Security Distributing & Marketing articles from February 2003

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from February 2003

A middle ground for response? (Editor's Angle).(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... Once again the electronic security industry has made headlines -- this time on the front page of the January 17 edition of The New York Times. The story, "Alarms Without the Burglars Put Strain on Police Budgets," centered on the city of Los...

Call for integrated security to 'multiply' U.S. forces. (Insider).(security technology to protect armed forces)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Integrated security systems act as a "force multiplier" for the U.S. military in the war against terrorism, said Dennis Pinkard. In charge of developing systems that protect 28 U.S. Marine bases worldwide, Pinkard told an industry audience the...

'Trusted Trade and Travel' depends on security standards. (Insider).(U.S. Customs Service's Jayson P. Ahern addresses 'Securing New Ground' conference)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Want the Fast Lane? Buy into Security Security technology can help clear traffic jams on Detroit's Ambassador Bridge and speed economic recovery, according to Jayson P. Ahern of the U.S. Customs Service. "We have a strong responsibility to...

To rescind or not to rescind. (Insider).
February 1, 2003... In a recent California case, a plaintiff purchased an alarm system from a defendant, under the terms of which the defendant agreed to monitor the system. After several months the plaintiff claimed that the system failed to operate to its...

CSAA and NBFAA Join efforts on 2003 Symposium. (Insider).(Central Station Alarm Association and National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association; 2003 North American Monitoring Technology Symposium and Exhibition )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) announced the 2003 North American Monitoring Technology Symposium and Exhibition (NAMTSE). For the first time in the alarm industry...

IR Recognition Systems partners with Sonitrol. (Insider).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... IR Recognition Systems, Campbell, Calif., the biometric component of Ingersoll-Rand's (IR) Security & Safety Group's Electronic Access Control (EACD), announced that it is partnering with Tyco Fire & Security's Sonitrol unit. The IR Recognition...

EZ Pay adds up to more e-Solutions offered by ADI. (Insider).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ADI announced the release of EZ Pay, a service which allows customers to pay their ADI invoices electronically via the Web. EZ Pay is a safe and secure solution that helps ADI customers manage their businesses more efficiently. Access to...

DICE called upon to aid Homeland Security effort. (Insider).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... DICE Corp., Bay City, Mich., won the contract to deploy a monitoring/messaging system and authority database for use in a Homeland Security nationwide communication system. The system will be used as the backbone to aid federal and local...

Smoke and mirrors don't fool celebrity's smoke detectors. (Insider).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The subject of a recent reality TV show, celebrity model Anna Nicole Smith; was often shown galavanting inside of her luxurious Studio City, Calif.-based home. All eyes, however, were not on Smith. Some savvy viewers happened to notice an...

Custom Security celebrates 30 years in industry. (Insider).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... "A lot has happened since 1972," says Bob Heistrom, owner, CEO and industry pioneer of Custom Security, Lacey, Wash. In 1972, a friend asked Heistrom if he knew anyone who could install an alarm system. He said, "I can," and over thousands...

Integrated remote video solution serves installers, users. (Insider).(Emergency 24 Inc., Crow Electronic Engineering Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Emergency 24 Inc., Chicago, and Crow Electronic Engineering Inc., Fort Lee, N.J., are now capable of offering remote video monitoring to subscribers of alarm installation companies. Crow Electronic Engineering offers two types of...

ADT Companion Services program targets elderly. (Insider).(ADT Security Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... In response to the growing population of older Americans, ADT Security Services Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, announced its new Companion Services Program, which is designed for the elderly, the disadvantaged, and...

Ultrak's CCTV business acquired by Honeywell. (Insider).(Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... In a sign of continuing industry consolidation, Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, Minneapolis, Minn., announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ultrak's CCTV business. The sale reportedly included assets and certain...

Industry battles non-response in L.A. (Insider).(Los Angeles Police Commission)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Last month, despite torrents of controversey, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a special order calling on LAPD officers to stop responding to unverified alarm calls. Then, after what the L.A. Times called "an outcry from homeowners...

VideoMinex purchases Remote Video Patrol. (Insider).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... VideoMinex Inc., Fitchburg, Mass., a provider of integrated commercial security protection and services and remote video surveillance, recently completed its purchase of Remote Video Patrol (RVP), Denver. RVP combines security concepts,...

Monitoring Station has a new general manager. (Insider).(ACM U.L. appoints April Cannon)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ACM U.L. Monitoring Station, Phoenix, Ariz., an experienced and highly secure monitoring station that supports numerous security dealers of home, business, schools and government alarm systems across the U.S., announced the appointment of April...

5 five-minute tech quiz.
February 1, 2003... Pump up your perimeter security skills Most security systems protect a premises by placing contacts on doors/windows and installing motion or sound/vibration detectors. This offers a good level of security, but often means that entry will...

