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EDITOR’S<br />
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THE ENDLESS<br />
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Looking ahead as<br />
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5 Editorial<br />
According to statistics, despite the fact that there are still<br />
plenty of homes without security systems installed, the<br />
number of property crimes is dropping. Better<br />
technology is a factor so will IoT have a future impact?<br />
6 Industry news<br />
News and events from the security and fire industries<br />
11 Appointments<br />
We meet some of this month’s security industry movers<br />
and shakers<br />
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NETWORKING<br />
Beat the broadband blues<br />
PRODUCT<br />
TESTS<br />
Aiphone JPS-4AEDV<br />
Honeywell Millennia 2G<br />
360° VISION<br />
The latest domes and PTZs<br />
12 TESTED - Aiphone JPS-4AEDV<br />
The intercom kit is put through its paces by an<br />
independent reviewer<br />
16 TESTED - Honeywell Millennia 2G<br />
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microscope<br />
18 Editor’s Choice<br />
The pick of the latest security products<br />
21 Next year in preview!<br />
This month PSi looks at what might be the major trends<br />
of 2017 and discusses where we may see technology<br />
advances and acquisitions/mergers taking place.<br />
31 The PSi Panel<br />
What will we all be talking about this time next year? The<br />
PSI Panel of experts predict what the topics of interest<br />
will be in the industry in twelve months<br />
EDITOR’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
A look at the best<br />
new products<br />
THE ENDLESS<br />
CYCLE<br />
Looking ahead as<br />
another year begins<br />
The endless cycle<br />
Around we go again with another new year upon us. What does 2017<br />
have in store for the security industry? Acquisitions, mergers, innovations<br />
and regulations are all in the pipeline for some. We predict the shape of<br />
things to come for the next twelve months (and a bit beyond)<br />
31 The key to access control<br />
Access control is one of the basic security fundamentals,<br />
but there is more than one way to allow or deny entry.<br />
Here we take a look at some of the latest methods<br />
37 Beat the bandwidth blues<br />
We’re creating and saving more data every day, so how<br />
can you best deal with the rising pressures being put<br />
upon networks by IP technology?<br />
41 Meet the installer<br />
This month we talk to Andy Purvis from NT Security in<br />
Kent about industry life<br />
47 Product Focus<br />
An overview of some of the latest domes and PTZ<br />
cameras to hit the market<br />
53 A war on winter<br />
At this time of year there are a few maintenance jobs that<br />
need taking care of<br />
56 The PSi Directory<br />
Your guide to vendors and service providers<br />
CONTACTS<br />
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Tel: 020 8295 8308<br />
E-mail: andy.clutton@psimagazine.co.uk<br />
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Property crime levels are apparently dropping<br />
thanks to the advancements of technology,<br />
but will DIY IoT devices have any impact?<br />
One of the facts that we’ve bandied around in this magazine<br />
for some time is the sheer lack of security systems<br />
installed in UK domestic premises. According to a muchquoted<br />
survey by YouGov for Vanderbilt in 2015, only a minority<br />
of households had an intruder or burglar alarm (28%), an access<br />
control system with keypad or swipecard (5%), or CCTV (7%)<br />
installed at the time of the report. Yet despite this low number of<br />
precautions being taken, the last crime figures we saw indicated<br />
that property crime has seen marked declines since peak levels<br />
in the 1990s, with falls seen across both main measures of crime,<br />
the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) and crimes<br />
recorded by the police. The CSEW, which provides the most<br />
reliable indication of long term trends for the population and<br />
crime types it covers, showed steady increases in property crime<br />
from 1981 when the survey started, through to a peak in 1995.<br />
Since then there have been steady declines and for the year<br />
ending March 2015 the CSEW showed reductions of over 60%<br />
since the mid-1990s. This trend is consistent with that seen in<br />
many other countries.<br />
The decline in property crime levels is thought to be down to a<br />
number of factors, one of which is the development of more<br />
innovative and accurate technology, something we have all<br />
experienced over the years with improved reliability (thus also<br />
lowering the number of unwanted alarms), better night time<br />
camera performance and image resolution plus more<br />
sophisticated methods of alerting the homeowner or monitoring<br />
station of a verified event via various connectivity options.<br />
I was at a press conference recently when a senior police<br />
representative stood up and publicly thanked security and fire<br />
systems manufacturers for all of the work they have done over<br />
the years in not only reducing unwanted alarms, but also<br />
improving the quality of the technology being produced and the<br />
impact this was having on crime. Having such advanced systems<br />
on the market is certainly helping forces struggling with under<br />
funding and putting feet on the ground.<br />
Yet the festive break always yields a host of stories about<br />
unprotected homes being broken into and property being taken.<br />
Most depressing are the tales of Christmas presents stolen prior<br />
to the big day leaving families with Xmas memories they will<br />
never forget, for all the wrong reasons. What’s more, now that<br />
people have started installing jaunty IoT devices in their front<br />
rooms they can watch the presents disappearing.<br />
We know from the words of reformed criminals that the visible<br />
presence of an alarm and external CCTV and lighting will deter<br />
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In brief<br />
INDUSTRY NEWS<br />
Easygates Direct has<br />
opened a trade counter at<br />
its West Midlands unit. The<br />
counter provides trade<br />
customers with a convenient<br />
way to purchase over 2,000<br />
products and collect preordered<br />
products.<br />
The prpl Foundation and the<br />
IoT Security Foundation<br />
(IoTSF), two not-for-profit<br />
organisations working to<br />
promote security and<br />
openness in the Internet of<br />
Things (IoT), have<br />
announced that they have<br />
entered into a formal<br />
agreement to cooperate on<br />
projects that put ‘security by<br />
design’ into the IoT.<br />
Video software market predicted<br />
to top $9bn by 2021<br />
The video software market is expected to<br />
exceed $9 billion in revenue by 2021, according<br />
to new insights by IHS Markit. The automisation<br />
of media distribution and the switch from<br />
hardware-based technology solutions to cloud<br />
implementations are key drivers for the $3<br />
billion in revenue growth over the next five<br />
years, according to the new Video Software,<br />
Security, and Analytics Intelligence Service from<br />
IHS Technology.<br />
“Taken together, these two forces have<br />
created a market where value is shifting<br />
towards the frontend,” said Cecilia Zhu, analyst<br />
at IHS Technology. “A superior user-experience<br />
has become fundamental to securing increased<br />
consumer spend.”<br />
Globally, content security accounts for 32<br />
percent of the digital video software market.<br />
“While demand for robust security solutions is<br />
unlikely to deteriorate, particularly in the<br />
presence of high-value UHD and HDR content,<br />
the segment is effectively saturated,” Zhu said.<br />
By contrast, Online Video Platform solutions<br />
will continue to generate large, year-on-year<br />
returns through 2021. “The necessity of online<br />
distribution backed by a platform pre-integrated<br />
Vanderbilt, Mercury and ACT<br />
owner acquires ComNet<br />
ACRE the<br />
holding<br />
company<br />
that owns<br />
Vanderbilt<br />
Industries,<br />
Mercury<br />
Security<br />
and<br />
recently<br />
acquired<br />
ACT in<br />
Ireland,<br />
has announced the acquisition of<br />
Communication Networks (dba ComNet) , the<br />
manufacturer of video and data transmission<br />
equipment.<br />
Top 100 recognition for Hadrian<br />
Hadrian<br />
Technology<br />
has been<br />
ranked<br />
58th in the<br />
Sunday<br />
Times<br />
Virgin Fast Track 100 annual league table,<br />
celebrating the nation’s fastest-growing<br />
companies. Co-Founder Gary Trotter, said:<br />
“We are delighted to have been recognised.<br />
The award is in recognition of the hard work<br />
and dedication of our highly-skilled team and<br />
celebrates the outstanding sales growth we<br />
have achieved in recent years.”<br />
across a rich ecosystem of partners, means<br />
demand for OVP solutions will rise over the next<br />
five years,” Zhu said.<br />
North America is the key region for the video<br />
software market, and generates roughly $2.9<br />
billion. The region’s value relates primarily to<br />
confluence of three factors: the presence of<br />
large media companies, their outright scale,<br />
and their sheer number. “The region’s economic<br />
dominance should not, however, overshadow<br />
the existence of cutting-edge video services in<br />
Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and the<br />
technology demand that these services<br />
generate,” Zhu said.<br />
ComNet offers fibre optic, copper, and<br />
wireless video and data transmission<br />
equipment that is designed to meet the needs<br />
of security and surveillance in the intelligent<br />
transportation systems, utility and industrial<br />
markets.<br />
ACRE CEO Joe Grillo stated: “In line with our<br />
mission, the ComNet acquisition, with their<br />
extensive offerings in the communication and<br />
data transmission technologies, continues to<br />
round out the product portfolio provided by<br />
the ACRE family of companies”.<br />
Commenting on the acquisition, Andrew<br />
Acquarulo Jr (pictured), ComNet CEO and<br />
President, declared: “ComNet is excited to join<br />
the ACRE group and recognises the strength it<br />
will bring to the brand and the synergies that<br />
are immediately apparent with the other ACRE<br />
companies.”<br />
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In brief<br />
GJD’s D-TECT IP range of<br />
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direct integration with<br />
Concept Pro VHDIPV2<br />
recorders from Videcon. The<br />
aim of this is fast and<br />
efficient installation with<br />
low maintenance costs.<br />
Euralarm has published a<br />
white paper presenting the<br />
views of the European<br />
electronic fire safety and<br />
security industry on the<br />
topic of smart cities. In a<br />
few pages, the document<br />
demonstrates the need for<br />
safety and security to be<br />
better integrated into<br />
rankings, performance<br />
indicators and standards for<br />
smart cities.<br />
Hikvision hosts its first VASP<br />
Day and Awards<br />
Hikvision hosted its first Value Added Solution<br />
Partner (VASP) Day recently, which saw more<br />
than 140 guests recognised for their ongoing<br />
support.<br />
The VASP Partner Day was designed to<br />
demonstrate how much the company<br />
Engineers of Tomorrow 2016<br />
winners are announced<br />
2016’s Engineers of Tomorrow winners were<br />
announced by CSL’s Founder Simon Banks at<br />
the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2016<br />
with two Banham Academy apprentices, Max<br />
Elsey and Joe Harding, claiming the £1,000<br />
cash prize.<br />
Both winners are currently half way through<br />
their apprenticeships at the Banham Academy,<br />
the educational division of the Banham Group,<br />
who are the largest provider of security<br />
systems in London and the South East.<br />
Max Elsey works in-house at Banham’s<br />
Installation Department whilst Joe Harding<br />
works for Elm West Security, an SME. Elm West<br />
elected for Joe to complete his training at the<br />
appreciates its partners and their contribution to<br />
the video surveillance industry. The event<br />
included technology presentations as well as<br />
live demonstrations of Hikvision’s video<br />
intercom, thermal camera series, marine grade<br />
anti-corrosion technology amongst others. It<br />
was designed to give VASP partners a preview of<br />
Hikvision’s latest products.<br />
VASP partners and distributors gathered at<br />
the event for a tour of the new Hikvision office in<br />
Stockley Park. The VASP Partner Day awards<br />
ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu<br />
Edwardian. For VASP partners’ outstanding<br />
achievement in 2016, Hikvision awarded ten<br />
“Silver”, five “Gold” and five “Platinum” VASP of<br />
the year awards. Hikvision also presented four<br />
distributor awards for their ongoing support to<br />
Hikvision customers.<br />
UK GM, Hikvision, Jason Yang (pictured)<br />
commented: “It was a delight to host this event.<br />
We truly appreciate our partnerships with both<br />
VASP partners and distributors and do not<br />
underestimate how working together<br />
contributes to our collected success within the<br />
video surveillance industry.”<br />
Banham Academy knowing the success many<br />
apprentices have had at the leading training<br />
centre in South West London. For the<br />
apprentices to have won the competition with<br />
only six months training under their belts is a<br />
fantastic achievement!<br />
Kevin Faulkner, Head of the Banham<br />
Academy, said: “We are delighted to have won<br />
the IFSEC ‘Engineers of Tomorrow Competition<br />
2016’ and are extremely proud of our<br />
apprentices. Max and Joe have only been<br />
apprentices for 6 months so this is a<br />
particularly incredible achievement for them<br />
and a true testament to the valuable skills and<br />
training the Banham Academy provides young<br />
people to further their careers within the<br />
industry.”<br />
Simon Banks, Founder of CSL: “Banham<br />
Academy are leading the way with Apprentices<br />
– both their own and those from external<br />
companies. This is a great example to the rest<br />
of the industry. We need to provide more<br />
training centres and lobby local colleges to<br />
offer the training courses our sector needs to<br />
fill the skills gap.”<br />
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Life safety maintenance awareness drops<br />
according to European survey<br />
A 2016 study of European Installers carried out by Hochiki<br />
Europe has found that the number of building owners and<br />
managers unaware of the legal requirements surrounding life<br />
safety system maintenance has halved. The company’s 2015<br />
research found two in five, or 46%, had no awareness,<br />
however that figure has dropped to one in five, or 22%, in the<br />
past twelve months.<br />
The study also showed an increase in the number of<br />
customers installers visited with up to date fire detection and<br />
emergency lighting logbooks. In 2015, two fifths of customers<br />
(40%) failed to have an up to date fire detection logbook. This<br />
figure now stands at less than a third (30%). The number<br />
failing to have an up to date emergency lighting logbook has<br />
dropped even further, falling from over two thirds (67%) in<br />
2015 to under half (48%) in 2016.<br />
Despite the improvements in these key areas of<br />
maintenance, the number of building owners and managers<br />
experiencing false alarms showed little change, dropping just<br />
one per cent, from 29% in 2015 to 28% in 2016.<br />
Equally, the number of installers encountering buildings<br />
where customers had changed the use of their spaces, but<br />
failed to adjust their life safety systems accordingly dropped<br />
only slightly, reducing from just over half (55%) to exactly half<br />
(50%). More worryingly, this year failing to update the system<br />
correctly was the most common issue installers found when<br />
visiting a customer site.<br />
The top five fire maintenance issues encountered by<br />
installers in 2016 were: change of building/room use without<br />
correctly altering the fire system (50%), inadequate logbook<br />
records (44%), the original installer didn’t install the best<br />
system for the environment (40%), detectors need cleaning<br />
(33%) and detectors need replacing (27%).<br />
The top five emergency lighting maintenance issues<br />
encountered by installers in 2016 were listed as: broken/faulty<br />
lamps (44%), inadequate logbook records (42%), inadequate<br />
emergency lighting signage (39%), batteries not charged in<br />
emergency lighting units (35%) and inadequate lux levels<br />
(25%).<br />
Tracy Kirk, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for<br />
Hochiki Europe, commented: “Our annual study shows a<br />
marked improvement in both understanding and meeting<br />
maintenance requirements among building owners and<br />
managers. This suggests that, as an industry, our efforts to<br />
educate and train those responsible for maintaining life safety<br />
systems is proving successful.<br />
