment blocks, warehouses, elevators, car parks, power plants, prisons, and office blocks."

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Megapixel addition

PI Vision's Universal Video Management System now supports IQinVision's 1, 2 and 3 megapixel IQeye product lines.

UVMS enables users to digitally pan/tilt and zoom in live or recorded video. When combined with IQeye's megapixel image quality, users can digitally zoom on recorded images

and see facial details or read number plates.

David Myers, MD of PI Vision, says: "Our customers were looking for higher quality digital video recording so we have partnered with IQinVision to combine the benefits of UVMS and the IQeye to give exceptional ease of use along with the highest quality images."

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Vivid DVR

The Vivid range of DVRs from Baxall has been designed to take full advantage of the new JPEG2000 compression technology to give users better picture quality at lower storage rates.

Baxall claims Vivid wins hands down on picture quality when compared with competitive products on the market, and says that it can reduce drive sizes by 30 per cent.

The company says the Vivid DVRs are extremely easy to install, and come with a 31-day automatic recording set up feature. If more specific configuration is required, a standard PC keyboard can be sued to program things such as camera titles.

A USB memory stick can also be plugged into the front of the unit to quickly download settings from one unit to another to save time ad reduce the possibility of configuration error.

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IP Eyeview

Eyeview has introduced its MPEG-4 server IP speed dome camera, the IPS-100/200.

The product integrates a video server into the high speed dome camera for an all in one solution. It is available as a 27x day/night model or 22x optical zoom camera, with pan movement of 0 to 360 deg, and tilt movement of 0 to 90 deg. it offers MPEG-4 D1 resolution of 720 x 480 lines, and has built-in LAN and WAN ports.

"The intelligent network System On a Chip solution delivers high performance and QoS (802.1pQ) ensures stable and high quality video streaming, which is IP multicast and IGMP supported," Eyeview says.

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Marine surveillance

The new 316 grade stainless steel vandal-resistant dome range from deView is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, with a particular focus on catering to corrosive marine environments.

It combines a tough polycarbonate exterior with s 316 marine grade stainless steel cover, providing "unmatched" protection against the elements in addition to superior impact and scratch resistance.

Each housing is supplied with a choice of high quality CCD cameras, with options of mono, colour, and day/night variants. These are available in standard or high resolution with fixed or varifocal lenses. All models are available with heaters to combat extremes of cold.

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Teamwork works

Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions division has teamed up with Videotec to bring together the Ulisse positioning unit and the Sony FCB-EX980 Series C camera to form a fully integrated surveillance unit.

The complete system combines a state of the art pan and tilt head with a high performance Sony day/night camera in an outdoor housing, together with a telemetry receiver. The camera has a 26x optical zoom and 12x DSP-based digital zoom. It also features a spherical privacy zone masking function.

The unit is particularly suitable for demanding security and monitoring applications such as coastal control, urban and traffic monitoring and perimeter surveillance.

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New Eventys

Bewator has launched the Eventys Pro 32, a high quality and powerful, yet simple to use 32 channel DVR and combined matrix.

Based on the same platform as the existing Eventys recorder range, Bewator claims the Pro 32 offers substantial savings in capital costs, labour, programming and support.

It comes with four analogue monitor outputs as standard, allowing up to 10 analogue cameras to be viewed 'real-time' simultaneously and an additional SVGA screen that can control all 32 inputs as well. There is up to 1600Gb of internal storage, a digital recovery system, compatibility with external RAID storage and a built-in CD/DVD writer.

Tim Brooks, the company's digital video product specialist, said: "The product is really going to make an impact on the market and will be able to offer customers a cost effective option with additional functionality and the cost benefits that a single 16 channel DVR and separate matrix cannot begin to compete with."

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Access control

Entry at fingertips

Electro-Replacement Ltd has introduced a Fingerprint Recognition Door Access System.

The system is suitable for surface mounting to new or existing doors, both internal and for sheltered external use. The company says up to 25 users can be catered for, and addition and deletion of users is extremely simple.

The system is supplied as kit containing the fingerprint recognition unit. motorised deadbolt lock assembly, door jam, long life batteries and a fixing kit.

"Extremely simple installation, low battery warning, low rejection rate, auxiliary power input and intruder alarm facility and self-locking are among many features which make the unit ideal for use in high security areas such as laboratories, computer rooms, R&D facilities and high value goods storage areas," Electro-Replacement says.

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Going biometric

Multilink Access Control Systems has launched a new biometric fingerprint reader for use with its access control systems. The Bio-Flex reader can add a biometric layer of security to an existing proximity/Wiegand reader and/or keypad, Multilink says.

The reader has the capability to store up to 4000 fingerprints and integrates with Amadeus 5 access control software, which offers simple template management for enrolment, distribution and reader configuration. A cable bus allows controllers and the fingerprint reader to be connected to the central computer, and installation is simple, with pre-prepared cables and single-gang or mullion mount compatibility.

