Products

Espace invader

New from Daitem is Espace, a high quality specification wireless security system with a wide range of technical features and benefits. Daitem says that with no interconnecting wiring, and no mains power required, installation times are cut dramatically with the added benefit of leaving décor intact and no unsightly trunking.

The Grade 2-compliant Espace allows comprehensive intrusion protection of a residence or office, up to eight partitions. Three detection levels are available as standard: external sensors, perimeter doors and windows, and internal motion detectors, with pre-alert or general alarm settings.

A plug-in telephone modem allows remote notification of alarms and events, plus the ability to dial in, check status and even control.

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Eyeview in the box

Eyeview has launched its CMI series MPEG4 IP Box camera, which adopts MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile compression technology to perform full D1 (4CIF) resolution. It uses a 1/3-inch Sony HAD CCD sensor, and has a display resolution of 380TVL/480TVL.

Real-time image transmission is 30fps (NTSC) and 25fps (PAL). The CMI series is a built-in video web server with DDNS support, which also allows authorised users to adjust live camera settings via web browsers. With Auto-Iris lenses controlled by DC, the CMI series also provides adjustable DIP-switch functions, such as back light control, auto white balance, and auto gain control.

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Pelco's dome run

Pelco claims its Spectra IV is "the best integrated camera dome system in the world".

It offers advanced optics with 540 TVL resolution, a 35x optical and 12x digital zoom lens and the ability to produce quality, usable images at 0.00018 lux, coupled with electronic image stabilisation, integrated UTP circuit, 128x wide dynamic range, and more.

"Spectra IV is the ultimate positioning system, with its powerful advances in optics technology for capturing the crispest images, designed for unmatched reliability, and installations made even easier thanks to system enhancements - ideal for any environment, any lighting condition, any industry," Pelco says.

"Best of all, system components are interchangeable with other Spectra systems, simplifying the retrofit process and application adjustments."

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Wildcat DVRs

Acam Technology has launched a range of Cathexis DVRs. The Serval range - named after a South African wildcat - is available in 12, 24 and 36-channel options, with up to 6TB internal hard drive capacity.

The system is based on the stable Linux operating system and includes an integrated CD-RW, LAN, four RS485 telemetry ports for multiprotocol PTZ control, smart video motion detection with motion tracking, and VGA monitor output.

The range is housed in a stylish case that exceeds the latest cooling requirements for high performance system enclosures. Using JPEG compression the DVR delivers 100 images per second.

Each recorder comes with Cathexis' catLite software plus free Remote View application. CatLite includes remote diagnostics and proactive preventative maintenance, customised screen layouts and event triggers and actions.

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Overbraided flexible conduit

Adding to the range of metallic systems from Adaptaflex is the new, stainless steel overbraid flexible conduit, Type SSB. Designed for use on demanding applications, the system combines a highly flexible, helically wound stainless steel conduit with a stainless steel overbraid said to make it ideal for corrosive environments.

There are five nominal conduit sizes in the range including: 13mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm and 32mm, which use the Type A and Type B straight fittings. These incorporate fixed and swivel external threads respectively.

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World's smallest wireless

Axis Communications has launched what it claims is the world's smallest wireless megapixel network camera, the Axis 207MW, a bandwidth efficient MPEG-4 network camera. The company says it is ideal for indoor surveillance and remote monitoring applications, and is especially suited for securing small businesses and homes.

The camera measures in at only 85mm wide. Key features include its megapixel lens with IR cut filter, and simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 for optimised image quality and bandwidth usage. Remote users can also listen in a monitored area through the built in microphone. Quick and easy to configure, it supports both Windows and Mac operating systems.

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Height of safety

Chubb Electronic Security has launched a new ladder to ensure the health and safety of its employees working at height.

In line with European Health and Safety legislation and the Working at Height Regulations 2005, the new equipment was developed by Bratts Ladders of Nottingham in consultation with engineers from Chubb Electronic Security.

Lightweight, and easily transported by Chubb engineers on the roof racks of their vans, it is supplied as one piece of equipment with all safety features permanently attached. It includes wheels at the top of the unit for easy extension of the ladder; a levelling system for use on uneven surfaces; a 'multistopper' design to prevent slipping; and a 'V'-shaped section in the centre of the wheel unit for using the ladder against a pole or in a corner, and a rope and cleat to tie it off, where possible.

