Top products line up

This year the 27 shortlisted contenders are battling it out for the top honours in six categories covering the whole of the security product sector.

From a "key" which reads a fingerprint to a formidable rolling barrier … from a mobile live video transmitter to a radically different intruder alarm panel ... this year's finalists cover the widest range of sectors.

Following the judging session, the top 27 entries are lining up to take the honours at the awards, organised in association with the BSIA.

Six winners from this shortlist and one overall "Best of the Best" will be announced at the Awards Dinner on the first night of IFSEC 2005 on May 16.

The event, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC, will also include presentations to winners in categories covering Export and Project Innovation/Installation.

The shortlisted companies and products are detailed in alphabetical order in their categories on the next three pages.

ACCESS CONTROL

Access Management Systems: Cyberlock and Cyberkey

This is a family of lock cylinders that displace existing mechanical cylinders to give real time access management control without the need for wiring or a permanent power supply. The power to update the chip in each cylinder comes from the battery in the Cyberkey which also contains the access rights for the keyholder. Able to be installed in a diverse product range, both CyberLock and CyberKey retain an audit record of activity.

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IP Control Systems: Ingenium IP lock controller

The Ingenium is described as the "world's first native IP access control solution to harness the Power over Ethernet standard IEEE802.3af". Requiring no local power, it actuates a range of electrical locking mechanisms using Power over Ethernet (800mA max). Compatible with customers' existing networks, it integrates to IP CCTV and telephony.

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Servocell: Active Latch

The Active Latch moves electro-mechanical locking beyond the traditional solenoid and motorised locking mechanisms. Its piezo-ceramic actuators can be used in any lock to replace pin and lever tumblers. Because it uses little power, it can be powered over LANs, meaning “years” between battery changes, says the company. It is also suited to radio control.

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Simons Voss Technologies: Q3007 Biometric Transponder

The product is described as the "world's first … mobile biometric solution" and designed as a replacement for biometric terminals on each door. It has an integrated fingerprint sensor which means it only opens doors for people whose fingerprint it recognises. It can be personalised and if the user loses it there is no risk to the company because it can only be used with the correct fingers.

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TDSI: MicroGarde

Targeted at the lower end of the market, MicroGarde is said to be “the most effective one-door controller on the market". Because it uses communications converters, wizard guided software and fault tolerant installation, it has taken the complexity out of access control for users regardless of size of company. It takes "minimal" time to install and users are guided through first installations.

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Tyco Fire & Security: Software House Multi Technology Reader

This is a multi-technology reader that provides end users with an easier way to switch to Smart Card technology. It allows a gradual transition from a proximity system to a Smart-Card system without having to change readers. More than one card technology can be used within the same system, allowing customers to make a gradual transition while moving selected personnel to smart cards.

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CCTV

Dedicated Micros: BX2 CA

The BX2 CA (Continuous Archive) is a high performance multiplex digital recorder designed for larger sites where customers want to archive substantial amounts of footage regularly. It is also for users who may need to transfer data to law enforcement agencies for immediate analysis. It has two banks of 600GB mirrored storage. If two disks are removed the machine continues recording unaffected.

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SerVision: IVG-400

The company says this is the first mobile DVR to transmit live video and streaming through cellular networks from a moving vehicle to control centres and cellular devices at low power consumption. The system fully records locally and transmits four video channels. It is designed for transport systems, emergency response vehicles, cash delivery vehicles, school buses and police cars.

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Panasonic: BL-C10 Network Camera

This network camera allows viewing of images from almost any location. It can be viewed and controlled (pan and tilt and return to home position) from a standard web browser, video display or a compatible mobile phone. No PC is required at the location. When the camera's PIR sensor detects human movement, images from before, during and after the detection can be sent to the user by e-mail.

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Samsung Techwin: SHC-721A

This is the first Wide Dynamic Range camera to incorporate the company's SSNR (Super Noise Reduction) technology. When lighting levels are low it dramatically reduces both random and fixed noise and, at the same time, produces a high signal to noise ratio with no ghost effects. The result is "clear, sharp images even in the most severe lighting conditions," says the company.

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JVC: TK-C920E camera

Packed with operational features, this camera is well suited to all installations, including those with difficult lighting conditions, says the company. The TK-C920E(A) was the first camera on the market able to produce 535 lines of horizontal resolution. With the improved 1/3-inch CCD day/night function coupled with advanced digital signal processing it "reaches a new industry level in improved resolution," says JVC.

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Vista: eclipse

Described as a breakthrough in 360deg camera technology, the Vista eclipse captures a single fisheye image that generates two completely independent analogue outputs which can display any combination of image view. It delivers continuous panoramic vision and offers installation and maintenance savings by employing multiple "virtual cameras" to replace several conventional cameras. Completely "stand-alone", it has intelligent video processing embedded in.

