PROFILES in TECHNOLOGY

Jan 1, 2004 12:00 PM

AIPHONE CORP.

Aiphone's NEW Open Voice Color Video System

Aiphone Corporation introduces the new hands-free JB Series Color Video Entry Security System. The system was designed for ease of use while providing exceptional viewing and communication capabilities within an access-controlled environment. When the call-in button is pressed at the door station, audio and video are instantly activated at the inside color video monitor. Then, by simply pressing the large talk button on the inside monitor, the hands-free VOX communication between door station and monitor is initiated. The door release button can easily activate an electric door strike. In addition, the system can monitor entry areas from any room station as well as providing all call between units.

The system features include door release contact, multi-color call-in LED and chime tone volume control. The 3.5” color TFT monitor provides a crisp, clear picture even in low light settings due to the built-in door station LED illuminators. The sleek, modern look of the video door stations allow for an attractive entry presentation. Expand the system by adding two interior stations and/or one exterior station. Each station can be either audio/video or audio only. Selective door release, call extender and a picture memory unit can also be added to complement the series.

Aiphone Corporation is the North American division of Aiphone Company, Ltd., the world's largest intercom manufacturer. Aiphone products range from simple audio-only two station systems to sophisticated computer door answering intercoms. Aiphone is the first and only intercom manufacturer worldwide to receive the coveted Deming Prize for quality control, as well as ISO-9001:2000 and ISO-14001 certification.
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AMAG TECHNOLOGY

AMAG Plays Key Role In U.S. Government Smart Card Programs

In July 2003, the U.S. federal government published a specification for the use of contactless smart cards throughout its departments. The new contactless specification, technically referred to as GSCIS 2.1, complements the federal government's existing contact smart card standards published a year earlier (GSCIS.20). For almost ten years, AMAG Technology has been helping the U.S. federal government deploy large-scale smart card-based enterprise access control systems and is now playing a central role in delivering systems that support these new specifications.

On the contact side, a massive AMAG Enterprise access control system is supporting thousands of Department of Defense Common Access Cards at numerous military facilities across the nation. On the contactless side, AMAG recently completed the installation of an AMAG Enterprise system at the headquarters of the Department of the Interior (DOI). The AMAG-DOI system features the first implementation of the new contactless smart card specification as well as integrated digital video recording (DVR).

The AMAG S731 smart card reader supports the federal government's contact smart card specification as well as its contactless specification. Numerous federal agencies, including the DoD and the DOI, are already using the AMAG S731 reader. Some of AMAG's private sector customers who work closely with the government have also installed the AMAG S731 reader to ensure that their facilities meet the federal government's standards for security among businesses that work with it.

Find out more about AMAG's smart card solutions by visiting www.amagaccess.com and going to “Smart Card Solutions” page in the “Applications” section.
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BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS

Bosch Security Systems' D7212G Control/Communicator Receives CSFM Listing

Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the D7212G Control/Communicator into the California marketplace with the receipt of a California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Listing.

The D7212G Control/Communicator, available to Bosch Certified Security Dealers, provides flexibility and power all at an unequalled value. The panel has four areas, forty points and accommodates 99 users. Supervising up to eight command centers, it has a 1,000-event log and connects to Bosch Security Systems' award-winning D6600 NetCom System. The D7212G has a commanding feature set and is value priced for low- to mid-range commercial burglary, residential burglary and residential fire applications.

Engineered on the same platform as Bosch Security Systems' D9412G and D7412G panels, the D7212G uses the same command centers including the new, award-winning D1260 ATM style keypad, as well as other peripherals and the same programming tools.

The D7212G is available in kits packaged to provide the best value and give customers the added convenience of purchasing a system with all the necessary modules for installations at a packaged price.

“The D7212G is a true low- to mid-range solution that rounds out our panel offering,” stated Sean Swagerty, Product Manager. “Due to its feature set and kit price, the D7212G is extremely competitive in the low- to mid-range market. Operationally, the D7212G is very similar to our D9412G and D7412G panels, so Bosch Certified Security Dealers (BCSD) will find it extremely easy to integrate into their existing product line-up.”