Moving up from cat 5 cable: what's next? (Kinks & Hints).(cable standards)
February 1, 2003... I understand that a standard for Category 6 cable was adopted last year. Can you explain the differences between Category 6 and Category 5 cable? Category 6 and Category 5 are specifications detailing the performance of four pair copper...

Step by step to the smart home: contingent on many emerging factors, the popularity of automation is finally hitting home.
February 1, 2003... As automation branches out from more conventional applications like home theater to those more intricate, like networked HVAC, the price escalates significantly. While consumers are accepting some level of automation at the nadir of this steep...

The net result: networked video facilitates functionality and numerous possibilities.
February 1, 2003... The current market for networked and Internet-ready video components promises functionality, compatibility and infinite possibilities to match the range of customers' needs. The possibilities for networked video are endless, from small...

High-security motion detectors: in a post-Sept. 11 world, intrusion detection has become more demanding. These motion detectors are designed to meet your customers' stringent requirements.
February 1, 2003... Since the September 11 attacks, you may have experienced greater demand by your clients for intrusion detection systems that are difficult to defeat. Although Underwriters Laboratories has standards for the installation, maintenance, and...

Can broadband and alarms coexist? Yes, if alarm technicians understand how to prevent ADSL -- or broadband service -- from interfering with an alarm's digital communicator.
February 1, 2003... It seemed the meeting would never end. After arriving at her office once the meeting was over, Frankie opened her Internet browser and clicked on the link to her home control system. She entered her password and noticed that her oldest child...

Remote real-time surveillance and response system. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Buzz-VC provides remote video command, control communication technology, unique Control Center S/W for multi sites over ISDN, TCP/IP. This system, integrated with MATE's AVMS (Network Video Monitoring Server) family of products for real-time...

Compact Zoom Camera with high zoom ratio. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Tamron announced a new ZoomCam featuring a 25X zoom ratio, the highest in the security market. The new 3.8-95 mm f/1.6-3.7 AF ZoomCam, an ideal camera for security applications and systems integration, is compact despite its zoom range due to...

DVR archives quarter-century of recordings. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... GE Interlogix, Kalatel annnounced that retailers, financial institutions, schools and other digital CCTV users can capture and archive over 1 terabyte (TB) -- in excess of 1,000 GB -- of continuous recordings with its DSR-2000e digital video...

Control music with in-wall keypads. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... SpeakerCraft introduces its EZ-Pad series of in-wall keypads. The unique music delivery system allows the homeowner to control music throughout the home from any location in the home. Keys can be configured in the field to either...

Affordable DVR solution. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From GK Industries, the new Digital Genius is the first DVR to feature the firm's redound SMICT 2400:1 proprietary video compression in the form of a direct VCR replacement. With up to eight video channels and tour audio channels available,...

Sounder and relay smoke detectors. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From System Sensor, six new i3 Series photoelectric smoke detectors are available with an 85 dB sounder, a Form C relay or an isolated thermal sensor. All models feature plug in designs, simplified installation, remote maintenance signaling,...

Realtime video transmission. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Softalia, the RealActionViewer is an advanced system to transmit images over low-bandwidth environments. The RAV-RX receiver software on the receiving end controls the camera that provides a remote control option including pan, tilt and...

Fiber optic cleaning kit. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Delaire USA Inc., an RF and fiber optic cable manufacturer and an Agilent Channel Partner, announced that fiber optic cleaning kits are now available. One of the most important, but often-overlooked aspects of fiber optic installations is...

Cable tie tool. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Panduit Corp. introduces its new GTH ergonomic installation tool for standard to heavy cable ties. The GTH tool controls tension and cut-off of the cable tie during installation. This tool is lightweight and comfortable to use. It exceeds...

Custom console work stations. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Winsted Corp., the firm says it is now incorporating a new technology they call TruForm into their rack console worksurfaces. Now standard on the Slim-Line Prestige command center consoles and optional on System/85, the material provides...

Secure visitor management. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From EasyLobby, the firm now has EasyLobby SVM 6.0. It represents a major upgrade to Photo Plus 5.1, the previous version of EasyLobby's visitor management software. With EasyLobby, the visitor's ID (drivers license or business card) is...

Product delivers remote audio-video. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Multiplex Technology Inc. showcases the new ChannelPlus SVC-10 CAT 5 point-to-point system, a unique product designed to deliver video and audio from a local source to a remote room using CAT 5 UTP. Using CAT 5 wire, the SVC-10 is a two-box...

Home networking system. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... The UniHome Plus data, voice, video, audio modules and mounting panels are designed to provide the flexibility needed for structured cabling of a home. Each module includes many time-saver features, such as a swing in, single point mounting...

