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Argus goes IR

Geutebrück's Argus, its high precision, high speed pan and tilt system, now has a new optional high performance infrared spotlight with long-life LEDs and a choice of IR beam angles.

This enables the system to provide ultra high and ultra low speed and precision in dark situations for ranges of up to 70m.

It also features IP66 rated weather and corrosion-proof housings, which take a wide variety of cameras and lenses, a dirt and water repellent window, and maintenance-free drive system.

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Positive IFSEC feedback

Dational Technology Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the Chinese DVR manufacturer, Dahua Technology Ltd, which has 700 employees – 300 of which are R&D engineers.

The company says the unique features of their DVR products resulted in much positive feedback from existing and potential customers following their exhibiting at IFSEC 2006.

Features include: embedded Linux operation system (open source code making any modifications of software and hardware easy); mouse control with user-friendly interface (anyone with the basic PC knowledge can easily master the functions and operations of DVR, says Dational); larger hard driver capacity (support up to 8 HDDs without any limit for HDD capacity) and H.264/MPEG4 compression.

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Image stream

Videoswitch has introduced a module that provides for MPEG4 streaming of images from their Vi- series of DVRs.

The MPEG module allows fast update remote viewing of live or recorded images from any camera connected to the DVR.

Available as an option with most of the Videoswitch Vi DVRs, the module subject to bandwidth availability can stream video at 25 images per second.

Images can be viewed over a LAN, WAN or via broadband from anywhere in the world via a web browser on a PC.

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Entry level controller

Honeywell's new HJZTPX single telemetry controller is said to meet the market demands for a high quality, feature rich and flexible solution.

It is designed for use with Honeywell HD6 cameras, Orbiter Domes, HRHD digital video recorders and HXCT/HXMT multiplexers, providing a range of features "not often found at such a cost effective price".

The company says it is suitable for use in small to medium security applications and offers the functionality and ease of use of larger controllers, making it ideal for entry-level applications.

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Home or workplace security

CMS Global Technologies has unveiled a partner project that it expects will "play a valuable part in redefining the way we work and live".

Working with Fonetechnology, a joint venture between Pedagog and Micromark, CMS is assisting in developing IrisTM, a plug and play domestic wireless CCTV camera accessible from a mobile phone.

The Iris system enables the video from a camera in any home – for instance, to check on children – or workplace to be received in real time on a mobile phone.

Each camera is an end-to-end device that can be dialled into by any number of different units. Users can choose to have one camera or several and permit access to the cameras according to need.

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Maximum image performance

Avigilon's Performance Surveillance System combines multi-megapixel cameras and lossless compression for "maximum imaging performance".

The digital surveillance system features high-sensitivity Gigabit Ethernet cameras, ranging in resolution from VGA to 11 megapixels, and high-capacity recorders that capture and preserve surveillance evidence using lossless compression.

Avigilon says it delivers "a leap in image quality" because, unlike conventional surveillance systems, each component has been designed to preserve the high-quality footage captured by its high-resolution cameras – unlike conventional systems where a single weak link in a surveillance system irreparably reduces image quality.

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'New era' in DVRs

Pelco says it is ushering in a "new era in digital video recording" with its DVR5100 which combines cutting-edge performance and exceptional image quality with intuitive, easy operation.

Recording up to 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) images per second (ips) at 4CIF resolution on each channel, it "shatters previous performance barriers for DVRs in its class", says the company.

"Combined with exceptional reliability and unsurpassed storage management (with up to 1 TB of internal storage), the DVR5100 Series is the ideal choice for a wide range of video security applications – from retail to banking and beyond."It is Endura-Enabled, operating either as a stand-alone or as part of a Pelco Endura system.

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PTZ control over mobile

CCTV mobile can stream live images from security cameras, cameras mounted on moving vehicles, boats and yachts to mobile devices such as phones, Blackberry, windows mobile, smart phone, PDA and Internet.

Full PTZ control and viewing from the mobile devices is achieved over GSM/GPRS/3G network.

Features include: viewing of up to 16 cameras per server and control of up to 64 devices per server; multiple location viewing on a single handset; view and control of full speed dome PTZ camera live (Pelco-P & Pelco-D); control of lights, gates, doors, alarms etc; built in motion detection with masking; streaming server with digital recorder on board with full scheduling; alerts on activation of motion or input alarm; users/groups with privileges to view and control; digital PTZ into the image; view images/ control relays/ view recordings over Internet; digital watermark and email alert with image attached on activation of motion.

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High speed performer

Videcon has released the VHSD-870EXT day/night high speed dome camera including 127 preset positions, 8 variable tracking zones and a three-year warranty.

It combines advanced functions such as 127 preset positions, four pattern tours, eight privacy zones and eight variable tracking zones, which can all be combined in to a single group function allowing virtually 'hands-free' operation once the group is activated.

Eight alarm inputs and four alarm outputs included at the head of the dome offer sufficient flexibility for connection of external detectors. Incorporating support for Pelco P and Pelco D protocol, the VHSD-870EXT is fully compliant with the vast majority of control equipment available today.