For more information on the D7212G Control/Communicator, contact Bosch Security Systems at 800-289-0096 or visit www.boschsecurity.us.
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DATACARD GROUP

Datacard^® SP55 Card Printer

For security-minded enterprises, the Datacard SP55 card printer delivers high-quality photo IDs that elevate security to new levels, while security locks help protect card stock and supply items in the printer. Smart card, magnetic stripe, bar code and proximity options make it easy to create multi-technology IDs that provide authorized users with secure access to facilities, networks and other privileges. For consumer marketers, the Datacard SP55 card printer serves as a powerful platform for highly profitable loyalty programs. A reliable, high-speed Ethernet connectivity option also lets users plug the printer directly into their networks and print cards wherever they are needed.

Datacard expects this printer to be a preferred solution for a variety of card issuers, including corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, schools, retailers, casinos, health clubs, membership organizations, hotels, resorts and cruise lines.

Key features and options include:

• Simplex or duplex printing
• Rated speed up to 700 cards per hour
• True edge-to-edge printing
• Compact, lightweight design
• Cost-saving, quick-change ribbons
• Automatic cleaning system
• Extra-large card hoppers
• Security lock for input tray
• Smart printer driver
• Built-in Ethernet connectivity
• Magnetic strip encoding
• Smart card personalization
• Proximity card readers
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DEDICATED MICROS INC.

Leaders In Digital Video Management

Dedicated Micros is an international market leader in the field of digital video management systems, including video multiplexers, digital video multiplex recorders and network video transmission systems. With over 20 years of corporate development and growth, and subsidiaries and manufacturing worldwide, Dedicated Micros is recognized for its technical advancements, product quality and value for money products.

Dedicated Micros' success is rooted in the invention of the world's first video multiplexer. Technological developments pioneered by Dedicated Micros have formed the building blocks for the success of today's CCTV industry, earning the company a reputation as one of the industry's foremost innovative forces and the name behind some of the most advanced surveillance equipment on the market.

Today's products range in scope from state-of-the-art Eco4, D4, Digital Sprite 2, DS2 Plus and BX2 digital video multiplex recorders to the new network video server, the DV-IP. Eco4 and D4 are cost-effective, entry level digital multiplex recorders providing the perfect solution for smaller applications such as convenience stores, restaurants or retail. Digital Sprite 2 and DS2 Plus are versatile mid-range digital multiplex recorders which provide a scalable solution for hospitals, hotels, schools, building management and more. BX2 digital multiplex recorder is designed for larger installations such as retail, financial institutions, and government that require high performance and increased storage. DV-IP network video server fits customized, integrated video management and remote monitoring/control solutions — all from a desktop computer. All Dedicated Micros' products are designed to be easy to install, intuitive to use, and cost effective to customers.

Dedicated Micros, Inc.
14434 Albemarle Point Place
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
800-864-7569
fax: 703-904-7743
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DSX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC.

Stressing Quality, Reliability and Integrity

DSX Access Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures access control software and hardware for single door to enterprise wide systems.

Products include non-host dependent, intelligent controllers and the WinDSX access control software. The same, inexpensive WinDSX software can be utilized for single-door to enterprise wide network operations. WinDSX operates on Windows NT, 2000, XP Pro and is available in Microsoft Access and SQL database versions. WinDSX is full-featured software that includes photo badging, visitor tracking, remote messaging and many other standard features. This is a total access control application that also includes elevator, HVAC and CCTV control. The newest software additions to WinDSX are Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Soft I/O interfaces.

DSX-1048 scalable controllers allow control of up to 8 readers per panel and can be configured for systems of all sizes. This controller provides fully distributed, intelligent processing that is not host dependent. Each panel is independent and retains all data necessary for system operation in its own RAM.

DSX products are sold worldwide through a network of factory-trained dealers located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Middle East, Australia, Nigeria and many other countries.

