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Security - Products & Services SightLogix has released its new generation SightSensor thermal camera. The camera’s reduced price brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras with analytics. This has been achieved by doubling the SightSensor’s on-board image processing, reducing the costs of the electronics and housing and streamlining manufacturing. New precision video analytics deliver more accurate detection in difficult outdoor environments, while image contrast enhancement technology provides clear, detailed thermal images both night and day. Cost-effective for both shorter (9 0m) and longer (600 m) ranges, SightSensor outdoor thermal cameras leverage on-board video processing for high probability of detect and low nuisance alarm rates while providing crisp, clear images night and day. The Thermal SightSensor consists of a thermal imager, complete with lens optics, electronic stabilization, image contrast enhancement, video analytics software, camera control and geospatial target tracking within a ruggedized, NEMA 4X nitrogen-purged housing. NewSightSensor Takes Clear Thermal Images and Delivers Accurate Analytics Diagnostic LEDs will illuminate to verify connection to a valid PoE load, which enables users to test Ethernet cables for the presence of PoE before connecting to an intended device. The “power” LED will illuminate if connected to any valid PoE load with 25K detection, which includes IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at standard injectors and select higher power midspans with the ability to step down power to the at standard. The IEEE802.3at LED will only illuminate if a valid 802.3at load is detected and connected. Therefore, the device not only detects power on an Ethernet cable, which origins may be tens of meters away through walls but also detects what type of PoE. In the event that PoE is not available, the device also features a DC IN jack enabling users to connect a traditional AC-DC adapter to power the camera. Hikvision has released an auto tracking high-speed analog dome camera that allows users to protect wide-area locations without on-site manned operation. Among the most notable features, the auto tracking capability in the iDS-2AF1-517-B camera can recognize unusual objects in a scene that are consistent with an intruder or abnormal activity such as entry, exit and loitering, and adjust its current pre-defined patrol or pattern to track the object as though the camera were being operated by a human. When the dome is not in intelligent tracking mode, users have the flexibility with the PTZ settings and can pre-define configuration for auto-patrol, pattern or park action with 256 presets and eight patrols. Another highlight of this camera is the ability to restore PTZ and lens status after reboot. If a temporary power outage occurs, the dome’s memory function reverts the camera to its exact tour number or pre-set and continues its patrol. Features such as 3D digital noise reduction and 128x WDR mean the dome delivers crisp image quality, allowing users to see clearly in almost any monitoring location including difficult lighting conditions such as extensive shadow, glare and reflection. 36x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom allow detailed monitoring and enable facial and license plate recognition. Programmable privacy masking means the camera meets current demands for socially responsible use of CCTV and respecting of sensitive privacy zones. Users can create 24 privacy mask zones with a maximum of eight zones simultaneously on the same video screen. Operating conditions in environmentally demanding locations can be checked with the camera’s built-in sensor which displays internal temperature. Pelco by Schneider Electric’s network device installation tool, Device Utility 2, is now included with every Pelco IP camera and available to download. With advanced capabilities, Device Utility 2 software enables a fast track to efficient management of IP cameras and devices. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once, making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of supported Pelco network devices, helping users to efficiently fine-tune their devices and network. Additionally, Device Utility 2 users can assign static IP addresses and locate free IP addresses in a specific range and assign them to IP devices. Added functionality also gives users the ability to store settings and manage hundreds of devices. Unique thumbnail views help users to identify individual cameras within DU2. Designed with users in mind, Device Utility 2 also provides added network security by allowing administrators to hide IP cameras or Pelco devices from being discovered on their networks. New Auto Tracking Dome Camera from Hikvision BEA’s new line of electric strikes for secure doors improves user control over granting access permissions. The Rim Exit, No Cut and Universal Cylindrical strikes are designed to work in a wide variety of applications, allowing remote operation of the door’s locking latch. Electric strikes replace the traditional fixed strike faceplate on a secure door. Depending on the application, electric strikes can be set to a fail locked or fail unlocked configuration, so that activating the strike will either unlock or lock the door. The Rim Exit surface mounted electric strike eliminates door frame cutting and is compatible with most doors using major rim exit devices. The No Cut Cylindrical Strike fits into a standard ANSI door frame, and works with all cylindrical lock brands with a ½ inch latch projection. BEA’s Universal Cylindrical Strike is an all-in-one kit that includes the three most commonly used modular face plates for hollow metal, aluminum and wooden door frame types. BEA’s electric strikes are designed to promote even load distribution in the event of a forced entry. Each model is UL/ULC listed for up to 1,500 lbs. of static strength and includes a reinforced housing to eliminate twisting in case of imperfect door frames. BEA’s electric strikes are operated using 12 to 24 V AC/DC for maximum compatibility. New BEA Electric Strikes Increase Access Control for Secure Doors New Device Utility 2 IP Camera Management Tool Phihong has developed a new device to aid in the installation of PoEenabled security cameras. Designated the POE-CIT-R, the pocket-sized unit acts as a redirect for the power and data flow between the camera and the Power-over-Ethernet power supply for local access to the camera output for troubleshooting and is small enough to be added to any IT professional’s key ring. The POE-CIT has three RJ45 ports, one for network input from a PoEenabled switch or midspan, another for Ethernet connection to the PoE camera and a third for Ethernet connection to a portable device. Power from the midspan is injected through the POE-CIT to the camera, while the data flow back from the Camera is diverted to the third port into the laptop. This allows a technician to monitor the camera angles without needing an assistant or having to constantly check a screen located up to 100 meters away. 24 www.RemoteMagazine.com Phihong Develops Camera Installation Tool http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

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Remote - Spring 2012
Xenon Releases T925 Wireless Cellular Controller
Remote and Condition Monitoring of Oil and Gas Sites: Key Benefits of Wireless Sensor Networks
SCADA Security for Remote Operations in the Water and Wastewater Industries
Cloud-Based SCADA for the Oil and Gas Industry
Using LabVIEW and the LabVIEW DSC Module to Develop Tongkat Ali Extraction Plant SCADA System
Fieldbus Foundation Unveils Foundation for Remote Operations Management
Cinterion Launches New M2M Module
Infinite Power Solutions Release Thinergy Micro Cell Product
New Auto Tracking Dome Camera from Hikvision
Alico Systems Releases Turn-Key Programmable Sensor Development Kit
ISA100 Wireless Standard Approved as American National Standard
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