Product Watch

May 26, 2011
A look at what's new in the market

Extend Your Network Communication-Nitek's EtherStretch system consists of a transmitter and a receiver set and requires very little installation time and no set-up or configuration. Simply connect your network device to the network ports of the transmitter and receiver along with existing cabling and the system begins communicating.

Self-Contained Security-Honeywell's LYNX Touch features a full-color, seven-inch touchscreen and supports Z-Wave thermostats and lighting controls. Designed to help security dealers increase close rates, reduce installation costs and attrition and increase recurring monthly revenue (RMR), it also features two-way voice over GSM radio and is compatible with Honeywell's Total Connect Remote Services.

Add This NVR to Your Network-JVC Professional Products Co.'s VR-N1600UA 16-channel Network Video Recorder can be used in a large-scale surveillance system. It features an all-in-one design, provides viewing, recording and playback and assures high reliability and easy maintenance. Multiple NV-R1600UAs can be configured as one integrated Master/Slave system without using a PC.

Designed to Deliver More-Network Video Technologies' (NVT) NV-EC1701 Ethernet over Coax EoC Transceiver is a compact media converter that allows 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and PoE power to be transmitted up to 5,000 feet using new or existing coax cable.

Indoor and Outdoor, ADA-Compliant Cover-The STI-13420CY Universal Stopper from Safety Technology International features an indoor/outdoor clear, polycarbonate, waterproof cover with a yellow message hood, horn, enclosed backbox, sealed mounting plate and free custom label. It measures less than four inches deep and includes a surface or flush mount cover.

Control Your Entry/Exit Points-Brivo Systems' IP Door Controller (IPDC) is available in single door or dual door configurations and serves as an alternative to traditional control panels. It features Power over Ethernet (PoE) and FIPS 140-2 validated encryption and is upgradeable from one to two doors.

Transmit This-American Fibertek's line of 10 bit digital video products include the 91PE Series one channel-, 92P338 Series three channel- and the 94P599SL Series two and four channel video systems with a two port copper Ethernet switch and various sub-channels. These systems can also accommodate the Afinety fiber network monitoring system.

Go the Distance-The BY-HPE111KT LAN Converter from Panasonic System Networks Company of America is designed to convert IP camera video data to a wavelet format for transmission over standard coaxial cable. PoE-equipped, when even greater range is required, the BY-HPE111KT LAN Converter allows non-PoE cameras to be installed at extended distances of up to 6,561 feet.

Surveillance Advancements-VideoIQ's iCVR line of cameras and encoders deliver real-time threat detection while eliminating the need for external third party NVRs and DVRs. New capabilities include real-time forensics (available this summer); users can have real-time video and alerts from iCVR-HD cameras streamed directly to their iOS mobile devices; and ATM vestibule monitoring.

Get Access to This Controller Line-Samsung Techwin America added several stand-alone controllers and Wiegand-output Readers to its access control line. The Samsung SSA-S2000V Stand-Alone Single Door Controller with 125 KHz proximity and PIN access features five independent inputs and four outputs including two that are 2 form-C relay outputs.

Added Software Capabilities-Pacom GMS 4.07 software enables the integration of access control, alarm and video. New functionality includes the ability to configure additional event driven routines, single PIN management for access and alarm users and improved product licensing.

Add This to Your Confined Space-Enhancements to 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform (VIP) S-Series appliance include RAID storage options of up to two terabytes; easy migration to IP cameras; field replaceable storage: and integration to external data systems such as point of sale (POS). The appliance is designed to operate in such areas as ATM or retail kiosks.

Measure and Test Tool-Ace Unitech's DPHD-01 Optical Phase Detector Module is designed as a key module for real-time & non-contact distance & vibration measurement systems. The technology can be applied in such environments where 3D imaging and vibration measurement (i.e. structure strain gauge measurement of buildings and bridges) are needed.

All-in-One Video-The Aimetis E3200 combines video analytics, video management and business intelligence into one device. The Aimetis E3205 includes 500GB internal storage and four camera licenses while the Aimetis E3210 ships with 1TB internal storage capacity and eight camera licenses.

Stay Secure with This on Your Network-Aiphone's IS Series IP Video Intercom features video entry security, internal communication, rescue assistance, paging and bell/chime scheduling.The system can unlock doors remotely on a network, assist onsite visitors from an offsite phone, broadcast emergency announcements and communicate using a standard or PC Master Station.

Home and Office Security Appliance-AJile Systems Orion Security Appliance utilizes its intrusion sensing technology, which automatically detects any door or window opening or glass breakage anywhere inside a 2000 square-foot home, office or condo. Homeowners and office managers simply plug the appliance into a standard 110- or 220-volt wall socket to fully activate the alarm.

