Security Distributing & Marketing articles from July 2003

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from July 2003

Succeeding cautiously. .(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... Success is a product of the market, and it's subject to the sometimes-unsettling sway between supply and demand. This issue of SDM features our exclusive, 8th Annual Top Systems Integrators Report. It ranks the largest firms providing...

Conference focuses on Monitoring Tech & Training. (Insider).
July 1, 2003... Central station technology, training, and business management issues were parleyed at a recent association-hosted conference. It was attended by more than 400 security professionals and other interested parties, such as authorities having...

Is employer responsible for acts of employee? (Insider).(security guard behavior)
July 1, 2003... It has often been asked for us to explain the considerations that Courts use to determine whether or not a security industry employer is liable on the theory of vicarious liability for the tortious acts of its employees. This often arises in...

Dealer Advisory Board provides direct feedback. (Insider).(Bosch Security Systems meeting)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems, Fairport, N.Y, hosted the second meeting of the recently formed Dealer Advisory Board earlier this year in Marco Island, Fla. The meeting was attended by the Bosch Security Systems executive management team and...

Industry goads congress: pass economic stimulus package. (Insider).(Security Industry Association lobbies for Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Congress has heard a public cry from the Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., to pass H.R. 2, the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003, to help strengthen America's economic and national security. "Our economic...

New financial program provides member benefits. (Insider).(National Fire and Burglar Alarm Association, Network 1 Financial)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The National Fire and Burglar Alarm Association (NBFAA), Silver Spring, Md., announced a new program from Network 1 Financial (NET1), the NBFAA-endorsed credit card and check processing vendor. NBFAA selected NET1 to provide its members...

Expansion at DICE. (Insider).(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... There have been some changes and expansion recently at DICE Corp., Essexville, Mich. The firm, which specializes in monitoring solutions that allow central stations to monitor any type of technology, has added new team members to accommodate...

Product lead times reduced by 50 percent. (Companies You Should Know About).(HID Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... HID, Irvine, Calif., has cut lead times in half for most standard proximity cards and readers. The following credentials now have a lead time of five days, reduced from ten days: ProxCard II, ProxKey II, ISOProx II and DuoProx II. The lead...

Mirasys Communications, Inc. (Companies You Should Know About).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Mirasys Communications, Inc., San Francisco, is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial grade DINA Digital Video Management Systems (DVMS). DINA (Digital Imaging, Network Accessible) products are scalable security solutions focused on...

Testech, Inc. (Companies You Should Know About).(Bio-i Perfect Security Series )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Testech, Inc., Chungchongnam-Do, Korea, a manufacturer of semiconductor systems, now offers patented biometrics authentication technology in the form of a light emitting sensor (LE sensor). Testech's Bio-i Perfect Security Series includes...

E-learning opportunities practical, accessible. (Insider).(Sandra Jones and Co., CMOOR Group )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Sandra Jones, principal of Sandra Jones and Co., Chardon, Ohio, announced the addition of The CMOOR Group to the company's range of associate service providers. The addition of The CMOOR Group will offer e-learning programs along with diverse...

Web site features new look and Wildlife views. (Insider).(Silent Witness)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Silent Witness, Surrey, B.C., has launched a new corporate web site at www.silentwitness.com. The web site has a new look and new features, including improved navigation, new and updated content and an enhanced search function. Silent...

15th annual fire products catalog released. (Insider).(ADI)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ADI, Melville, N.Y, a Honeywell company, announced the release of its 2003/2004 Fire Products Catalog. This year marks the 15th edition of this annual catalog and represents the longest running product specialty book ADI offers. This...

Expansion via customer service. (Insider).(Applied Wireless Identifications Group Inc. appoints Eric MacRae )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... AWID (Applied Wireless Identifications Group, Inc.), Monsey, N.Y, continues to aggressively expand their business while maintaining their reputation for superior customer service. In its continuing effort, AWID announced the addition of...

