Security Distributing & Marketing articles from April 2003

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from April 2003

A harder look at fire tragedies: 'many ideas revolved around broader implementation of fire sprinkler systems'. (Editor's Angle).
April 1, 2003... Each year, the April issue of SDM Magazine gets extra distribution at the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) World Safety Conference & Expo. In this month's cover story we probed several fire alarm dealers, who are NICET Levels Ill...

Integrators group conference was "time well spent". (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PSA Security Network-the world's largest electronic security cooperative completed its 26th annual Conference & Exhibit in Denver, during the first week of February. "The PSA 2003 Conference proved to be a very valuable resource for...

Vendors shine as PSA presents "Star" awards at 2003 Conference. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PSA Security Network presented "Star" awards to a number of their vendor companies at the PSA Vendor Appreciation Awards Banquet, held during the weeklong PSA 2003 Conference and Exhibits. CSC/Southwest Wire, International Fiber Systems and...

Beware of the change order! (Insider).
April 1, 2003... On June 6, 2002, Idaho's Supreme Court affirmed a judgment in favor of an alarm company in a case involving a dispute over the procedure for compensation arising from a series of change orders. Lockheed Martin Idaho Technical Company...

World Safety Conference & Expo. (Insider).
April 1, 2003... Dallas Convention Center Conference: May 18-21 Expo: May 18-20 NFPA's World Safety Conference & Exposition is the "can't miss" industry meeting for fire and life safety professionals. The conference offers exciting professional...

Integrators can play a big role in terrorism assessment. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... "What are the current terrorism issues and how do they apply to us?" asked Sal Lifrieri at the PSA 2003 Conference & Exhibits in Denver recently. Lifrieri is executive vice president at Diversified Security Solutions Inc., and spent part...

Grin and bear it. (Technology on the Job).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The rugged terrain, harsh alpine environment and long distances between cameras and the monitoring station presented a unique set of challenges for a unique installation, but Silent Witness' technology fulfilled the monitoring requirements. ...

'MyWebTech' lets dealers research latest tech data. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Internet is today's most valuable, accessible and inclusive research tool, and the Web now has another resource. "MyWebTech" from ADEMCO allows security dealers to research the latest technical data on ADEMCO products 24 hours a day,...

ADI, Zebra Tech announce new partner alliance. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... ADI, Melville, N Y, a subsidiary of Honeywell International, and Zebra Technologies, Camarillo, Calif., a leader in bar code labeling and card printing solutions, announced a strategic partnership wherein ADI will distribute Eltron-brand card...

Thales Contact Solutions acquired by NICE Systems. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... NICE Systems, Ra'anana, Israel, recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Thales Contact Solutions (TCS), a developer of customer-facing technology for public safety, wholesale trading and call centers. The...

"Hands-on Hands-off" program targets shoplifting youths. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... "Hands-on Hands-off," an interactive classroom program recenlty developed by Checkpoint Systems Inc., Thorofare, N.J., is targeting junior high and high schoolers for anti-shoplifting awareness. The program was developed to show school...

Group 4 Securitas is now AMAG Technology Inc. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A rose by any other name is still a rose. That is why Group 4 Securitas Technology Corp., Torrance, Calif., has changed its name to AMAG Technology Inc. The change in name reflects an evolutionary step in the company's development spanning more...

M&S celebrates 50 years in industry. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... In 1953, 31 year-old Harold J. (Jim) Lemmon had an idea that he thought he could turn into a business, an idea that involved radio: a built-in radio/intercom system for homes. This audio pioneer called the fledgling company he founded on March...

ADT now offers EPC-compliant RFID agile readers. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... ADT, Boca Raton, Fla., a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, can now offer its customers RFID readers that meet all the requirements of the EPC (Electronic Product Code) RFID open standards established by the Massachusetts Institute of...

AWARE program celebrates 10th anniversary. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The AWARE (Abused Women's Active Response Emergency) program is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Saving the lives of more than 35 victims of domestic violence and improving the quality of life for countless others are among the program's...

AVAD strengthens commitment to dealers at International Builders Show. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... In keeping with the "Get Connected" campaign, AVAD LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has positioned itself as the liaison between the builder community and its force of certified home technology installers. AVAD entered into the next phase of its...

Honeywell acquires Gamewell. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Known in North America for its distinctive red: fire alarm street boxes, The Gamewell Company is a 151-year-old firm that was recently acquired by Honeywell, Northford, Conn. Gamewell, a manufacturer of commercial fire control panels and...

Helping to increase school bus safety. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Protection Bureau, Exton, Pa., was selected by the Pocono Mountain School District of Swiftwater, Pa., to help school bus drivers safely transport students, through the installation of Silent Witness's Digital Chaperone monitoring system in...

Axis Communications awarded contract for GSA schedule. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded network video specialists, Axis Communications, Chelmsford, Mass., a Federal Supply Schedule Contract (No. GS-03F-0010N). The GSA schedule includes all Axis networked video products for...