Browser-based PTZ dome. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Elmo, the PYC-201C IP Dome Camera has a built-in Web server which makes it IP-addressable for monitoring of any location from an PC. The camera produces motion images with VGA and QVGA resolution with refresh rates up to 30 frames per...

Upgraded 3/8-in. drills. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... DEWALT recently upgraded its line of heavy-duty drills, adding more power in its family of 318- in. electric drills and improving the chuck and ergonomics. The new D21000 3 series of heavy-duty corded 3/8-in. drills have a more powerful 6-amp...

High-end in-wall speakers. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... SpeakerCraft introduces a new line of source in-wall speakers, designed for both home theater and critical listening applications. These speakers were designed for unequivocal acoustical performance and aesthetics in the home. Prices will range...

Zoom lenses. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Tamron USA Inc. announced the release of a new version of its lox motorized zoom lens series that now provide a more compact chassis to allow the zoom lenses to fit into smaller camera housings. Feature-enhanced 6-60 mm and 8-80 mm zooms are...

System integrates access, guard rounds. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Videx announces CyberPoint, a system that allows you to integrate access control with security guard rounds. With one single key, an authorized user can access doorways at specified days and times, and read checkpoints at various locations...

Indoor camclosure camera dome system. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Pelco, the ICS090 series integrated camera system has versatile mounting capabilities and lens-positioning system, and a wide variety of camera/lens optics packages. Designed as a cost-effective small indoor dome system, this versatile...

Video motion chip. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Farco Technologies, an intelligence-gathering-gathering microchip fitted to the ordinary VCR transforms the normal VCR into a security event video recorder that only records when it detects movement. With a security camera connected to its...

Integrated environmental housing. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Sanyo Security Products, OnePak Environmental Series package is an integrated camera, varifocal lens and cylindrical environmental housing in black and white, color, day/night, indoor and outdoor models. The lens ranges from 3.5-8mm,...

Remote monitoring. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From SBA Security, SABGuard remote monitoring system can support up to 16 cameras and is easily networked with other camera servers, for central viewing of multiple locations. Features: motion sensor recording, remote access, 5X digital zoom,...

Portable home controller. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Philips Electronics, the iPronto combines hardware and software into one easy-to-manage device that offers consumers a new platform for the connected home. The lightweight and highly portable iPronto allows users to control home theater...

Project management software. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Horizon Software has a great tool that helps your customers visualize their proposal and then helps you manage the project from ordering, through installation, to the final billing. The Custom Proposal System is the perfect software for...

Pushbuttons are user-, installer-, dealer- friendly. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division are the new "smart" Locknetics 620/630 series of feature-packed pushbutton releasing devices for doors using magnetic locks. The pushbuttons cost between 30 and 55 percent less than...

Barrier arm optical turnstile. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Alvarado Mfg., the Supervisor 3000 barrier arm optical turnstile combines tandem motorized barrier arms with state-of-art optical turnstile technology. The Supervisor 3000 provides various modes of operation. Cabinets are constructed from...

Touch Sense Bars. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Securitron, on magnetically locked, non fire-rated doors, most building codes require and exit device that does not require any special tools or knowledge. Securitron's Touch Sense Bar is the perfect device for this requirement. The simple...

Cables peel off center spline. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Belden Electronics Div. announces Banana Peel Composite Cables, a revolutionary new addition to its HomeChoice line of composite cables for today's intelligent home. The new cable features a patent-pending design that affixes the individual...

Reference guide to speakers. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... TOA Electronics Inc. announces the release of a convenient new information-packed speaker guide. Written for sound contractors and systems integrators, the reference guide is a great resource for designing small- and medium-sized TOA...

Home Control Software; new version. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Lantronix Inc. announced the release of a new version of its Premise SYS Home Control Software. Premise version 1.6 is based on SYS networking technology that leverages PC industry economies of scale and enables smart networked devices...

F Connector installation tool. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Etcon Corp. sells the model CXl F Connector installation tool. The tool is designed to spread quad shielding, making it easier to fold back. It also mounts F connectors to the proper depth on coax wire. The tool eliminates sore fingers. The...

Highest channel count multiplexer. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From IFS International Fiber Systems, the VT/VR73230 32-channel digitally encoded video multiplexing system uses Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing technology and 8-bit digital encoding. The unit offers true digital performance that...

Ultra-Small Wireless Door Contact. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... Paradox Security Systems announces its smallest product yet, the Omnia OMN-DCT2 Ultra-Small Wireless Door Contact. This discreet door contact is so tiny it will fit in the smallest of places. Because its also wireless, installing the...