“That said, we acknowledge there are still some serious<br />
gaps to continue addressing, and while these are encouraging<br />
results we cannot be complacent.”<br />
www.psimagazine.co.uk<br />
THE BOTTOM LINE<br />
IN ASSOCIATION WITH CSL<br />
The interview that gets<br />
the facts from the top<br />
This month Simon Banks looks<br />
through the most memorable quotes<br />
from the Bottom Line interviews of<br />
the last 12 months.<br />
“Since I was an engineer, the skill set required has changed completely and I<br />
can only see there being an ever-increasing lack of relevant skilled engineers to<br />
support the shift change in the industry.”<br />
Anthony King, Managing Director of Kings Security Systems<br />
“Secured by Design includes the term “Police Preferred Specification” and it is<br />
the specification which critically has police support through meeting the latest<br />
standard.”<br />
Alan McInnes, Director of Secured by Design<br />
“We’ve just completed an upgrade to our alarm monitoring systems across the<br />
entire estate to give us better protection against burglary. It’s helped us reduce<br />
the number of false alarms and key holder attendances.”<br />
Lee Clark, UK Profit Protection Manager at Matalan<br />
“The 5-10% of businesses that request a connection to an ARC normally have a<br />
property with a high risk. With more sophisticated fire alarm systems, service<br />
providers are able to introduce more comprehensive services such as remote<br />
monitoring of a site.”<br />
Ian Moore, CEO of the Fire Industry Association (FIA)<br />
“NSI Gold approval is the hallmark of integrity, expertise and professionalism in<br />
the industry. Clients and specifiers recognise and value this, and NSI Approved<br />
Companies rightly continue to be the principal providers of choice.”<br />
Richard Jenkins CEO of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI)<br />
“Organisations such as NSI/BAFE/SSAIB need to lobby Government, Fire &<br />
Rescue Services and Insurers for tighter controls to ensure accredited<br />
companies carry out work, especially where lives and property are concerned.”<br />
Mark Rothwell, Managing Director of Black Box Security<br />
“We are big believers in Social Media activity. Keeping in contact with, reacting<br />
to and maintaining awareness of local and industry news is important. This year<br />
we have won over £15,000 worth of business as a direct result of Social Media<br />
activity.”<br />
Cindy Newnham, General Manager of Lifeline Alarm Systems<br />
“Put simply, we have a huge skills gap in our industry. Finding talented young<br />
people is already a challenge and this shortage is likely to increase over the<br />
coming years if nothing is done. We have to change in order to attract talent to<br />
our sector and investing in Apprenticeships is an essential part of this.”<br />
Pat Allen, lead employer on Trailblazer Employer Group, Director at Abel<br />
Alarm Company & Chairman of the FSA<br />
“I think anyone that doesn’t embrace visual verification is living in the wrong<br />
century! Think of the huge time and cost savings to the Police and the Fire<br />
Brigade from reduced false alarms and confirmed CCTV.”<br />
Simon Gordon, Chairman of Facewatch<br />
“Offering this upgrade from PSTN to DualCom DigiAir provides a faster and more<br />
secure method of communication to keep our clients monitored without the<br />
issues of PSTN line failures.”<br />
Vince Naran, Managing Director of National Security Systems Group<br />
“Machine to Machine and the Internet of Things have several definitions but the<br />
way we see it is that M2M was the basic communication between machines.<br />
With IoT, we’re moving to a whole series of interconnected parts to a solution.”<br />
Cyril Deschanel, Head of Northern Europe at Vodafone Internet of Things<br />
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Installation Manual<br />
Video Master Station<br />
Installation Manual<br />
Video Master Station<br />
Operation Manual<br />
NOTE: This PSI Product Test<br />
was carried out by an<br />
independent third party,<br />
not editorial staff. The<br />
manufacturer had no input in<br />
the review or the final result<br />
The pack contains all the necessary items for<br />
a single door video intercom. It is part of a<br />
larger range that can provide multiple door<br />
to multiple room systems.<br />
The IP54, IK08 rated door station provides a<br />
170° image with a stated 5 lux minimum<br />
illumination at the 50cm optimum focus point.<br />
Operation is stated to be from -10°C to +60°C. The<br />
internal Video Master Station features a 7” touch<br />
screen and has facilities for monitoring additional<br />
security devices. The system is expandable so<br />
that up to 4 doors can be monitored and you can<br />
connect to up to 7 sub master stations.<br />
Getting Started<br />
The system is relatively straightforward to<br />
connect up, requiring just a single pair cable<br />
between the Master and Door stations and the<br />
fact that this is unpolarised simplifies the<br />
connection, however, it is clearly stated that this<br />
must be a non-shielded parallel 2-conductor cable<br />
not a twisted pair. Distance from Door to Master<br />
station can be up to 100 metres with suitable core<br />
size or extended to 200 metres with an optional<br />
long-distance adaptor.<br />
It was disappointing that the power supply<br />
provided was only suitable for DIN rail mounting<br />
with no mounting holes for wall or box fixing. The<br />
fact that there are only terminal connections for<br />
mains input means that a lead must be made up<br />
to provide power; while this should be no<br />
problem for an installer it is unusual these days<br />
for such products not to have a suitably prepared<br />
standard power lead. The installation instructions<br />
make it clear that the power supply must be<br />
installed in “a case for electrical use in an auto<br />
extinguishable material…”.<br />
On the rear panel of the master station are two<br />
centrally located screw terminals for the 24v DC<br />
input from the power supply. The connections for<br />
the main door station and up to 3 additional<br />
doors are through 14 push-fit connectors down<br />
the left-hand side of the panel protected by a<br />
clear fold-out cover. An 8mm strip-length slot is<br />
set beneath the connectors for guidance.<br />
A four-way and a twelve-way connector provide<br />
lock relay expansion and alarm handling. The<br />
handset which is magnetically held in place<br />
connects with an RJ11 connection in the monitor<br />
base.<br />
The Master Station is designed to be fitted<br />
onto a supplied wall-mounting plate though there<br />
is mention of an MCW-S/A desk-mount being<br />
available in their on-line specification sheet.<br />
Operation<br />
At first power-up the monitor requests Time &<br />
Date details to be entered then once confirmed<br />
presents the Home menu screen. It was found<br />
that the time & date information only held in<br />
memory for one or two days if power was removed<br />
so this will need to be re-entered if power is<br />
removed for extended periods.<br />
The Video Door Station has a name plate area<br />
that is continuously illuminated by a low level of<br />
LED light. When the Door Station button is<br />
pressed, a bright white LED illuminates the<br />
subject and the Video Master Station displays the<br />
image and chimes twice. Alongside the image on<br />
the right-hand side beneath the time and date<br />
and a Record indicator are five large touch<br />
buttons for Talk, Lock release 1, Lock release 2,<br />
Menu and End. Audio from the door is immediate<br />
but only transmitted to the door if the Talk button<br />
is pressed for hands free communication or by<br />
picking up the handset for private 2-way speech.<br />
It was noted that the Door Station is supplied<br />
with 8.4V DC when in its quiescent state and this<br />
rose to 16.8V when a call was initiated.<br />
A slight ticking noise was present in the<br />
background on the audio during a call but it was<br />
not clear if this was due to the test layout.<br />
The internal memory can store images from up<br />
to 20 calls or with the addition of an SDHC card,<br />
up to 1000 call images can be recorded. Up to 6<br />
images per call at 1 frame per second are stored<br />
to internal memory and up to 40 images per call<br />
at 4 frames per second if an SDHC card is fitted.<br />
Images can be Locked to prevent overwriting if<br />
required.<br />
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Menu Options<br />
There are three user menu screens comprising of large touch<br />
buttons that provide direct functions or lead to settings submenus;<br />
1. Home Menu<br />
2. Settings Menu<br />
3. General Setting<br />
The Home menu is accessed by pressing the single physical<br />
button beneath the touch screen or by lifting the handset. Its<br />
options are:<br />
Room Call – if Sub-Master stations are present.<br />
Monitor – display the image from any connected door units.<br />
Play – to replay any recorded images.<br />
Settings – to access the Settings Menu.<br />
Security – to Set and Unset any additional security devices.<br />
Option – Activate a momentary relay.<br />
Off – close down and blank the screen.<br />
The Settings menu is accessed from the Home menu and its<br />
options are;<br />
Call – Door and Room Station PIN code setting, Call Tones and<br />
Door call duration (45 or 90 secs).<br />
Monitor – Enable, Door LED control, Door duration 30, 60, 120<br />
secs or continuous, Monitor duration 10 mins or continuous.<br />
Adjust – Brightness, Volume settings for Speaker, Handset,<br />
Door Station and Sub-station calls.<br />
Talk – Privacy Mode Dis/Enable, Auto-Night Volume<br />
Disable/Enable, Video Door LED Enable/Disable.<br />
General – Calls the General Setting Menu.<br />
Record – Record settings (Wide to Zoom image changes), Erase<br />
all images.<br />
Back – Return to Home Menu.<br />
The General Setting menu provides:<br />
Sound Setting – Audible touch tone Enable/Disable.<br />
PIN – Four-digit PIN setting.<br />
Alarm – Security Setting (In/Out delay & PIN), Utility Setting<br />
(Alarm at door duration).<br />
Room Station Name – Naming for Master and up to 7 Sub-<br />
Master stations.<br />
Door Release – Setting PIN.<br />
Date Time – Date & Time settings.<br />
SD Card – Allow Export of images, Format SD card.<br />
Language – Change language, various European & two Far<br />
Eastern.<br />
An Install Menu can be called up by engineers to set the<br />
following additional parameters;<br />
Security Sensor Inputs – 1 to 3 as Disabled, Utility, Security or<br />
Request to Exit. As N/O or N/C.<br />
Option Output – Event activation, Duration and Triggered Event.<br />
Set Door Release – For locks 1 and 2, output as N/O or N/C,<br />
Door reference and Duration.<br />
Initialise – Reset to Factory defaults with images intact.<br />
Software version – Reports S/W version including all connected<br />
Sub-Masters and Door Stations.<br />
PRODUCT ASSESSMENT<br />
Performance<br />
Once set up and operational the units perform<br />
well. The camera can be set to provide an<br />
automated digital zoom providing an initial wide<br />
angle view followed by a zoomed area or viceversa.<br />
This is intended to help identify visitors but<br />
also to ensure that there is a greater likelihood of<br />
capturing adjacent subjects. In practice the very<br />
wide angle of view gives a level of security that all<br />
subjects by the door will be likely to be seen and<br />
RESULT<br />
Does it perform as expected and intuitively? 9<br />
Were all necessary accessories provided? 8.5<br />
Are manuals and guides clear and easily available? 9<br />
Is the specification detail accurate? 9<br />
Can the product be used without specialist training? 8<br />
Are security industry conventions followed? 9<br />
Is the product compatible with industry norms? 9<br />
Is there a novel or unique feature? 8.5<br />
If known, is the price point favourable /reasonable? 19<br />
Is detailed technical information available? 8.5<br />
Total score 87.5<br />
Averaged score 8.75<br />
TEST SCORE (marks out of ten) 9.0<br />
the zoomed image does not lose too much image<br />
detail so that known callers will be easily<br />
identifiable. The monitor display allows the zoomin<br />
position to be selected and to digitally move<br />
up, down, left and right from the central scene if<br />
required although this is overly stated as PTZ in<br />
the literature.<br />
The monitor has a video output that can be<br />
used to feed a DVR but the Door Station camera is<br />
NTSC 525-line standard so may not be compatible<br />
with many UK recorders.<br />
An optional device (JPW-BA Long distance<br />
adaptor) allows a conventional CCTV camera (PAL<br />
or NTSC standard) and Audio door station (GT-D)<br />
to be used for Door control but the digital zoom<br />
feature is not supported when configured in this<br />
way.<br />
A menu programming option allows the audio<br />
volume to be automatically lowered at night.<br />
Two lock release relays are provided, rated to<br />
24V AC or DC at 0.5A, these can be programmed<br />
as N/O or N/C through the Install menu. Two<br />
additional relay contacts can be provided by way<br />
of the RY-3DL multiple door release adaptor.<br />
Conclusion<br />
Flexible product with a wide range of connection<br />
capabilities and optional components available to<br />
fulfil the majority of video entry requirements for<br />
the small commercial and small to large<br />
residential properties.<br />
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TEST<br />
PRODUCT TEST<br />
Honeywell Safety Products<br />
Millennia 2G<br />
Which is important as safety eyewear can be a<br />
tricky product to ensure employees get into the<br />
habit of using especially for those workers that do<br />
not normally wear spectacles.<br />
The soft pads on the<br />
nose band allowed<br />
the glasses to sit<br />
comfortably and did<br />
not pinch or feel<br />
restrictive, one of the<br />
main gripes for nonglasses<br />
wearers when<br />
having to use safety<br />
eyewear<br />
9.5 out of 10<br />
Employers have duties concerning the<br />
provision and use of personal protective<br />
equipment (PPE) to protect the user against<br />
health or safety risks at work. This can include<br />
providing items such as safety helmets, gloves,<br />
eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety<br />
footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes<br />
respiratory protective equipment (RPE).<br />
A look through the news archives on the Health<br />
& Safety Executive (HSE) website gives stark<br />
warning to companies about providing workers<br />
with all of the relevant PPE needed to fulfil their<br />
duties with many tales of hefty fines and court<br />
cases against negligent employers.<br />
Fortunately safety equipment itself has moved<br />
on from the early days of H&S with many of the<br />
latest lines looking nothing like the bulky,<br />
awkward and often ill-fitting products of the past.<br />
One such area that has seen major user-friendly<br />
improvements is that of safety eyewear.<br />
Honeywell’s Millennia 2G eyewear is listed as<br />
offering workers “a new stylish design combined<br />
with the proven comfort and protection qualities<br />
of the existing Millennia family”.<br />
Apparently the company has spent much time<br />
in developing the eyewear as Christine Mello-<br />
Blonay, senior product manager for Honeywell<br />
Safety Products explains: “By listening carefully<br />
to workers’ concerns, we have developed a new<br />
style that specifically meets their need for<br />
simplicity – with no adjustable parts – while<br />
ensuring a similar secure and comfortable fit,<br />
superior eye and cheek coverage and greater<br />
peripheral visibility. Combined with the new<br />
sport-inspired styling, Millennia 2G offers an eye<br />
protection solution that can boost workers’<br />
acceptance of their safety eyewear and supports<br />
overall safety”.<br />
The product<br />
The Millennia 2G features a wraparound lens<br />
design to deliver eye and cheek coverage to<br />
protect from particulates, dust and impact risks. A<br />
shelf-like design along the brow further helps<br />
prevent dust from dropping into the frame from<br />
above. Comfort is attained with soft, flexible<br />
materials built into the frame and temples, while<br />
soft nose pads prevent slipping for a secure fit.<br />
The eyewear is available in a black frame and<br />
six lens tints, including clear, grey, yellow HDL,<br />
silver in/out, IR 3 and IR5. Scratch-resistant on<br />
the outside (K on all references) and with anti-fog<br />
coating on the inside (N marking - ref: 10 32179,<br />
1032181 & 1032180) the glasses are certified to<br />
the requirements of the EN166 standard.<br />
In use<br />
The frames needed no adjustment before wearing<br />
so could be used straight from the packaging. We<br />
found that the flexible arms enabled a snug fitting<br />
without the glasses feeling tight on the head, yet<br />
they also remained in place throughout the tasks<br />
of the day.<br />
The soft pads on the nose band allowed the<br />
glasses to sit comfortably and did not pinch or<br />
feel restrictive, one of the main gripes for nonglasses<br />
wearers when having to use safety<br />
