security focus Surrey with the dome on top Farnham Town Council have recently completed an update programme of their CCTV cameras in Farnham and as a result <strong>are</strong> using Vicon’s Surveyor mini domes throughout the town centre. The town centre i n c l u d e s Georgian frontages and the aesthetics <strong>are</strong> guarded jealously. The client has therefore benefited from the fact that the Vicon domes <strong>are</strong> only five inches across and unobtrusive. The recent installation is significant in that the client has been employing Vicon domes for 10 years and usage has evolved with the functionality of the cameras. Alec Herd, CCTV Coordinator with Surrey Police who operate the CCTV system in partnership with Farnham Town Council, said: “There <strong>are</strong> features in the Vicon domes that we appreciate such as the ability to set STI (Europe) has launched KeySOLVE, a new single door proximity access control system. KeySOLVE provides authorised access to a door for up to 1500 users, using a simple electronic key fob. Each key fob contains a unique code that cannot be copied or changed. When a key is presented to the reader, access is allowed if the key code matches the same code programmed in the reader. KeySOLVE is battery powered, with a typical 5-year life, providing a cost-effective and easy to install access control solution for single doors, which can be implemented building-wide. As building use changes, additional doors can be easily added and programmed for all existing users. Different levels cameras from whichever keyboard you happen to be at. It’s possible to go into each camera’s memory and reprogramme it, changing say iris and shutter Low cost proximity access control of user can be easily configured to ensure more secure <strong>are</strong>as <strong>are</strong> only accessed by those with the correct authority. Two types of reader <strong>are</strong> available, the RL Series Rim Lock and the CR Series Controller Reader. The rim lock is a self-contained battery powered unit that includes the locking mechanism, reader and controller. It provides high quality access control in a package that can be installed in less than one hour. Installation is as a standard rim lock and the unit will retrofit onto existing mechanical key based installations. The rim lock’s in-built buttons and display, together with the key reader, <strong>are</strong> used for all set up and key administration functions. <strong>Where</strong> it is impractical to fit the rim lock the benefits of keySOLVE can be delivered by the installation of the CR controller reader. This device holds all the intelligence and flexibility of the keySOLVE system within a stand-alone control unit which allows control of a conventional electric door release or a magnetic lock. Reader Reply No.: 84086 Abloy® to become exclusive Eff Eff UK distributor Abloy Security has announced that with immediate effect it is to become the exclusive UK distributor for all Eff Eff electric locks and locking systems manufactured in Germany by its sister company, ASSA ABLOY SicnPrhpltstprhnik GmbH. The Eff Eff product range includes electric strikes, motor bolts, magnets, door control systems and arrester devices, designed for use with timber, metal, glass and plastic speeds or implementing privacy zones.” He continued: “The Vicon domes <strong>are</strong> logical units which almost think for you. The facility where you can “teach” a dome to perform a certain tour is valuable. It’s also useful to be able to mix pre-sets with timeouts so that after a given period a dome that has performed a tour will revert to a predetermined location.” Farnham Town first began using Vicon 17-inch domes in 1995. They added four Surveyor 99 units in 2000 and in order to take advantage of the very latest technology have now replaced all of the domes with VFT2000s. The installation was performed by Sevenoaksbased DGH Security Installations who have particular strengths in the retail sector and education. Alec Herd added: “The CCTV system has made a major contribution towards a dramatic reduction in ram raids and most other forms of crime.” While images from Farnham <strong>are</strong> recorded digitally in the town itself the application is completely integrated with a neighbouring system at Guilford where the monitoring is performed. Vicon’s open protocols have allowed seamless integration with a 32-channel matrix at Farnham and in turn with the matrix manager in Guildford. The Farnham system has BT fibre optic wiring throughout. Farnham Town forms part of Waverley Borough Council which also covers Godalming and Haslemere. It is envisaged that a similar installation may be performed at Haslemere. Reader Reply No.: 84107 doors in domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Until recently, EFF EFF products have also been sold and supported in the UK by Sabre Access Plc. Abloy Security will be taking over all distribution activities, with stock being transferred to the company’s w<strong>are</strong>house in Watford and technical, applications and on-site support services becoming the responsibility of Abloy’s centralised and field based customer support teams. Managing Director of Abloy Security, Robin Rice, explains that, “Sabre Access has carried out an excellent job of supporting the various EFF EFF products over many years and we would like to thank them for all their efforts and for the professional and efficient manner in which they have transferred the business to Abloy Security”. He added, “Although EFF EFF was originally an independent manufacturer it became part of the ASSA Abloy Group in 2000 and we have been steadily working to integrate the EFF EFF product range fully into the product offering of Abloy Security in the UK”. Reader Reply No.: 84091 50 www.practicalfm.co.uk
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