Wire tester. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Ideal Industries Inc., the LinkMaster Pro Tester tests for shorts, opens, miswires, reversals, split pairs, and shield continuity. It measures length on UTP, ScTP, and coax with or without remotes. The tester identifies up to eight twisted...

Digital Fiber System. (Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... From Communications Specialties Inc., the Pure Digital Fiberlink Flex System is an all new, all digital, custom-configurable fiber optic link designed to support video, audio, data and contact closure transmission requirements. The unique Flex...

MS Maglock[TM] by Adams Rite. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The MS Maglock[TM] combines the convenience of an electromagnetic lock with the strength of a mechanical lock in a 6" x 2-3/4" x 2" package. Unlike normal maglocks, the design of the MS Maglock uses a pair of spring loaded steel mandibles that...

DynaLock Delayed Egress installs, adjusts easily. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... DynaLock's 3101B Delayed Egress self-contained, UL listed, electromagnetic lock features 1500 lb. holding force, with user programmable delay, fire alarm contact, bypass and status monitoring. Thumbwheel adjustment compensates for door sag and...

198-point addressable fire alarm control panel with communicator. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The Fire Lite MS-9200UD is an addressable fire alarm control panel with a built-in communicator, remote site upload/download capability and a capacity of 198 addressable Fire Lite devices on one loop. The Signaling Line Circuit loop supports up...

DSC introduces the new 2003 Source Book. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The Source Book features the entire DSC security product offering, organized into comprehensive, color coded product chapters; an indispensable reference and ordering guide for dealers, installers and specifiers. For a copy call 1-888-888-7838...

Emergency 24 Video monitoring. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Emergency 24 is into Video and you should be too. Dealers who sell video monitoring better protect their subscribers while they increase equipment and monitoring sales. Video can verify alarms, document specific events, and provide wellbeing...

GE Smart ConnectionCenter. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The GE Smart ConnectionCenter is a structured wiring and connectivity solution that manages and distributes broadband, internet, telephone, cable TV, and Ethernet. It allows mounting of home security systems, gateways, audio products and home...

RangerView by Icron. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... RangerView is the first digital surveillance system combining high quality color web cameras with powerful monitoring and recording software and Icron's USB extenders. Cameras plug directly into the computer, require no additional power and can...

NEW Contactless Smart Card: OmniSmart[TM] by OmniTek. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... OmniSmart[TM], a NEW Contactless Smart Card reader family by OmniTek, is abundant with features, yet priced no more than traditional 125 kHz Prox readers. End-users benefit from the advantages of true smart-card technology without having to pay...

3.8-95mm F/1.6-3.7 AF 25X ZoomCam by Tamron. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Tamron's 3.8-95mm F/1.6-3.7 AF 25X ZoomCam featuring a 25X optical/200X digital zoom is a "ready to install" integrated lens/camera. It's compact despite its zoom range through the use of aspherics. High performance in low light when using the...

Indala's FlexPass[TM] Express Program. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Have you unexpectedly run out of your standard Indala proximity cards or readers? Now, with FlexPass Express, Indala's direct customers can expedite standard product orders to ship within two to three days of order acknowledgement! To learn...

3 New housings by Silent Witness. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Silent Witness has added three housings to its premium MagnaView line of modular CCTV cameras -- the V28GripLess, the V28 Flush and V28Plus. The machined aluminum enclosures of the V28G and V28F have no ligature points while the V28P switches...

Telalarm[TM] HF-2 Compact Wall Mount. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Trigon Electronics, Inc. introduces the Telalarm[TM] HF-2 Compact Wall Mount. The 23 lb. panel minimizes installation difficulties, is powder-coated steel, 38 inches high and 11 inches per side, has camera-ready relay camera mounting studs,...

VT-DVR01 Single Channel Digital Recorder. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... VITEK Industrial Video Products is proud to announce the arrival of the new revolutionary VT-DVR01 Single Channel Digital Recorder. A true VCR replacement priced below most analog Time Lapse VCRs! Capable of recording up to 60 frames per second...

CyberScout[TM] by Kalatel. (Literature Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Kalatel CyberScout[TM] gives the coverage of pan/tilt camera at a price comparable to a high-end fixed camera. It pans 3600 and tilts 900, both with variable speed control. CyberScout's color camera features a 2X digital zoom and delivers 470...

Mier Products, Inc. (Web Finder).
February 1, 2003... For versatility, quality and availability, Mier Products, Inc. is an ideal source for metal enclosures and driveway alarm systems. Select from a wide range of "off-the-shelf" boxes, or have an enclosure manufactured specifically for your needs....

MoniNet by Monitronics. (Web Finder).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... MoniNET, the official website of the Monitronics Authorized Dealer Program, provides dealers with advanced online services including ordering of marketing materials, downloading of forms and instructions, subscriber payment status, central...