Security Distributing & Marketing articles from March 2002

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from March 2002

Be a careful guardian.(fire alarm systems)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... During a recent business trip I visited a fire alarm dealer who operates in the south Florida market. I asked the question that's been on a lot of people's minds lately: How is business since September 11? But I didn't get the answer I...

All under one roof. (Insider).(Home Automation and Networking Association, Consumer Electronics Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In a move that collects a wealth of industry resources under one roof, The Home Automation & Networking Association (HANA) has merged into the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). As a result of this merger, CEA will create a new Home...

Fire systems: Tech, threats help diversify services. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Driven by building and fire codes, encouraged by a renewed American focus on personal protection, dealers today see more of a diversity of products and services under the blanket of life safety. Since 1997, according to National Fire Protection...

U.K. adopts 'confirmation before dispatch' policy; would it work in U.S.? (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In January 2001, a new Police Policy was introduced in the United Kingdom, which has helped to dramatically reduce false alarms. With the advancements of technology in the security industry, the U.K. began to insist that any new installation...

General premises liability rule: The 'violent crimes' exception. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Traditionally, courts have held that a business owner does not owe his customers a duty to protect them from the criminal acts of third parties on his premises. This is true as long as the business owner did not actively create or support the...

Dice purchases new hq in Mich. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Dice Corp. acquired the former world headquarters of a major regional bank in the Valley Tech technical park in Bay City, Mich. The new 25,000 sq. ft. facilities will be remodeled to serve Dice's multi-business needs. The Dice engineering and...

SafeSKY solution: Ground and air-based hardware. (Insider).(from GVI Security Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... GVI Security Inc. (DBA Samsung CCTV), Carrollton, Texas, announced it has trademarked a solution for aircraft and airports. The SafeSKY solution encompasses ground and air based security hardware to bring an unprecedented level of security to...

HID case study contest winner wins Caribbean cruise. (Insider).(HID Corporation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... HID Corporation announced that the winner of its 2001 case study contest is on his way to a Caribbean cruise for two. To become eligible for the trip, Chuck Harrelson, co-owner of Sonitrol's Raleigh, N.C., branch simply submitted a case study...

Improved Web site provides for dealers, end users. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Inovonics Wireless Corp., Louisville, Colo., launched an improved Web site at the following URL: www.inovonicswireless.com. The site is easy to navigate, incorporates several marketing tools to accommodate dealers, and provides valuable...

Anti-terrorism, corporate security conference: An enriching experience. (Insider).(First Alert Professional Security Systems annual conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... John Evans and Richard Watkins, president and senior vice president, respectively, of Able Security Systems, Milwaukee, recently attended the First Alert Professional Security Systems annual conference, which had a major focus on anti-terrorist...

Alarm Tech training beyond borders. (Insider).(Canadian Alarm and Security Association education course to be available in Latin America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Canadian Alarm and Security Association (CANASA) announced that the CANASA Alarm Technician Level One education course will be available in Latin America. These training courses will be organized and conducted by the Latin American Security...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2002... In SDM Insider (Feb. 2002, p. 34), the gentleman depicted is Tom McCarthy not Frank DeFina as incorrectly stated in the picture caption. Pansonic's McCarthy heads a new group helping dealers develop business opportunities with government...

Enduring Industry Co. celebrates 40th anniversary. (Insider).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Continental Instruments, a company of Napco Security Group, Amityville, N.Y., celebrated 40 years in the access control industry. Since 1961, Continental has been an industry leader in access control, and today Continental continues by...

SAI consolidates central stations. (Insider).(Security Associates International)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Security Associates International, Inc., Arlington Heights, Ill., announced the commencement of a consolidation of its monitoring operations from six central stations to two fully redundant technically advanced "host" centers located in...

Digitize receives ISO certification. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A demanding quality management program that results in "continual improvement of processes, based on objective measurement," has earned Digitize Inc., Lake Hopatcong, N.J., ISO 9001-2000 certification. Compliance with the requirements of this...

New customer retention service. (Insider).(Synctive Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Synctive Inc., Addison, Texas, a management and technology group that partners with companies to develop, execute and finance their business strategies, has launched SuccessMatrix, a security retention service specifically tailored to increase...

Wrap-up: Securing New Ground. (Insider).(Securing New Ground Conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The 2001 Securing New Ground Conference, held in the wake of the September 11 tragedies, brought together a number of influential leaders in the security industry. Speaker Thomas Berglund, CEO of Securitas, spoke about consolidation in the...

Calif. Co. Charity event raises thousands for Cancer Kids. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The 4th annual Greater Alarm (Irvine, Calif.) Charity Golf Classic netted $25,000 for Kids Cancer Connection (KCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the day-to-day lives of families of children with cancer. This year's total...

