Products

ACCESS CONTROL

Raising the bar

Longitude IP Access Control from DVTel is an open software-based access control solution which, the company says, "clearly raises the bar". It gives users a single, user-friendly interface for both access control and video. Features include alarm monitoring, graphical maps, automation, reporting, photo badge creation and time and attendance.

It is "hardware agnostic" so it can take over almost any legacy access control system. It uses multi-vendor readers and panels including the new HID VertX line of IP products and it means the end user "is no longer locked into proprietory access control hardware and that's a significant advantage for our customers" says the company.

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No specialist training

TAC Satchwell is introducing its "latest generation" Intelli-M Power over Ethernet to the UK market. Designed to be installed and operated without specialist training, its embedded web server allows users to communicate with a stand alone door controller from a PC workstation anywhere in the world.

As the system grows, its Supervisor Plus management software provides all the standard and advanced management tools of a security control system. It has features such as time and attendance, guard tours, CCTV/DVR integration and photo-ID production.

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Easily integrated biometrics

Deister electronic UK, manufacturer of RFID solutions, has launched bioProx, a range of biometric ID devices that provides access control through fingerprint recognition.

Combining biometrics with a proximity reader, it supports Wiegand or magstripe and features a TCP/IP interface for management control and future expansion. It is said to be easily integrated into any existing access control system. A sensor captures the fingerprint, an algorithm processes it and makes comparisons and the unit reads the template from contactless card technology.

Importantly, says the company, it uses high definition optical sensors, "rather than the silicon sensors used by other manufacturers". This protects it from damage by static electricity.

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Hands-free videophone

The Eclipse hands-free videophone from Videx Security is said to bring new levels of versatility to the company's range of video door entry systems. Available in surface or flush mounted, units have a colour monitor and hands-free full duplex speech plus the option to switch into simplex speech when required.

It provides users with speech line and tone volume as well as colour and brightness controls. Door open, camera recall, privacy and on/off latching relays are also featured. Using coax or twisted pair, it is said to be an "ideal" complement to the Videx 4000 Series of door entry panels.

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Supporting DDA

The VK4K Video Phone Kit from Videx Security is suitable for the company's 400 Series of door entry systems. The VK4K supports up to two outdoor door entry panels including a DDA station which will assist organisations in complying with the Disability Discrimination Act. Up to three additional devices such as an extra video handset, audio handset or an extension sounder can also be fitted in parallel to each videophone.

Door panels have both audio and visual status: busy, call in progress, door opening and engaged. A time adjustable privacy facility is also included plus door selectable camera recall and dry contact buttons.

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Supa access control

BPT Security Systems has launched three stand-alone, entry level Impro SupaGate proximity access control units for small commercial or upmarket residential applications. Installation, set up and maintenance is said to be "extremely easy" and manually configured hardware and tags can be added or deleted from the system by using the push buttons and display within the receiver.

SupaGate Lite is designed for single door proximity access control and is "simple" to install. SupaGate is mid range with four relays with a single reader connection allowing one unit to secure four access points. Supagate Plus has four relays with two reader connections allowing it to control both vehicle entrances via radio frequency and building access via conventional access readers, all from the single controller.

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'Massive' savings

The new TelePorter2N series telephone based door entry system requires only one standard telephone line, PABX extension or GSM interface. No additional cabling to apartments or houses is needed, "massively reducing the costs of installation" says the company.

The TeleDor2N and TeleDorK2N can hold up to 54 numbers and are programmable from any landline or mobile telephone. There is an option to accommodate these with single buttons (up to 54) or via a keypad. Other features are a video facility with day/night colour camera, up to six auto re-dial numbers when a call is unanswered or busy and a day/night concierge or warden facility.

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Professional range

The ARX range of intelligent door operating systems from Abloy Security has been expanded with the addition of the ARX Professional. Suitable for multi-building, multi-site applications such as large corporates and major educational establishments, it can control more than the 16 door capacity of the ARX and has additions and enhancements including modules that enable the system to be fully integrated with Galaxy intruder alarms, an anti-passback function and photo-ID function.

It is said to be future proof, and easy to install and start up.

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ALARMS

Detector speaks volumes

Optex Europe has launched an "innovative, low cost and highly reliable" area detection device that not only detects unwanted intruders loitering in driveways or back gardens but can also warn intruders off the site with a series of sequential announcements.

The VX 402 Series uses multiple detection pattern technology developed from the company's long range external detector range that prevents false activation from pets, birds and small animals. Two discrete detection areas are created and the alarm output is only provided when an intruder is detected in both areas.

Originally designed for small commercial and industrial applications, the unit has now been adapted for residential applications. Hard wired or wire-free, it is "ideal" for event driven CCTV and allows the installer to record a customised warning message on-site. The volume can be increased by wiring a second speaker into the detector.

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Empty property protected

Sentico has launched an alarm system specifically designed for void properties which are left empty and where there is neither mains power nor telecoms.