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Take a Vantage

A new generation of the Vantage G Series is now available from ADI-Gardiner, encompassing a range of wide dynamic range cameras offering advanced features, including on screen display, high resolution, privacy zones, true day/night mode, and advanced wide dynamic operation.

The VGC950SWD (mains version) and VGC952SWD (12v DC/24v AC version) have been designed to capture clear, easy to view images under poor or unpredictable lighting conditions.

Both models feature resolution up to 570TVL, and eight maximum privacy zones.

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Advance to Grade 3

Risco Group is continuing to launch Grade 3 detectors for the European market, including perimeter and indoor models.

Risco detectors that comply with the Grade 3 standards are: the iWise Green Line DT Anti-Mask and iWise Quad Anti-Mask for indoor wall mount installations; LuNar Green Line DT for ceiling mount installations; ShockTec and ShockTec Plus for window/door protection; and Vitron and Vitron Plus for glass break applications.

Risco says the detectors exceed PD6662 and EN50131-1 requirements, with some features including wall/back tamper, active IR for antimask, remote LED disable, built-in EOL resistors (jumper selectable) and three LEDs for easier walk tests.

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Easy shunt lock tool

ACT's 10 Minute Shunt Lock is a tool that "does everything quickly and simply for installing a security shunt lock" says the company.

The 950mm long bit drills a 10mm hole through the door for the alarm cable and will not deviate even if it hits a knot in the wood.

It comes with a unique chisel shape cutter that cuts a mortice for the shunt lock and face plate, as well as a self-centring jig that is said to make marking-up easy and a vertical guide for height and depth to stop cut areas from being overrun.

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Turn the noise down

Samsung's new SVD-4300 day night dome features Samsung Super Noise Reduction technology, or SSNR, which the company says ensures 'ghost' and smear-free colour images at lighting levels as low as 0.7 lux and monochrome images down to 0.005 lux at F1.8 in Sens-up mode.

With three-axis rotation, the SVD-4300 can deliver high resolution images of distant objects via its 100x zoom capability – a combination of a 10x auto-focus optical zoom lens and 10x digital zoom.

Samsung says it is suitable for both internal and external applications, such as schools, colleges, underpasses, retail stores and warehousing. It is equipped with motion detection, privacy masking, on-screen display and RS-232C remote control.

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Two from Videcon

CCTV distributor Videcon has introduced two new cameras to its Concept Pro range, the VCP2214 colour and VCP2219 day/night models.

The VCP2214 incorporates features such as 480TVL resolution, back light compensation, and auto gain control, providing a reliable surveillance solution for a variety of applications.

The VCP2219 features 550TVL resolution and day/night operation, which Videcon says produces sharp, high quality images in most environments. A built-in digital zoom facility ensures greater clarity of distant objects with any standard lens. Both cameras come with five year warranty.

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Brand recognition

The VR-N900U nine channel network video recorder from JVC is able to automatically recognise and configure itself to operate with JVC brand IP camera, up to four analogue cameras or network encoder, enabling quick and easy installation. It operates as a stand alone unit, removing the need for a PC or computer to record video data.

Designed for efficient and simple installation, the VR-N900U records in high quality MJPEG or MPEG-4 over LAN/WAN or the internet at a maximum of 120fps when recording at VGA resolution of 640 x 480, or up to 30fps when using the higher SXGA resolution of 1280 x 1024. Images are stored on the built-in 250GB hard drive.

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Robot takes over

MOSRO is a mobile security robot that can send CCTV images, sound alarms and check the surrounding atmosphere for concentrations of toxic gases and vapours.

The 1.18m tall robot features a fingerprint sensor, camera, siren and warning light, radar sensors, passive IR and motion detectors, loudspeakers, ultrasonic sensors, gas-measuring sensors, and ultrasonic sensors, which are also used for navigation.

Able to move at speeds of up to 4km/h, MOSRO is connected to a control room, which is able to monitor images and alarms from the robot, and broadcast voice warnings through its loudspeaker.

The product, from Germany's Robowatch Technologies, has already successfully been used in the automobile and chemical industries, in logistics warehouses, at IT centres and printing houses, and for major sporting events.

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