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Electronic/Comms/IP

Baxall: Link-IT

Link-IT extends a CCTV system using an IP network. Users can extend the transmission distance of a camera, link remote sites using existing cable or extend the reach of matrix, multiplexer and/or digital recorders as far as the network will take it. Unlike equipment designed for full IP systems, Link-IT allows existing CCTV equipment to be connected via an IP network.

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M-Set Technologies: PES Guard Tour Sensor

This is a portable electronic guard tour sensor for data collection, employee monitoring and event logging. It gives management the ability to monitor and record that an employee was at a location or completed a specific task, and at what time. It includes ANTI-Vandal Technology that tells management how and when any employee damaged the sensor, whether it be via an accidental fall or wanton damage.

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Qinetiq: Q20 GPS Module

This high sensitivity satellite tracking system is said to provide accurate, robust satellite tracking in extreme signal environments, such as urban areas and under foliage. Able to track indoors and outside, it is claimed to be 1000 times more sensitive than existing systems and can be integrated into a wide range of devices in security, asset tracking and navigation.

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WebWay One: WebWay 2424T-GSM/GPRS

This provides two-transmission-path Grade 4 signalling managed 24 hours a day and is said to meet the signalling requirements to PD6662, ACPO and ABI needs. Dual path signalling is provided for the price per annum of a third party monitored single path system. The GPRS connection is polled every three minutes - all the time, and the telephone line is interrogated for line voltage and dial tones every 30 seconds.

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Yoko Technology Group: SecuMate

The SecuMate is a portable security recorder with many possible uses. It contains a wireless video and audio real time monitor and uses Mpeg4 compression to provide a clear picture. It is easy to carry and set up and contains an LCD screen and CF card recording. Several recording modes are available and it is said to be easy to search and play back. Reader Service No 118

INTRUDER ALARMS

Com-care: Voice-garde

Consisting of a home unit and a pendant, Voice-garde is said to be the only personal emergency response system in the world where the pendant houses a sensitive microphone and speaker allowing hands-free loudspeaker two-way speech communication. It allows an operator or end user to verify an alarm condition and provide detailed information to the emergency services.

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Bosch: Easy Series

This intruder alarm control panel for residential and small business applications offers such simple installation and set up that reading manuals is not required. The small text-free panel has colour coded terminal strips with additional visualisation of each connection by easily understandable symbols. Installers can define up to eight points and connect up to four external signalling devices, an internal PSU, a tamper switch and up to four control centres. A plug in voice manual is available in 20+ languages.

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Elkron: WL30

Said to be fully bi-directional and guaranteeing maximum security at the same level as a wired system, the WL30 is powered by long life lithium batteries and is immune from power blackouts and can work in locations where no electrical power is available. It uses Synchronous, a protocol that protects it from any jam or smart attack. It is remote PC controlled.

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Pyronix: KX Series

The company says it has listened and responded to the requirements of installers in the development of the KX Series of detectors which are said to combine innovative features with Pyronix’s tried and tested technologies. The range has interchangeable PCB modules allowing for simple exchange or easy upgrading. Eliminating awkward wiring and the need to check resistor colour codes, the series has four on-board EOL alarm resistor values and four tamper resistor values.

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GE Security: ATS1290

This is an interface that connects up to 32 detectors. It is based on a Master addressable bus to which the devices will be connected. When connecting addressable devices the bus consists of only two wires, easing installation by reducing the wiring connections. Existing cables can be re-used in retrofit installations.

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PHYSICAL SECURITY

ASSA: Evolution Electromechanical locks

For the first time, a lockcase range gives electromechanical or mechanical control from either side of the door. Because of this, accessories are interchangeable and because there is a need for only one door preparation it can take advantage of hindsight. A hook bolt as standard throughout increases a door's resistance to attack.

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Garrett Metal Detectors: Tactical hand-held detector

Use of this hand-held metal detector eliminates the need to touch a suspect when performing body searches and takes away the danger of the officer being pricked with a used drug needle or being accused of a violation of rights of the suspect. Rugged, compact and waterproof, it contains a flashlight.

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Securec: Phoenix rolling barrier

High security at low cost is provided with this alternative to traditional vehicle access systems. Said to be especially useful where there is a high risk of ram raiding, the barrier is at eye level to the driver, providing an "immense" visual deterrent. The structure of the beam and rolling mechanism gives high anti-ram protection even when part closed.

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SERVICE

Intercard: IXLA 100 Plus

This laser engraver for plastic cards offers high engraving speeds, low energy consumption and low maintenance and is especially suited to banks, government bodies and security conscious companies. The desktop system uses a laser source to produce highly durable ID cards.

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Honeywell: Lobbyworks

The Lobbyworks Suite is said to provide an innovative, technology-based solution to visitor management that outperforms paper-based solutions and is easy to use. The system can be used on the company's intranet and visitors can register themselves via touchscreens or via their own business cards in a freestanding kiosk where passes can be printed. It can identify and track all visitors and identify banned visitors.

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