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Simple recognition

Siedle has a new, simple to use fingerprint recognition module to its audio and video door entry systems.

Siedle Fingerprint is a biometric reader that can be fitted as a stand-alone unit, without an additional controller, making it easy to install.

Two versions are available, and both can manage up to 100 users. The stand-alone model without a controller contains all its computing and storage capability in the compact modular housing itself and is capable of operating without additional devices. Programming is simple and can be carried out without a PC or any special expertise.

The version with a controller, designed for larger premises with several entrances, is capable of networking up to eight fingerprint scanners. These are managed by a central, software-controlled system which carries out fingerprint scanning, programming and data management functions.

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Expanding Aiphone

BC Technology has launched the bcR2, a network interface specifically designed to provide remote functionality of Aiphone entry systems via PC from any remote location.

When a visitor uses the door station the call is either answered at the handset inside the building, or is routed through the bcR2 to the preferred IP network – LAN to a remote PC or multiple PCs.

The bcR2 transmits caller information from up to two entrances, enabling all the functions of an Aiphone entry system to be operated at the PC, allowing full communications with the visitor in the same way as using the entry phone handset monitor. BC believes it is the only system of its type enabling both audio and video communications at remote locations.

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Single door proximity

STI (Europe) has launched KeySolve, a new single door proximity access control system. This provides authorised access to a door for up to 1500 users, each using a simple electronic key fob.

Each key fob contains a unique code that cannot be copied or changed. When a key is presented to the reader, access is allowed if the key code matches the same code programmed in the reader.

Two types of reader are available: the RL Series Rim Lock and the CR Series Controller Reader. The rim lock is a self-contained battery powered unit that includes the locking mechanism, reader and controller, and can be installed in less than an hour. The CR controller reader is used where it is impractical to fit the rim lock.

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Video for Topaz

GE's security business has included integrated video on its upgraded Topaz access control system.

Topaz uses a simple browser-style interface along with full colour maps and interactive icons to provide integrated access control with video surveillance, alarm monitoring and photo ID badging for systems with up to 128 readers.

The upgraded Topaz is available in both two-door and four-door starter and expansion kits to accommodate all field applications.

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Going Active

T-mac Technologies is pioneering the use of Active RFID with its new device - t-fob.

The t-fob tag, when added to the company's t-mac remote monitoring system, offers cost-effective automated time and attendance reporting for all businesses where on-site identification of vehicles, people and moveable assets is a priority, all in a simple portable device.

The t-fob tags can be purchased in a variety of formats: key ring with integral alert button function; credit card device as ID badge; larger format for attaching to assets such as computers, vehicles or other larger appliances, and smaller covert devices where discrete monitoring is required.

As t-fob boasts Active RFID, it automatically tracks entry and exit and only needs to be within a certain range of the receiver to authenticate and log details of the holder via t-mac.

Technologies managing director Alan Wilkinson said: “T-fob is completely versatile and can be applied to most industrial applications where on-site identification is required for personnel, access control, vehicle delivery monitoring, and asset and location monitoring. The tag can also be an invaluable device for security for lone workers as the employee can activate an optional integral alert button in the event of threat.”

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Additional capabilities

Inner Range has launched a new version of its Two Door Reader, which now has a dynamic backup card capability called 'Card Cache'.

The company says the feature increases the redundant offline capabilities of the Two Door Access module.

The Access Module stores the last 110 valid cards presented at each door in its card cache. In the unlikely event of the Access Module losing communications with the control module, the cards in the cache will be able to gain entry.

"This removes a big area of concern when using a reader module without local intelligence," Inner Range says.

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Mobile access

Hampshire company NCN is distributing a new type of access control system using GSM technology.

These two access control systems use mobile phones to gain access instead of cards or keyfobs.

MD Lee Patterson said: “You simply call the unit from your mobile phone and the output switches for a few seconds. this makes it ideal for controlling gates or barriers or anything else you may want to switch remotely. The system uses caller identification, so no call charges are incurred, and the unit will only respond to authorised numbers.”

Two units are available. The GSMkey can accept up to 10 users and is a viable alternative for remote control of gates or barriers from long range – anywhere you can get a mobile phone signal.

The GSM Smart System can accept up to 1000 users and has online reporting capabilities. All of the functions of this system can be accessed from a remote PC with a modem, so any changes to who is authorised can be made without having to attend site.

Operations manager Heather Hoyle said: “We have had a lot of interest in the new range of products, as people realise that installations can be achieved without having to install all of the cabling normally associated with access control systems and their reader-heads. It also allows vandal-resistant systems to be installed very easily, as there is no equipment to be mounted on the exterior of the property.”

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