Our ASIS Inside Report: Mantraps, Video, and Tour of Chicago Security from Dallas, Too
Here
is the first news from the ASIS International exhibit floor:
Dortronics
Systems, Inc. is showcasing their extensive line of door control solutions for
the alarm and security marketplace. Along with the introduction of their new
4700 Series Mantraps, 4900 Series Mantraps and 3300 Series Strikes, Dortronics
is highlighting customized products that clearly demonstrate the company’s
reputation for engineering efficiency and quality into their product designs
and manufacturing.
“Over
the years we have been able to develop our product line in response to
customers’
requests
for specialized products, often requiring fast turnaround times,” said Bryan
Sanderford,
National Sales Manager, Dortronics Systems, Inc. “Whether you need something
off
the shelf or custom built, we believe we offer the best return on investment.”
On
display at ASIS is Dortronics’ 3300 Series Electric Strikes, built to hold
tight with a 2,000-
lb.
pull test rating and a stainless steel jaw and strike plate. The popular series
is compatible
with
most aluminum frame cutouts, is UL listed and is furnished with an ANSI strike
plate
which
is suitable for most hollow metal door frames. The strikes are also furnished
with a 9-
inch-tall
strike plate for installation on many wood door frames and can accommodate a
deep
door
latch keeper.
New
to the marketplace this year is Dortronics’ 4700 Series Mantrap Control. Ideal
for two or
three
locked doors, or up to four unlocked doors, the 4700 series is well suited for
air locks,
clean
room environments and some of the most complex security mantraps. The built-in
power
supply provides a field selectable 12 or 24 VDC, which can also operate
optional
maglocks,
door strikes or even LED indicators. Equipped with 6 digital inputs plus 2-DPDT
and
2-SPDT outputs, the 4700 Series offers fully customizable sequencing and timing
functionality.
Also
on display at ASIS 2010 is the 4900 Series PLC Controller with a single I/O
module
can be expanded to accommodate 256-inputs and 256-outputs. Its modular design
enables
control of any sized door interlock project with standard input/output modules
and
expansion
relay modules providing cost-effective configurations for most mantrap designs.
Standard
modules and special programmed logic can be combined to provide custom
solutions.
Dortronics Systems, Inc. designed the 4900 Series to be compatible with any
access
control system or standard manual switch controls. It can be used with any
electrically
operated
locking devices to control automatic door operators, air misting/purge systems,
LEDs
for traffic indicators and monitoring controls.
Samsung
Techwin America is reaffirming the goals of their Vision 2010 strategic
business initiative to firmly establish Samsung as a comprehensive supplier of
security systems including video surveillance and access control. In addition
to highlighting its broad line of megapixel, IP-based and analog video systems
at ASIS 2010, the company is introducing several new video products and
unveiling an extensive new access control product line.
Samsung's
new access control offerings provide professional-level system solutions which
span
a wide range of technologies including fingerprint, proximity/smart cards and
keypads.
On
the video side, introductions include megapixel cameras, IP-based network
cameras,
analog
cameras and DVR/NVRs.
Samsung's
in-booth presentation at ASIS 2010 will highlight the unified Samsung platform
that
integrates
video and access control solutions from Samsung with technology from other
leading
providers to deliver new levels of intelligent operation. To meet these goals,
Samsung
is
actively working toward industry standardization with organizations such as
ONVIF and
PSIA.
The booth presentation will also focus on how Samsung's products are used in
the
government,
corporate, transportation, education and healthcare markets.
“We
deliver the best performance and value proposition by capitalizing on all the
resources
Samsung
offers as a global force in the electronic security industry,” said Frank
DeFina, Senior
Vice
President of Sales and Marketing, North America, Samsung Techwin America. “The
new
solutions
we are showing here at ASIS are just the beginning, and we will continue to
build on
this
business initiative moving forward.”
Arecont
Vision, with IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces a new line of
lower-cost H.264 compact megapixel cameras that are half the size and a third
of the weight of previous models. The model AV1315 1.3 megapixel camera and the
model AV2815, 1080p HD camera are easy to install and can now fit into smaller
housings and domes.
Unveiled
here at ASIS 2010, model AV1315 provides 1280x1024-pixel (1.3 megapixel) images
at 32 frames per second, and model AV 2815 provides 1920x1080-pixel (2.07
megapixel) images at 24 frames per second. Both camera models use H.264
compression to minimize bandwidth and storage requirements. The cameras are
also fully compatible with the PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability
Alliance) industry standard and have passed PSIA conformance tests.
Each
is also available in a Day/Night version (Model AV1315DN or Model AV2815DN).
The
units
are powered via PoE eliminating the need for auxiliary power.
“Our
new compact H.264 megapixel cameras set a new bar for performance and price in
the
market giving yet another compelling reason to ‘Go Megapixel’ in any
surveillance
application,”
said Dr. Michael Kaplinsky, CEO, Arecont Vision. “The attractive price points
of
these
new cameras reflect a 20% to 25% price decrease compared to previous models
making
them even more cost competitive against standard definition IP and analog
cameras.
And, the user gets the full benefit of much greater image resolution and
functionality
in a smaller camera.”
The
new Arecont Vision compact camera models also provide added functionality. The
privacy
mask enables video to be blocked in multiple regions in any arbitrary shape.
Extended
motion detection provides a higher-granularity grid of 1,024 distinct motion
detection
zones (compared to 64 zones supported earlier). These features are controlled
via
both
HTTP and TFTP commands and by the on-camera web interface. Flexible cropping
provides
even more adjustability in image sizes.
Firetide
Inc. today announced its new Firetide Mobility Controller appliance and HotPort
7000-900 MHz wireless infrastructure mesh, completing Firetide’s HotPort 7000
wireless infrastructure platform. With the addition of these products, the 7000
series provides customers with a complete, robust and flexible wireless mesh
platform that allow users to add more functionality, performance and new
applications as needed.
Single-platform
infrastructure mesh for a variety of fixed and mobile applications
With
the HotPort 7000 series, Firetide customers now have a complete ‘pay-as-you-go’
wireless infrastructure solution to meet a variety of needs in fixed and mobile
environments. For example, customers can use 900 MHz links for
non-line-of-sight communications and line-of-sight (2.4, 4.9 and 5 GHz) MIMO
mesh for highest-capacity backhaul, then add mobility later on. In fact, about
95% of Firetide projects involve an infrastructure mobility application, if not
today, then in the near future.
“These
new capabilities contribute to the performance and economic advantages of using
Firetide technology in metro-wide wireless infrastructure for a variety of
applications on a single network,” said Bo Larsson, chief executive officer of
Firetide. “Firetide infrastructure mesh is the solution for large-scale,
multi-service municipal, transportation and utility networks.”
Transportation
networks for real-time video, voice and data
The
new Firetide Mobility Controller (FMC-2050) is an all-inclusive, easy-to-use
and high-capacity solution for advanced wireless infrastructure mobility. With
the mobility controller functionality, Ethernet-enabled devices such as IP
video cameras, Wi-Fi access points, RFID readers, and laptops can maintain
network connectivity while traveling at high speeds across multiple Firetide
mesh networks. Large-scale projects for Seoul Subway and Mumbai Metro are
already being deployed with Firetide mobility controller technology for mobile,
real-time video.