By combining the Void Property Alarm System with the GE KeySafe from Supra (UK) – also in the company's portfolio – the expense of paying for an individual to wait on site for utilities or be on standby, is eliminated. It also makes it easier to gain access should the alarm be activated. The company says the biggest benefit is the battery technology. The portable system has a battery life of up to three years.

Installation is within 15 minutes, says the company and the unit can be moved from one property to another with no need for maintenance other than registering the new location via software. It can be configured to use several wireless PIRs at a distance of up to 45 feet and has the option of an uncomfortably loud sounder that can be activated within the property to alert the intruder.

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New in Gardtec range

Risco Group has launched the Gardtec 490x which allows installers to offer the same system as the popular Gardtec range of control panels but with wireless expansion. The 490x is a completely hybrid system and follows the PD6662 and EN 50131-1 Grade 2 standards. Both the 490x and the 480 are suitable for residential and commercial applications.

The company says that having studied the EN 50131 standards, it has applied them to its products. The 490x has a larger metal end station to accommodate a 9 Amp battery with space for wiring. It is expandable up to 9-16 zones via zone doubling with 15 user codes and 300 event logs. It has an onboard modem and communicator and upload/download remote programming capabilities.

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Picture this

With some insurance companies now specifying "picture protection" if valuable objects are displayed within offices and homes, installers are now being requested to fit object protection devices.

Euronova has introduced GalleryMonitor which uses wire-free sensors and features anti-tamper, anti-mask, unique ID and battery and signal monitoring. The art protection sensor is a non-touch detector that does not make contact with the artwork but is fixed to the wall behind.

The receiver is on all the time and links the existing (or new) alarm panel using the built-in relays and the alarm's own power supply. If the artwork is moved there is no need for any rewiring.

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Domonial now in UK

Honeywell is now making its Domonial wireless intruder alarm system available in the UK. The system, featuring a unique mobile keypad , is said to provide a high performance "family friendly" system for residential requirements.

Compact in design and "aesthetically pleasing to suit all home environments" it is widely used in the residential market across Europe where more than 600,000 systems have been installed over the last decade.

The new TCU2-800m mobile radio keypad is similar in size to a TV remote control. The LCD provides the user with step by step instructions on how to operate each function and the keypad can be used in any room. The Domonial is a flexible 20-zone panel which is said to be quick and easy to install. Full installation can be completed in less than two hours. The mobile keypad can also be used as an engineering tool for system testing.

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Wireless WisDom

Risco Group has launched a set of wireless accessories and modules to complete the WisDom wireless security system. The new accessories are: wireless shock, wireless flood, 2-button panic keyfob, advanced GSM/GPRS Module, wireless external and internal sounders.

The company's new 2-way wireless external and internal sounders are fully battery operated with no local AC power required and have a three-year battery life. Remote control via upload/download includes sounder volume control, strobe flashing speed, set/unset squark and supervision time window.

The new shock detector is based on Risco's wired ShockTec detection technology with gross attack detection and with tri-colour LED.

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CCTV

Outdoor monitor

Sanyo has released a new weather resistant LCD monitor. It features IP56 accreditation, and is able to cope with harsh environments where conditions may be dusty, damp or humid. It is supplied with a TV tuner as well as Scart/PC and BNC input.

The 32-inch monitor has a 176 deg viewing angle and is ideal for numerous outdoor applications.

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Like a Bullet

DeView has launched its new Varifocal Day/Night IR Bullet camera, which it says is suitable for active monitoring and surveillance programmes.

The varifocal Sony 1/3-inch CCD compact camera features built-in infrared LED with automatic backlight compensation and 480 TVL. It is equipped to operate in various light conditions, automatically switching from colour images to high sensitivity monochrome mode in low light environments. It can be installed both internally and externally.

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Extreme protection

Extreme's EX40MNX hi-impact dome camera delivers vandal resistant day and night surveillance under all lighting conditions. The camera incorporates Mechanical Filter technology to deliver the “world's best hardened dome camera optics”, enabling improved security and crime deterrence.

"At important applications worldwide, whether indoors or outdoors, on a ceiling or a wall, EX40MNX ensures effective surveillance of subjects on the premises," Extreme says.

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Towards 2000

Sanyo has launched a new DVR which uses JPEG 2000 compression, which it says is "ideal for video over IP-based CCTV systems".

The DSR-5016PA has 16 camera inputs and a terabyte of onboard storage. Recorded images can easily be transferred for evidential purposes onto a DVD or CD via the DVR's integral DVD/CD writer, or alternatively onto compact flash or a microdrive.

The DSR-5016PA allows operators to set up to three 'Regions of Interest' for each camera. These ROIs enhance picture quality for a particular area and lower it for the unimportant areas, further reducing file sizes and increasing recording capacity.

