New Products

Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM

Enclosure Flexibility

SPOTLIGHT: Wren Solution Dome Series

Wren Solutions' line of integrated IP camera/housing systems offers users a choice of fixed or pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras housed in recessed or pendant mount enclosures for indoor video surveillance applications. The systems include 10x-zoom fixed or PTZ cameras. “Our new Solution Domes round out our offerings, enabling customers to select from a variety of fixed or PTZ cameras in housings designed for indoor environments,” says Andrew Wren, president of Wren Solutions.

The pendant enclosure systems are suitable for open-ceiling and suspended-beam applications, while the recessed mount enclosure systems are ideal for drop-ceiling and hard-ceiling (sheetrock) applications. Both housings are constructed of materials that withstand impact and wear-and-tear. The company's dome system equipped with a PTZ camera is suitable for use in large spaces, such as gymnasiums, corridors and school cafeterias, where activity in specific areas requires closer investigation. The PTZ camera can pivot and zoom in to generate clear images of a chosen area.

Both the fixed and PTZ dome systems can be operated with Wren's Video Management System (VMS) Software to capture, review and manage video from multiple locations and to access live and archived video from a PC. The latest VMS version, 3.0.1, features a Camera Loss Detection capability that alerts selected users automatically when there is a loss of video from the camera. “Wren VMS Software enables users to operate their PTZ cameras remotely, thus maximizing their opportunities to take full advantage of PTZ capabilities from remote locations, any time of day or night,” Wren says. Solution Dome Series, Wren (wrensolutions.com) Circle No. 7 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Activity Monitoring System

USES BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY TO MONITOR TRAFFIC AT FACILITY ACCESS POINTS

The system uses facial recognition technology to lock and unlock doors as well as to monitor human movement throughout a facility. The system creates a unique identification number that triggers a facial biometric match for each user. As soon as the user attempts to gain access through a door, a small camera processes a facial image and compares it to the facial biometric associated with the individual. If a match is not made, the user will not be granted access. The system is suitable for tracking patients, visitors, employees, contractors and anyone else who has reason to enter a building. A wireless tracking capability enables remote visual tracking and locating within a facility. The system integrates with and builds on existing security infrastructure. SafeTrak, SafetyCare (safetycare.net) Circle No. 8 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Environmental Mini-Dome Camera

WITH A 100X ZOOM CAPABILITY

The 4-in. pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) dome camera features 10x optical and digital zoom capabilities, giving it a combined 100x zoom capability. Other features include variable speeds, more than 480 lines of resolution, selectable auto-flip and 165 presets. The camera is housed in a weatherproof, vandal-resistant aluminum body and polycarbonate enclosure that is IP66-rated. It can operate in temperatures as low as -10 degrees F. CDP-1110CE, Crest Electronics (crestelectronics.com) Circle No. 9 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Identity and AccessManagement Platform

NEW VERSION EXTENDS ACCESS AND AUTHENTICATION SERVICES

The platform offers a user-centric view of activities for policy enforcement and compliance. A built-in database performs real-time replication of data across locations for accurate status monitoring for every user employing enterprise resources, including physical and IT assets. The latest version extends the platform's capabilities to manage multiple locations with a single implementation to enable enterprise-wide user identity roaming and seamless fail-over for business continuity. Along with the new version, the supplier offers an open Application Programming Interface (API) to allow various access control vendors to incorporate the platform into any installation and to allow any supported system to become a part of the converged security platform. Other new features include delegated administration to enable hierarchical administrative support across physical and IT boundaries, support for multiple accounts per user, support for Vista on 64-Bit Systems and multiple token support. OneSign 4.0, Imprivata (imprivata.com) Circle No. 10 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels

SERIES INCLUDES TWO-, FOUR-, FIVE AND 10-ZONE PANELS

The new panel series includes five base control panels, plus a range of compatible peripheral devices all listed to ANSI/UL 864 9th Edition standards. In addition to two-, four-, five- and 10-zone fire control panels, another 10-zone panel, expandable to 30 zones, is available for building operators who anticipate renovating and expanding their facilities. Panel features include programmable initiating and notification circuits, 80-character LCD interfaces, built-in Form-C relays, DACT communicators and history logs that record up to 256 events. Enhanced DIP switches and keypads allow for easy field programming. The series also offers a choice of five audio/visual sync protocols: System Sensor, Cooper Wheelock, Gentex, Federal and Amseco. Flex Series, Gamewell-FCI (gamewell-fci.com) Circle No. 11 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Upgraded DVR Series

INCLUDES 4-, 8- AND 16-CHANNEL UNITS

The new series models incorporate MPEG-4 video compression for smaller file sizes and better picture quality. The series includes a 4-channel DVR, available with 160-, 300- and 500-GB hard drives; and 8- and 16-channel units, both available with 300-GB hard drives. The units feature Quadplex simultaneous record, playback, backup and network streaming; a full D1 recording rate/resolution; recording speeds of 120 fps (real-time); and a VGA output. In addition to playback search by alarm event, the DVRs can search by a date/time calendar. The DVRs also provide remote PC access via a network or the Internet, with live-monitoring and remote playback available over any Web browser. VDR-304/308/316, Vicon Industries (vicon-cctv.com) Circle No. 12 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Product Focus

A CLOSER LOOK AT SOFTWARE

Security Management System

INTEGRATES ACCESS CONTROL, DIGITAL VIDEO AND ALARM MONITORING

The software system allows end-users to migrate seamlessly from one of four levels as their security requirements expand, leaving existing databases and hardware intact. Users can view transactions, video and badging photos simultaneously, eliminating the need to access multiple systems or flip to alternate screens. The software includes integrated digital video management, visitor management and alarm graphics functions. Schlage Security Management System, Schlage (securitymanagementsystem.schlage.com) Circle No. 13 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Data Erasing Software

QUICKLY AND PERMANENTLY DELETES DATA

The software tool permanently erases all data, helping companies protect against security breaches and comply with laws and regulations governing data retention and privacy. Once the data is deleted, recovery is impossible. A reporting tool captures a record of all erasures performed on a network or a single PC. Reports delivered to administrators via e-mail or in .xml format verify that all data has been erased. Ontrack Eraser, Kroll Ontrack (ontrackeraser.com) Circle No. 14 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

As Built Software

SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF SECURITY DEVICES

The Web-based software package helps users design and manage As Built Security drawings. Using pre-designed macros, users can choose from a range of door types to automatically configure conduit, wiring and device layouts. As the user checks each device box, the drawings automatically reconfigure to reflect the additional requirement. Supported devices include door strikes, magnetic locks, exit devices, card readers and cameras. As Built Software, Viscount Systems Inc. (viscount.com) Circle No. 15 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

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