eyewear.<br />
Particularly impressive is the anti-fog coating<br />
on the lenses. Anyone who has worn glasses in<br />
the past will tell you that a sudden coverage of<br />
mist on the glasses can occur with random<br />
changes of environment and temperature - not<br />
just the presence of steam. However, to put the<br />
coating to the maximum test we deliberately tried<br />
to mist the glasses using a steaming kettle but no<br />
fogging occurred and lenses remained clear.<br />
Conclusion<br />
PPE equipment needs to be comfortable and<br />
aesthetically pleasing as well as protective and<br />
the Millennia 2G certainly achieves those<br />
requirements. Furthermore, with a recommended<br />
two-year lifespan on the range and a price of<br />
around £4-£5 per pair (December 2016) they will<br />
help protect the bottom line too.<br />
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EDITOR’S CHOICE<br />
PTZ with Darkbuster for<br />
“ultra-low” light scenes<br />
Vista has introduced the VK2-HD30LRIR-PM, a<br />
PTZ dome with 500m IR illumination. An<br />
addition to the VK2 range, this 1080p 30:1<br />
optical PTZ pendant mount camera utilises<br />
a 1/1.9” Sony Exmor CMOS chipset.<br />
Darkbuster mode allows the camera to<br />
operate in ‘ultra-low’ light situations.<br />
For instances where there is no<br />
ambient lighting, the VK2-HD30LRIR-PM<br />
includes integral IR illumination. This<br />
tracks with the zoom function of the<br />
camera providing optimum illumination<br />
over the zoom range for balanced images<br />
at distances of up to 500m. For<br />
troublesome scenes of view, the VK2-<br />
D30LRIR-PM incorporates true WDR<br />
(120dB). Increased functionality is also<br />
facilitated thanks to four alarm inputs,<br />
two-way audio and the ability to record<br />
directly to a Micro SD memory card. The<br />
camera has been designed<br />
with a quick fit, quarter turn<br />
bayonet adaptor which means it<br />
can be installed into any standard<br />
1.5” NPT threaded bracket.<br />
vista-cctv.com<br />
New battery-backed power<br />
solutions launched<br />
Elmdene has introduced two power supply units<br />
(PSU) devices, the PoE PowerPod and MiniPod.<br />
When used together, the two devices offer an all-inone<br />
battery backed power solution for PoE systems<br />
and their recording equipment.<br />
The PoE PowerPod is a PSU powered by 230V ac,<br />
providing eight channels of compliant PoE+ as well<br />
as a data connection and power to an NVR (230V ac<br />
UK socket provided). On an input power failure the<br />
230V ac output and Ethernet switch remain backed<br />
up for approximately four hours allowing data to be<br />
continually recorded, without any losses from<br />
critical devices out in the field, which are<br />
automatically backed up by local PoE MiniPod’s.<br />
PoE PowerPod-RM is the<br />
19” rack mount version.<br />
PoE MiniPod is a<br />
compliant PoE PSU<br />
powered by a single PoE+<br />
signal from the<br />
PowerPod. From this<br />
single PoE input it<br />
charges a 12V 7Ah<br />
battery, whilst also<br />
providing a PoE+ output,<br />
of up to 14 W, to the<br />
powered device. Housed<br />
within an IP66 enclosure<br />
it is provided with a<br />
lockable hinged lid and<br />
also two IP67 RJ45 cable<br />
glands for simple plug in<br />
connections.<br />
www.elmdene.co.uk<br />
Camera system for<br />
detecting unwanted visitors<br />
The new Cyclops<br />
Smartcam system,<br />
available in the UK<br />
via Ad Hoc Property<br />
Management has<br />
been designed to<br />
detect unwanted<br />
visitors in and around<br />
a property<br />
immediately. It<br />
includes video<br />
content analysis<br />
within up to eight<br />
areas as defined by<br />
the property owner,<br />
remote camera<br />
control via a secure<br />
VPN network and a 36x optical zoom and 12x<br />
digital zoom with auto focus for improved<br />
imagery. In addition, Cyclops delivers instant<br />
photos on request, meaning the property owner<br />
can monitor the building on-site or remotely 24<br />
hours a day, 365 days per year.<br />
Cyclops is also visible, which adds<br />
to its ability to deter unwanted<br />
guests.<br />
www.adhocproperty.co.uk<br />
All-in-one camera for 180°<br />
panoramic views<br />
Vivotek’s MS8392-EV provides an all-in-one<br />
solution, featuring four 3-megapixel CMOS<br />
sensors with 180-degree panoramic views,<br />
within a new design. For wide open areas<br />
requiring detailed coverage, it can maximise<br />
the field of view and reduces the total number<br />
of cameras required.<br />
Equipped with a video alignment feature,<br />
the MS8392-EV allows users to optimise the<br />
image quality of each sensor and experience<br />
both natural and optimal continuous<br />
panoramic views. It is also equipped with a<br />
removable IR-cut filter and WDR enhanced<br />
technology to deliver day-and-night protection.<br />
With its IK10 and IP66-rated housing and<br />
-50°C to 50°C temperature range, the MS8392-<br />
EV is able to withstand rain<br />
and dust and is safeguarded<br />
against vandalism and<br />
tampering when deployed for<br />
outdoor surveillance.<br />
www.vivotek.com<br />
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Laser sensor for indoor and<br />
outdoor environments<br />
EDITOR’S CHOICE<br />
The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss<br />
new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day<br />
activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our<br />
attention so here we take a look at some of the products we<br />
think you won’t want to miss this month.<br />
Optex has announced the rollout of its outdoor<br />
and indoor laser sensor RLS-2020S,<br />
complementing its Redscan mini sensor that<br />
features a 20x20m detection range.<br />
In indoor environments the S-model can be set<br />
up to identify fast travelling objects or very small<br />
objects. This information can be relayed to a VMS<br />
to provide a quick response. The sensor is PoE<br />
compliant, and can send alarms via traditional<br />
relay outputs or by using its IP based Redwall<br />
event code that is integrated with all major VMS<br />
platforms.<br />
The processor enables the RLS-2020S to be<br />
deployed in outdoor environments, and has a<br />
number of environmental resistance features to<br />
further minimise false alarms in varying weather<br />
conditions.<br />
In terms of installation and set-up, installers<br />
can now set four independent zones of detection<br />
within each sensor’s range (as opposed to its<br />
predecessor’s one-zone detection).<br />
www.optex-europe.com<br />
4K 360 degree fisheye<br />
camera launched<br />
The Samsung Wisenet P 4K<br />
360 degree fisheye camera<br />
(PNF-9010R) has been<br />
launched by Hanwha<br />
Techwin.<br />
Capturing 12 megapixel<br />
360 degree images and<br />
with on-board dewarping,<br />
the PNF-9010R offers a<br />
variety of alternative<br />
viewing modes, including<br />
single panorama, double panorama<br />
and quad views. In addition, the PNF-9010R<br />
has a number of other features including licencefree<br />
on-board camera heatmapping and people<br />
counting analytics.<br />
As is the case with all camera models in the<br />
Wisenet P camera series, the PNF-9010R features<br />
H.265 compression and WiseStream, a<br />
complementary compression technology which<br />
dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality<br />
and compression according to movement in the<br />
image.<br />
Other key features of the PNF-9010R include IR<br />
illuminators and bi-directional audio support,<br />
whilst a single push of a button will automatically<br />
focus the camera.<br />
www.hanwha-security.eu<br />
Anti-ligature base reduces the risk of harm<br />
Gent by Honeywell has announced the introduction of its improved S-Quad Anti-<br />
Ligature Base (ALD302) which is designed to provide additional safety within buildings<br />
that accommodate individuals who are considered to be at risk. The redesign is a direct<br />
result of customer feedback and is ideal for environments such as hospitals, prisons,<br />
mental health units and other secure facilities that house and support vulnerable<br />
people.<br />
When planning the construction or refurbishment of such a facility, it is essential to<br />
eliminate points where a cord, rope, or bed sheet can be looped or tied to a fixture in<br />
order to create a point of ligature, which may result in self-harm or, in extreme cases,<br />
loss of life. Many fittings that would usually be considered perfectly safe pose a risk of<br />
ligature, so products need to be modified to maintain the same functionality, yet<br />
provide a safe environment. Equally, devices must not offer an<br />
opportunity to hide drugs, knives, razor blades or any other items<br />
that could be used for self-inflicted damage.<br />
With this in mind, Gent has refined the design of its previous<br />
device by incorporating an anti-tamper lip, which ensures that<br />
contraband cannot be stored within it. www.gent.co.uk<br />
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SECURITY IN 2017<br />
The industry year ahead<br />
The unknown, but<br />
hoped for, expectant<br />
promise of the next<br />
twelve months is<br />
something that has<br />
captured the<br />
imagination of the<br />
public and business<br />
for a long time and<br />
the security industry<br />
is no different<br />
The New Year is upon us so what<br />
can we expect to see over the next<br />
twelve months? Here are the PSI<br />
predictions for 2017 (and maybe a<br />
little into 2018…)<br />
At this time of year, when the weather is<br />
getting colder and we get the fairly recent<br />
and unnecessary distraction of Black Friday<br />
behind us, we start looking ahead to the festive<br />
break, presents, parties and the year ahead. The<br />
unknown, but hoped for, expectant promise of the<br />
next twelve months is something that has<br />
captured the imagination of the public and<br />
business for a long time and the security industry<br />
is no different. Therefore we thought it might be<br />
interesting to do PSI’s New Year predictions with<br />
more found elsewhere in this edition in the Panel<br />
feature.<br />
Let’s get one thing straight before we start -<br />
the industry will definitely see some big events in<br />
2017.<br />
Just think where we were this time last year.<br />
Looking back I recall predicting that we would see<br />
more consolidation in 2016 following the antics of<br />
Canon in 2015 when they bought up Milestone<br />
and Axis and also the acquisition of the Siemens<br />
security arm by Vanderbilt, the news that Hanwha<br />
had splashed the cash for Samsung Techwin and<br />
also Honeywell getting in on the act with the<br />
Xtralis deal. Those stories shook the market up<br />
and we all thought that these companies might<br />
look for more new channels and further buys in<br />
2016. We were wrong on the buyers but not the<br />
dealings as it was one of the massive Chinese<br />
surveillance companies that bought big in 2016 as<br />
Hikvision acquired Pyronix. Not to say that the<br />
previously mentioned companies sat idle in the<br />
market as lots of new partnerships and sales<br />
agreements were confirmed, but the attentiongrabbing<br />
buy was by Hikvision who also outgrew<br />
their HQ in 2016 moving to new premises this<br />
year.<br />
The dominance of the relatively new camera<br />
manufacturer and its business dealings this year<br />
are keeping the rumour mills in full flow at the<br />
moment with thoughts abound on what main<br />
competitior Dahua will do as a result of the<br />
addition of an intruder business to the Hikvision<br />
portfolio. No doubt in 2017 we will find out<br />
whether they try to match their rival or blow them<br />
out of the water via acquisition.<br />
In all likelihood there are only a couple of<br />
directions that Dahua, and Hikvision, can further<br />
grow their businesses. Adding an intruder arm is<br />
one such direction and to that you would have to<br />
add a Video Management Software (VMS)<br />
company (such as the aforementioned Milestone)<br />
an access control leader and a fire<br />
detection/prevention division. You might argue<br />
that a company offering analytics expertise could<br />
go on the list, but both companies have some<br />
feature rich cameras already onboard, so will not<br />
(in my opinion) look at this direction as a<br />
necessary step just now.<br />
Of course one of the other trends for 2017 is<br />
analytics (for the nth year on the trot...) but I don’t<br />
see an analytics software house being a major<br />
target for either company as they strive to claim UK<br />
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For manufacturers<br />
trying to compete in<br />
the market, they<br />
need to find their own<br />
level, USP or niche<br />
and stick with that,<br />
not try to price match<br />
the competition<br />
because once you<br />
start dropping your<br />
prices they can never<br />
go back up<br />
(continued)<br />
dominance. For the other CCTV manufacturers, 2017<br />
will be a tricky time, especially with the continually<br />
dropping price of cameras on the market.<br />
In last month’s edition month I spoke to Gary<br />
Rowden of Vista CCTV who told me that camera<br />
vendors cannot afford to compete on price in a<br />
cost-driven market: “Product is almost the<br />
secondary part of the business as we believe<br />
purchasing is more about the positive experience<br />
of dealing with us, mainly because everyone's got<br />
very similar product nowadays,” he said. “So<br />
unless you have some very clear USPs it's all<br />
about the customer experience and the customer<br />
engagement. There is too much product in the<br />
marketplace nowadays and that situation cannot<br />
continue. I think what we will possibly see are<br />
certain brands trying to differentiate themselves<br />
from a high volume-type sell, focusing on<br />
integration, customisation or complexity, and this<br />
is where companies will create space for<br />
themselves. I think this will also lead to more<br />
vendors working in partnerships so that they can<br />
offer their core strengths in a system alongside<br />
partners in other disciplines.”<br />
And of course he has been proven correct even<br />
before the end of this year with the news that Axis<br />
will be looking after the sales and marketing of<br />
Canon cameras and Sony units are to be taken<br />
care of by Bosch Security Systems. Other<br />
companies have also stopped manufacturing<br />
cameras altogether and now offer OEM systems<br />
rather than their own kit.<br />
So for the manufacturers trying to compete in<br />
the market, they need to find their own level, USP<br />
or niche and stick with that, not try to price match<br />
the competition because as we all know, once you<br />
start dropping your prices to get the business<br />
from someone else, the rates can never go back<br />
up to where they were ever again - unless you are<br />
selling fuel or power!<br />
Personally I think there will be a few more<br />
CCTV consolidations in 2017 as new acquisitions<br />
bring new channels and while Hikvision might like<br />
to add an intruder arm and Dahua may follow suit,<br />
a camera company knows cameras more than<br />
anything else so, if they follow their core<br />
competencies, it makes sense for one camera<br />
company to buy another. This will not only bring<br />
fresh channels and customers to the buyer but it<br />
takes one more snout out of the trough, to coin an<br />
old phrase.<br />
Distributor dealings<br />
I would not be surprised if we saw some business<br />
dealings involving distributors in the next twelve<br />
months. There are a number of vendors in the<br />
surveillance market for example, that made their<br />
name stocking and supporting the new wave of<br />
Chinese brands however today, with the huge<br />
push that both have made in the UK, there are<br />
plenty of distributors now offering these units at<br />
competitive prices all vying for the installer coin.<br />
The likes of DVS and Oprema have been joined<br />
by COP, Mayflex, Security Dynamics, ezCCTV,<br />
Dynamic CCTV and others in stocking the brands<br />
and offering training and support services for the<br />
big two. The recent news that Norbain is now<br />
stocking Hikvision will not have been received<br />
with a smile by the early adopters. And HBL<br />
Security, the first company to bring the third big<br />
Chinese brand, Uniview, to the UK has now got a<br />
foe in CCTV Direct when it comes to supplying the<br />
market with product.<br />
What this has done is not only drive the price<br />
of the cameras down as these distributors fight<br />
for the business but it has in some cases made<br />
the prices public and subsequently the main<br />
focus of the sales pitch. A quick Internet search of<br />
one of the lines from the manufacturer will give<br />
you a couple of different prices for the same unit<br />
as each outlet competes for the sale and this<br />
must surely have a detrimental impact on the<br />
numbers for the suppliers. Meanwhile there are<br />
trade-only distributors of other manufacturer’s<br />
cameras that will not put their prices online or in<br />
print, thus safeguarding the price from the<br />