DSX's uncompromising dedication to engineering, manufacturing and product support, has always been a well-maintained priority. Quality, Reliability and Integrity have encompassed the Company's mindset and the unwavering commitment to these ideals have made WinDSX the security professional's first choice.

Free demo CD is available upon request at www.dsxinc.com or by e-mail at sales@dsxinc.com.
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DYMO

Now You Can Identify Any Visitor That Comes Into Your Company

DYMO's new multi-color, 12-hour time-expiring badges offer a simple badging solution for Visitor Management.

The patent-pending, time-expiring badges enable you to quickly identify those who should not be allowed re-entry into your facility. Created with the DYMO LabelWriter label printer, facilities can replace the traditional handwritten visitor log with high-quality, time-sensitive badges with images. The LabelWriter is a direct thermal printer so you never have to buy toner, ink, or ribbons. DYMO has teamed up with the leading Visitor Management companies to provide a complete solution that will help keep your facility secure.

DYMO also offers custom labels for any labeling need. DYMO can build pre-printed labels with company logos, colors, special sizes and shapes. Even special purpose materials. For more information email us at dymo.vm@dymo.com or visit www.dymo.com/ac.
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GE SECURITY

GE Security Alliance: Single User Interface For Access Control, Intrusion Detection

With GE Security's Alliance, users can obtain a system with a unique smart card technology to manage their facilities more easily and economically. Monitoring can be on-site, off-site or a combination of both.

One card manages both intrusion and access control. The card that gets you through the door also turns off the alarm. In a community hospital, authorized doctors and pharmacists can use their cards to open the drug cabinets without an alarm. If anyone else tries to open them, the alarm activates.

This unique, combined functionality of intrusion and access control with built-in central station command lets users, such as light industrial offices, mid-range multi-tenant commercial buildings, shopping malls and community hospitals, install just one system for both applications. There is only one platform to learn, manage, maintain and service. Plus, their dealers can perform diagnostics remotely from their offices.

The unique contactless smart card and tag technology features a high-level 4-byte security code and read/write encryption. With it, users can program and reprogram cards on site, creating individual authorizations for doors, areas and time zones. They can also use the smart cards and tags to control functionalities, such as managing locks. For instance, users can present a card once to disarm and unlock a door and three times to re-arm and lock the door.

Using the contactless smart cards, users can additionally administer credit accounts for cardholders, such as deducting credits when the card is used at the company cafeteria or keep time and attendance data.
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HID CORP.

Enhance Your Security With Dual Authentication Of Identity!

When your access control application requires enhanced security, deploy HID's iCLASS^™ RK40 read only contactless smart card reader with keypad or the iCLASS RWK400 read/write contactless smart card reader with keypad.

Using 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology, the iCLASS RK40 and RWK400 provide the ability to combine a contactless card presentation with a personal identification number (PIN) to support dual authentication of identity. Or, configure the panel for single-factor authentication, using only a card or a PIN.

The PIN can be verified either at the access control panel or locally by the keypad reader. When verified locally, the PIN must be programmed into the iCLASS card.

Supporting read/write applications, the RWK400 offers the same features as the RK40, with the extended ability to read/write user data to HID iCLASS credentials. Read/write applications include biometric template storage, and storage/retrieval of data such as health records, time and attendance, and digital cash.

Featuring the same crisp architectural styling found in other iCLASS products, the keypad reader and reader/writer have an elegantly curved faceplate with a 12-position weatherproof keypad. The keypad also features vandal-resistant metal keycaps and backlit numbering.

A standard Wiegand output easily interfaces with most existing access control panels. The RWK400 is also equipped with a bi-directional serial port configurable for RS-232 or RS-485 operation to provide connection to a PC or microcontroller.

For more information go to: www.hidcorp/iclass/readers
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HIRSCH ELECTRONICS

Hirsch Continues Awards Streak

Hirsch Electronics recently secured yet another award, this one for their Customer Training program. This honor is the second Product Achievement Award to be given by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to Hirsch in 2003, the first coming in March for Hirsch's Wireless security system. That win capped a “three-peat” of awards bestowed upon Hirsch's Velocity^™ Security Management System software, winning not only for Wireless in 2003, but also in the Access Control and Integrated Systems categories in prior years' competitions.

