Products

Access control

Entro upgraded

Bewator has launched the Entro 5, the next generation of its popular Entro access control system.

Entro 5 offers a number of new functionalities. a key feature is the segment controller, which has been redesigned to operate as a stand-alone system, without needing to connect to a PC. Bewator says this makes the controller less vulnerable to tampering, and simplifies system servicing and extensions.

Other improvements include door controllers, which have been updated to include an integrated status display, simplifying maintenance and fault finding, and making installation and operation of the system much easier.

Other new features include a built-in two-port switch and integrated web server in the segment controller, making networking easier; the support of dynamic IP addresses (DHCP); multiple user database; upgrade of software in the door controllers directly from PC; extended event buffer as well as automatic back-up of events; increased database capacity; and intelligent alarm control.

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Thermal access control

The IRS 2100 Tailgate Detector uses Irisys' thermal imaging technology to offer an increase in security for controlled doors, helping prevent unauthorised access, countering walk-in theft or enforcing the requirement for all employees to use their card for roll-call, audit and safety purposes.

“It achieves very high count accuracy and low false alarms and, though its use of thermal imaging, operates irrespective of lighting conditions,” Irisys says. “The discrete ceiling moulded unit 'looks' down at the doorway to detect and count multiple people, even when walking side-by-side or crossing at the entrance, giving it significant advantage over infrared beam-based systems and allowing its use on double doors

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Facial recognition

A new facial recognition access control reader from US-based RF Logics is now available for the first time in the UK, through Sabre Access plc.

“The facial recognition reader makes biometric technology a cost-effective and easy to install option for conventional access control systems and is part of RF Logics' extensive range of high security proximity, smart card and biometric readers for access control applications,” Sabre says. The self-contained reader can store up to 10,000 facial templates and is supplied with a built-in proximity or smart card reader.

It can be mounted at the door in the same way as other types of biometric reader, and incorporates a high-resolution camera and a speaker output, which allows the user to receive audio instructions, and the unit has a backlit 16 key keypad and LCD display.

Two readers are available - the FACE 006, an on-line reader designed to be integrated with any access system, and the FACE 007, a stand-alone version.

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DDA compliant

Urmet Domus' latest V-Steel range of door entry panels uses its 'Monolithic' manufacturing process, punched with Braille numbering and lettering to ensure ease of use for blind people.

For the visually impaired, Urmet Domus has also introduced traffic light indication for communication using vandal-resistant LEDs and yellow-rimmed stainless steel push buttons. “Yellow has proven to be a much easier colour to see by people whose vision is impaired,” the company says.

The system complies with the Disability Discrimination Act, which places responsibility on the owners of public buildings to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded easy access.

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MicroGarding the door

MicroGarde from TDSi is an “easy to install, competitively-priced access control solution”.

“Easy to understand, easy to operate, MicroGarde combines immediate increased security for business with minimum installation time,” TDSi says. “To maximise the range of facilities and premises to which it can be fitted, MicroGarde's compact size and discrete looks make it inconspicuous and convenient to fit around IT infrastructure. It's been designed to be as close to 'plug and play' as we can make it, and we are certain this will make it a popular system with installers.”

MicroGarde is intended to be an 'entry-level' access control system - a one door/two reader control.

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Keyless entry

The new Sure Touch locking system from Locca is now available through emergency mobile locksmith Dyno-Locks.

It provides users with keyless home entry and works alongside existing locks, operating with the same secure technology as car remote locking systems.

“Sure Touch has been designed to aid and enhance the lifestyle of older and disabled people, especially those with conditions that limit their mobility, dexterity or vision,” the company says.

The system combines a small, hand-held remote control with a release mechanism in the door frame that fits the majority of doors, and a small, discrete wall-mounted unit. The Locca key has ergonomic black casing and a yellow button.

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Alarms

Pet immune launch

Pyronix has launched the latest addition to its popular KX Series of detectors, the KX 10PI Pet Immune detector.

The company says the KX10PI boasts all of the features of the KX Series, such as on-board selectable end of line resistors and aspherical lens, coupled with in-built intelligence to differentiate between pets and true intruder activity.

The detector's specification includes 10m volumetric detection range, immunity up to 24kg, and selectable NO or NC relay

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Going wireless

Mobile radio solutions specialist PMR Products has formed a strategic alliance with Colorado-based Inovonics Wireless Corporation, under which it will incorporate Inovonics' wireless technology into its own range of mobile radio equipment.

PMR says the new wireless products will be particularly appropriate for its remote alarm systems, acting as an alternative to its standard hard wired systems.

“In this way, PMR Products' remote alarm systems, which provide personal and property protection over radio, telephone and GSM, have the added benefit of localised wireless connection to its range of peripherals and sensors, providing a completely wireless solution and a saving on installation costs,” the company says.

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Kudos for you

The Kudos AM anti-masking detector is another Pyronix product that has been updated and packed with more features.

The three-in-one detector provides volumetric, vertical curtain and long range coverage, and is suitable for all high security applications.

The Kudos AM is able to detect masking of either PIR or microwave, and has 0-1m adjustable mask coverage. It also features independent solid state mask and alarm relays to prevent external magnetic interference, and has 15m volumetric detection range for both PIR and microwave.

It is also supplied with 25m vertical curtain and 45m long range lenses, and is suitable for use in Grade 3 systems under the new Euro standards.

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Upgrade to monitored

AlertGard from MyGard enables users to convert their bell-only burglar alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide detector or unmonitored fire alarm into a monitored system “at a fraction of the cost of a new installation”, according to the manufacturer.