Calif. supplier carries complete door, exit device. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In an effort to satisfy a larger portion of the security and construction industries, Access Hardware Supply, San Leandro, Calif., is now offering The RITE Door from Adams Rite Manufacturing Company. The RITE Door is a complete door and exit...

Web service creates 'parts' marketplace. (Insider).(AlarmSale.com )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... AlarmSale.com is a new Web site for the security industry aimed at filling a specific need. The site allows dealers, distributors and manufacturers to post their excess stock, overstocked inventory items, discontinued items, or items that are...

Wireless emergency paging system enhances WTC recovery effort. (Insider).(ArmorGroup Low Voltage Systems)(installed a wireless emergency paging system that enables the New York Fire Department to make site-wide safety announcements at the 16-acre former World Trade Center )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ArmorGroup Low Voltage Systems, a division of Armor Holdings, Inc., Jacksonville, Pa., has created and installed a wireless emergency paging system that enables the New York Fire Department to make site-wide safety announcements at the 16-acre...

New remote video monitoring service. (Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Alarm Monitoring Services (AMS), Metarie, La., announced a new remote video monitoring service. AMS is offering several levels of video monitoring depending upon the type of security and the number of cameras required for the job. The...

Internet video. (Al Colombo's Kinks & Hints).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Recently we were asked to monitor a client's facility using the Internet as a means of display. Can you advise us on the best way and how we might do this? There are two basic ways in which to transmit surveillance video over the Internet....

Protecting client data. (Al Colombo's Kinks & Hints).(Brief Article)(Column)
March 1, 2002... Recently I learned that when I am on the Internet, my computer might be subject to outside attack, placing my client data in jeopardy. How can I protect my computer while enjoying my time on the Internet? There is no doubt that if you use...

Camera basics. (Back to Basics).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Cameras are designed to convert visual information into an electrical signal, either digital or analog. This signal is then transported over a metallic wire, glass fiber, or radio to devices such as a time-lapse tape recorder or simple monitor....

Questions we asked the experts -- you! You're the expert.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "You're the Expert" presents ideas to help managers with issues and problems within their own departments. In each installment, SDM will pose a question to readers and give them a chance to share their thoughts. Responses to future questions...

One man's trash: ...is another man's treasure, and protecting it with a remote video surveillance system was Steve Becker's job, helping him to secure the SDM/NBFAA First Line of Defense Award.(National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Award In its fourth year, the First Line of Defense Award, co-sponsored by SDM and the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) continues its mission to recognize and publicize the effectiveness of...

Spec right for camera's light: Tips from technical professionals can help you select the right camera based on site lighting.
March 1, 2002... One of the most important considerations in choosing a camera for a video surveillance job is the scene lighting. The amount of available light determines which camera and lens you must select, and if you will need to add lights. "The...

Channel your energy: Configure your customers' home security and automation systems to manage their home energy functions -- with interfaces that are easy to understand.
March 1, 2002... Roiling blackouts, brownouts and super-elastic energy prices. Will this finally be the era in which consumers take action? Energy management began as a niche based on convenience, but continues to move slowly into the "necessity" range....

Mobility drives wireless alarm connection.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... As any executive knows, you've got to go where your customers are.And today, customers are everywhere. Home, seemingly, is the last place to find a homeowner. Welcome to the mobile decade. There are nearly 131 million wireless subscribers...

The P&L tool: Properly managing your profit and loss statement is vital to good business.
March 1, 2002... Our country recently learned that it has been in the midst of an economic recession for sometime. No surprise. It has often been the case that recessions are recognized only months after they actually begin. Like the management of many...

Sharing solutions: Lessons learned; Wireless guards utility from terror threat. (Securing America).(Pro-Tec Design Inc. worked with municipality to secure water facilities)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... With terror alerts in the United States centering on energy and water resources, public and private agencies see a mixture of personnel and electronic security a potent protection mix. For example, U.S. water utilities will get millions in...

AlarmNet adds high security Internet monitoring. (Securing America).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... For applications ranging from commercial to residential, AlarmNet-I provides affordable, high security central station communications over the Internet. The technology is compatible with a wide range of ADEMCO VISTA panels; offers highly...

Prox at heart of University access retrofit. (Securing America).(Iowa State University)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Applying access controls in closed communities such as colleges and universities is a solid strategy. Especially in retrofit designs and when fitting the technology into sprawling campuses of many buildings and personnel needs, a clear end user...

Stores go to source. (Securing America).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The word "shrinkage" strikes fear in the heart of retailers. Shoplifting and theft can make the difference between profitability and operating in the red. And it is not just shoppers from outside that retailers have to worry about. They also...