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Enter the Matrix

Matrix Intelligence has launched its VVR1000 – a 12/24v DC recorder for onboard road vehicle applications. Designed specifically for vehicle operators, the ruggedised unit features separate 3.5-inch hard drives in vibration and shock-absorbing capsules. Resultant images are DVD quality and can be downloaded by a variety of methods including TCP/IP, USB, and wireless.

The hard drives can be completely removed and swapped-out without affecting the integrity and reliability of the system.

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Compact and versatile

The Ganz ZR-DHD921NP and ZR-DHD1621NP are compact, versatile, flexible and powerful nine and 16 channel Triplex+ DVRs. These allow the user to play and record whilst viewing in multi-screen mode, with the added functionality to control via Ethernet and back-up storage to firewire simultaneously. Both come with built-in DVD writer.

Wavelet compression makes it possible to archive compact files with high image resolution, and allows events to be backed up. Up to 1.2Tb of storage is installed as standard by using three inbuilt hard drives.

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From day to night

Sanyo has introduced the VCC-4790P, a 240v, 520TVL day/night camera. The camera delivers high resolution colour images down to 0.45 lux and requires just 0.01 lux illumination to produce high quality monochrome images.

It utilises a high sensitivity CCD sensor that incorporates the latest algorithms from Sanyo to reproduce natural colours and at the same time drastically reduce smear effects that can result from headlights at night.

The VCC-4790P offers automatic or manual switching from day to night mode, and features intelligent backlight compensation to provide a clear view of off-centre and moving objects.

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All new Oculus

DeView has launched Oculus, its new, technically advanced PTZ. IT is vandal-resistant, sealed up to IP67, and designed to be installed in harsh environments or areas where the camera unit may be subjected to physical abuse.

It has a ¼-inch Exview high resolution camera featuring 18x optical zoom, privacy zones, mechanical IR filter and a picture freeze function. Oculus features an easy to fit design enabling various installation options, including ceiling, wall and pole brackets.

Applications include town centres, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, car parks, airports and leisure facilities.

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Hubba hub

NVT's new NV-16PS10-PVD is an ultra-compact power supply cable integrator hub, designed to provide remote power, surge protection and cabling diagnostics to CCTV cameras. It consolidates CCTV system cabling and provides camera power at a distance, with pass-through video and telemetry data for up to 16 cameras per unit.

It features independently, selectable 24/28v AC, with 1 Amp max power output per channel. Each of the hub's 16 camera RJ45 sockets includes individually floating outputs to ensure ground-loop immunity. This allows NVT UTP transmitted video signals to co-exist adjacent to telephone, datacom and low voltage power.

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Bullet for Genie

Genie's new ZB5451IR DNR zoom bullet camera includes integral infrared LEDs. Housed in a vandal resistant casing, the camera is suitable for a wide variety of applications and delivers consistent sharp picture quality thanks to its 500 TV lines of resolution in colour and 570 TV lines in monochrome, using the onboard 33-piece IR LED assembly with CDS sensor.

It features a Sony ¼-inch super HAD CCD image sensor and 10x optical zoom, selectable 2, 4, or 8x digital zoom, and a mechanical IR cut filter for day/night capability.

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Two times Triplex

Vista has announced the release of its next generation DVR, Triplex2. Triplex2 offers all of the existing Triplex features, but with greatly improved image quality, storage and network bandwidth utilisation. It is also available with high capacity DVD-R archiving options.

The built-in DVD or CDR archive options allow for the rapid transfer of up to 4.7Gb of video at the touch of a button without the need to install additional playback on the review PC. New Jpeg2000 compression efficiency doubles the storage of medium resolution images, enabling a much higher quality per megabyte image.

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Solaris update

Bewator has launched a new version of its Solaris dome camera, with several new and powerful features. The most significant is the 'Back up/Restore' functions, which provides the ability to back-up configuration settings from the camera head and store them within the XTU, allowing for quick and easy replacement of either the camera head or XTU without the need to manually reprogramme all settings.

Solaris now also has an optional 26x optical zoom lens. An 'Auto flip' function has been added, enabling the camera to track moving targets as they pass beneath the dome.

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Going Pro Net

Bewator has launched Eventys Pro Net, a powerful DVR and combined digital matrix. Pro Net is based on Bewator's Eventys technology, but includes some new features. In addition to supporting IP and analogue cameras simultaneously Pro Net offers 4CIF/D1 resolution, at real time recording on 4, 8 and 16 channels. It also has the capacity to record up to 32 cameras for larger applications.

It features MPEG 4 compression and storage capacity of 3Tb, allowing the system to store high quality images for more than 60 days. The system is scalable, operating from a single DVR to five networked DVRS, allowing up to 160 cameras to be viewed, recorded and controlled from a central point.

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DVR for limited spaces

Honeywell has launched the HRDE 4x4, a four channel DVR designed specifically for small to medium sized businesses. Four audio channels match four video channels providing synchronised audio/video recording and playback.

With MPEG-4 inter-frame compression delivering high quality video, it is said to be ideal for production shops, service stations, small dealerships and other sites where space is limited

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