28 Aug 2007

Norbain LIVE is less than a month away now and will be showcasing the most recent launches in the industry.

ADPRO presents its revised and expanded range of PRO external detectors with enhanced performance characteristics providing superior detection capabilities, true Tamper Protection in line with BS8418, and easier installation including a wider choice of power supplies options.

Kantech EntraPass Access Control software seamlessly integrates with American Dynamics' Intellex® Digital Video Management System to provide a powerful integrated solution.  By combining the EntraPass interface with the power of Intellex, this integrated solution allows customers to monitor video real-time through the Access Control system as well as play back recorded video.

Designed for residential and small commercial applications, the Easy Series Intrusion Control Panel from Bosch requires minimal training and support and is easy to install, configure and test.  The control centre speaks while showing animated icons, so that the user quickly understands the information and tasks.

Dallmeier can now offer DesignCams - customised camera housings.  Customers increasingly demand more than just a technically flawless product; they also view cameras from an aesthetic point of view.  Whether you need to match a stuccoed ceiling of a museum or the burl wood interior of a casino, Dallmeier offer you customised cameras that discreetly melt into the overall design of the user's environment.

Dedicated Micros' DV-IP Codec is a single channel user-selectable encoder/decoder designed to increase the flexibility of NetVu Connected CCTV networks.  Its versatility allows the user to choose whether the unit operates as a single channel encoder or decoder as the installation dictates.  The DV-IP Codec includes a range of features including: serial telemetry, pre-alarm capability and Integration opportunities using the NetVu SDK.

Utilised by many installation companies across the UK, a selection of JVC's PTZ 1/3 inch to 1/2 inch high resolution surveillance dome cameras will be on display at the Norbain events.  Popular models include the reliable TK-C215 series mini-domes including a vandal resitstant model, the TK-C655EB and the TK-C676EB dome cameras.

NVT is launching a range of ‘Digital EQ' UTP Active Receiver Hubs.  Available as 8, 16 and 32-channel models, they allow the transmission of real-time camera video at distances up to one mile (1.6km) using unshielded twisted-pair Cat5e cable.  The Digital EQ Hubs continuously and automatically compensate for cable attenuation, ground-loops and wiring polarity, independent of video signal image.

RISCO Group will be launcing a new Industrial Grade 3 Detector.  WatchIN is designed for harsh indoor environments and includes WatchOUT's outdoor unique features.  WatchIN can be installed with any control panel or, when installed with RISCO Group's ProSYS System, can be remote controlled and diagnosed via the Bus. 

MicroGarde II from TDSi is an extremely user-friendly Access Control unit with features such as the integral RS-232 converter to ensure that significantly reduces installation time and problems.  Exclusive to Norbain, MicroGarde II is supplied complete with PC software which sports many of the features that you only expect to find in far more advanced access management software packages.

Videoswitch's new Vi-Map mapping software provides a very easy to use graphical user interface for controlling any number of local and remote DVRs.  A built-in matrix capability offers customers a major financial benefit as there is no longer the need to provide a separate piece of hardware to control which cameras are viewed or recorded. 

The Vista Navigator is a mid range DVR with 4, 10 or 16 camera inputs that offers excellent functionally.  Simple to set-up but powerful in operation, the Navigator offers the installer and end-user a truly intuitive menu structure.  Mouse control has been incorporated to ease menu navigation and set-up, while the interactive help button brings up on-screen information to help the user maximise system performance.