Expanding range of authorized dealer services. (Insider).(AVAD L.L.C. to sell Carlon systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... AVAD, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., announced it will now offer Canon cable protection and management systems to the custom installation market. The agreement expands the range of services authorized dealers and installers can provide to their...

Teldat a primary distributor of VisorNET. (Insider).(Teldat Corp., Audio Intelligence Devices Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Teldat Corp., Miami, Fla., and Audio Intelligence Devices Inc. )AID) of Deerfield Beach, Fla., have announced their U.S. distribution agreement for Teldat's VisorNET remote video transmission equipment and software applications to the...

Port of Oakland contracts for multi-million dollar maritime security system. (Insider).(ADT Security Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Port of Oakland announced the award of a $4.75 million maritime security enhancement contract to Florida-based ADT Security Services, Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security. Under the contract, ADT will install an integrated security...

Protecting old glory. (Insider).(Humboldt Alarm and Optex Inc. donate time and equipment to monument flagpole)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Humboldt Alarm of McKinley Ville, Calif., recently donated time and labor to install a very unique security system around a 6Oft. flagpole and giant Stars and Stripes located near highway 101 in Arcata, Calif. The flagpole and flag are a...

Potential OnQ buyer withdraws bid. (Insider).(Leviton Manufacturing Co., OnQ Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Leviton Manufacturing Co., Little Neck, N.Y., announced that after a lengthy investigation and for mutual business reasons, it has exercised its right not to acquire OnQ Technologies, Inc. Leviton will continue to direct the structured wiring...

PSA, NSCA combine annual conferences. (Insider).(PSA Security Network and National Systems Contractors Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... PSA Security Network, Denver, and the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) have approved an agreement to combine their annual conferences in 2004. PSA and NSCA claim that the strategic partnership between security systems integrators...

Company-wide rummage sale benefits employees, charities. (Insider).(Custom Alarm/Custom Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A twenty-family garage sale was held in the parking lot of Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc., Rochester, Minn. Associates organized the company-wide sale and encouraged their co-workers to clear their homes of unused, unwanted items and...

With new functions and features comes new name. (Insider).(GE Interlogix renames LifeGard)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... GE Interlogix, North St. Paul, Minn., has announced a new product name, "CareGard," which replaces "LifeGard." The name change was implemented to better reflect the product's care giving qualities and its position in the senior care/home care...

Dedicated Micros makes its move. (Insider).(new facilities)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dedicated Micros, Inc., Chantilly, Va., recently moved just up the road into its new, enlarged facilities in order to accommodate enhancements in service and sales capabilities. The location is still convenient to Dulles International Airport,...

75 and more Moto. (Insider).(Motorola Inc. anniversary)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... This year, Motorola, Schaumburg, Ill., is celebrating its 75th anniversary with new technologies that keep consumers connected in and beyond the home. The company's connected home portfolio of products builds on Motorola's strengths in wireless...

Industry, Commerce Department offer insights to exporters. (Insider).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., recently announced its sponsorship of the "Adapting to a New Global Trade Environment" conference, held May 12 - 13, 2003 in Reston, Va. Commerce Department officers from 85...

Biometric hand readers support BioAPI. (Insider).(IR Recognition Systems products support Application Program Interface)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... IR Recognition Systems, Campbell, Calif., announced that its HandKey II access control readers and HandPunch time and attendance terminals support BioAPI, the widely available and accepted Application Program Interface (API) that serves as a...

New dealer program is recourse to rental market. (Insider).(TriGuard Group L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... TriGuard Group, LLC, Needham, Mass., has announced an alluring new program for dealers. "There are over 37 million rental properties in the US," says Pamela Layton, founder and president of TriGuard Group. "Ninety-five percent of these...

Enticing browsers and educating consumers on structured wiring. (Insider).(OnQ Technologies, Inc. OnQ Home Network Selection System CD)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... OnQ Technologies, Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., introduced a new multi-media presentation titled the OnQ Home Network Selection System CD. The presentation CD provides a simple explanation to consumers on the applications that can be delivered with...