Sweetwater acquires Security Installation Services Inc. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Sweetwater Ventures LLC, Houston, Texas, a private equity investment firm targeting investments in the electronic security industry, announced that it has acquired Houston-based Security Installation Services Inc. (SIS). The SIS...

A simple answer to a complex problem--false alarms. (Insider).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A reader sees a simple answer to false alarms: service that gets to the root of every alarm--for a profit. I see feature articles and "Letters To The Editor" concerning false alarms and how we'll have non-response from the police if we...

Five-Minute Tech Quiz.
April 1, 2003... Sharpen Your Fire Protection Skills Detection and notification of a fire is a critical function of the security industry, because it can mean the difference between life and death. For this reason any dealer who serves the fire detection...

Kinks & Hints.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... Transformer Woes In a previous edition of Kinks & Hints (February 2003, p. 32), a reader asked: I have a 24 VAC4O VA transformer wired to the zoning dampers of my heating system. They seem to be woefully under-powered (don't close all...

Perspectives on fire prevention: The recent Rhode Island nightclub fire stimulates deliberation about codes, regulations and compliance.
April 1, 2003... When fire consumed The Station, a Rhode Island nightclub, last February, killing 99 people, it touched off more than just sorrow and outrage among public. In the fire protection industry itself, there is much debate about what can--or...

2003 Guide to Monitoring Services: SDM's guide to monitoring services is a resource to help you select and locate a wholesale central station that meets your needs.
April 1, 2003... Monitoring service companies are stepping up to the challenges faced by security dealers today--tighter control of how alarm signals are handled and dispatched. Remote video monitoring is becoming an increasingly important service, as cities...

Pull a fast one: advances in wire and cable technologies save time and money.
April 1, 2003... Tangled, mislabeled, mangled and distraught: wire and cable pulls are often more complicated than they should be. With the needs of dealers, installers and end users in mind, however, wire and cable manufacturers are determined to develop...

An intercom lifestyle: more than just talk, home intercoms offer diverse capabilities but face challenges from phone, video and entertainment advances.
April 1, 2003... From the kitchen of her 3-story brick home in a Chicago neighborhood, Helen Sinclair can make Lunch while monitoring a grandson sleeping in a guest bedroom two stories away. When Ms. Sinclair's home was built several years ago, the builder...

Bird's eye: A unique CCTV application shows that security equipment can thrive outside of its natural environment.
April 1, 2003... Linda S. Breuer, director of Barnswallow - A Wild Bird Concern in Wauconda, Ill., desperately needed an extra set of eyes. Barnswallow's singular mission is to rehabilitate to their fullest capacity orphaned and injured birds--especially...

Intelligent addressable fire alarm control panel. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Fire-Lite Alarms Inc. introduces its newest intelligent addressable fire alarm control panel, the MS-9200UD. Built upon a platform common to the MS-9200 and MS-9600, the new panel features advanced auto-programming capabilities, reducing...

DVR server. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Fire King's Image Vault MAX takes DVR security to new heights. Through a single IP address, this scalable server controls up to 255 individual Image Vault DVRs for a solution that can manage up to 4,080 cameras in multiple locations. It allows...

Ethernet Card for communications. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... GE Interlogix's NX-590E Ethernet Card is a new module for the NX line of controls and works in conjunction with the new Osborne-Hoffman network receiver. Together they allow for alarms to be communicated virtually instantaneously to the central...

Vari-focal lens works well with digital recorders. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Tamron announces a new 3.0 - 8mm f/1.0 aspherical extended range van-focal lens for 1/3 CCD cameras. The lens provides excellent image quality in a variety of lighting conditions. From dusk and into the night, and in dark indoor locations, its...

New DVR series stores more images per byte. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Costar's CR1600 digital video recorder stores up to three times more images per byte. The new DVR records with a resolution of up to 640 x 480 and maximum recording speed of 60 images/sec. Features include built-in multiplexer and PTZ functions...

Video motion detector updates analog. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... From Bosch, the SAVE SENS V8101N is a self-adapting, inexpensive, high-quality video motion detector that updates existing analog systems. V8101N analyzes video images and makes alarm decision's while adapting to the environment to virtually...

Enterprise-class digital storage and transmission. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Ademco Video Systems releases Rapid Eye MultiMedia[TM]. This is a highly secure and flexible enterprise-class digital storage and transmission system. The unit has been developed with unique features that allow you the ability to adapt and...

2- to 20-door access and alarm monitoring. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Wheelock's SAFEAXIS is a single-workstation access control and alarm monitoring system, specifically designed for 2- to 20-door aplications. Supports 3,500 card users, fast split-screen displays, first card-in feature and other features...

Composite card works well against wear and tear. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The FIexISO XT (Extra Tough) composite card is Indala's most durable and long-lasting technology card. FlexISO XT integrates Indala's breakthrough FlexSecur proximity technology within a card body designed to withstand extreme applications....

Reader Lock cuts installation time. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... From Recognition Systems, the Modular Integrated Reader Lock radically simplifies the installation of access control systems by cutting installation time from 8 hr. to about 30 min. All wiring to or at the door from the control panel is...