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Feature-rich camera

Eyeview Electronics of Taiwan has launched the IPR-200 outdoor IR 40meter day/night MPEG-4 IP camera

Features include: 1/3 inch Sony Super HAD CCD with 27k/29k pixels; MPEG-4 D1 resolution NTSC 720x480 (30fps) ; PAL 720x576 (25fps); system on a chip(SoC) solution and QoS (802.1pQ) for video streaming(IP multicast, IGMP supported); dual MPEG-4 video stream output via LAN/WAN(PPPoE supported) ports; built-in heater and fan; IP66 approved and MPEG-4 DVD resolution image quality

It has the 1/3inch Sony HAD CCD sensor and displays a resolution of 380TVL / 480 TVL.

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'Revolutionary' monitoring

DVTel's Scene Tracker is said to "revolutionise" camera monitoring with a new video suite integrated into the Latitude Network Video Management System.

It provides a "real world" perspective of multiple camera images in a single integrated view.

While traditional video management systems typically provide multiplexed or sequential views "or at best use a mega pixel or panoramic camera," Scene Tracker "allows the world to be seen as the human eye was meant to see it with no limitation of a single camera view".

Objects or people can be tracked, zoomed in on and hovered over for a closer view.

Using technology originally developed for the military and aerospace, it "stitches" scenes from multiple uncorrelated cameras into a single seamless view that permits instant understanding of the composite scene.

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ALARMS

klaxon LED the way

Sound signalling specialist Klaxon Signals Ltd has added to its Nexus range of sounders and beacons with a new subset of high efficiency LED products.

Designed for applications where low current consumption, reliability and synchronised beacon flashing are important, the new LED beacons and sounder-beacons can be powered by a 10-60V DC supply, making them suitable for fire and security applications.

The sounder-beacon variant can be operated in static or flashing mode. Weatherproofed to IP66, units are available in high output 105dB, 110dB and 120dB variants with a choice of red, amber, clear, green or blue lenses.

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Short message away

Europlex Technologies has introduced sigNET – monitoring for a home security system which does not involve an ARC or a voice dialler.

Using similar techniques as a text messaging phone, sigNET provides text messaging over a standard telephone line with the only requirement being a standard telephone line with "Caller-ID" enabled. The method uses existing infrastructure that is available within the property without the issues of mobile phone signal strength and ongoing additional costs of contract SIM cards. It provides a number of filters to allow the system to be configured according to which event types the user would like text messages for. This can range from a standard user event to a panic alarm.

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Performance and pricing

DSC says it has effectively blended performance with competitive pricing to produce the LC series of intrusion detection devices.

Designed for residential or commercial installation, the LC series provides protection in main rooms, corners and corridors. The series comprises four PIR motion detectors of various functionalities and a discreet glassbreak detector.

ASIC-based processing provides detection and false alarm rejection and Quad Linear Imaging technology provides sharp analysis of body dimensions and differentiation from backgrounds and pets.

Sensors are able to provide detection while ignoring pets weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).

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Plug and play sounder

Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd has introduced a new range of versatile base and wall sounders, "designed to make installation quick and simple". With no time consuming wiring connections, no fiddling with switches to set addresses and no messing with pots to set volume levels, the sounders can simply be plugged into a base, says the company. Both sounders incorporate auto shutdown mode, which allows the user to set a fixed time within which the sounder will operate before automatically silencing itself.

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ACCESS CONTROL

Finger print reader

Videx Security has added the BioAccess finger print reader to its 4000 Series modular door entry range. The reader is a thermal swipe sensor with dry contact relay outputs and serial communication ports compatible with industry standards. BioAcess can store readings of either 1000 or 3000 users with up to five fingerprints for each user depending upon which module is specified. Programming is carried out via buttons on the back of the reader or from a PC.

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Striking performers

The "extreme reliability" of effeff 331 and effeff 131 high performance electric strikes from Abloy Security are said to make them an ideal solution for escape route, interlock and air seal doors which are subject to side loads when they are being opened. The fail-unlocked effeff 331 strike has been designed especially for doors on escape routes, while the fail-locked 131 strike was developed for doors and barriers in interlock systems, where maintaining security is the overriding concern. In normal operating conditions, wooden or metal doors fitted with either strike will open easily, with a simple push or pull, making them suitable for applications where the elderly, disabled or very young will be operating the doors.

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ANCILLARY

All in one to 'perfect picture'

ACT Meters says the Rapport337 "for the first time" gives an engineer all the functions of a digital multimeter together with a CCTV monitor, video signal generator and cable tester in one compact unit. "The meter enables an engineer to view the CCTV camera and make all the necessary pan, tilt and zoom adjustments for the perfect optimum picture," says the company.

It incorporates a 2.5inch colour TFT LCD monitor that supports PAL and NTSC video formats with brightness and control and includes a PTZ Protocol Analyser that determines which protocol controls PTZ cameras, PTZ or DVR.

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