Tropical relocation. (Insider).(Rokonet Electronics Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Rokonet recently announced he relocation of the New York office to Miami, Fla. The new Miami office will be able to serve both U.S. customers and Latin America. The office will include sales, marketing and technical support and support...

Partners against crime: recording sales registers transactions. (Insider).(Dedicated Micros Inc. partnership agreement with Transaction Verification Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dedicated Micros, Inc., Chantilly, Va., recently signed a partnership agreement with Transaction Verification Systems (TVS) of Falls Church, Va., to provide end users in the retail industry with a basic management tool for recording...

Smart Card conference coming to D.C. (Insider).(Smart Card Alliance "Smart Cards in Government 2003" )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Smart Card Alliance, Princeton Junction, N.J., will host "Smart Cards in Government 2003" from July 15th to the 17th at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The conference and exposition will bring together the leaders of the...

Partnership produces joint trade exhibit in Europe, Asia. (Insider).(Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, International Communications Industries Association and the National Systems Contractors Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Three leading electronic systems industry trade associations announced the upcoming launch of shows in Europe and Asia that would address the needs of their combined constituencies in those regions. The Custom Electronic Design and Installation...

Interactive services invite alliances. (Insider).(SentryCom Interactive)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... SentryCom Interactive, Valencia, Calif., announced the May 2003 launch of its remote intervention and management communications facility. What SentryCom offers its dealers and the overall market is a suite of interactive services. Added to this...

High demand yields gov't contract. (Insider).(Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. wins General Services Administration contract)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a Federal Supply Schedule Contract to Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc., Chicago. The GSA schedule includes Jeron's Spectrum series security intercom products, Provider and Pro-Alert series...

5 Five-Minute Tech Quiz.
July 1, 2003... Trekking the World of Networks As the use of computers and computer networks increases, some security dealers have seen an opportunity to expand their business into this market. It can be a good fit, because computer networks utilize...

Inexpensive Alert System may be customer's answer. (Kinks & Hints).(Cross Point Industries Inc.)
July 1, 2003... One of my customers lives in a rural area and doesn't want a full security system for his home (we're already monitoring his business in town), However, they have a very long driveway, and they're looking for a system that will notify them when...

Q&A: tackling DSL interference. (Kinks & Hints).(digital subscriber line)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... We have recently started to run into same DSL interference problems. Our technicians have what may be some bask questions. Having never seen a splitter, which separates the voice and data, is termination within the splitter identified so that...

Steady success: despite economic challenges, the security industry's largest systems integrators continue to surge ahead. (Top Systems Integrators).
July 1, 2003... Many of North America's largest systems integrators witnessed a simultaneous ebb-and-flow of business opportunities in 2002. The lingering unease of a lagging economy hampered growth in some cases, yet geopolitical turmoil and the associated...

Movable tech feast: from tracking vehicles to getting alarm messages to technicians and clients, dealers now use global positioning, hand-held devices and wireless in innovative ways.
July 1, 2003... Russ Cersosimo knows how important technology is to his business. The president of Guardian Protection, Pittsburgh, Pa., says he's most recently equipping about 200 vehicles with global positioning systems (GPS) to better manage his fleet. Soon...

Easy does it: manufacturers of software-based access control are making it easier than ever to install and use their products.
July 1, 2003... Scalability, migration paths, backward compatibility, graphical user interface, open architecture, free "test-drives," online help -- these are just some of the features that make the newest generation of access control software products easier...

Watch your signal: today there are more choices than ever for transmitting video signals. Learn the pros and cons of each.
July 1, 2003... When you need to deliver a video signal from one site to another -- whether it's across a room or across the world -- today's technologies offer more than a half-dozen options for signal transmission. Each has different pros and cons. For each...

Testers and their uses: this third article in a series on practical instruction of fiber optic technology examines five basic testing devices. (Fiber Optics).
July 1, 2003... More to Come SDM's Fiber Optic article series is designed to educate security professionals about the proper design, installation, testing, and servicing of fiber optic-based security systems. The series covers: * Planning an...