Choose Your Lock from This Lineup-Alarm Lock's Networx Prox ID, PIN code keypads and two-door access controller, NetPanel, provide a networked wireless keypad solution for use with magnetic locks, strikes and electrified exit devices. The system shares the same programming, database and functionality as Alarm Lock's Trilogy and Networx networked access locks.

Product Line-Up Gets High Def-DVTel's new line of HD smart cameras includes eight new full frame-rate H.264 models including 720p and 1080p fixed and mini-dome cameras. Features such as tamper detection, wide dynamic range (WDR) and 3D digital noise reduction are included across the entire line. Such new features allow the cameras to automatically adapt to a much wider range of severe illumination and threat conditions.

Save Space with This Handle-All Metric Small Parts' (aMsp) MAKTOOMTHA236 Series of flush pull handles are composed of a zinc die cast with a chrome-plated finish. The handle is hidden within and rotates out for use with fully concealed mounting hardware.

Power It Up, Outdoors-Alpha Technologies FXM 350 AND MICRO 350 UPS power solutions feature flexible dual AC and DC output for multiple loads up to 350W; local or remote monitoring and control via USB and SNMP communication; a small footprint for wall, rack or enclosure mounting; and new firmware with enhanced features such as battery run-time information.

Integrate Your Analog Devices Using This Hub-The HubWayH16 Passive UTP Transceiver Hub from Altronix is designed for the integration of analog cameras using structured cable. These hubs allow video and PTZ control up to 750 feet along with injected camera power over a single CAT-5 or higher structured cable.

Count It Out-Using its specially engineered camera, AnalyticsReady joined forces with iOmniscient to provide a packaged system specially designed for people counting in a crowd. The system is designed to count high volumes of people with top down views at a much higher accuracy than manual counting.

Designed with the Installer in Mind-IQinVision's Alliance Series features H.264 Alliance-pro dome cameras which support VGA, 720p, 1080p, 3 megapixel and 5 megapixel resolutions. ONVIF- and PSIA-compliant, the Alliance-pro can be installed virtually anywhere and works seamlessly with the leading NVR/VMS software providers.

See It Wide-SilentEyes-SD from Arktan Systems and Mate Intelligent Video is an extended field of view, low-light, perimeter analytics solution that eliminates fisheye distortion and traditional inter-camera hand-off issues. Five lenses side by side, form a single multi-eye camera, providing a 180-degree horizontal and 48-degree vertical field-of-view. Above is an example of the camera's field of vision.

CMOS Sensor Equipped Cameras-Basler Vision Technologies newest IP cameras with CMOS sensors are now available. The HD BIP2-1280c-dn model provides real-time video at a frame rate of up to 30 fps using MJPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 compression. The BIP2-2500c-dn IP fixed box camera is equipped with a five megapixel sensor to record even the smallest image details at a frame rate of nine fps.

IP Control and Monitoring Device-Barix and za-internet GmbH partnered to fully integrate Barix Barionet products into C-MOR (a remote video surveillance solution) as universal, IP-based I/O interfaces. The Barionet's versatile I/O establishes communication between C-MOR and external systems such as lights, security systems or motion sensors.

Operate This VMS in HD-The HD-VMC multi-channel HD-SDI digital video platform from CalSys features an H.264 encoding/decoding capability of 150 frames per second at a 1080 pixel resolution, or 300 frames per second at a 720 pixel resolution. The platform features non-degraded megapixel video, Super Lower Latency(SLL) technology from Cavium Networks; auto power on/off; auto temperature control; and audio/video communication.

Stand It Up-Chase Security Systems' Designer Series pedestals and hoods feature an ornate gusset along the neck and can be featured with a base cover to conceal the mounting bolts which shields them from the elements. Applications include devices such as intercoms, cameras, keypads and card readers. All installed devices are enclosed in a durable protective housing which is ideal for routine servicing.

Jump for Joysticks!-CH Products' IPD Launch Joystick features a sleek black housing, ten programmable pushbuttons and a three-axis resistive joystick. It is designed for easy operation and installation with USB interface.

Operate Remotely without Onsite Power-The ComNet CWFE1POCOAX transports IP video from the camera using existing coaxial cable. It transports Ethernet data at rates of up to 100 Mbps over a distance of 230 meters and provides 15 Watts of 48-Volt DC power to the remote devices.

Triple the Integration-Continental's CardAccess version 2.8 enterprise class software now integrates with Alarm Lock's Trilogy Networx locks and wireless keypads. This integration enables access control integrators to manage Alarm Lock's PIN code and Prox ID card access locks from within an advance enterprise class system.