Redwall IP sensors

Optex the sensor manufacturer has become the first major supplier of detectors to introduce IP into their sensor range. Optex are taking a bit a of leap into the unknown here. Alarms and IP are not new but normally we would expect to convert a set a clean contacts from our sensing device into an IP format through IP converters and having them built into the sensor device itself certainly negates the need for this conversion process. A possible benefit and cost saving,  perhaps?.

Will this work? There are only certain VMS platforms that can accept the alarms directly and with so many end users keen to take advantage of existing equipment these days we can only see the sensors being specified on totally new installations.

However as IP becomes an ever greater influence on security system designs IP sensors are a logical step but will the demand live up to the expectation?

Below are the list of the Redwall devices available from Optex

 

 

REDWALL IP Products Overview


Laser Technology Detector   REDSCAN Series   

REDSCAN is an innovative and award-winning laser sensor for both vertical and horizontal applications (indoor/outdoor). It can identify the size, speed and distance of moving object and functions in effect like an invisible wall: 4 linked outputs for PTZ camera control

Product codesRLS-3060L-POE  RLS-3060SH-POE

Features:

  • 4 to 8 independently adjustable detection areas
  • Scene selection
  • Unique detection algorithm
  • IP66 housing

Passive Infrared Detector    REDWALL-V Series

REDWALL–V series is a cost-effective range of PIR detectors especially designed to work with CCTV systems and trigger an alarm for a camera, Network Video Recorder or Video Management Software. Covering a detection area from 30m wide angle to 100m long range the REDWALL-V series is equipped with OPTEX’s latest sensing technologies to reduce false alarms, enable quick and reliable installation, and protect from vandalism.

 

               Product codesSIP-3020-IP  SIP-4010-IP  SIP-404-IP 

SIP-3020/5-IP  SIP-4010/5-IP   SIP-404/5-IP

SIP-5030-IP    SIP-100-IP

    Features:

  • Volumetric detection area
  • Intelligent PIR detection system
  • Automatic sensitivity management
  • Anti-masking and anti-rotation function

Photo Beam Detector     REDBEAM Series

REDBEAM is a  series of photo beam detectors that consists of a pair of transmitter and receiver units for line protection.  It can also offer a line detection area similar to a trip wire for video analytics.

 

           Product codesBM-60QN-IP RBM-100QN-IP RBM-200QN-IP

Features:

  • Quad beam with aspherical lenses
  • Sniper viewfinderTM with 2X magnification
  • Vivid interior colour
  • IP65 water proof structure

 

Fence Protection   REDFIBER Series

The REDFIBER™-IP is a series of networked fibre optic sensor kits to be mounted on a fence or a wall and detect any intrusion attempt. The ready-to-deploy kits include everything from the fibre optic cable in conduit and the Alarm Processing Unit (APU) with the IP adapter to the enclosure box and the wire ties. This makes the REDFIBER-IP series a very reliable and cost-effective fibre optic perimeter solution for small and medium-sized sites.

                       Product code: REDFIBER

                                  Features:

  • One or two zone APU
  • Sophisticated algorithms to reduce false alarms caused by wind, small animals etc
  • Optical fibre cable resistant to EMI and corrosion included
  • Enclosure box
  • Wire ties
  • Integration with major VMS providers
 

Essen 2012

The bi-annual Essen Security exhibition has now closed for another 2 years.

Boasting a huge array of Halls and technology to visit, surely Essen has now rightfully claimed its title as THE Security Exhibition to visit ahead of rivals such as IFSEC?

Essen security show

Spread over 11, yes that’s 11 Halls, Essen needed a transport system of its own inside just to get us from hall to hall !

Talking of transportation, the travel system, namely the hugely efficient DB Train system, delivered us on time every day – if the platform board showed 1 minute until the next train, 1 minute it was!

Anyway, back to the show.

Notable massive stands (or booths as our European friends referred to ) were Bosch, Honeywell, Siemans.

Bosch had their representation of an aircraft, complete with actual airline seats to sit and listen to the presentations! Rumour has it (and only rumour because we weren’t invited!) that all visitors to their stand (oops, booth) were taken out to the back of the Bosch area and treated to a full 3 course cooked lunch!!! Now that is customer care!

security shows

Interesting that their flagship new MIC 550 was represented by one, solitary lonely looking model on top of one of their product podiums…….