SIA is not the only organization to formally recognize Hirsch in 2003. The TFM Show honored Velocity with their Best of Show Award in the Information Technology category. Buildings magazine Editor's Choice Award went to Hirsch's family of networking products for security. And Hirsch received Today's Facility Manager magazine's Reader's Choice Award in the category of Access Control.

“There are few companies and products that have the integrity and product quality to repeatedly win awards, as Hirsch does year after year,” commented Rob Zivney, Hirsch VP of Marketing. “We look forward to standing behind the award podium again in 2004 as we continue to exceed our customers' expectations.”

Hirsch Electronics can be reached at 949-250-8888 or www.HirschElectronics.com/ac
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LENEL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC.

BIOGuard^™

Lenel Systems International's BIOGuard^™ access reader is durable, dependable, and competitively priced. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the reader combines three forms of authentication: proximity reader, PIN pad, and fingerprint sensor. The PIN and fingerprint authentication are standard; the proximity reader is optional. All three reader modes can be configured to support timezone control. The reader communicates to the Lenel's Intelligent System Controller (LNL-2000) through the biometric reader interface gateway using RS-485 and one of two reader interface modules via Wiegand communication.

The non-destructible keypad is based on BaranTec's patented Piezo Switch technology. The power-driven fingerprint sensor, Bioscrypt's MV1200, utilizes the powerful DSP TI processor. Unlike all other biometric products, this sensor is hidden until a valid credential and/or PIN is presented. The fingerprint sensor door is opened. After verification occurs, the fingerprint sensor door is closed into a secure vandal-resistant position.
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Lenel Network Video Recording Solution

The Lenel Network Video Recorder (LNVR) seamlessly integrates IP camera-based digital video management solution. Available as either a turnkey or Software Only solution, the LNVR delivers the ultimate in flexibility and open architecture. It offers customers the ability to tailor their systems to meet specific digital video management requirements. The LNVR is the only software solution that allows customers to select any computer as their network recorder, and to install their preferred IP camera and storage media. Customers can configure, manage, administer and view live or recorded video from IP cameras through the OnGuard Alarm Monitoring and System Administration applications.
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NORTHERN COMPUTERS

Northern Computers Leads The Way In Access Control System With NStar^™ NS2

Northern introduces the NStar NS2, a totally new access control system designed to provide a cost effective solution for entry level applications plus the ability to seamlessly expand and adapt to future growth needs. The NStar system is composed of the new NS2 control panel and NStar access control software. With the NStar NS2 you can start small and easily expand and upgrade your access control system as your needs change.

The NStar NS2 controller is ideal for the needs of a 2-Door application. It offers simplicity to satisfy basic application needs combined with state of the art technology, processing power and speed not usually found in an entry-level product. NStar's totally new architecture includes unprecedented scalability allowing for easy system expansions or future technology updates via a unique Xport expansion port. Whether you need to add doors or system functions, the NS2 gives you a clear path to future growth.

NStar software is a comprehensive access control application designed for use with the NS2 controller. NStar provides fast installation and setup with quick start configuration wizards and simple operation via user-defined control and viewing of system status and an event viewer for real-time monitoring of system activities. If you want to go beyond the basics, an option package that includes video badging, alarm pop ups, digital video integration and networking is available to meet future needs.

No matter how small you start or how large you grow, NStar offers seamless integration of existing systems and future technology to provide you with a superbly compatible access control solution.

Northern Computers is a Honeywell Access Systems company.
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SONY

Leading The Way From Analog To Digital

Sony Security Systems offers a wide range of high quality surveillance and monitoring products including CCTV cameras, network cameras, digital recorders, monitors, time-lapse video recorders and multiplexers. Sony Security products are specifically designed for demanding surveillance and monitoring applications such as corporate and federal buildings, airports, bridges and tunnels, banking and retail establishments, and much more! Whether your needs range from low-light to high resolution, color or black and white, Sony has the solutions to integrate perfectly into your surveillance system.