customer and also helping to maintain the margin<br />
for the installer. This is obviously the ideal<br />
scenario for the market, but it is usually the<br />
domain of the distributor who has exclusivity over<br />
the provision of a brand.<br />
So prediction number two from me is that<br />
there will be some collaboration or even<br />
acquisition in the CCTV distribution market in<br />
2017. Low prices alone may not be enough to get<br />
the business but offering training and support<br />
costs money helps and so do longer term<br />
warranties, stocks, short delivery times and quick<br />
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language.<br />
24<br />
Another trend for<br />
2017 will be the<br />
continuation in the<br />
growing number of<br />
companies either<br />
shying away from<br />
large exhibitions, or<br />
supporting their<br />
presence there with<br />
roadshows and<br />
smaller venue events<br />
replacement services so there is outlay in getting<br />
the income when it comes to supplying CCTV<br />
these days. When there is more than one company<br />
selling the wares of a manufacturer this creates<br />
competition, but when there are more than five<br />
vying for the business it can get tricky.<br />
Furthermore, there may well come a point in the<br />
future when one of the big camera manufacturers<br />
pulls all distribution in-house…<br />
Visibility in the market is another consideration<br />
for distributors, as it is for manufacturers and<br />
service providers, and another trend for 2017 will<br />
be the continuation in the growing number of<br />
companies either shying away from large<br />
exhibitions, or supporting their presence there<br />
with roadshows and smaller venue events. Both<br />
ADI and Norbain host an established series of<br />
localised events and the popularity of such<br />
occasions has not passed by the rest of the<br />
market with many manufacturers choosing to<br />
invite installers to dedicated presentations and<br />
product launch demos without the distraction of<br />
hundreds of other exhibitors that have paid to<br />
attract the eye of the new customer. The NSI<br />
Summit has also gone from strength to strength<br />
and it’s targeted audience of NSI Gold accredited<br />
installers is appealing for exhibitors.<br />
This kind of approach really works if done well<br />
and even if the costs are all on the shoulders of<br />
one company and the volume of attendees is<br />
much lower than that of a massive event, with a<br />
closed environment of specified guests the ROI<br />
can be quite favourable. The key to this is finding<br />
out which areas of the country you need to target<br />
(ie how far will your customers travel?) and<br />
making the event a useful, practical one rather<br />
than a marketing exercise. And (allow me to add a<br />
tip from personal experience here) make sure all<br />
Analytical insights<br />
And so onto another prediction, the continued rise<br />
(at last) of analytics - but hold on there, this rise<br />
may not be down to security this time.<br />
As I said earlier, analytics has been the<br />
buzzword of the industry for a few years now. So<br />
much so that these days the more basic functions<br />
such as motion detection are often supplied as<br />
standard on cameras. The areas of interest for<br />
2017 will be the rise in the use of camera analytics<br />
for non-security applications, and this is good<br />
news.<br />
No doubt you are fully aware that when you<br />
send in the quote for business the first thing that<br />
the customer looks at is the bottom line. That’s no<br />
surprise, we all do it whether we’re buying a car, a<br />
television or a pizza – “how much?” is the always<br />
the first point of contention. Combine that fact<br />
with the common knowledge that security is still<br />
considered a grudge purchase (alongside<br />
insurance) then the tender can be rejected quite<br />
quickly. What analytics does, however, is bring in<br />
other business elements thus allowing the<br />
security installer to appeal to the marketing<br />
manager or product/brand manager at the<br />
customer. As a simple example, analytics software<br />
does not just detect motion, it can detect the<br />
direction of that motion, count bodies, recognise<br />
age etc and to a retail premises owner that kind of<br />
data is pure gold.<br />
For the installer this means that when pitching<br />
for a contract in a shop entry area don’t just focus<br />
on the security features. By mentioning the power<br />
of analytics to determine not only who nicks<br />
groceries, but also how many people moved left or<br />
right on entering the store and how and where<br />
they congregate, their age, ethnicity, sex, etc you<br />
can build a profile for the store manager on their<br />
customer behaviour. This data can then be used<br />
for brand promotion activity and retailers can<br />
charge for premium, well-travelled area<br />
positioning within the store. At the tendering<br />
stage this brings more people to the table other<br />
than just the security manager and then allows<br />
him/her to share the cost of the installation with<br />
other internal departments and, as a result,<br />
lowers the cost of the job for the customer –<br />
making it a more attractive pitch.<br />
This trend pretty much follows on from the<br />
price drop statistics of CCTV and how<br />
manufacturers and vendors can do business<br />
despite the reducing prices of the hardware. The<br />
non-security appeal of cameras thanks to<br />
analytics adds value to a tender across the<br />
customer base so expect to be adding business<br />
intelligence to your quotes in 2017 to not only<br />
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The concern for the<br />
security installer and<br />
system manufacturer<br />
is that any equipment<br />
that is installed at a<br />
premises is meant to<br />
be there to improve<br />
security not add an<br />
extra point that can<br />
allow security to be<br />
weakened<br />
(continued)<br />
make the pitch more attractive but soften the blow<br />
for the security manager’s wallet.<br />
The biggest trend<br />
And now the big trend for 2017 - the rise and rise<br />
of home automation and its integration with<br />
security systems. Gird your loins however, this<br />
trend might not turn out to be a smooth running<br />
one.<br />
Ok, we’re all aware of the phenomenal rise in<br />
the number of products these days aimed at the<br />
domestic market for remotely controlling various<br />
aspects of modern life. Long-term readers will<br />
know my personal feelings towards the validity of<br />
internet enabled kettles etc, but there’s no getting<br />
away from the fact that manufacturers have seen<br />
this sector as a major area to focus on in regard to<br />
small web-enabled cameras, simple wireless<br />
alarms and PIRs.<br />
There is no doubt that there is a certain<br />
element in the public that embraces new<br />
technology, especially anything to do with<br />
smartphones and being the first one in the pub to<br />
have the newest version of something that really<br />
didn’t need an upgrade six months down the line.<br />
It’s also a fact that there is a staggeringly high<br />
number of households in the UK that have no form<br />
of security, be it alarm, CCTV or even lighting.<br />
Therefore this is a market ripe for the picking with<br />
a technology hungry audience to boot.<br />
In 2017 look for the majority of camera<br />
manufacturers to put forward a range suitable for<br />
this market and look for just about every single<br />
alarm panel developer to add remote smart device<br />
access capabilities to their units. As highlighted<br />
there is a huge potential market here for<br />
companies to supply product into but there has to<br />
be a word, or two, of warning.<br />
As the editor of PSI magazine, life is not short<br />
of the occasional phone call from a disgruntled<br />
installer or customer that has experienced a less<br />
than satisfactory service from a supplier,<br />
tradesman or manufacturer. These days the call<br />
I’m getting more frequently along these lines is<br />
that of people who claim to have been able to<br />
bypass the security on certain pieces of kit and, as<br />
a result, been able to switch off alarm panels,<br />
access video footage/live feeds or breach the<br />
network that the kit is sitting on. This state of<br />
affairs is a tad more serious than the original<br />
types of complaints we used to hear about and<br />
unfortunately it is becoming quite a regular thing.<br />
The concern for the security installer and<br />
system manufacturer is that any equipment that is<br />
installed at a premises is meant to be there to<br />
improve security not add an extra point that can<br />
allow security to be weakened - and let’s be<br />
honest, the glut of Internet of Things (IoT)<br />
technology being sold these days is from<br />
companies that you’ve never heard of before and,<br />
for all you know, could be gone tomorrow.<br />
Furthermore as we’ve discussed many times in PSI<br />
when bringing a product to market companies<br />
need to be sure that there is a genuine need for it<br />
and also that it is not a product that will threaten<br />
the robustness of the customer’s set up. For some<br />
time there has been a feeling that some<br />
companies are perhaps focussing too much on the<br />
customer appeal of the product rather than the<br />
security of the device. For the security industry<br />
this is not good enough.<br />
You can’t knock the manufacturers for looking<br />
at the home automation market; it is going to be<br />
the way in which we all run our domestic lives one<br />
day. But from the early days of seemingly<br />
pointless devices that allow the user to turn up<br />
the heat in a radiator while they are in the cinema<br />
to those today that send text messages when<br />
motion is detected and allow self-monitoring of<br />
alarms etc there must be adequate protection of<br />
the premises and network as a basic requirement.<br />
While 2017 will see more products and services<br />
for home automation and security elements being<br />
launched and even more closely integrated into<br />
the whole IoT picture, I predict there will also be<br />
one big stumbling block at some point during the<br />
year when there is a major security breach of a<br />
high profile system. This should not come as a<br />
surprise for anyone either. When you web-enable<br />
every electronic device in your kitchen and<br />
bathroom and sit it all on the same network as<br />
your security technology then you are asking for<br />
trouble as a homeowner.<br />
The problem for the security industry is that<br />
the insatiable appetite that we are told exists for<br />
novelty IoT devices is bringing the risk to very<br />
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person it is meant to be protecting. The sheer<br />
lunacy of a product such as a fridge containing a<br />
camera so that you can look inside and see if<br />
you need to buy milk while in Tesco should have<br />
security conscious people recoiling in horror.<br />
We’ve already had IP baby monitors and cars<br />
‘hacked’ by unscrupulous characters - just to see<br />
if it could be done, so what happens when your<br />
alarm is sat on the same network?<br />
In 2017 installers will need to do a little digging<br />
when specifying and fitting IP enabled technology<br />
for domestic customers. Customers should be<br />
made fully aware of the dangers of adding<br />
frivolous IoT devices to the network in the chance<br />
that they would be presenting the criminal with an<br />
opportunity to unset panels or switch off cameras.<br />
After all, who do you think will be the first to get<br />
the blame if a property is burgled once the<br />
security technology is disabled? It won’t be the<br />
company that made the web-enabled condom<br />
ordering button (yes such a thing exists) - it will<br />
be the installer of the security devices shortly<br />
followed by the manufacturer. And don’t think the<br />
newspapers will blame the homeowner either -<br />
any excuse to blame security cameras is jumped<br />
upon.<br />
So in 2017, the home automation trend will<br />
continue but we are due a big breach and as a<br />
result the market might take a dip while<br />
confidence is restored and IoT devices get the due<br />
blame.<br />
No major resolution rises?<br />
With the rise in the development of cute little<br />
cameras for the home automation market, I<br />
suspect a trend of the next twelve months will not<br />
include a further widespread rise in the resolution<br />
of new CCTV cameras.<br />
I suspect that for 2017, there will<br />
be no need to move beyond 4K<br />
for camera developers, instead<br />
they will focus on better day/night<br />
capabilities, H.265 compression,<br />
lag reduction, easier installation<br />
features and analytics innovations<br />
Despite the fact that just about all of the major<br />
camera manufacturers now offer 4K units, the<br />
average resolution of CCTV cameras in the UK<br />
these days is still below this level. The installers I<br />
spoke to recently told me that the most common<br />
level they are working on is HD - for either first<br />
install or upgrades. The 4K units are great for<br />
zooming in, facial recognition and wide area<br />
coverage etc but for the average customer it is a<br />
case of having more HD cameras to cover a view<br />
rather than fewer cameras at higher res that<br />
appears to be the current norm.<br />
Therefore I suspect that for 2017, there will be no<br />
need to move beyond 4K for camera developers,<br />
instead they will focus on better day/night<br />
capabilities, H.265 compression, lag reduction,<br />
easier installation features and analytics<br />
innovations including software features like<br />
accurate smoke detection etc rather than racing on<br />
to higher resolutions. I also suspect that, to<br />
continue in the IoT line of thinking, that<br />
manufacturers will also embrace methods of adding<br />
cameras to existing situations, such as body-worn<br />
and in-car cameras.<br />
So what kind of a year can installers expect for<br />
2017? Well no matter what happens with Brexit,<br />
Donald Trump or anything else that could affect the<br />
stock market, people will always need security. If<br />
you can work with either food or security you should<br />
have a job for life as both are essential for living.<br />
I would expect that there will still be plenty of<br />
coax cable still around by the end of 2017, but how<br />
you decide to upgrade any analogue systems is<br />
entirely open as there are a whole host of ways you<br />
can do this now and by the end of the year there<br />
may well be even more.<br />
When it comes to recruiting and training new<br />
staff there should be more choice thanks to the<br />
sterling work going on with regard to bringing in<br />
new apprentices and we can expect this to continue.<br />
Perhaps more installers will go down the 2016 route<br />
of Banham Security in London and develop their<br />
own training academy and not only for their own<br />
staff but for any installer keen on developing their<br />
skills thus raising the game across the board.<br />
But when you roll the whole thing up, 2017 for<br />
installers will probably mean tightening margins,<br />
new manufacturer’s names to get used to, lots of<br />
IP work and some great new innovations in the<br />
pipeline.<br />
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This time<br />
next year...<br />
When looking back at 2017 this<br />
time next year, what will we<br />
highlight as having been the major<br />
wins and losses?<br />
Elsewhere in this edition, the editor makes a<br />
series of predictions as to what the future<br />
might hold for the security and fire industry<br />
in 2017. However it is always useful to have an<br />
expert comment on the subject, so here we ask<br />
the industry gurus what we will look back on as<br />
being the major wins and losses of the year:<br />
John Goy – CSL<br />
The fire and security industry<br />
has already made the ‘leap’<br />
into the fast moving IP world<br />
with assets and devices<br />
offering a plethora of<br />
interfaces such as Wi-Fi,<br />
Bluetooth and Ethernet. In<br />
2017 the volume of connected devices is set to<br />
continue to grow (in line with IoT growth<br />
predictions). It’s true to say that for your endusers<br />
to get the best possible experience from<br />
the solutions you deploy you’ll need a secure<br />
and reliable network connection of some<br />
description. This connection could be for local<br />
control, inter-device communication, analytics<br />
or perhaps some sort of cloud application.<br />
The Facilities and Security Departments will<br />
be delighted with your ‘connected device’<br />
proposal which will offer greater control and<br />
visibility of their estate; however when you<br />
ask for a connection to their corporate IP<br />
networks their hearts will sink! IT departments<br />
will argue (correctly in many occasions) that<br />
they don’t have the inter-site WAN bandwidth<br />
or the necessary edge routers/switches to<br />
support the require network protocols.<br />
Therefore, you are left with an unconnected<br />
proposition that doesn’t deliver the connected<br />