The British contingent were represented in the BSIA section by the likes of GJD with their HD CCTV lighting solutions, Elmdene and NVT. Also present for the first time at ESSEN was 360 Vision Technology, brave guys taking their range of Predators into the back garden of Bosch MICS!!!!

Talking of 360 Vision, they certainly flooded their stand with multiple-coloured Predators! Gold, orange, green and JCB Yellow ensured that sun glasses were needed for this UK manufacturer!

Into Hall 2 and the mighty Geutebrueck had an amazing stand – packed with staff and visitors it seemed for the full 4 days!

Some great video Analytics were observed over at the UDP Technology stand – fully expecting these guys to be taking the UK by storm real soon with their very clever technology!

MP was represented amply by the usual guys – Arecont and Avigilon had excellent displays.

We spotted  Todd Rockoff  at the show as well spreading the word about HDcctv . Keep watching this space for more news from Todd soon.

Visitors attending the show were from far flung regions – talking with some of the exhibitors, they had seen good quality leads from US, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and of course the main Euro regions – affirming Security Essen’s status as a truly International show.

It therefore must beg the question, with such a high quality show held only every 2 years, is there now room for a smaller, certainly less well presented IFSEC anymore in the UK? We paid fairly low airline fares to Dusseldorf, stayed in a clean, functional but inexpensive hotel (compared to London or Birmingham hotels) and travelled effortlessly, cheaply and efficiently on excellent transport to and from the halls.

Our opinion? Security Essen is the show that is worth visiting……and waiting for!

How Integrated security works for your business.

Mike Gillespie explains how integrated security can be much more than just a security system. ROI is a crucial consideration when deciding what systems to purchase and Mike explains all the factors that could see a ROI on an integrated security package sooner rather than later.

As the video explains integrated security can give you so much more than just CCTV images. Integrated security is about using the CCTV and Access control systems to give the end user more information about his business , how he can improve the way the business operates and how he can adjust his business model based information that an integrated security system can give you.

So take a few a minutes to listen to the whole video, it is impressive how Mike talks about all the benefits and turns and integrated security solution from what some may consider an unnecessary cost into a positive must for the end users.

Integrated Security Solution

Samsung access management software or SAMS is Samsung’s new integrated security solution. This powerful software package offers an easy to use IT friendly integrated security package using a windows based platform suited for any size organization that wishes to integrate access control and CCTV together under one software based solution.

integrated security

The integrated security solution works using the Samsung SRD series DVR’s together with the SAMS software enabling visual verification of access into secure or sensitive restricted areas. The SAMS software can automatically search for any SRD series DVR’s on the LAN and once a SRD DVR is added then cameras can be added using the graphical map giving a clear overview of the site in its entirety. Any event that causes an alarm condition can automatically be flagged to an operator together with a record of that event and its associated camera image. It is also possible to easily view retrospective events from the event list by a simple click and play option.

SAMS integrated security software is available in BASIC and PRO versions. The PRO version allowing the video integration.The software has the capability of handling up to 128,000 readers so linking video with access control has never been easier.

360 Vision Predator gets Longer IR & White light

 

 

360 Vision Technology Predator has been very well received in the UK Security market.

With options including Dual IR, Thermal (both 320 and 640 pixel versions) and also their Patented Green Technology Dual IR and White Light unit, Predator really can offer true Night Vision CCTV capabilities.

Current IR can provide illumination to 100m and that is set to be increased to 150m. In addition, their Dual IR and White Light offers the same 100m IR but with a combined 70m full colour White Light LED array – this soon to be increased to 100m.

Unlike static IR installed separately, 360 Vision mix both wide and spot to provide even distribution of both IR and White Light to ensure that both long and short distances are covered and also to eliminate object ‘glare’ so commonly seen on similar PTZ camera units.

360 Vision are now offering an on-site, night time service whereby end users and installers can see exactly what they can expect on their site – along with a video clip of the recording. This is a free service from 360 Vision and could prove extremely useful in gaining exact images from site before orders are placed!

For more details, head over to www.360visiontechnology.com and get in touch with their team!