Super high-resolution solution. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Sanyo's VCC-6594 digital DSP camera is a 1/3-in. CCD high-resolution color model with 520 lines of horizontal resolution. The digital signal processing circuit ensures consistent viewing of sharp, true images, and Exview CCD technology provides...

Remote video insight, in demand. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With Panasonic's KX-HCM10 network camera, dealers provide customers with the ability to view live, high-quality video images from any number of remote locations. Because these cameras are connected through an Ethernet connection (or router) and...

Day or Night: Only one camera needed. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With the CyberDome Day-Nite Camera, dealers can install only one camera for both day and night surveillance, allowing them to design and sell camera systems with fewer domes at less cost. This model features a high-resolution camera that...

Covert or confined: Mini Dome cameras. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... As a complement to its line of easy-to-install closed-circuit television products, including the UniPak and Mini Dome cameras, Sony Electronics has introduced two new security cameras. The color SSC-MX13V and the black-and-white SSC-C13V video...

One fiber. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The NTK3603 series offers AM fiber optic transmission of video and data for camera pan, tilt, zoom on one fiber. It is ideally suited for security and surveillance. Specs include 8MHz video bandwidth and 10dB optical budget for applications...

16-channel video multiplexing. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The VT/VR71630 is an 8-bit, 16-channel, digitally encoded video multiplexing system. It offers performance attainable only with digital encoding. Features include a loss budget of 17 dB, RS-250C medium-haul performance with a 60 dB signal to...

System controller. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The VSP-8000 is a security serial protocol controller. It allows total system control of digital and analog recorders, digital and analog multiplexers, digital cameras and coaxial-controlled pan/tilt cameras in any combination. The controller's...

Environmentally-sealed surveillance. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The EnviroCam series is for tough outdoors or grease-filled, dirty environments. The weatherproof and dust-proof EnviroCam features a 1/3-in. CCD high-resolution color camera with 480 lines of resolution and low tight sensitivity of 1 lux at...

Digital camera package. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The USB digital camera package combines advanced imaging capabilities with integrated software to automate and simplify the capture of high-quality, full-color images. Automated features include built-in flash, automatic focus and a...

Network-ready camera. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The VN-C30U is a surveillance and remote imaging camera engineered for network applications with both MPEG-1 and JPEG compression. It has a 15X optical zoom lens and a remote pan and tilt mechanism, capable of 320-deg. pan and 90-deg. tilt....

Digital video recorder/multiplexer. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The DRM4 series digital video recorder with built-in multplexer has four channels and a 40GB hard drive for up to 58 days recording time; audio input, multiple viewing options, two monitor outputs and software to connect to the serial port of...

8-channel video multiplexing. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The VT/VR7800 series is an 8-bit, eight-channel, digitally encoded video multiplexing system. It exceeds the RS - 250C medium-haul performance specification for video transmission. The series offers an optical loss budget of 20 dB, RS-250C...

Versatile video system. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The CC-100-SE Encoder/Server system is ideal for environments where real-time remote control is required and sharp, high-resolution video images are needed. It supports numerous camera packages that can be placed in virtually any location,...

Digital compression technology. (Marketplace CCTV).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Ion is a compact, full function, non expandable DVR that records up to four cameras. The small size and price make Ion affordable for operations with maximum security needs. It guarantees 30 days of recording and delivers 11 frames/sec. per...

Control panel. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The XRSuper 6 Command Processor control panel replaces the XR6 Command Processor. It features six onboard programmable zones, but can be expanded to 22 hardwired or wireless zones. The panel is excellent for residential and small commercial...

Wireless Key Kit. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The PC5102WKK1 Wireless Key Kit comes with a receiver and a WLS919 wireless key. The receiver supports up to eight wireless keys, and features two programmable Form C relay outputs. These outputs can be used to activate devices such as garage...

Customer service software. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Navision CRM-Service for the alarm industry is an enterprise-level software package that puts dealers in total control of their customer relationship management (CRM) including sales, marketing and the service department. Navision CRM-Service...

AES-IntelliNet. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... AES-IntelliNet is a wireless network that replaces telephone lines for alarm transmission. Each subscriber site uses a "smart" transceiver that is also a repeater. The rugged network optimizes automatically, and provides multiple routes for...

Assistance phones. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The EmerPhone 200 series allows users to connect to preprogrammed assistance locations by pressing a button or lifting an armoured handset. The housings are 16-guage stainless steel and are designed for elevators or areas where vandalism is a...

Electronic vibration detectors. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The EVD-1 and EVD-2 are electronic vibration detection systems. The EVD-1 is a stand-alone unit and is UL listed for ATM machines. It has a built-in accumulator and test circuit. Both have an independent tamper output with a multi-color status...