benefits you’ve sold.<br />
To enable the project to go ahead you’ll have<br />
to deliver your own network – or find a supplier<br />
who can provide this for you. The process of<br />
sourcing individual components to build a<br />
network solution such as SIM cards, broadband<br />
and routers as well as understanding their intercompatibility<br />
can be difficult at best. To enable<br />
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deploy connectivity, you need a single source<br />
supplier who can provide all aspects of the<br />
communication deployment covering initial<br />
ordering, fulfilment, management and support.<br />
Stephen D Green –<br />
Security Institute<br />
Extrapolating current trends, I<br />
believe that 2017 will see the<br />
final death-throes of analogue<br />
video and, with it, the passing<br />
of the concept of Closed-<br />
Circuit Television. “Hang on...”<br />
I hear you say, “…there are thousands of<br />
companies still selling CCTV equipment”. But<br />
increasingly such solutions are IP-based, and<br />
therein I detect an impending paradigm shift.<br />
Security video in the analogue age used<br />
localised, dedicated transmission media to carry<br />
signals from camera to monitor. It took effort<br />
and ingenuity to send the video signal any<br />
distance, or simultaneously to multiple<br />
destinations, hence the term “closed-circuit” as<br />
opposed to the broadcast signals seen on<br />
domestic televisions. It took even greater<br />
cunning and skill to carry out physical “man in<br />
the middle” attacks, and to intercept or corrupt<br />
such signals undetected. Consequently,<br />
analogue video was frustratingly inflexible but<br />
reassuringly secure.<br />
IP-based video, however, is designed<br />
specifically to facilitate flexible distribution by<br />
using existing corporate or public IT networks as<br />
the transmission medium. Hitherto closed<br />
systems are thus now laid bare to the<br />
unwelcome attentions of everyone from hostile<br />
foreign agencies to bored teenagers. Without<br />
well-considered security measures, applied to<br />
appropriate network architecture, an IP-based<br />
video solution is as vulnerable to hacking as any<br />
(continued over)<br />
“I believe that 2017<br />
will see the final<br />
death-throes of<br />
analogue video and,<br />
with it, the passing of<br />
the concept of Closed-<br />
Circuit Television”<br />
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“We may view 2017 as<br />
the year when some<br />
surprising new<br />
entrants appeared in<br />
the industry,<br />
especially in the areas<br />
of video analytics and<br />
facial recognition”<br />
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other IT system. This risk is increased further<br />
when the equipment is designed intentionally to<br />
be cheap and plentiful, as is the norm within the<br />
burgeoning Internet of Things. Such devices<br />
have shown themselves not only to provide<br />
doorways into unprepared networks, but also to<br />
lend themselves as unwitting agents in<br />
distributed denial of use attacks on other<br />
systems.<br />
2017 will, therefore, see the term “CCTV”<br />
dropped quietly in favour of the more<br />
semantically-accurate “video surveillance”<br />
whilst behind the scenes increasing effort will<br />
be expended on securing IP-based devices, to<br />
bolster the current tarnished and bruised<br />
reputation of such solutions.<br />
Alastair McLeod –<br />
Veracity<br />
2017 will see further<br />
consolidation in the market,<br />
with smaller companies in the<br />
mix (both acquiring and being<br />
acquired). The race to the<br />
bottom on IP camera and NVR<br />
pricing will continue for low and mid-range<br />
systems, with considerable changes by year<br />
end. Some companies will withdraw and some<br />
will offer more complete solutions and move<br />
towards the higher end. Others may switch to<br />
other non-video areas of their portfolio which<br />
are not under such extreme price pressure (e.g.<br />
access control), or simply focus on delivering<br />
better services.<br />
We may view 2017 as the year when some<br />
surprising new entrants appeared in the<br />
industry, especially in the areas of video<br />
analytics and facial recognition, with completely<br />
different technical approaches. The new<br />
approaches to these old problems will be based<br />
on artificial intelligence and deep learning<br />
processes rather than traditional algorithmic<br />
techniques. Whilst this will have little effect on<br />
traditional system sales in 2017, we may view it<br />
as the year when everything started to change.<br />
Another trend which will have continued<br />
throughout 2017 will be the steady increase of<br />
file retention times for video surveillance<br />
recordings, whether due to legislation,<br />
insurance requirements, for health and safety<br />
reasons and of course for anti-terrorist<br />
purposes. In the UK, concerns about CCTV and<br />
privacy will be long forgotten as the public<br />
starts to wake up about UK ISPs being required<br />
to track and store the online activities of all UK<br />
internet users.<br />
With increasing uncertainty in global politics<br />
including an erratic and unpredictable US<br />
President combined with Russia and China<br />
flexing their international muscle, we may see<br />
the reversal of a decades-long trend away from<br />
defence and towards security, back towards<br />
increasing defence budgets. Nevertheless,<br />
sales of security systems, especially video<br />
systems, will continue to grow, albeit more<br />
slowly than before.<br />
David Davies – DVS<br />
Happy new year to you all and<br />
I hope everyone is well rested<br />
and ready to hit the ground<br />
running again, so as it’s a new<br />
year, it’s time again to ask<br />
what will 2017 bring us in<br />
terms of CCTV and apps? Well,<br />
we have already seen a move to a simpler and<br />
more “client friendly” way of adding devices to<br />
smart phones to make it easier for the masses<br />
to engage with their sites from smart devices,<br />
enabling more people to get units online<br />
without specific IT involvement, making tech<br />
support less demanding and allowing us to<br />
focus on other areas.<br />
I think this will result in more manufacturers<br />
adopting this easy P2P route of getting units<br />
online without the use of separate DDNS servers<br />
and logins, and we should then see the growth<br />
of more features and functions within the apps.<br />
We have already seen new functions added in<br />
this area, particularly around the audio, alarms<br />
notifications and system management, all<br />
within a simple free app; which is great!<br />
What would be even better is to see an app<br />
platform that takes all the elements of the<br />
dedicated apps like CCTV, intruder, access<br />
control, and home automation and consolidate<br />
them into one single app. I know we are a little<br />
way off this kind of integration but with<br />
increasing numbers of company acquisitions in<br />
the market place, I am sure we won’t be waiting<br />
long for further developments in this area; a<br />
welcome step in the right direction.<br />
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Clym Brown –<br />
Texecom<br />
I expect the biggest highlight<br />
being the proliferation of<br />
added-value ‘connected’<br />
services to professional<br />
intruder alarms systems,<br />
particularly in the residential<br />
marketplace.<br />
For too long, security systems have been<br />
separated and isolated from the outside world –<br />
only providing value when the worst happens,<br />
confusing and intimidating the very end users<br />
who use them, and lacking connectivity and<br />
compatibility with external systems that could<br />
benefit from the intelligence and information<br />
contained within.<br />
Our own extensive end-user research has<br />
clearly indicated a gap between what end users<br />
want and what security systems currently<br />
deliver. Today, security and ‘piece of mind’ are<br />
the two main qualities that end users are<br />
seeking, but once a system is put in place a<br />
majority of homeowners simply do not use their<br />
security system. Complex, unintuitive and<br />
difficult to maintain products are some of the<br />
main reasons why for many, their relationship<br />
with their security system has come to a halt.<br />
New user experiences will seek to provide an<br />
environment where end users actively want to<br />
interact with their home, enjoy the new<br />
possibilities that are open to them, and deliver<br />
the piece of mind that comes with knowledge<br />
and control.<br />
For commercial intruder alarm systems, I see<br />
an increasing appetite for ‘best of breed’ system<br />
integrations that offer smarter solutions. The<br />
combination of intruder alarms, CCTV, access<br />
control and VMS-based systems will offer added<br />
intelligence and increasing value to building<br />
owners.<br />
Mark Knight –<br />
Grosvenor Technology<br />
Over the past few years we’ve<br />
seen the many innovations<br />
like the Internet of Things (IoT)<br />
progress through the<br />
technology lifecycle, from<br />
introduction, adoption and<br />
eventual maturity.<br />
2017 marks the point where these underlying<br />
technologies come of age, increasing customer<br />
awareness and demand will enable similar<br />
innovations to encourage conservative late<br />
adopters. Agile manufacturers will seize the<br />
opportunity to delight their customers.<br />
A new breed of solution has emerged. New<br />
deployments will shun the control systems<br />
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originally developed in the 20th century, instead<br />
seeking the security, convenience and<br />
productivity improvements that can be achieved<br />
through highly integrated systems. This<br />
becomes possible as the core technologies from<br />
adjacent markets are adapted to the highly<br />
specialized requirements of security solutions.<br />
Much comes to us from the mobile sector where<br />
we inherit spectacular processing power, data<br />
security that can withstand the most<br />
determined attack and incredible wireless<br />
technologies in tiny physical packages and with<br />
impressive reliability.<br />
While the hardware will become more<br />
flexible and commoditized, differentiation<br />
between this new range of products will be<br />
driven by the software and services that make<br />
products quick to install and easy to use.<br />
While the trends are clear, it’s the speed of<br />
adoption that’s harder to gauge.<br />
Laurence Kenny –<br />
Pyronix<br />
This time next year the<br />
industry will be talking about<br />
the increased adoption of<br />
home automation within<br />
security systems, as well as<br />
the development of holistic<br />
applications that incorporate CCTV, control and<br />
security. We also anticipate that we will be<br />
talking about drone technology and the<br />
capabilities and opportunities it presents within<br />
the industry.<br />
In 2016 there has been an undeniable move<br />
towards home automation, but that move – and<br />
its relation to security – has not reached a final<br />
end to this point. We anticipate this move will<br />
continue towards a centralised platform that<br />
controls everything; the epicentre of a<br />
residential or commercial property. This is a<br />
trend that has built and will continue to build<br />
momentum, alongside the development of<br />
applications and output capabilities.<br />
With the introduction of smart phone apps,<br />
the ‘grudge purchase’ reputation of a security<br />
system was replaced with that of a ‘lifestyle<br />
solution’. This was accomplished with the<br />
introduction of remote monitoring and setting,<br />
as well as the ability to open garage doors, turn<br />
lights on and off and more. This time next year<br />
we will be talking about a larger variety of<br />
integrated functions, accomplishing true<br />
automation.<br />
Further technology and industry convergence<br />
will also be a leading theme in 2017, integrating<br />
more fully the traditional aspects of security into<br />
a holistic system.<br />
As we look at technological shifts we also<br />
(continued over)<br />
“This time next year<br />
the industry will be<br />
talking about the<br />
increased adoption of<br />
home automation<br />
within security<br />
systems, as well as<br />
the development of<br />
holistic applications<br />
that incorporate CCTV,<br />
control and security”<br />
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PANEL<br />
“We’re hoping that by<br />
2017 more and more<br />
detection technology<br />
companies will<br />
collaborate to produce<br />
more robust security<br />
solutions”<br />
(from previous page)<br />
anticipate the development of drone<br />
technology.<br />
This would bring a wealth of capabilities,<br />
such as following intruders and providing their<br />
location in real-time or offering kinetic live<br />
video streaming of every event. However, this<br />
will have its limitations, with health and safety<br />
concerns should the drone crash or collide with<br />
people, pets or property, licensing issues, as<br />
well as battery-life.<br />
2017 should prove to be a very exciting year<br />
for the security industry.<br />
Russell Loneragan -<br />
Evolution (Electronic<br />
Security Systems)<br />
The main installer trends for<br />
2017 will include the<br />
following:<br />
Integration - Individual<br />
systems including CCTV, VMS, ACS, IDS and<br />
PIDs are reaching out for increased<br />
functionality, and industry is communicating to<br />
provide the leverage for this, meaning the enduser<br />
can easily operate an entire system from<br />
one control location, with fall back to the<br />
individual systems if required.<br />
Cloud - More systems are creating a head<br />
end to run in a Cloud environment, which is<br />
reducing the costs of providing and<br />
administering local servers – Adobe, Microsoft<br />
Office and Filemaker are all prime examples of<br />
this shift. Recent CCTV system security flaws<br />
have ‘clouded’ this approach, though are overexaggerated<br />
and overcome by basic installation<br />
checks that installers should perform as a<br />
function.<br />
CCTV - Cameras are becoming smarter. The<br />
use of higher-powered CPUs allows advanced<br />
Video Analytics to be performed, relieving the<br />
workload of recorders. Edge storage is<br />
becoming more affordable due as memory cost<br />
falls, and cameras can store and forward data to<br />
a local site, or Cloud, as required.<br />
Networking - CCTV manufacturers are<br />
forging links with network switch manufacturers<br />
– Allied Telesis switches with Axis/Bosch<br />
cameras will automatically create a CCTV VLAN.<br />
Network security is being enhanced and made<br />
more easily configurable for the installer using<br />
Management software, overseeing an entire<br />
network from Core to Edge switches.<br />
ACS - With the advent of PoE, a complete<br />
door will soon be managed and powered by a<br />
single cable; Abloy’s new EL560 will run from 3V<br />
– 48V and consume little power, meaning a<br />
highly secure door can be run from PoE with<br />
local or centralised intelligence.<br />
OSDP is key for securely cabling readers to<br />
access control system; Wiegand has typically<br />
ruled this connection from reader to controller,<br />
but adversity has created the need for a more<br />
secure version of connection. This ‘new’<br />
connection provides the benefit of remotely reprogramming<br />
the reader, reducing site visits<br />
and enabling quick changes.<br />
Joel Babb - Farsight<br />
Security Services<br />
Fewer false alarms! That<br />
would be a great result come<br />
the end of 2017 – and not just<br />
for us as a monitoring station.<br />
Installers won’t be wasting<br />
time in making alterations to detection systems<br />
and customers of monitored sites will benefit<br />
from knowing their RVRC is honing in on alarms<br />
that really matter.<br />
But it’s how I see this trend of fewer false<br />
alarms occurring that’s the crux here. We’re<br />
hoping that by 2017 more and more detection<br />
technology companies will collaborate to<br />
produce more robust security solutions.<br />
In 2016 we've seen the trend of analytics<br />
being installed on sites when it's not<br />
necessarily the best solution for the customer's<br />
requirements. Analytic technology, when set up<br />
correctly, works well and can be a very good<br />
solution but has its own inherent limitations.<br />
Step in PIR technology. Again when setup<br />
correctly the PIR delivers an extremely reliable<br />
method of detection but this also has certain<br />
inherent limitations. The security industry has<br />
never had so much choice but there's not one<br />
turnkey solution for all types of sites or security<br />
requirements.<br />
With customer security requirements<br />
becoming ever more complicated and<br />
expectations of what a security system can<br />
deliver becoming higher, there's no better time<br />
to start combining the technology to provide a<br />
better solution – one that doesn’t result in<br />
costly false alarms.<br />
