Power supplies & batteries News

Altronix ReServ maintain non-stop surveillance at high-security locationsAt ASIS Conference and Trade Show, Altronix features its UL listed ReServ Uninterruptible Power Supplies. ReServ indoor and outdoor models provide power during normal, brown-out and power outage conditions. "ReServ combines the reliability of an Altronix power supply with the back-up of a UPS into a single UL listed solution," said Alan Forman, President, Altronix. "They are ideal for maintaining continuous...

Sub-Assemblies enable installers to field customise Altronix power supplies while maintaining their UL listingsOne of the biggest obstacles faced by installers when configuring power supplies in the field has been eliminated with the introduction of UL listed Sub-Assemblies from Altronix. Featured at ASIS 2011, the UL listed Sub-Assemblies enable installers to field customise Altronix power supplies while maintaining their UL listings. "Installing UL listed sub-assemblies in the field allo...

Video surveillance power solutions by Altronix at ASIS 2011Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the electronic security industry, is exhibiting a wide range of power solutions for video surveillance, access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection at ASIS 2011. Featured products include the introduction of the company's new WayPoint™ Outdoor Power Supplies and UL listed field-installable sub-assemblies, as well as ReServ™...

  Sam will be responsible for enhancing Elmdene's footprint in key vertical markets and boosting exportsInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Sam Ward as one of its Regional Sales Managers.Sam brings a wealth of relevant industry experience to this position. He joins Elmdene from Apollo Fire Detectors where he spent the past 14 years. In addition to his sa...

 The detection and remote signalling device were customised to deter thieves at various isolated sitesOptex Europe has been working closely with an installer to create a bespoke wireless detection and signalling solution for remote sites, earning it accolades from installers and customers alike.Kent-based ICL Solutions has recently completed several projects incorporating the Optex battery powered AX-TFR active beam range and a specialised battery powered GPRS control signalling device from...

Siemens has successfully installed security and building automation systems in Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Turkey. Voted the "World's Best Airport"1 and the recipient of several other prestigious awards, Sabiha Gökçen serves 11 million passengers annually, and is considered to be the largest ‘earthquake-proof' building in the world.  It is the second international airport built to serve Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and 2010's "European...

ADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, launches a joint promotion with Optex, a leading manufacturerof detectors, on the AX-TFR wireless beam products. Throughout May and June, ADI will be offering free batteries for the 60m AX-200TF and AX-200TFRTI range to all installers. "Optex has seen a dramatic increase in demand for active beams last year as installers of external detection systems insisted upon improved performance and cost efficien...

 Axis is now a platinum member of the Mirasys Technology Partner Programme Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced that Axis, a market leader and innovator in the network camera market, has become a platinum member of the Mirasys Technology Partner Programme. As Axis celebrates its fifteenth year as a network camera technology leader, the evolving partnership with Mirasys demonstrates continued commitment to existing shar...

  Cassidian, and its partners are engaged in the Research & Technology project DemolocCassidian and its partners 3D Plus, CEA-Leti and the emergency-response service for the Rhone region SDIS (Service departemental d'incendie et de secours) are engaged in the Research & Technology project Demoloc, in which they are currently evaluating the potential use of inertial sensors for attitude monitoring and radio triangulation for indoor location. One of the critical aspects of fire-f...

New operating platform on Windows 7 allows organisations to integrate their building, fire and security control technology into a single, easy to operate, integrated solution.Leading software developer of Integrated Building, Fire & Security Management Solutions - Cortech Developments - announces the launch of Datalog 5 for Windows 7. The new solution is the culmination of an intensive development process and is considered a major release by the company. It will not only provide customers...

The iPhone App "Dallmeier Mobile Video Center" enables the mobile access to Dallmeier systems (DVR, NVR, server, cameras) with an iPhone. You can conveniently access live images as well as the corresponding recordings on the go. Special transcoding prepares the images for ideal display on the iPhone and ensures a high frame rate at the same time. The Dallmeier App has the typical iPhone intuitive operation including multi-touch zoom. Separate settings for 3G and Wifi operation can...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has now introduced the ComWorx™ VL - Value Line to satisfy the demand for a cost-effective line of Ethernet transmission products. This line consists of: Managed Ethernet switches Ethernet media converters Ethernet media converters with 60W PoE Ethernet over coaxial cable media converters Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Managed switches for Gbit a...

LG and Hikvision will unite as Platinum Partners with Mirasys Technology Partner Programme Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced two new additions to its Technology Partner Programme. LG and Hikvision will join as ‘Platinum' Partners, benefitting from insight into Mirasys' product roadmap, testing and demonstration licenses and go-to-market resources, including documentation and ready-made Mirasys-led integratio...

SIA is welcoming interested security professionals to submit proposal for presentations at the ISC West 2012The Security Industry Association is inviting interested security professionals to submit a proposal to join the ranks of highly-regarded subject matter experts who provide educational presentations at the security industry's top trade show and educational conference, ISC West 2012. The ISC Education Advisory Board is looking for high-quality, commercial-free and timely content t...

Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, elected as Proxim's new Board of DirectorsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance indoor and outdoor wireless backhaul systems, announced that three new members, Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, were elected to its Board of Directors at Proxim's May 17, 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. "The new members of our Board bring tremendous industry experience, enthusiasm, and talent to our B...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying its expanded line of lower-cost H.264 compact megapixel cameras that are half the size and a third of the weight of previous models here at ISC West 2011. The new AV3115, AV5115 and AV10015 3, 5 and 10 megapixel cameras are the latest additions joining the Arecont Vision AV1315 (1.3 megapixel) and AV2815 (1080p HD) cameras. All Arecont Vision compact megapixel cameras are easy to install and fit into small...