Internet-based communication platform. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Co-pilot is an open architecture Internet-based communication platform, which, aside from global positioning system (GPS) tracking, also has the ability to transmit and receive messages via optional mobile data terminals. The Co-Pilot...

Mail X-ray station. (Marketplace Security).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The ultra high sensitivity, desk-top mail security X-ray inspection station is capable of detecting low-density materials such as plastics and particulates, hair wires and microelectronic components. It employs X-ray camera technology providing...

Home system controller. (Marketplace Home Systems).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The VIA! SC-4 system controller allows homeowners to control housewide RS232-based systems such as lighting, temperature and security, in addition to all of their A/V components. Integrating systems from companies such as Apex, Enerzone, HAI,...

Audio System. (Marketplace Home System).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The A-BUS Audio System uses A-BUS technology to deliver audio signals, IR control, source status to each room throughout the home over Category 5 cabling. It features four unique components: the OnQ A-BUS source input unit, 4-zone distribution...

Home automation brochure. (Marketplace Home System).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Decora Collection of Designer Devices showcases the designer-styled wiring devices. It is an 80-page brochure, created for architects, specifiers, interior decorators and electrical professionals. It serves as a comprehensive resource for...

Compact strikes. (Marketplace Access Control).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The 7300 series of compact strikes are designed to fit jamb sections as shallow as 1 1/16 in. with a strike opening of 5/8 in. x 13/8 in. x 1/2 in. Their modular design offers complete flexibility as different strikes can be utilized for...

Keyless locks for rentals. (Marketplace Access Control).
March 1, 2002... The Oracode 4400 series locks provide a unique and user-friendly way to rent condos, apartments or rooms in a resort, even when separated over wide geographic regions. You do not have to be there to check the guest in or out. Potential clients...

Slide gate operator. (Marketplace Access Control).
March 1, 2002... Model 9300 is a full-featured slide gate operator rated for Class I, II and III applications. It complies with the requirements of the UL 325 Standard for Safety and is listed. The 9300 marks a departure from the style of operator, both...

Intelligent access control system. (Marketplace Access Control).
March 1, 2002... Key-Secur & RoboSecur intelligent access control systems are compact, intelligent non-robotic or robotic storage and retrieval products. They use the latest identification technologies to track, control and monitor accountable objects such as...

Addressable panel. (Marketplace Fire).
March 1, 2002... The IntelliKnight 5808 fire alarm control panel, with 127 addressable points, offers big features at an affordable price. The panel is a cost-effective solution for smaller jobs, allowing users to competitively install or retrofit fire systems...

Notification center. (Marketplace Fire).
March 1, 2002... The Millennium System master is a fully supervised personnel notification control system for emergency facility evacuations and everyday process control communications. It's simple to program using a keypad and an easy-to-read, 40-character LCD...

High-Security Switches. (Marketplace Tools, Wires & Supplies).
March 1, 2002... The High Security Contact Switches (HSC) are safe door contacts for use with Potter's new EVD security system. HSC benefits include tamper resistant and triple-biased reed alarm. It cannot be detected by an external magnet. The HSC comes...

Data collector. (Marketplace Tools, Wires & Supplies).
March 1, 2002... PulseStar is a rugged, water-resistant reader of Dallas Semiconductor's iButtons. Upon successfully reading the button's unique ID number, the PulseStar gives a vibrating pulse rather than an audio tone. It doesn't have a beeper of LED openings...

Digital video storage. (The Latest Products and Services Available to the Industry Today).
March 1, 2002... The Rapid Eye Multi Version 4 is the newest version of the Rapid Eye family of enterprise-class long-term digital storage and transmission systems. It features point-of-sale/external data recording, an option to add remote two-way live audio...

Electric locksets. (The Latest Products and Services Available to the Industry Today).
March 1, 2002... HiTower electric mortise and cylindrical locksets provide locking and latching features required for fire rated doors to meet security needs and fire life safety code requirements. With access control capability the door stays latched even when...

Slim-line consoles. (The Latest Products and Services Available to the Industry Today).
March 1, 2002... The new consoles in the Prestige Line are designed for LCD panels and compact room installations. The console is well-suited for the flat screen monitors used in command and control centers, security systems, traffic management network...

Real motion VHS recorder. (The Latest Products and Services Available to the Industry Today).
March 1, 2002... The AG-RT850 real motion VHS time-lapse recorder provides high quality color and black and white recordings. It provides real motion recording in the 8-hr. and 24-hr. modes using T160 tape. The unit delivers 300 lines of horizontal resolution...

Detecting environmental changes.
March 1, 2002... To provide complete protection for your customers, consider the potential dangers associated with environmental problems. In addition to burglary and fire, environmental disturbances can have severe affects on both people and property. These...