SecureLink Network Video Recording System. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... DVTel Inc., the first company to deliver CCTV, access control, intercom systems, and Ethernet all over a single pair of standard telephone wires announces the introduction of its SecureLink Network Video Recording System (NVRS). The SecureLink...

Video monitoring with preset tour. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Bosch's AutoTrack monitors an area with a preset tour. Once motion is detected, the camera automatically locks onto the subject, zooms in for a better view, and follows the subject anywhere within the 360-deg. camera coverage area. When...

Monitor the environment through the Internet. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Communications Test Instruments (CTI) announces the HyperConnects Monitor, which provides remote sensing via the Internet for electrical devices, electronic devices, electrical systems, mechanical systems and environmental systems. The...

Delayed egress lock stops unauthorized egress. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The SDC 101S Exit Check delays unauthorized egress for 15 or 30 sec. Concurrently, the onsite audiovisual annunciator and remote signal are activated. The person exiting must wait as personnel respond. Used for shoplifting and employee theft...

New line of digital video recorders. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Tatung releases its Windows 2000 line of high-quality digital video recorders. All TDR-22XX series models offer standard equipment such as HDD, CDRW, DVR rack ears, network card, and remote networking software. The series includes models...

Selectable Output Strobe and Horn/Strobes. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... System Sensor unveils its new line of SpectrAlert Selectable Output Strobes and Horn/Strobes that offers the industry's widest range of candela options. SpectrAlert Selectable Output Strobes and Horn/Strobes recognize and self-adjust for either...

WebEyeAlert advances remote digital. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Video Surveillance for CSOs, Security Dealers, and System Integrators WebEyeAlert, a division of Biscom Inc., introduces WebEyeAlert DVR Plus 3.3. The product's video recording technology enables authorized individuals to view and manage live...

Magnetic locks. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... SDC has redesigned the EMLock 1500 series of magnetic locks to meet distributor, installer and end-user wants and needs. Incorporating design features, the overall design is unique in several ways: Uniform design for all holding forces;...

Integrated voice evac and addressable fire control. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Silent Knight, part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, offers industry-wide compatible fire alarm solutions for small to mid-size institutions and commercial sites. Silent Knight's Farenhyt IFP-100/1000 VIP (Voice Integration Panel) line offers...

Two vari-focal lenses. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Fujinon introduces the YV2.7x2.9LA-SA2L and the YV5x2.7R4B-SA2L vari-focal length lenses for security surveillance applications. Both feature excellent low-light performance and the widest angles in their class while maintaining a cost...

Imaging system enhances video. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Digital Pixel System (DPS) technology from GE Interlogix, Kalatel, is a breakthrough imaging system that will greatly enhance video and still-image capture in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. DPS technology's, extended...

NetSOLO Broadband, the future of distributed audio. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Fire Control Instruments (FCI), a part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group introduces NetSOLO Broadband, the future of distributed audio. Developed to meet the widest variety of applications using minimum equipment, NetSOLO Broadband is the first...

Extreme keypads. (Marketplace).
April 1, 2003... A new line of stand-alone access control keypads from Secura Key have been designed for extreme conditions. Utilizing the latest developments in piezo switch technology, these products have no moving parts or buttons that can stick or wear out....

Speaker line. (Marketplace).
April 1, 2003... ELAN Home Systems unveils a complete line of speakers designed from scratch after extensive research and competitive benchmarking. The M Series includes 22 speakers with features such as: narrower, flat-profiles, sharp-radius frames and tall...

UTP CCTV universal transmitter. (Marketplace).
April 1, 2003... Network Video Technologies (NVT) announces the industry's first UTP CCTV universal transmitter. This new product is the technology equivalent to NVT's very popular NV-M11 in-camera transmitter, which is incorporated into many brands of cameras....

Smoke detectors. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... System Sensor's i3 series sounder and relay smoke detectors satisfy a complete range of monitored fire alarm applications, including residential, auxiliary control, and other "specialty" installations. The i3 line offers options for an 85dBA...

B/W, high-res night vision camera. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * Perfect for night-vision applications * Ultra high resolution * Weatherproof--built-in heater and cooler CSI/Speco announces a new addition to the Pro Video H.E.A.T. "High End Advanced Technology" series with the introduction of...

New plug-and-play dome camera. (Product Applications).
April 1, 2003... * Easy to install * Ideal for retail, commercial, hotels * Suited for digital recording Toshiba's new IK-DF01A is a reliable, compact and exceptionally easy-to-install dome camera. It is ideal for installation indoors or outdoors,...

New network products complete NetCam platform. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * 2 channels for one integrated camera, one external * Easy to navigate menus and controls * Select frame rate, resolution, and compression settings Bosch Security Systems has extended its NetCam range of network-based digital...

High performance for low lighting. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * Ideal for day/night operation * Sharp resolution * Adjustments made using on-screen display From Ultrak, the high-performance KC7630CN is one of the most versatile professional-grade cameras on the market. Using the 1/3-in....