Managing better with accurate labor costs: discover the real costs of an hour of your technician's time. Here's how to figure your fully burdened labor rate.
July 1, 2003... What does an hour of a technician's time really cost you? Clearly this is an important question that will figure into many of the decisions that you, as a business manager, must make. If your answer is wrong on the high side, your pricing could...

Mobile phone Java applet for camera. (Marketplace).(3Jtech)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... From 3Jtech, software written in Java enables GPRS/CDMA owners to view images from eCAMit network camera remotely. Now the eCAMit users can 'get a grip' of what is happening at the camera site even when they are on the move. As long as your...

The future of distributed audio. (Marketplace).(Fire Control Instruments Inc. NetSOLO Broadband)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... From Fire Control Instruments (FCI), a part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, NetSOLO Broadband, the future of distributed audio, was developed to meet the widest variety of applications using minimum equipment, NetSOLO Broadband delivers...

Mid-range DVR. (Marketplace).(Tatung Company of America Inc. digital video recorders )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... From Tatting Company of America Inc., its new line of mid-range digital video recorders (DYRs) complements an existing line of single-channel and high-speed multi-channel DVRs (2200 series). The mid-range multi-channel DVR (2100 series) boasts...

Digital Duplex Intercom System. (Marketplace).(Jeron Electronic Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Jeron's Spectrum Series Security Intercom offers multiple choices and powerful solutions for facilities of all types and sizes. The Spectrum Digital Duplex Intercom System has the flexibility for efficient and effective hands-free or private...

Find video segments based on object size, speed or direction. (Marketplace).(American Dynamics INTELLEX v3.1 and NETWORKCLIENT v3.l)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... American Dynamics releases INTELLEX v3.1 and NETWORKCLIENT v3.l. These latest versions add valuable, sophisticated enhancements to the company's digital video management solutions. INTELLEX raises the bar with newly added video analysis tools,...

Versatile glassbreaks. (Marketplace).(IntelliSense Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... IntelliSense releases the FlexGuard FG-1600 family of glassbreak detectors. This series is the only one in the industiy to incorporate hardwired, wireless and V-Plex polling loop technology for the ultimate flexibility. Patented remote test...

New video server line. (Marketplace).(Axis Communications)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Axis Communications introduces the AXIS 2400+ and AXIS 2401+ video servers, a new generation of Axis video servers designed for professional security and surveillance applications. The AXIS 2400+ and AXIS 2401+ offer end-users more...

New product catalog, 'structured cabling solutions'. (Marketplace).(ICC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ICC announces the introduction of a new 2003 ICC catalog with attractive visual appearance, easy reading and references. It includes more than 300 new product SKUs. Some highlights are: new Cat 6 offering of highdensity and easy-to-install...

Peer-to-Peer fire alarm network. (Marketplace).(Gamewell Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Gamewell Co., a manufacturer of commercial fire control panels and emergency life safety systems, and part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, announces its SmartLink Peer-to-Peer fire alarm network. It provides a peer-to-peer interface that...

New family of discreet audio-video baluns. (Marketplace).(Mux Lab Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... MuxLab, a recognized leader for its balun and connectivity solutions for copper twisted pair, announces its newest family of discreet audio-video baluns, which target the needs of the consumer and commercial audio-video installation market. The...

Wireless Voice Keypad. (Marketplace).(ADEMCO Group 5828V )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ADEMCO Group, a unit of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, has released the 5828V Wireless Voice Keypad. The wireless design saves dealers valuable time by offering the quickest, easiest installation of a secondary keypad to ADEMCO's...

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.(Genesis Cable Systems L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Genesis Cable Systems now offers a cost-effective, reliable alternative to dedicated coaxial and fiber optic cables for closed circuit television (CCTV) applications. New Genesis UTP CCTV cable consists of 16/2 STR and CAT 5e 24/2 pair UTP,...