Steve Hooper as Regional Sales Manager for the Europe, Africa and Middle East regions ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Steve Hooper as a regional manager to support the company's growing sales in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Hooper will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its key customers through regions around the globe. Hooper will repo...

ComNet Europe of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper media transmission and networking equipment has released a unique product that transports IP video from the camera using existing coaxial cable while delivering operating power for the devices be transported back through the same coaxial cable to provide operating power for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera. This all-new product, designated the ComNet CWFE1POCOAX, eliminates the need to have a se...

Dori Schmetterling receiving the IFSEC 2011 award for Best CCTV Product of the Year The IFSEC Exhibition in the UK is the largest annual International Exhibition in the World. iOmniscient was honoured this year to have won the IFSEC Award for the Best CCTV Product of the Year (excluding cameras and lens). The product was awarded for iOmniscient's Face Recognition in a Crowd Technology, which continues the company's tradition of developing products for crowded and complex scenes.Previously iOmnis...

 Siqura can offer a range of real-time detection and post-event video retrieval options using analytics technology from Agent Vi Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that its single-channel IP video solutions are now capable of advanced video content analysis (VCA). Using analytics technology from Agent Vi, Siqura is able to offer a wide range of real-time detection and post-event video retrieval options, thus enhancing the ef...

Thermal Imaging Security Camera and Six High-Performance LensesMorio Ono, President and CEO of Tamron Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, announced the release of the two following sample exhibited at IFSEC 2011.Thermal Imaging Security Camera and Six High-Performance LensesMonitoring Camera 180-View with Fish-eye Lens - "Monitoring Camera 180-View"Thermal Imaging High-Sensitivity Security Camera and High-Performance Lens SeriesThermal imaging high-sensitivity camer...

Siqura to host its first technical training on 15 -16 June 2011 at Security Experience Center (SEC) in Amsterdam Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that its Siqura Academy will host its first technical training on June 15th and 16th, 2011, at the Security Experience Center (SEC) in Amsterdam.Committed to sharing knowledgeFor many years, Siqura has offered a variety of trainings to share its expertise and e...

 Asmund O. Fodstad, Executive Vice President, projectiondesignNorway's projectiondesign® announced that they have successfully concluded negotiations on acquiring long-standing partner and distributor projectiondesign LLC, the exclusive distributor of projectiondesign products in North America since 2004. "North America represents the largest single market for our world-class projection and display technologies and we are consistently impressed at the scale, innovation, and dynamic...

  Dave Morgan, the new Technical Manager - UK, ESI Dave Morgan is to join ESI on 6 June 2011 to head up ESI's technical operations in the UK. Dave brings with him more than twenty years of experience in the market sector, most recently with Bold Communications. Paul Dodds, Managing Director at ESI says, "This is a major re­cruitment for ESI in the UK and Dave will make a significant contribution to the operational and support side of the business." Dave will be focusin...

Moxa is pleased to announce the launch of the MxNVR-IA8, a revolutionary new 8-channel industrial network video recorder tailored for harsh industrial environments. With support for H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG video recording, and ruggedised features such as fanless design and a wide operating temperature, the MxNVR-IA8 is ideal for demanding industrial applications.The MxNVR-IA8 can be connected to 8 IP cameras for real-time or scheduled video recording. Operators can set the network video recorder...

Instek Digital, a leading provider of digital video surveillance systems, has completed a two month project to tightly integrate its MatriVideo Network Video Recorder (NVR) with the new MOBOTIX Hemispheric Q24M 3 Megapixel IP camera. The MOBOTIX Hemispheric Q24M camera can now be used along with other MegaPixel camera brands that are supported by the Instek Digital Matrivideo platform. Instek Digital, which has been working in partnership with MOBOTIX for several years, decided to focu...

 The Vemotion Transmitter Module will be launched in late July 2011Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections including 3G and GPRS, will be providing a first glimpse of their Video Transmitter Module at IFSEC.The Vemotion Transmitter Module, due to launch in late July this year, provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location over GPRS, 3G and other low bitrate networks.The transmitter simply takes video and power inputs and...

 Rotterdam Police has replaced its fleet of handheld TETRA radios with 4,000 Sepura STP8000 radios Rotterdam Police, one of the largest police forces in the Netherlands, has decided to replace its ageing fleet of handheld TETRA radios with 4,000 Sepura STP8000 radios. This is Sepura's first contract with the Rotterdam Police, and was won through extremely close co-operation with Sepura's local partner, Abiom, during extensive end-user testing. Of particular importance was the water ingr...

 Perfect is the timing for IFSEC 2011 due to take place 16-19 May, since with the latest events, all eyes worldwide are on the security industryIt's back to a full 5-day working week for many professionals in the UK for the first time in 3 weeks and following the successful security operation surrounding the Royal Wedding, a series of counter terror raids near Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant and London, plus the demise of the world's number one terrorist target, the security indust...

The production of electric power by photovoltaic solar panels has been steadily expanding in recent years and many systems of panels have been installed everywhere, on roofs and open fields especially. As a consequence of the value and increasing demand of these devices, theft has become an issue, and in spite of some initial protection by CCTV cameras this has so far shown to be ineffective at protecting these high value targets. To protect these installations, a simple and reliable fibre optic...