Detector is real talker
Immediate spoken warnings of security violations or messages of advice are automatically issued by the ALO1 security voice unit.
On activation, the ALO1 can deliver either a single 20-second message or one of two ten-second messages.
It is suitable for permanent or temporary locations, inside or outside, when an attendant is not feasible, says Optex Europe. Messages can offer assistance as well as warnings.
“The message recorded will depend on the scenario and the information to be communicated,” said Paul Nicholas, Optex divisional manager.
“At a basic level, it is a detection device which will monitor activity inside or outside certain areas of a business premises or domestic property and verbally warn off intruders.
“It can also issue warnings of potential hazards, perhaps to a reversing vehicle on a building site or raising awareness of harmful chemicals.”
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Images by moonlight
Exceptional images – even by moonlight – are said to be offered by Geutebruck’s new GVK-431/DC camera. The company says its performance (sensitivity 0.3 Lux) is due to the latest processor technology and the extremely high resolution HQ1 Super-HAD-CCD sensor from Sony.
Besides a three-stage, automatic colour/b&w, Fuzzy Logic switch, there is an additional manual day/night override and support for an external twilight switch. Designed for high security applications, the camera has three freely definable privacy masking zones, is tamper-proof and password protected.
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Grade 2 protection
The new addition of a magnetic contact to the Impaq Plus digital shock sensor from Texecom allows installation of one device for double protection on opening doors and windows.
By enabling detection prior to intruder entry, the Impaq Plus with Magnetic Contact is ideal for confirmed alarm systems. Fully compliant with TS 50131-2-6 Grade 2, the product is suitable for use within an EN 50131 Grade 2 system. To ease installation double reed switches allow the magnet to be installed on either side of the shock sensor, therefore increasing location flexibility.
Digital Signal Processing continually monitors the environment ensuring only genuine signals can cause an alarm. Other features include Tri-Colour LED Set-Up Method, Latching and First to Alarm Input, Selectable Range and independently selectable Comfort & Detection LED.
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Access all weathers
BPT has added a weatherproof model to its to its Impro SupaGate proximity access control kits.
Because SupaGate Plus Weatherproof is able to be installed outside it allows for greater read ranges. Supporting up to four access points and 99 transmitters, passive tags or PIN codes, it is said to be ideally suited to vehicle and personal access in small, low security commercial or upmarket residential premises.
It is manually configured and hardware tags can be added or deleted from the system by using the push buttons and display within the receiver. Access can be denied or granted through any of the relays, allowing the user to specify who can go where.
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Space saver
Axis has launched an “ultra compact” network video server designed for discreet or space restrictive applications. The 247S converts one stream of analogue video into full frame rate Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 video.
The company says the fact that it is powered via Power over Ethernet and also supplies power up into analogue cameras through PoE makes it unique on the market.
Set up is said to be quick and easy and positioning it close to an analogue camera also eliminates the loss in image quality that would occur if video were to be transferred over long distances through a coaxial cable instead of an IP network.
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Clarity in any light
Multiple camera and lens options are available in Pelco’s IP110 Series Camclosure.
Options include Day/Night, Wide Dynamic Range, Day/Night High Resolution, Colour WDR and Colour High Resolution.
WDR pixel-based imagers digitise light at the point of capture producing clear images in any lighting condition, says Pelco.
Suitable for schools, offices, hospitals, airports or other applications with an Ethernet network, the IP110 Series can be installed directly into ceiling or wall. Eight different camera/lens combinations can be connected into any Camclosure IP backbox
The company says: “With these new IP cameras, excellence in imaging now extends into the IP world, giving users the performance they have come to expect from Pelco with the convenience of IP.”
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Art of display
Videx Security has added a display and voice annunciation module to its 4000 Series of door panels.
The Art 4820 displays call progress information on a single line back lit 16 character LCD display and verbally announces the stage of the call. Installers can customise the text shown.
Programmable call progress messages that can be shown on the LCD display include a standby message that prompts a user to press a button, call in progress message, door open message and no answer message. Up to ten user names can be displayed.
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IP for home office
MWR engineering has introduced the Clairvoyant internet day/night IP camera for home and small office applications that has real time 640×480 standalone motion detection recording with motion JPEG compression.
An install wizard is said to make set up easy. It has 180 deg pan, 120deg tilt, IR LED for night vision, standalone alarm and storage up to 2GB.
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Up to 1024 cameras
HighVu Excel enterprise range from Dedicated Micros is a modular, expandable, high performance CCTV recording and IP transmission solution with embedded analytics and scalable video wall.
It is said to deliver impressive real time, high resolution D1/4CIF resolution capture, recording and playback, of up to 1024 cameras in a single seamless configuration, viewed simultaneously across 48 monitors. It is suitable for high end retail, banking, gaming and large scale multiple site and public space surveillance.
A fully embedded system which operates within the NetVu Connected environment, high definition image capture offers the capability to continually record and playback in real time on all channels – including from DM’s CamVu 2000 megapixel IP cameras – with lip-synced audio input available on each camera and no loss of performance, unlike some Windows and Linux-based solutions.