Perhaps that combination could be using<br />
analytics on cameras in suitable positions or<br />
ones that require a certain scenario e.g. car only<br />
detection. Then use PIR in areas suitable for<br />
that technology such as to detect when an<br />
intruder crosses open ground.<br />
It would great to see this trend take off in<br />
2017 – in fact, I even know of a few field trials<br />
taking place right now to investigate whether<br />
PIR and analytics could be used in a ‘double<br />
knock’ scenario.<br />
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NETWORKING<br />
Beat bandwidth bottlenecks<br />
The amount of data being generated<br />
in modern surveillance systems is<br />
increasing all of the time especially<br />
with higher resolution cameras<br />
continually coming to the market.<br />
What is the impact of high rates of<br />
data on bandwith and what can be<br />
done to improve performance?<br />
IP CCTV systems transmit vast amounts of video<br />
data over networks. Video data is continually<br />
transmitted between the IP cameras,<br />
processing servers and storage devices. It<br />
includes live viewing, reviewing and recording, as<br />
well as data used for network system<br />
communications. As the camera count in a system<br />
increases, so too does the amount of data being<br />
transmitted, creating network bandwidth<br />
bottlenecks. This has an adverse impact on the<br />
efficiency of the CCTV system, causing it to underperform.<br />
Paul Scott, Technical Director at the Security<br />
Buying Group, explains to PSI what the common<br />
network bandwidth restrictions encountered in IP<br />
CCTV systems are and explores how a welldesigned,<br />
IT infrastructure and deployment, using<br />
an intelligent video management software (VMS)<br />
solution, can contribute to reducing negative<br />
bandwidth effects and dramatically increase<br />
system performance for users.<br />
System bandwidth<br />
The system bandwidth requirements of an IP<br />
CCTV system are easy to calculate and can be<br />
split into three prime categories:<br />
1. Camera live viewing bandwidth. This is the<br />
total bandwidth required for live camera viewing<br />
and is typically assumed to be D1 resolution, as<br />
viewing is usually in multi-screen formats. A<br />
calculator suggests a "worst case" figure based<br />
on a fully unicast system: one where every<br />
camera in the system will be viewed<br />
simultaneously by a combination of clients. In<br />
real applications, this amount of traffic is rarely<br />
so high.<br />
2. Recording bandwidth. This is the total<br />
bandwidth required for the camera video<br />
recording streams. A typical 2MP IP camera,<br />
operating in real-time (25 IPS) and producing<br />
good quality video, generates around 3 Megabits<br />
of data per second (Mbps).<br />
3. Client reviewing bandwidth. This is the total<br />
bandwidth needed by each client when reviewing<br />
the system. It assumes concurrent live display<br />
and play back of HD video from multiple cameras.<br />
Each client viewing the IP CCTV system, from a PC<br />
or central monitoring position, will typically<br />
demand 30Mbps of data.<br />
The total system bandwidth comprises the<br />
sum of all three bandwidth types.<br />
As an example, a system of 100 x 2MP cameras<br />
operating in real-time (25FPS) for 31 days and<br />
viewed by four concurrent clients would demand<br />
the following:<br />
• Camera live viewing bandwidth = 100Mbps<br />
• Recording bandwidth = 300Mbps<br />
• Client reviewing bandwidth: 4 x Clients (max<br />
30Mbps each) = 120Mbps<br />
Total system network bandwidth requirement<br />
is 520 Mbps.<br />
Total required storage is therefore<br />
(approximately) 100TB.<br />
Bandwidth usage<br />
A network does not reserve 100% of its available<br />
bandwidth for video data. Some bandwidth is<br />
required for protocol and communication<br />
demands. As a result, a Gigabit connection will<br />
normally offer just over 90% of its bandwidth for<br />
the actual data payload.<br />
Most networks use copper Ethernet cabling,<br />
capable of transmitting up to 1 Gigabit of data per<br />
second (Gbps) or 1000 Megabits per second<br />
(Mbps).<br />
Using the example system above, bandwidth<br />
usage would be nearly 60% of what is available. If<br />
the system uses variable bit rate (VBR)<br />
compression, to ensure the best detail and<br />
quality, the actual bandwidth requirement will<br />
feature peaks and troughs of higher and lower<br />
bandwidth demand.<br />
Ethernet cables and<br />
connections<br />
The simplest way to reduce bandwidth<br />
bottlenecks is to create more routes, larger<br />
capacity routes, or alternative routes for data<br />
within the network but also in creating different<br />
networks for different purposes.<br />
When it comes to Ethernet connectivity then<br />
the more available NIC ports the better, allowing<br />
teaming and virtual LAN (VLAN) support.<br />
VLANs offer a good method of segregating<br />
video traffic so that all data is not transmitted<br />
across the entire network. For instance, separate<br />
VLANs can be used for recording traffic, live<br />
A network does not<br />
reserve 100% of its<br />
available bandwidth<br />
for video data. Some<br />
bandwidth is required<br />
for protocol and<br />
communication<br />
demands<br />
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NETWORKING<br />
Storage bottlenecks<br />
occur when the IP<br />
CCTV system<br />
transmits data faster<br />
than the storage<br />
system hard disc<br />
drives (HDDs) can<br />
record it<br />
(from previous page)<br />
traffic, and client access, thus reducing the<br />
possibility of bottlenecks.<br />
Fibre host cards can be used to create an<br />
additional fibre optic link between the server and<br />
storage array, with link speeds of up to 32 Gbps.<br />
The fibre host cards are no longer prohibitively<br />
expensive and offer an effective way of increasing<br />
data capacity<br />
PCI or PCI Express cards also enable fast server<br />
and storage connections. However, the PCI card<br />
shares data pathways with the communication<br />
bus of the server, restricting its benefit. Direct<br />
attached storage (DAS) options rely on PCI or<br />
PCIE host cards. If this type of storage is used,<br />
care must be taken to ensure that enough storage<br />
and playback bandwidth are available through the<br />
card and PC bus.<br />
Communication protocols<br />
The type of protocol used to communicate<br />
between the network devices in an IP CCTV<br />
system, including between cameras, servers and<br />
storage, has a surprisingly large influence on data<br />
bottlenecks and system performance.<br />
As video storage is raw data and not requiring<br />
a multi access filing system, some architectures<br />
are not suited performance wise, with NAS being<br />
the prime example.<br />
Network attached storage (NAS) protocol,<br />
commonly used in IT-based client / server<br />
applications, is far too slow for larger IP CCTV<br />
systems. NAS protocol requires “transactions”<br />
between network devices before data is<br />
transmitted or stored. In communications terms,<br />
the camera, storage array and server must first<br />
recognize each other, open a session, transmit the<br />
data and then close the session. This is ideal for<br />
normal IT applications, but hampers IP CCTV<br />
systems due to the large amounts of data flowing<br />
continuously and in bursts.<br />
iSCSI is another standard protocol option<br />
available in the Windows’ operating systems used<br />
on most servers and storage arrays. It is wellsuited<br />
to the data characteristics of IP CCTV<br />
applications. iSCSI provides a Storage Area<br />
Network (SAN), whereby an open-data path is<br />
created between the server and storage, so it<br />
appears local to the server, minimising wasteful<br />
transactions and sessions.<br />
Storage<br />
Storage bottlenecks occur when the IP CCTV<br />
system transmits data faster than the storage<br />
system hard disc drives (HDDs) can record it.<br />
There are a number of options available to help<br />
address this problem:<br />
1. Using servers with built-in storage instead of<br />
servers with separate storage arrays. This is<br />
becoming an increasingly favourable option, as<br />
server prices are reducing all the time.<br />
Locating the storage in the server, or across a<br />
number of servers, is probably the most costeffective<br />
storage solution available at the<br />
moment.<br />
Many branded servers have embedded RAID<br />
controllers with cache, the cache being important<br />
for concurrent read / write functions - typically<br />
when video is being played back from storage.<br />
A typical 2U server has at least eight drive<br />
bays. Two are normally reserved for the operating<br />
system (OS), set up as a RAID1 pair of fast SAS<br />
drives or SSD. This leaves six available bays for<br />
storage. Even with cost-effective, 6TB SATA HDD<br />
drives in all six bays, the server will have 36TB of<br />
raw storage, or 30TB in RAID5. 30TB will easily<br />
handle a 40 camera, Full HD CCTV system,<br />
recording in real time for a month. In larger<br />
systems, the data processing demands can be<br />
spread across a number of servers. Failover<br />
options also become available, whereby cameras<br />
can record to an alternative server, should the<br />
primary server fail.<br />
SATA HDDs are now available off-the-shelf, at<br />
up to 10TB each. So servers with built-in storage<br />
are becoming even better all-round options.<br />
2. CCTV applications using large megapixel<br />
cameras, such as multi-sensor cameras or 4k<br />
(8MP) technology, have huge data transmission<br />
and storage demands.<br />
Traditionally, storage arrays with ultra-fast, but<br />
expensive, SAS HDDs would have been used.<br />
However, multiple servers using the cheaper SATA<br />
HDDs are more cost-effective, if bandwidths are<br />
sufficient.<br />
3. The majority of the advanced VMS solutions<br />
allow storage arrays to be coupled to a specific<br />
server. Each camera’s recording path is connected<br />
directly to a server or coupled array. This set-up<br />
keeps the video traffic local and avoids flooding<br />
the entire network with data. VMS set up will<br />
allow ambient, live recording to be directed to the<br />
array and event-driven recording to the server,<br />
where there is more immediate processing<br />
available for analytics and motion detection.<br />
4. LUN (logical drive unit) size has a large<br />
influence on storage performance.<br />
There is a lot to be said for using more smaller<br />
drives as opposed to fewer larger drives. A LUN<br />
size of 16TB is considered to be the maximum for<br />
efficient disc and storage operations. This means<br />
that when creating disc groups, such as RAID, the<br />
overall size of each group is a maximum of 4 x 4TB<br />
HDDs with a single volume of 16TB.<br />
As HDDs become larger this issue will become<br />
and more important in terms of storage<br />
architecture design.<br />
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Servers<br />
Servers with RAID cache memory allow video data<br />
to be stored temporarily in the local cache<br />
memory. Cache, usually available in very fast SSD<br />
media, allows the server to process peaks of data<br />
locally, at speed, before transmission and storage<br />
on HDD media in a more controlled and uniform<br />
manner. RAID cache memory provides larger<br />
systems with a visibly more fluid playback and<br />
highly responsive search capabilities.<br />
Summary<br />
The purpose of this article is to identify and<br />
highlight the potential pitfalls regarding networks<br />
and storage. These are the most common causes<br />
of IP CCTV system under-performance and poor<br />
stability, but can often be prevented. VMS<br />
systems require sound IT planning, so as to<br />
perform at their optimal level from the start.<br />
As a guideline, it is helpful to consider the<br />
following questions when designing and<br />
commissioning an IP CCTV system:<br />
1. What is the overall size of the initial system<br />
deployment?<br />
2. Will the system grow and if so by how much?<br />
3. How many concurrent users are there likely<br />
to be?<br />
4. What types of viewing devices will be used?<br />
5. Will video analytics or other processor<br />
intensive applications be added?<br />
All of these questions allow the network and<br />
hardware requirements to be calculated for the<br />
initial deployment and will allow for system<br />
growth. Clear "price points", where another<br />
server, storage array, switch, network circuit etc.<br />
are necessary, become apparent.<br />
By attending to network requirements at the<br />
design stage, installers are able to future proof an<br />
IP CCTV system; ensure the networks will cope<br />
with the data demands; and deliver a reliable,<br />
stable, high performance system, with minimal<br />
bottlenecks.<br />
By attending to<br />
network requirements<br />
at the design stage,<br />
installers are able to<br />
future proof an IP<br />
CCTV system<br />
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together raising standards<br />
Meet the installer<br />
Do you use a distributor or buy direct from<br />
manufacturers?<br />
We do both, we buy consumables from ADI but we<br />
buy our hotel locking systems, MIWA, Hotek and<br />
Miditec, directly from the manufacturers.<br />
Is third party accreditation beneficial to<br />
your company?<br />
Our accreditations are very beneficial to us as it is<br />
a way of showing that we are an established and<br />
reliable company committed to providing the best<br />
service possible whilst complying with the various<br />
rules and regulations in the industry. It is an<br />
immediate way of proving to our clients that we<br />
are trustworthy and efficient.<br />
What would be a typical project for you?<br />
Our clients are all business to business but the<br />
range of projects we get involved with varies<br />
enormously. One day we could be installing door<br />
locking systems in a 40-bed boutique hotel and<br />
the next we are installing hundreds of online<br />
access readers for a hospital. There is a lot of<br />
diversity from project to project even from clients<br />
in the same sector which goes to show our<br />
flexibility as a security service provider.<br />
Are there any common requests from<br />
customers that give you problems?<br />
One of the biggest problems we face is the<br />
amount of time that is taken up providing prequalification<br />
questionnaires and health and safety<br />
documentation to main contractors before an<br />
order has even been discussed. There could be<br />
three or four companies tendering for each<br />
project all of which require different information<br />
and adopt differing Health & Safety standards.<br />
We are missing a standardised document that<br />
meets all regulations and can be tweaked to fit<br />
the requirements of each job.<br />
What would make your job easier?<br />
Synergy of standards across the industry that<br />
would streamline the tender process and increase<br />
time efficiency!<br />
Do you think there is a skills shortage in<br />
the industry? Any trouble recruiting?<br />
I would agree on both accounts, there is a skills<br />
shortage in the industry as engineers are required<br />
to be multi-skilled to keep up with the demands<br />
of such a multi-faceted industry. Installers are<br />
sent on training courses directly through the<br />
manufacturers after the initial recruitment as the<br />
job demands expertise in so many different areas.<br />
From installing locking systems to commissioning<br />
Name: Andy Purvis<br />
Job title: Managing Director<br />
Time in security/fire: 36 years in total<br />
Company: NT Security<br />
Locations: Medway in Kent (head office) and<br />
Manchester<br />
Areas of expertise: Electronic security systems<br />
Accreditations: ECA, NSI Gold and part of NASIC group<br />
complex IT systems, it is important that they<br />
genuinely enjoy their work and have an interest in<br />
all aspects of the industry.<br />
What is the industry’s biggest myth?<br />
“That price is king”. The industry needs to ensure<br />
that a professional security service is rewarded<br />
with the same values as other professional<br />
sectors.<br />
What is your ultimate/fantasy electronic<br />
security product?<br />
To be honest I would be delighted simply with a<br />
manufacturer that produces backward compatible<br />
products. Too often we are left halfway through a<br />
long term project to be told that the system needs<br />
upgrading as the product installed is being<br />
discontinued.<br />
Will England ever win the football World<br />
Cup again?<br />
Not in my lifetime, and Wales has even less<br />
chance (sorry to all my Welsh clients)!<br />
If you won £25,000 what would you do with<br />
it?<br />
I would put it towards a chalet in the French Alps<br />
where I would take my family and friends skiing<br />
every season.<br />
This month we talk to Andy Purvis from<br />
NT Security in Kent<br />
“There is a lot of<br />
diversity from project<br />
to project even from<br />
clients in the same<br />
sector which goes to<br />
show our flexibility as<br />
a security service<br />
provider”<br />