Choose from our extensive collection of Sony Security Products:

• Black and White CCTV Cameras:
  Sony's line up of CCTV cameras include Sony's SSC-M183 and SSC-M383 analog Black & White cameras.

• Color CCTV Cameras:
  High Resolution and Day/Night cameras including Sony's new SSC-DC374 and SSC-DC593 cameras.

• Mini Dome II Cameras:
  Sony's new Mini Dome II models combine Sony's superior camera technology with high picture quality, improved sensitivity (from 2 lux to 0.8 lux) and a CS-mount, auto-iris, vari-focal lens that are more effective and easier to install than ever before.

• Network Cameras:
  Sony's popular SNC-RZ30N IP camera — pan/tilt/zoom network color camera — and Sony's New SNC-Z20N IP camera — stationary network camera for the Broadband era!

And best of all, Sony Security products are supported with an outstanding Sony warranty and our 24 HOUR SERVICE GUARANTEE!

SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
Business Solutions Division
One Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
201-358-4954
sonysecurity systems@am.sony.com
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ULTRA ELECTRONICS

Card Printing Goes On The Move

Printing ID Badge Cards has always meant organizing people to come into the office to have their photos taken. Now, card printing is going on the move with the new Magicard Alto printer.

With dimensions of only 6.9 inches wide, 7.8 inches high, and 8.3 inches deep, and weighing only 7 pounds, the Magicard Alto is ideal for moving around the building or taking to branch offices.

The attractive design of the Magicard Alto makes it great for use in company reception areas and for hospitality events.

Within the compact dimensions is a full-featured professional color ID card printer:

• Prints a full color edge-to-edge 300dpi image in 30 seconds using dye-sublimation technology.

• At no extra cost, a Holokote^™ anti-copying watermark is printed across the entire card surface.

• Magnetic stripe card encoding (available option).

• The Magicard Alto comes with a 2 year UltraCoverPlus^® warranty, including loaner and printhead replacement.

It's not only a compact printer, but it also comes at a compact retail price of only $1,599.

Call Ultra Electronics Card Systems at 425 556 9708 or toll free 877 236 0933. Email: Ussales@UltraMagicard.com.
www.ultramagicard.com/alto
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WINSTED

Winsted Racks Up Two New Winning Lines

Winsted's highly regarded Pro Series II has added nine new sizes to its line of vertical equipment racks. Marketing Manager, Bob Pep, said “When we designed this series, we considered what they'd contain — racks, drawers, cooling fans, pull-out keyboards — then we constructed the rack around those visualized products.” It's an application of the old maxim that ‘form follows function’. The resulting racks are remarkably strong, convenient, economical and efficient.

The models are all-welded with mar-resistant black, powder coat finish for maximum strength and service life. All have leg levelers, large corner uprights, lift-off side panels and open pedestals to facilitate wire management. And all of the Pro Series II models have larger upright frames for improved load carrying capacity and can be ganged together without removing mounted electronics.

Winsted's multi-monitor LCD/3 Series is designed especially for control rooms, security headquarters and similar locations. Their 39” profile, which allows operators to easily see over monitors as they work, still provides 21” of rack space. Space-saving features include zero-clearance corners and welded top modules that are only 10” deep and zero-clearance corners. Cabinet depth extensions are available.

The LCD 3 series features a powder coat black finish, convenient lift-off panels in the front, back and corner frames for access to equipment and wires, and a locking feature for security. Open base and rear 3/4" and 1" conduit knockouts ease cable management.

Pep added that “These two new lines reflect the progressive approach that Winsted's taken throughout 40 years of technical furniture design.”

The Winsted Corporation
10901 Hampshire Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55438
1-800-447-2257 phone
1-800-421-3839 fax
racks@winsted.com
www.winsted.com
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