It is an intelligent, communicating sound analyser that can learn and recognise up to a maximum of four different emergency sounds. Upon activation, AlertGard will deliver an intruder, fire or carbon monoxide alert to MyGard Safe and Secure Monitoring, managed by Group 4 Falck, who will despatch Group 4 Falck Patrol & Response or inform the fire brigade.

AlertGard will monitor professional fire alarms even when buildings are unoccupied. MyGard Safe & Secure Monitoring will also deliver notification of an emergency by voice to fixed line or mobile phones, and automatically by text message to a mobile and via email

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Ancillary

Homeowners with Honeywell Hometronic home automation systems can now control their home system and receive alarm messages from it via a fixed or mobile phone wherever they are in the world.

The Hometronic HCI300 voice and web interface allows users to switch remotely between various lifestyle profiles, which they can preset, and also receive preset telephone alarm messages. Messages might be triggered by intruder detection, smoke alarm, water leakage or temperature extremes, for example. “Hometronic is a wireless automation system that enables homeowners to enhance their lifestyle, comfort and security,” Honeywell says. “It integrates home systems such as lighting, appliances and heating. As it uses secure and reliable RF links throughout the home, it is quick and easy to install without wiring and damaging home decorations.”

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Protect your panels

STI (Europe)ha introduced a new range of see-through polycarbonate enclosures for protecting fire and security control panels and other electronic equipment. The enclosures protect equipment from vandalism, accidental damage and the environment whilst ensuring all-round visibility and immediate access.

A variety of locking mechanisms are available including thumb and key locks and additional eyelets allowing the use of a secondary safety seal or padlock. External mounting tabs allow the enclosures to be easily installed on to any wall surface, providing protection without the need to change the location of the equipment. Complete mounting accessories and tamper proof screws are provided. The polycarbonate is backed by a lifetime guarantee against breakage and damage under normal conditions.

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CCTV

New dome drive

Pelco is offering the new 18x Day/night dome drive for its Spectra III dome. The Spectra III 18X system offers day/night capabilities, dynamic window blanking, and preset freeze frame, in addition to an optional NTCIP translator plug in. The 18X dome drives are compatible with all Spectra III back box configurations and are available in all standard and specialty configurations, including Heavy Duty, Stainless Steel, and Pressurised versions.

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All-new IP cams

The new network IP camera from Mills contains a built-in web server to enable the user to connect directly to a wired or wireless LAN via the internet.

There are two camera options – the IP-230E Ethernet version, which connects directly to any Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network, or, for greater flexibility, the IP-230W wireless version which can be positioned anywhere within the wired LAN or the wireless network range.

Mills says both cameras combine the capability of a high-end network-based IP camera with the added power of a high-performance 10/100 auto-sensing network interface. Key features include 640 x 480 colour CMOS resolution, 6.00mm fl.8 lens, combined auto gain, exposure and white balance, frame rates up to 30fps, and auto/manual adjustment of video compression.

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Easy install

Baxall also claims its new range of Vivid DVRs are extremely easy to install.

“Vivid comes with a 31 day automatic recording set up feature, meaning installers can quite literally plug it in and leave it to operate. If more specific configuration is required, then a standard PC keyboard can be used to program things such as camera titles,” the company says.

“A USB memory stick can also be plugged into a Baxall Vivid unit to quickly download settings from one unit to another to save time and reduce the possibility of configuration error. Alternatively, set up and configuration can be done remotely, as all units feature Ethernet connectivity; this feature also enables remote users to view live and playback images without affecting local recording.”

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Telephoto debut

Pyser-SGI says its new TD1 is “the ideal telephoto camera for surveillance work”.

“The combination of a high power lens with built in 3.1 mega pixel camera can be used to capture individual pictures, sequences or video streams,” the company says.

“Autofocus ensures perfect quality images every time and the fluorite lens provides maximum light throughput in dull conditions.

“A live video output can be connected to a monitor or PC, which can be running specific imaging software.

“Battery or AC powered; the TD1 has automatic or manual focus, an SD memory card and 10-30x zoom lens. The remote shutter release eliminates camera shake problems.”

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New PVD from NVT

NVT has announced a new range of PVD – or power, video and data – products, designed to offer a 'single cable' solution for CCTV camera system installations.

With low voltage power, video and data combined using NVT's NV-218A-PVD transmitter at the camera end – utilising a single CAT5e or better cable and industry-standard RJ-45 connectors – the camera's signals are fed into a four or 16 channel NVT cable integrator (NV-704/716J-PVD) for simple, fast integration.

With the cable integrator installed adjacent to a single power supply, the input is fed through the 'multi-functional interface' to seamlessly supply low cost 'up the cable power'. Finally, the control and video signals from the camera are brought back to the control room via the single cable – up to a maximum distance of 1km – to be fed into a NVT RJ-45 input receiver hub (NV-862/1662/3262J).

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Enter the Mini dome

GE Security's MiniView Dome camera measures just two inches across and offers discrete video surveillance while delivering high resolution colour images.

In spite of its small size, the camera delivers the 480 TV lines colour image that is desired for most surveillance applications.

Users can rotate the camera a full 360 degrees, or tilt it to 90 degrees for the best viewing angle. the lens pack includes 2.5, 4 and 6mm lenses. “Installation is easy with an indoor wall-mount bracket included,” GE says. “Installers can also mount the dome directly to a ceiling. The camera also comes with a 12v DC to 24v AC adaptor cable.”

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