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ViconNet upgrade
Vicon, one of the world’s leading manufacturers
of CCTV and high quality video systems,
has introduced a new version of their
ViconNet digital video management software.
ViconNet V3, which takes advantage of
Windows’ dual screen capability, is an upgraded
version of its highly successful predecessor.
The Graphical User Interface, one of
ViconNet’s key strengths, has been enhanced
with a new Site Map GUI facility allowing interlinking
maps of buildings under surveillance to
be used for camera selection. Operators view
video by clicking on camera icons without
needing to know how the cameras are physically
connected.
“Before introducing this latest version of
ViconNet we spoke to a large number of our
customers so that we understood how they
wanted to see the product evolved,” said
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Rapid deployment
CCTV solutions
protect G8 Summit
Rapid deployment cameras from MEL Secure
Systems played a key role during the recent
annual G8 Summit held at Gleneagles on 6th-
8th July. The Scottish Police and Security
Services deployed the wireless CCTV solutions
to provide perimeter protection at the
main conference and other associated sites.
The Hawk range of cameras was used in both
analogue and COFDM digital formats to provide
a flexible monitoring solution. According to Jon
Bateson of MEL Secure Systems: “We are proud
that we were selected for this prestigious, high
security event. It confirms our position as one
of the UK’s leading providers of reliable and
secure rapid deployment CCTV solutions.”
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Chris Wall, Vicon’s
Managing Director. “An
example of this is a feature
that notifies an
operator that a DVR is not
recording, overcoming
one of the biggest problems
in managing a large
digital video system when
recording stops in a
remote, often unmanned,
location. We have also
taken on board the views
of IT managers and built
in a “throttle” to control
bandwidth consumption
over lower capacity networks
using DSL or ISDN
connections.”
ViconNet V3 now supports
Vicon’s new
Kollector DVR range with a built-in 4-output
analogue matrix which provides the option to
switch local video through to conventional
composite monitors. Control room operators
can now observe live full screen analogue
video in addition to multi-screen digital VGA
display. The management software also has
been integrated with leading access control
and video analysis systems allowing improved
interoperability between different elements
of a security system.
The technical advances introduced in
ViconNet V3 consolidates Vicon’s ability to
provide high performance CCTV solutions
from a simple stand-alone Camera/DVR installation,
through to a networked DVR installation,
to a full IP Video network video system.
ll IP Video network video system.
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Secure key storage
with new Cable Lock
Camlock Systems, one of the World’s leading
designers, manufacturers and suppliers of
industrial locks and locking systems, has introduced
a new Cable Lock that helps prevent
the theft, misuse and loss of keys.
The cable lock will interest all those who use
keys as an integral part of their job and is also
an alternative to the ubiquitous padlock, wherever
a rigid shackle offers insufficient flexibility.
The product is expected to have a particularly
strong appeal for vending and gaming
machine operators and all those with responsibility
for the security of premises. The cable
lock is a secure alternative to the commonly
used ‘jailer’ type key ring but makes it far easier
to carry, remove and replace keys. Highly
versatile, it helps to prevent
unauthorised key
duplication, and can be
quickly locked over a belt
or to any fixed fitting for
extra security.
A benefit of the new product
is that it can share a
key combination with existing
suites of Camlock products
of the same type, making
one less key to carry
round.
The lock is machined from
solid brass for excellent
durability and reliability,
chrome plated and normally
supplied with two keys. It
is available in a choice of
New IP Impact
Resistant Dome
Vicon continue to build on their position as
one of the leading manufacturers of domes
with the introduction of the Roughneck IP
Camera Dome.
Utilising Vicon's propriety compression based on
MPEG4 to maximise picture quality, the
Roughneck V910 is equipped with a 100 Mbps
LAN interface board and can therefore be
directly connected to a network switch.
Up to 30 frames per second of DVD quality video
can be transmitted across a network. The
images can be displayed, recorded or archived
via any Kollector Elite DVR or PC work station on
the network.
The Roughneck V910 supports museum search,
motion detection, alarm reporting and configuration
and macro operation through the
ViconNet software interface.
Impact resistant and equipped with vandal resistant
screws, the Roughneck V910 is suitable for
both indoor and outdoor applications and is
available with the option of either a high resolution
colour camera or a day/night camera.
Camlock’s conventional 7 pin radial pin tumbler
mechanism or in the ‘Octagon’ 7 pin format.
The Octagon version offers the additional benefits
of key registration on keyed-alike suites,
patent protection against unauthorised duplicate
keys being cut and over half a million key
differs. The company plans to introduce a
‘Camatic’ changeable combination version at a
later date.
To suit a wide range of different users, the new
cable lock comes with a choice of three cable
lengths: 20cm, 30cm or 46cm. All cables are
manufactured from aerospace quality steel with
a tensile strength of 115g and have a stainless
steel spring covering.
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