This makes it particularly suited for applications where a high level of image detail is required to identify suspects.
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50m range for keycard
Paxton Access has launched a new keycard for its hands free access control solution that offers a maximum range of up to 50m.
The triple function Net2 keycard operates as a normal Net2 token, as a normal Net2 hands free token on Net2 equipped doors and, by operating the keycard buttons, as a long range access card.
The keycard’s two buttons can be programmed to operate two different access points such as in and out car park barriers. Pressing a button boosts the range of the keycard from 2.5m maximum range (like a hands-free keyfob) to 50m maximum range.
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Camera will take a beating
Panasonic’s new heavy duty WV-CW480 vandal proof camera has waterproofing over IP66, anti-shock Auto Back Focus and Super Dynamic III technology. The die cast aluminium body is covered with 3.5mm thick polycarbonate, combined with a spring mounted lens unit and the camera and lens are heavily protected from any external shock.
In addition to a Day/Night feature, the camera is equipped with the newly developed Anti-shock Auto Back Focus feature and has high image quality, including a 160x dynamic range.
The company says that even under changing conditions, such as those at ATMs or building entrances, natural images close to human vision are provided. The camera sends an alarm in the event of tampering. It also offers the ability to double process the 2D DNR and 3D DNR to reduce unwanted images such as car headlights or lamp post reflections.
Auto image stabilising ensures that when the camera vibrates due to trains or large vehicles passing near by, the image vibrations are automatically reduced.
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Access in vein
Hitachi has introduced a finger vein door access biometric scanner unit that can be linked to a variety of standardised interfaces according to requirements.
It is contained in a rugged plastic casing with concealed cable exit making it suitable for installation in typical access control applications.
The company says finger vein biometrics has many advantages. Because they are hidden inside the body there is little risk of forgery or theft. They have high accuracy because they are unique and constant throughout adult years. They are clearly captured with authentication taking less than a second.
Hitachi also introduced an embedded reader and a Vein H1 Unit Logical Access Reader.
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Palm of the hand
TDSI has launched PalmGarde, a biometric access control reader that reads and processes the vein pattern in the palm of the hand.
The company says that, unlike fingerprints, this pattern remains unchanged throughout a person’s life.
The unit is said to deliver a robust and reliable biometric technology and, since no contact with the actual sensor is required, offers a hygienic, user friendly solution appropriate for public areas, particularly those within the healthcare environment.
False rejection rate is 0.01 per cent.
Users simply present their ID card and place the palm of their hand above the reader for it to be scanned. The reader will then test the scan and if the result is good pass the number to the access control unit.
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Access to small businesses
SiPass Entro Lite from Siemens provides cost efficient access control for one to eight doors. It is said to be ideal for small organisations that currently have a few doors to secure but want a reliable access control system that is easy to upgrade as the organisation grows or its needs change.
It is said to make it easy for relatively small businesses, retail outlets or residential premises to manage access without the use of keys. The system includes software that makes it easy to program functions, archive and back-up configuration and assess all system events.
Siemens says the technology works with virtually any type of door as well as with garage doors, gates and other kinds of barriers.
SiPass Entro Lite can handle up to 1,000 cardholders.
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Dome is a winner
Sanyo claims its new VCC-9800 series dome cameras win out against competitors in three categories – not only do they have the “greatest optical zoom” in the industry but are also the fastest and most accurate.
Up to 36x optical zoom is possible and this combines with 16x digital zoom, allowing distant objects to be observed in great detail.
The company also says it is the fastest day/night dome, panning at 435 deg per second and also the most accurate with pre-set accuracy measured at 0.014 of a degree.
The series is said to be “competitively priced” and, importantly for installers, a back-box memory retains settings during maintenance.
Other features of the 520 TV lines cameras are: 5 per cent sight above the horizon; up to 256 pre-set positions; auto tracking; and an electronic stabiliser that removes blurs caused by vibration.
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Try on Cware
Controlware’s Cware is a highly versatile open management suite that is based on over 25 years of communications networking experience. 3Two Cware version are available – a standalone version supporting up to 64 cameras, called Integra; and enterprise client server-based version for larger networks, called Prime.
Central to Cware is an intuitive user-friendly interface that provides quick and easy access to comprehensive video management, playback, and recording features.
Each Cware client can remotely access independent systems over any type of IP network from anywhere in the world, and remote access is available via the internet, GSM, GPRS, 3G, or any narrowband IP link by transcoding live video or playback streams to a low data-rate. This is performed on a dedicated web server.
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To server and protect
Amplicon launched its range of servers for the CCTV market at this year’s IFSEC. The servers are designed to act as high-capacity recording platforms for IP video applications and aim to provide users with peace of mind that they will perform well in IP security focused applications.
The range comprises several options, from a low cost PC up to a fully-fledged RAID 5 system with a storage capacity of up to 24TB and dual Xeon processors.
Product manager David Evans says Amplicon aims to remove the complexities of PC and server architecture to allow installers to focus on their core business function – building high quality security systems.
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