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PRODUCT UPDATE<br />
VMS update enhances installer<br />
and user experience<br />
Wavestore has<br />
launched v6.4 of<br />
its VMS featuring<br />
enhancements<br />
which allow<br />
systems<br />
integrators and<br />
end-users to get<br />
even more from<br />
their new and<br />
existing<br />
solutions.<br />
Unauthorised access to security systems has<br />
been a hot topic in the industry recently. In this<br />
latest release, Wavestore adds SSL and TLS<br />
protocol e-mail transmission to further protect<br />
against potential interception of alerts<br />
transmitted via e-mail to an existing list of preconfigured<br />
security measures, which include up<br />
to 4096bit video encryption, password policy<br />
enforcement, authorisation of<br />
connected devices, privilege<br />
separation and protection against<br />
‘man-in-the-middle’ attacks.<br />
www.wavestore.com<br />
Audio visual fire alarm devices<br />
with short circuit isolators<br />
Nittan has launched a range of Evolution High<br />
Output audio visual fire alarm devices<br />
including models with a Short Circuit Isolator<br />
(SCI).<br />
The EV-HIOP-SDR Sounder is certified to<br />
EN54-3 with the EV-HIOP-BCN Beacon and<br />
EV-HIOP-SB Sounder/Beacon certified to<br />
EN54-23. Each product comes with an option<br />
of EN54-17 SCI (-ve line only) which allows for<br />
an unobtrusive way of providing isolation on<br />
the loop without the need for separate SCI<br />
bases beneath the devices.<br />
All units have head removal monitoring<br />
and are IP65 rated as standard, making them<br />
suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.<br />
They are EEPROM Addressed<br />
(Programmer) and feature FSK<br />
signalling protocol for robust<br />
communications.<br />
www.nittan.co.uk<br />
ATEX approved portable LED floodlight<br />
Lumenox has announced its<br />
new LPX6 explosion proof<br />
ATEX/IECEx approved high<br />
output LED portable floodlight<br />
suitable for providing<br />
temporary portable lighting in<br />
Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 gas and<br />
dust environments in oil and<br />
gas, petrochemical, aviation,<br />
marine, utility and other<br />
hazardous areas. Powered from<br />
either 115 or 230VAC, the light<br />
output, generated from an array<br />
of 16 LED light engines, is 5800<br />
lumens at a colour temperature<br />
of 5000°K. LPX6 is IP66 sealed<br />
against the ingress of water or<br />
dust, allowing it to be used in<br />
harsh environments. A single<br />
unit is powered directly from<br />
the mains supply though an integral 0.5m cable, terminated in a standard ATEX<br />
plug.<br />
lumenox.co.uk/lpx6<br />
Self-retracting lifeline for harsh environments<br />
Honeywell has introduced the Miller DuraSeal Self-<br />
Retracting Lifeline (SRL), designed to provide reliability and<br />
safety in the harshest environments.<br />
The DuraSeal SRL introduces sealed technology that<br />
prevents contaminants from entering the mechanism –<br />
earning the design an IP69K certificationand ensures<br />
that the self-retracting lifeline’s brake system,<br />
power spring and bearings are never exposed to<br />
debris, water or chemicals. In addition, the<br />
braking system is designed to withstand<br />
multiple falls.<br />
The Miller Rapid Replace Lifeline is a<br />
feature of the Miller DuraSeal that enables<br />
a competent person to replace a lifeline in<br />
the field. In the event of a fall, or activated<br />
load-indicator, the lifeline can quickly and<br />
easily be replaced in the field.<br />
With a weight capacity of 140 kg, the<br />
DuraSeal provides protection for a range of<br />
workers who often carry heavy tools. The<br />
DuraSeal<br />
requires no annual<br />
recertification,<br />
keeping the<br />
product in the field<br />
longer while<br />
increasing the safety of<br />
workers.<br />
www.honeywellsafety.com<br />
NOTE: All technical specifications listed<br />
are provided by manufacturers<br />
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APPLICATION<br />
Real-time parking guidance for<br />
supermarket<br />
At the Australian headquarters of a discount<br />
supermarket chain in Minchinbury, NSW a<br />
parking guidance system was required to<br />
indicate the available parking bays in the car<br />
park and outdoor parking area. The system<br />
needed to be accurate and very quick in<br />
displaying the number of available parking<br />
spaces at various locations around the car parks.<br />
Holman Engineering implemented a solution<br />
which uses optical sensors above each parking<br />
bay to determine the status of each parking bay<br />
for the indoor parking spaces. Nedap’s SENSIT<br />
was applied to monitor occupancy of the outdoor<br />
parking bays. SENSIT consists of wireless<br />
parking sensors that detect in real-time whether<br />
or not the individual parking bays are occupied<br />
and how long they have been occupied. The<br />
SENSIT Surface Mount is a vehicle detection<br />
sensor that is glued onto the surface of parking<br />
bays.<br />
The real-time occupancy information on all<br />
parking bays is displayed on several displays<br />
along the road. These displays indicate the number of available parking bays for visitors and in the general car parks and the web<br />
interface on the Holman system allows the user to create different reports, as well as see the status of the car park graphically.<br />
Poole and Bournemouth FE<br />
College upgrades security<br />
Redvision has played an important part in the<br />
protection of Bournemouth and Poole FE College,<br />
which has recently received a £12 million<br />
investment for upgrade and modernisation of its<br />
campuses. The project included constructing brand<br />
new buildings to house a Digital Media Centre, a<br />
Performing Arts Centre and new science<br />
laboratories, as well as upgrading and renovating<br />
existing buildings across both college sites. The<br />
campuses are used by a combined student<br />
population of over 10,000, so are extremely busy<br />
throughout the academic year. The project also<br />
included adding new roof panels to generate solar<br />
electricity for the college, supporting the local<br />
authority’s commitment to improved sustainability.<br />
Secure Alarms is responsible for installing and<br />
maintaining the college’s security systems. Secure<br />
Alarms selected Redvision to supply all external PTZ<br />
cameras.<br />
The newly-overhauled college site at Poole has<br />
39 indoor cameras and 16 outdoor cameras, eight of<br />
which are Redvision PTZs. The Bournemouth site<br />
has 29 indoor and 25 outdoor cameras, five of which<br />
are Redvision units. Most of the indoor cameras are<br />
IP and from Dahua. These were positioned to<br />
monitor corridors, hallways and other busy public<br />
areas within the college. Secure Alarms used<br />
analogue cameras outdoors, to take advantage of<br />
existing coaxial cabling infrastructures, which were<br />
re-used to keep costs down and building alterations<br />
to a minimum. The outdoor cameras were the X-<br />
SERIES, RVX18, rugged PTZ dome cameras, with<br />
infra-red night-vision to 120m for 24/7 security<br />
surveillance. They were also mounted using<br />
customised, extended corner brackets, for optimal<br />
site coverage from each camera location.<br />
Rob Cutler, Director at Secure Alarms, added,<br />
“We realised that the standard connection leads<br />
were not long enough to reach the outdoor cameras<br />
in our customised brackets. Redvision solved this<br />
issue with longer leads, which they delivered within<br />
two working days, allowing us to get on with the<br />
installation efficiently and effectively. In addition,<br />
the company also helped us with pre-sales<br />
demonstrations and support when we were initially<br />
specifying the system.”<br />
www.psimagazine.co.uk<br />
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APPLICATION<br />
High definition cameras<br />
improve guarding deployment<br />
Looking to move to a totally IP surveillance<br />
camera network in the future but wanting to<br />
upgrade their current analogue cameras now, The<br />
Oracle shopping centre in Reading is fulfilling<br />
both criteria by installing Predator Hybrid<br />
cameras from 360 Vision Technology.<br />
The Oracle’s 90 stores and shops increases<br />
Reading’s retail outlet footage by thirty three<br />
percent. Visitors to the centre can utilise its two<br />
large car parks, which provide 2,300 vehicle<br />
spaces. Securing such a vast retail space presents<br />
a challenge for the on-site security team. The<br />
team consists of a mixture of guards in public<br />
areas of the centre, and operators working in the<br />
CCTV control room, from where they can view a<br />
Drummond School gets a<br />
lesson in life safety<br />
Located in Inverness, the Drummond School is a<br />
purpose built educational facility for those with<br />
severe learning difficulties and complex needs.<br />
With a capacity for over 90 pupils in 20 classes,<br />
it has provision for nursery, primary and<br />
secondary education and aims to provide its<br />
pupils with an educational experience that<br />
promotes their independence and heightens<br />
their quality of life.<br />
A new main school building was completed in<br />
2008 and features a range of facilities including<br />
a swimming pool, a<br />
hydrotherapy pool, as<br />
well as multi-sensory and<br />
soft play rooms. Safety is<br />
of paramount importance<br />
at the Drummond School<br />
and for the last 12 years<br />
its fire detection system<br />
has been taken care of by<br />
Morley IAS distributor,<br />
Bartec Fire and Security.<br />
After carrying out a<br />
full risk assessment,<br />
network of over 300 static, covert, PTZ and dome<br />
cameras.<br />
Andy Salmon, Security Manager at The Oracle<br />
said: “We had some concerns about investing in<br />
analogue cameras, only to be faced with them<br />
becoming obsolete and having to replace them in<br />
the future when we upgrade our control to IP,<br />
which will happen in the next round of planned<br />
rolling upgrade programme.”<br />
“We specified the 360 Vision Technology<br />
Predator Hybrid to provide both analogue and HD<br />
functionality in a single PTZ camera,” explains<br />
Adam Parsonson-Smith, Technical Director at<br />
consultant Zada Technology. “When their<br />
installation moves to an HD infrastructure, the<br />
Hybrid camera’s standard analogue 4:3 images<br />
can be replaced with a full HD 1080p output at the<br />
flick of a camera switch and with no additional<br />
equipment required.”<br />
Using the Predator Hybrid cameras, the Oracle<br />
security team can view all aspects of the shopping<br />
centre’s malls and its vast car parks, in HD. These<br />
images are a great improvement on the original<br />
images and assist the control room team to easily<br />
identify suspicious and anti-social behaviour.<br />
Better quality images also ensure that ‘known’<br />
offenders can be identified as soon as they enter<br />
the centre, and their behaviour monitored and<br />
recorded whilst they are on-site.<br />
“High-definition images from the Predator<br />
Hybrid cameras mean we don’t have to deploy our<br />
guards to every situation,” explains Andy. “Using<br />
the new cameras we can monitor the situation and<br />
only deploy our manned guarding team if<br />
necessary – this frees them to perform other tasks<br />
and helps me as manager use the resources at my<br />
disposal for best effect and in the most<br />
economical way.”<br />
which considered the ability and most effective<br />
way for pupils to evacuate the building in an<br />
emergency, a public address and voice alarm<br />
(PA/VA) system was considered a suitable<br />
option during the construction of the main<br />
building.<br />
Having decided that it would like to replace<br />
its existing PA/VA system, the Drummond<br />
School asked Bartec Fire and Security for its<br />
advice. A Comprio D1 solution from Honeywell,<br />
which combines advanced audio management<br />
with a flexible architecture in a compact design<br />
was recommended as it was important to have a<br />
system that could communicate a range of<br />
messages clearly, unambiguously, and could<br />
manage complicated evacuation strategies in<br />
the event of an emergency.<br />
The main task involved replacing the rack, as<br />
Bartec Fire and Security was able to re-use all<br />
the existing speakers and cabling that was<br />
already present on site. In order to meet specific<br />
requirements, a custom rack configuration was<br />
implemented to house the Comprio unit itself, as<br />
well as the digital output module (DOM),<br />
amplifier, visual control module (VCM), universal<br />
interface module (UIM) and system<br />
communication unit (SCU).<br />
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Tank museum benefits from CCTV overhaul<br />
and upgrade to IP surveillance<br />
The museum of the Royal Tank Regiment and Royal Armoured Corps<br />
is a collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles. It’s an<br />
exhibition that includes the world’s first tank – Little Willie, the<br />
feared German Tiger tank – and the modern Challenger 2, all<br />
housed in one of six expansive halls.<br />
A recent Heritage Lottery Fund grant has doubled the museum’s<br />
size and with expansion came the need to install CCTV to keep the<br />
collection secure and visitors safe.<br />
Located near an army base, security is also a top priority. The<br />
technology had to be scalable and implemented swiftly to meet the<br />
museum’s needs. Roy Hicks, museum facilities manager, explains:<br />
“We needed a complete overhaul of our outdated analogue CCTV<br />
equipment. Fifteen cameras to oversee such a large area was not<br />
nearly enough, but with Hikvision’s range of products we now have<br />
a view of every part of the museum.”<br />
Hikvision partner Ashley Security installed the new IP cameras<br />
across the facility. The company planned every detail so that<br />
visitors were not disturbed during the implementation process,<br />
which took place during opening hours. It took less than two<br />
months to fit 54 cameras and systems.<br />
Yann Maciejewski, engineering manager at Ashley Security,<br />
helped the Museum with its bespoke security system. He said:<br />
“The Tank Museum’s security team had concerns about the quality<br />
of their existing CCTV equipment and its inability to playback video<br />
quickly and easily. We custom-built a system using Hikvision’s<br />
range of products.”<br />
Hikvision’s IP PTZ cameras provide 1080p HD for image clarity<br />
while the NVR software programme records video in a digital format<br />
to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass<br />
storage device. This means all recorded content is stored and<br />
available to view easily, which was an issue with the old equipment.<br />
Instant playback via a mobile device gives the Tank Museum<br />
security staff access from anywhere.<br />
Roy adds: “Access to instant playback of videos and images from<br />
my mobile phone has made a huge difference. I now know that it<br />
doesn’t matter where I am, if I need to check on anything<br />
suspicious I can do it easily.”<br />
www.psimagazine.co.uk<br />
Connections<br />
Hello again,<br />
Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2017 edition of<br />
Connections.<br />
As we move into another New Year recovering from the<br />
spending, eating and drinking frenzy what could serve as a<br />
more sobering thought than contemplating the quality of<br />
service provision you enjoy from your current monitoring<br />
service. Maybe over the Xmas break the service levels have made<br />
you feel that it’s time to ring the changes and leverage some<br />
additional margins from your existing signalling systems?<br />
Well look no further, as we enter into our 34th year of<br />
successful trading both SMS and NMS are best placed to look<br />
after all your security needs. Through our Manchester and<br />
Portsmouth centres we provide total continuity of service with a<br />
virtual telephony and alarm handling platform, providing<br />
excellent service levels at competitive rates with loads of<br />
freebies and incentives thrown in as well.<br />
Whether you are a seasoned user of remote monitoring or a<br />
startup company, our team will make sure that you are assisted<br />
at every level, either with your very first connection, or by<br />
project managing your bulk volume connection move.<br />
To help you oversee and work on your monitored systems, we<br />
have had for many years phone Apps to put systems on test<br />
securely and software to allow you to maintain and report on<br />
your signalling systems. You can run false alarm management<br />
reports from our software or import alarm activity into your<br />
own CRM system and run your reports from there. Then there’s<br />
our online application process, no forms to type up or faxes to<br />
send, just click on the dropdowns enter the customer address<br />
and submit, it’s as simple as that!<br />
Across our extensive network we have the latest alarm traffic<br />
and phone traffic management systems through which<br />
operators can be dynamically deployed depending on where the<br />
