Monthly Archives: June 2010

Suprema.

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Who are Suprema.

Established in 2000, Suprema Inc is a global player who specialize in Biometric IP access control systems. Product quality is extremely important and Suprema have gained widespread recognition for their products and market leading technology.

What have they developed and achieved?

The companies fingerprint algorithm was proven to be one of the best and has gone on to get world wide recognition. In addition their access control products received the Detektor international award in two consecutive years and got some extremely favorable press at the IFSEC 2009. Sales have topped 500,000 units worldwide of both biometric and access control products.

Products.

BioStation is a biometric access controller it incorporates colour LCD, USB port and  LAN. This is an ultra fast unit, matching 3000 templates per second this is thanks to the the use of high quality components and the previously mentioned Suprema  algorithm.

Biolite Net.

Claiming to be the worlds smallest fingerprint IP access control terminal with time and attendance capability. Its ergonomic design is IP65 rated. It can be used both internally and externally and can be standalone or networked. BioLite Net offers an extremely secure biometric solution.

BioEntry Plus.

A clever combination of IP and biometrics. A smart looking device that means access security is assured. The management and operation is supported by fingerprints and an RF card.

Conclusion.

A great combination of excellent build quality, good design and clever flexibility, Suprema have come up with a product range that can only give Biometric door entry systems a good reputation.

Videx.

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Brand spotlight.

Videx is a manufacturer who specialize in the design of video and audio door entry systems and access control. Established in 1985 it prides itself on innovative development and improvement. The door entry systems are ideal for housing associations, residential, commercial business and local authorities.

So what’s new?

They have created an extensive range of products that enable specifiers and installers to give their customers the choice of door entry systems that are both robust and pleasing to they eye. They have recently released their latest software package  called  builder V.7 which is available free of charge from Norbain this is to help with system design and features the new 4000 series, the two wire VX2300 , the VR4k and the fully expandable VX2200.

How can we use Videx product Builder?

Videx product builder helps design 1 door systems all the way to very large multiple door installations. On screen adjustments can be made and multiple combinations and layouts become easy. This is an exceptional tool for designers. It includes data sheets and brochures as well as installation manuals. It is also helpful to demonstrate to interested clients and helps to sell the final solution agreed upon.

Conclusion.

The Videx door systems are well designed and aesthetically pleasing something an architect would be happy to specify within his building design. With plenty of back up and information available to the installer we would encourage a visit to their website.

Avigilon CCTV solutions

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Avigilon.

Avigilon are based in British Columbia in Canada. Avigilon have been at the forefront of IP camera technology and software solutions and were the world leaders in developing Avigilon’s Control Centre, a leading video management platform. The company prides itself on designing and manufacturing Megapixel IP cameras that deliver full situational awareness and quality picture detail.  They have recently released a 16 megapixel camera that although only able to deliver 3fps has immense picture quality. The detail achievable makes this camera well worth a second look. The panoramic picture can give the equivalent coverage as over 50 VGA cameras, an amazing feat. This sort of coverage is obviously attracting attention of some large organisations and even some large football clubs in the UK. The cameras have a feel and look of exceptional quality, heavy and built to last, something that installs confidence to buy.

Conclusion.

We will be following Avigilon over the next few weeks and months to see how they continue to bring new products to the market place. If you have their products installed or have any feedback you think we should know about also any comments on  how their products have performed in the field, please comment below.

Why buy IP CCTV Cameras?

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IP CCTV.

IP CCTV has suddenly come to the fore in the last couple of years . It was particularly noticeable at IFSEC this year where analogue cameras seemed to be no more than an after thought . However what are the reasons that a CCTV camera format that has served the industry for so long should now so suddenly become a technology that will soon be confined to museums or very short sighted end users?

Life in the old dog?

Well perhaps that last statement was a little unfair. It will still take a while before we see analogue cameras disappear completely off the scene, perhaps long as 10 years, but in the meantime megapixel IP cameras will start to produce results that many organisations will find hard to resist. What results you may ask? Well for so many years every CCTV administrator has just wanted to zoom in on captured images and blow them up to prove an event has occurred. Up to now there has rarely been enough definition to achieve this goal . Any blown up or artificially enhanced images have been blurred or pixelated to the point where they are useless.

Why HD CCTV or Megapixel cameras.

Mega pixel especially does not however suffer this problem. The images remain clear and crisp as they are zoomed into on the played back recordings . Add to this stunning live images and you will understand why analogue is effectively dead. Examples of camera manufactures who have taken this technology and produced some excellent camera solutions include Avigilon, Arecont, 360 vision technology, Bosch to name but a few.

What is the catch?

So as the camera technology improves are there any drawbacks? Well of course there are . Due to bandwidth and processing limitations some of the 10 mp cameras can only deliver images at 3 frames per second. Slow to say the least but with such crystal clear images it is still better than 12 fps on an analogue alternative. Of course the camera technology may be slighty ahead of the networks that they need to deliver them to their recording solution ie CCTV software. However as CCTV software gets better and the speed and flexibility of networks increase as well as the processing power of the camera chips, we will eventually see the utopia in terms of megapixel technology and this can bring to the end user the ultimate CCTV solution.

Conclusion.

Are you an end user who is considering an upgrade? Perhaps you have upgraded already and are either impressed or disappointed in what you have purchased? Let us know your thoughts and we will be happy to publish them in order to help other organisations to make that important decision, to upgrade or not to upgrade?

RVR Temporary CCTV monitoring solution

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Security unplugged.

RVR have recently introduced their new security unplugged product and it is now available to installers to sell . Effectively this a temporary Monitored CCTV solution that requires no mains and is quick and simple to fit.

Alarms over mobile network.

The alarms are sent over the cellular network and the system comprises of a PIR detector with an inbuilt camera that on activation sends a 10 second video sequence to the remote operator. The cameras are backed up with night time illuminators to ensure nothing gets missed even in the darkest of areas.

Internal and external cameras with integrated sensor.

The camera comes in both internal and external forms and is robust enough to handle harsh environments. The system is affordable and portable and can be deployed just about anywhere. Each device in the system is powered by batteries with a 4 year life span and the manufacturers claim the system can be installed by just one person in under two hours.

Videofied.

The system called Videofied and it can be set using a wireless remote and  is ideal for homes phone towers construction sites caravan parks docks or marinas. The integrated GPRS Sim module makes the system user friendly anywhere you have a signal.

RVR.

RVR are a forward thinking company with plenty of experience in remote monitoring of CCTV and for them to endorse this product means that we can be confident that it is expecting sales to do well as we enter the next generation of CCTV monitoring.