Fire Control Communicator. (Marketplace).(Silent Knight, IntelliKnight 5700)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Silent Knight, part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, will showcase its IntelliKnight 5700 Fire Control Communicator, which provides digital fire reporting over ordinary telephone lines. The 5700 supports up to 50 addressable devices that...

Life-safety event-management system. (Marketplace).(Keltron Corp. LS 7000)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Keltron Corp. introduces the LS 7000, a PC-based solution for fast, dependable and universally compatible life-safety event management. The LS 7000 meets the mission-critical needs of the life safety industry by providing direct and efficient...

Discreet look for high-style video cameras. (Marketplace).(Sperry West Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Sperry West introduces anew, discreet look for the high-style Spyder CCTV video camera -- a mellow, beige color with bright, blue LED for maximum deterrence. Like its companion, the electric blue Spyder video camera, the discreet beige Spyder...

Housings protect CCTV cameras. (Marketplace).(Safety Technology International Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Safety Technology International Inc. has added protective housings for closed circuit TV cameras to its rapidly expanding STI Stopper Line to help stop false fire alarms. vandalism and theft of fire/security equipment. The new line includes...

Door monitor/annunciator system. (Marketplace).(Salco Industries )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Salco Industries introduces the 880-ZB series of door monitor/annunciator systems, available in multiples of eight zones. For example, an 880-8ZB, eight-zone system, comprises the control processor, which monitors eight normally open or...

Web-based personnel administration system. (Marketplace).(Software House Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Software House introduces C.CURE Central 2.0, the latest version of its Web-based personnel administration system. C.CURE Central provides users with the ability to centrally manage card enrollment in an enterprise access control system. Using...

Security gateway solution to reduce false dispatches. (Marketplace).(Triguard Group)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... TriGuard Group LLC has developed a False Alarm Reduction solution to address the growing problem of false alarm dispatches in U.S. cities. With the TriGuard Security Gateway, system owners provide input into the alarm notification process and...

Ethernet firmware for controller. (Marketplace).(Home Automation Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... HAL is now shipping Version 2.4 of the OmniPro II firmware and Version 2.4 of 1105W and 1106W PC Access programming software. The Version 2.4 upgrade chip for the OmniPro II controller is approximately $35 (dealer cost) and upgrades to PC...

Varifocal lens added to compact camera. (Marketplace).(GE Interlogix Video Systems Group)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... GE Interlogix Video Systems Group announces that its popular miniature CyberScout camera system is now available with a 3.5 to 8mm varifocal lens. Equipped with a high-resolution, variable speed pan/tilt color camera housed in a 4.9-in,...

Heavy-duty electric strikes for high security access control. (Marketplace).(Security Door Controls)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... SDC's extra heavy-duty 30 series electric strikes, for high-security access control, enable access control of openings equipped cylindrical locksets with up to 5/8-in, throw latch bolts. Features include all stainless-steel construction; fail...

Home Starter Kit. (Marketplace).(UNICOM)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... UNICOM, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for today's real world network environments, has further expanded their award-winning residential solutions to include the UniHome Plus 14 Starter Kit. The kit is perfect...

Wireless receiver. (Marketplace).(Bosch Security Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the RF3226 wireless receiver. The RF3226 allows for the use of ITI's complete line of Learn Mode transmitters with select Bosch Security Systems control panels, including the D6412, D4412, D57240...

Space-saving barrier arm optical turnstiles. (Marketplace).(Alvarado Manufacturing Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Alvarado Manufacturing introduces the new, space-saving, barrier arm optical turnstiles, the Supervisor 3000-small/medium. They combine an attractive design, reduced size and motorized retracting barrier arms with optical technology for secure...

Programmable door control. (Marketplace).(Dortronics Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dortronics Systems, Inc. has introduced a new programmable door control system for complex mantrap applications. The new 7700 Series programmable door control is capable of controlling up to 99 doors grouped into any number of mantraps....

Cost-effective VCR replacement. (Marketplace).(Silent Witness)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Silent Witness has released a cost-effective VCR replacement - the TL-ONE digital video recorder. The TL-ONE offers an inexpensive way to easily migrate from analog technology to high-resolution digital video recording. It is designed to...

System based on Microsoft Windows Media 9. (Marketplace).(Strategic Vista International Inc. Digital Video Security System)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Strategic Vista Int'l Inc. announces the latest release of its Digital Video Security System, developed in conjunction with Core Video Inc., a software development company that specializes in streaming video applications. The newest version of...

Integrated intrusion/fire system. (Marketplace).(GE Interlogix)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... GE Interlogix announces the release of its NetworX NX-8-CF integrated intrusion/fire system. This UL 864 rated system allows dealers to expand into commercial fire without the cost and frustration of learning a new platform. Because it's based...

Home networking products. (Marketplace).(Motorola Inc. Broadband Communications Sector)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Motorola Inc. Broadband Communications Sector, announced the availability of the Motorola SBG1000 wireless cable modem gateway and its DOCSIS 2.0 certified SB5 100 cable modem. The SBG1000 combines a Motorola SURFboard cable modem, wireless...

Gold-plated multimedia modules. (Marketplace).(UNICOM)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... UNICOM, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for today's real world network environments, introduces the release of its gold-plated multimedia modules. Unicorn understands signal transmission, and the importance it has...

ATM-style Command Center. (Marketplace).(Bosch Security Systems D1260 Alpha V Command Center)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the D1260 Alpha V Command Center. The D1260 features a large, four-line by 20-character display that clearly shows the system information with words, numbers and symbols. The large display...

Entry-level software for video surveillance. (Marketplace).(Axis Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Axis Communications introduces the AXIS Camera Recorder, a new software application that provides basic recording and monitoring functions for network-based security and surveillance installations. By using the AXIS Camera Recorder with Axis...

Wireless video server. (Marketplace).(Linudix Co.Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Linudix Co.Ltd. introduces the LWS721, a complete solution in a single unit providing real-time digital video transmission for surveillance or remote monitoring. The system allows connection of two analog cameras for display/record on a PC,...

Remote Point Module. (Marketplace).(Ademco Security Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ADEMCO Group, a unit of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, has released the 4208SN Remote Point Module (RPM) Eight Zone V-Plex Expander. It adds eight zones to any VISTA control that supports serial polling loop devices, which allows...

Deployable access control barrier. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... From Won-Door Corp., the SteelCurtain ceiling-tracked horizontal doors can automatically deploy from wall pockets on command. They provide a "transparent" approach to building security favored by architects and building owners. Buildings can be...

New Latch Pull. (Marketplace).(Adams Rite Manufacturing )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Adams Rite Manufacturing introduced new ergonomically designed trim for narrow stile aluminum doors that offers more flexibility and durability. The Adams Rite Latch Pull is a lockable pull handle that offers flexibility of traffic control...

Duct smoke detector. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... A new duct smoke detector from Air Products and Controls, Inc., has been designed specifically with installation and maintenance personnel in mind. Shaped to fit onto square or round ductwork, the SL-2000 Series detector draws air through...

Intuitive gui panel. (Product Applications).
July 1, 2003... * Eight standard zones * Global arming from any keypad * Handles 16 output devices From ADEMCO Group, the Vista-20PS is an eight-zone control panel specifically designed to support ADEMCO's intuitive graphical user interfaces....

6-zone burglary/fire/access control panel. (Product Applications).
July 1, 2003... * Six on-board zones * Two authority levels * Two-wire smoke detector zone From Digital Monitoring Products DMP, the XRSuper6 Command Processor Panel, in a 340 enclosure, provides six onboard zones expandable to 22 zones and one...

Integrated System. (Product Applications).
July 1, 2003... * Integrated functionality * TCP/IP communications * Escort audio-assist From DSC Digital Security Controls, the MAXSYS 3.3 Integrated System has seamless integration of security, access control, fire alarm, automation and...