high levels of activity are, this is done by either of the<br />
supervisory teams in Manchester or Portsmouth.<br />
Are we like your existing ARC/RVRC? – No we’re not! For one<br />
thing we do not accept poor performing CCTV systems that take<br />
up a disproportionate amount of operator time, we do not<br />
allow such systems to adversely affect our service levels – we<br />
prefer our competitors monitor them!<br />
We do not believe in a totally automated response service to<br />
reduce operator head count only to find there are insufficient<br />
resources to answer the phones in a timely manner – unlike<br />
some of our competitors!<br />
We believe in working smarter with you and in turn working<br />
smarter for you, to deliver an unrivalled quality of service by<br />
reinvesting our profits and resourcing our business properly.<br />
And yes, we are really good even when there are extreme<br />
weather conditions to contend with, again much better than<br />
our competitors.<br />
So give me a call, or visit www.smon.co.uk and submit an<br />
enquiry online, let our two centres take the strain of looking<br />
after your remotely monitored customers, – professionally.<br />
Bye for now<br />
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APPLICATION<br />
Door entry system protects<br />
elderly residents<br />
Residents of a small local housing<br />
association in the Wirral are being<br />
protected by a door entry system from<br />
Intratone.<br />
Wirral Methodist Housing Association<br />
(HA) completed works on a residential<br />
block of 24 flats over three storeys two<br />
years ago, but in more recent times the<br />
accommodation has been upgraded to<br />
cater specifically for less mobile residents.<br />
Soon after moving into the apartments,<br />
electricians were regularly being called to<br />
site to relocate the existing fixed door entry<br />
handsets.<br />
Local access control installer Maintec<br />
was tasked with trying to establish a more<br />
cost-effective and time efficient solution<br />
that was easy for the elderly residents to<br />
use.<br />
On that basis, Steve Cranshaw,<br />
Managing Director of Maintec, specified<br />
Intratone’s Visio 3G door entry system. Each of the residents is given their own fob which allows<br />
them easy access; for visitors, the system calls the house phone via GSM, and if no-one answers it<br />
then rings a second designated number, normally a mobile phone. Residents simply have to press<br />
the hash key on their device to allow entry.<br />
David Corran, Head of Asset Management at Wirral Methodist Housing Association says: “The<br />
installation was very straight forward – it only took about half a day. We tailored the settings slightly<br />
to each resident’s requirements – in one flat, for example, it is set to ring the house phone twice<br />
instead of a mobile.”<br />
“There was a short learning curve while residents got used to the new system, and now everyone is<br />
much happier and feels far more secure and accessible,” Steve Cranshaw adds.<br />
Integrated solution for<br />
Grammar School Foundation<br />
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation in<br />
Yorkshire, England, has deployed an access<br />
control and video surveillance solution that will<br />
increase security across its five-school campus.<br />
After determining that the organisation needed<br />
to expand its current security out to the perimeter,<br />
the campus installed an integrated security<br />
solution that includes an exacqVision video<br />
management system (VMS), Illustra dome and<br />
bullet IP cameras and exacqVision network video<br />
recorders (NVRs) with Kantech EntraPass access<br />
control software pre-installed. Coupled with the<br />
3MP Illustra mini-domes and bullet cameras and<br />
exacqVision VMS software, the school has a<br />
complete, seamless solution for both daytime and<br />
nighttime surveillance.<br />
The exacqVision Kantech Onboard NVRs<br />
provide all-in-one network video surveillance and<br />
access control on a single server. With the preinstalled,<br />
pre-licensed Kantech EntraPass access<br />
control software on the server, they save on<br />
hardware expenses and reduce the amount of rack<br />
space required. The solution enables the user to<br />
view live or recorded video directly from the<br />
recorder, or remotely using a Web browser or<br />
separate computer.<br />
“To enhance its perimeter security, Wakefield<br />
Grammar School Foundation chose an ideal<br />
solution for a campus environment that provides a<br />
surveillance solution with built-in access control<br />
software,” said Steven Ward, technical director,<br />
Reflex Systems. “This allows security staff to view<br />
and react to both surveillance and access control<br />
events in a single interface.”<br />
With its integration partner, Reflex Systems of<br />
South Yorkshire, England, Wakefield Grammar<br />
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control.<br />
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PRODUCT FOCUS:<br />
DOMES/PTZ<br />
Rugged PTZ offers Ultra PoE or 12vDC<br />
options<br />
Eneo’s PTZ dome camera, the IPP-<br />
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scan Sony STARVIS CMOS, daynight<br />
sensor; triple video streams<br />
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digital zoom. The lens produces<br />
images day and night with Smart IR<br />
extending night-time viewing<br />
distances reportedly up to 300m.<br />
The outdoor housing is made from<br />
aluminium and has an IP66<br />
moisture ingress-rating and an<br />
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“The rugged dome includes some very practical installation<br />
features for installers,” explained Martin Morris, eneo Business<br />
Development Manager UK & Ireland. “It offers Ultra PoE, or<br />
12vDC power options, with a PoE mid-span included for<br />
installations with longer cable runs. Power<br />
consumption, with IR illumination switched on, is<br />
only 28W. A microSDHC card slot is included for up<br />
to 32GB of on-board recording.<br />
www.eneo-security.com<br />
Vandal resistant H.265 IP67 rated domes<br />
GV-VD3700 and GV-<br />
VD5700 infrared<br />
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cameras from<br />
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The range supports the<br />
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saving on storage space.<br />
For optimum night time operation, the cameras have twelve<br />
IR LEDs built-in which allows up to 30m effective IR viewing<br />
distance. Furthermore both models have P-Iris<br />
lenses for control of exposure and image clarity and<br />
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Mini-dome aids operator efficiency<br />
Illustra Pro 2 megapixel mini-dome<br />
cameras from Tyco Security Products<br />
feature UltraVision low light<br />
technology to capture colour video<br />
in extreme low light conditions.<br />
The Illustra Pro 2MP mini-dome<br />
has functions that can reportedly<br />
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Other analytics such as blur detection and tampering will quickly alert<br />
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mini-dome provides bandwidth performance that is further<br />
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the detail clarity in areas identified as most important.<br />
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Cameras offer up to 1080p on<br />
AHD and 4MP on IP<br />
The CVP9314DNIR-IP4M and CVP9314DNIR-AHD<br />
fixed-lens turret cameras from Videcon both<br />
feature a 2.8mm fixed lens and up to 50m<br />
infrared range through a single IR LED, offering a<br />
resolution up to 1080p on AHD and 4 megapixel<br />
resolution on IP.<br />
The IP version of the camera offers triple<br />
streaming, allowing each stream to be set for<br />
different purposes such as live-viewing on the<br />
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PRODUCT FOCUS:<br />
DOMES/PTZ<br />
180 and 360 degree all-in-one cameras<br />
Hikvision PanoVu Series<br />
panoramic cameras<br />
provide 180- and<br />
360-degree,<br />
distortion-free,<br />
ultra-highdefinition<br />
video,<br />
seamlessly<br />
integrating video<br />
from multiple<br />
sensors in one<br />
unit.<br />
Designed for largescale<br />
security monitoring<br />
applications the PI66-rated<br />
PanoVu series allows users to<br />
replace multiple cameras with<br />
one multi-sensor unit which<br />
integrates multiple sensors into the one unit, eliminating the<br />
need for video stitching software. The all-in-one design allows<br />
only one Ethernet and one power supply cable, providing easy<br />
installation and configuration.<br />
The units all incorporate Hikvision's DarkEye super-large<br />
aperture lens and capture colour images in as little light as 0.002<br />
Lux. Smart Tracking allows the simultaneous tracking of multiple<br />
targets, in both auto and manual tracking<br />
modes. The cameras also feature a range of<br />
Smart functions including intrusion detection,<br />
line crossing detection, and region entrance and<br />
exit detection.<br />
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Thermal cameras offer VMD and remote<br />
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The TCX PTZ thermal camera from<br />
Flir Systems includes onboard<br />
Video Motion Detection (VMD)<br />
analytics.<br />
The TCX PTZ is compatible with<br />
existing security systems, including<br />
Flir’s MPX, or HDCVI, IP, and<br />
analogue formats. It is also ONVIF<br />
Profile S compliant to integrate<br />
with legacy intrusion detection<br />
technology like shaker fences, trip<br />
wires, and motion detectors. The<br />
TCX PTZ combines VMD analytics<br />
and the company’s proprietary<br />
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) thermal video technology to<br />
display high-contrast foreground and background details.<br />
Available in either 640x480 resolution with a 32 degree<br />
lens or 320x240 resolution with a 25 degree lens, both with 4x<br />
continuous eZoom and continuous 360<br />
degree panning, the TCX PTZ captures video<br />
footage at multiple angles and perspectives.<br />
The cameras also offer remote access via Flir<br />
mobile and PC apps.<br />
www.flir.com/tcx-ptz<br />
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PRODUCT FOCUS:<br />
DOMES/PTZ<br />
HD TV+ domes featuring 70m IR now<br />
available in the UK<br />
G-Tec Distribution has announced the release of<br />
the latest Serage HD TVI+ dome cam eras with<br />
70m IR distance.<br />
In addition to the unit’s long range IR, the IP<br />
68 vari focal, vandalproof dome camera offers<br />
new anti IR reflection glass, True Wide Dynamic,<br />
built in base suitable for video balans and BNCS. The camera<br />
also provides a separate analogue cable which can be used in<br />
parallel of the TVI for a spot input and for testing.<br />
www.gtecsecurity.co.uk<br />
Thermal hybrid network PTZ camera for<br />
perimeter security<br />
Dahua Technology’s smart thermal network<br />
camera series for perimeter security<br />
applications includes a thermal hybrid PTZ<br />
camera, hybrid speed dome camera, thermal<br />
bullet camera and thermal dome camera.<br />
The smart thermal camera sensor can<br />
detect differences in temperature on<br />
static and moving targets and can<br />
function in complete darkness and<br />
adverse weather conditions. As<br />
such the cameras are useful for<br />
detecting a person hidden in the<br />
bushes at night etc.<br />
The Dahua thermal hybrid<br />
network PTZ camera is a<br />
combination of a visual camera<br />
with integrated max 40x optical<br />
zoom lens and a thermal camera,<br />
synchronised in pan and tilt<br />
movements. The network camera can<br />
capture images in full scale without the need to step back or frame<br />
the shot. The lens focuses the infrared light<br />
emitted by all of the objects in view. It can deliver<br />
several independent H.264 streams for different<br />
quality needs and bandwidth constraints<br />
simultaneously.<br />
www.dahuasecurity.com<br />
Instant focus in challenging light conditions<br />
Axis Q60 PTZ<br />
dome network<br />
cameras all<br />
include Axis’<br />
Zipstream<br />
technology<br />
that reduces<br />
bandwidth and<br />
storage<br />
requirements.<br />
The focus<br />
recall feature,<br />
available in<br />
AXIS Q6052/-E<br />
and AXIS<br />
Q6054/-E, provides instant focus in predefined<br />
areas, making it easier to use a PTZ camera<br />
optimally in challenging light conditions. With<br />
focus recall, there is no need to manually focus or wait for the<br />
autofocus to adjust, a step that can take several seconds. Focus<br />
recall is especially beneficial in scenes with low contrast and<br />
point-shaped light sources, for example, strong headlights from<br />
oncoming traffic. It is also useful in scenarios that require a lot of<br />
manual operation using a joystick.<br />
The cameras deliver up to 36x optical zoom and up to 1080p<br />
resolution, depending on model. They all include day/night<br />
functionality, WDR and a memory card slot.<br />
www.axis.com<br />
IR illuminates objects up to 150m away<br />
The SNP-6320RH Full HD (1920x<br />
1080) auto-tracking speed dome<br />
from Hanwha Techwin has built-in<br />
IR LEDS which illuminate objects<br />
at a distance of up to 150m by<br />
focusing the beam as the camera<br />
zooms. It is also equipped with an<br />
IR corrected lens to ensure sharp<br />
night time images even under<br />
mixed lighting conditions, such<br />
when IR LEDs are operating in low<br />
ambient light. These features<br />
ensure people, objects and even<br />
car number plates can be clearly<br />
seen in total darkness. The ability<br />
to do so is enhanced by the SNP-<br />
6320RH’s 32x optical zoom<br />
capability.<br />
The SNP-6320RH has a list of additional<br />
features, including auto tracking, which<br />
enables operators to monitor the movement<br />
of people or vehicles, whilst remaining<br />
hands-free to control other cameras.<br />
Proprietary encoding technology enables the SNP-6320RH to<br />
capture images at a fast frame rate of 60fps.<br />
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NOTE: All technical specifications listed<br />
are provided by manufacturers<br />
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PRODUCT FOCUS:<br />
DOMES/PTZ<br />
30x optical zoom dome with Smart UX<br />
controls for improved tracking accuracy<br />
The full HD 30x optical zoom<br />
PTZ camera from IDIS<br />
features Smart UX controls.<br />
These intuitive “slingshot”<br />
and “rubber band” style<br />
controls deliver accuracy and<br />
ease of use to users. The<br />
camera (DC-S1283WHX) also<br />
supports ONVIF and is<br />
compatible with a range of<br />
recording platforms,<br />
including DirectIP NVRs and<br />
the IDIS Solution Suite<br />
enterprise-level VMS.<br />
With simple click-and-drag actions, operators can quickly<br />
focus on and track specific objects with no need for multiple<br />
clicks to change direction. The quick and simple operation of<br />
IDIS Smart UX controls reportedly enables accuracy in any<br />
given environment, delivering a critical advantage in security<br />
environments.<br />
Day and night ICR delivers a clear subject image from broad<br />
daylight to the darkest night. The camera also<br />
features IDIS digital image stabilisation (DIS)<br />
technology, reducing the jarring effects from<br />
vibrations during recording.<br />
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HD PTZ features built-in video analytics<br />
The Autodome IP starlight<br />
7000 HD from Bosch<br />
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Easy to<br />
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The camera provides complete network-based control of all dome<br />
functionality including pan/tilt/zoom operation, pre-sets, tours<br />
and alarms as well as web based configuration of all dome<br />
settings. It also provides direct network video streaming using<br />
H.264 compression / bandwidth throttling to manage bandwidth<br />
and storage requirements.<br />
The camera comes with video analytics that detects and<br />
analyses moving objects while suppressing unwanted alarms<br />
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SECURITY<br />
The war on winter<br />
With winter approaching fast,<br />
facilities managers, building owners<br />
and security systems installers who<br />
are managing systems need to think<br />
long and hard about what this<br />
season brings in terms of security<br />
and safety issues for buildings and<br />
occupants<br />
When winter approaches the UK, there are<br />
some common and recurring talking<br />
points that come with it. For instance, you<br />
might hear the talk of crisp, cold, refreshing<br />
morning air, time off around Christmas, winter<br />
warming beverages and comfort foods.<br />
What isn’t normally discussed is securing the<br />
office for long nights, protecting a building’s<br />
occupants from potential attacks, checking<br />
external openings are secured against would-be<br />
burglars and not losing heat from the building<br />
through draughty gaps in doors. These<br />
discussions are normally reserved for the facilities<br />
managers and building owners.<br />
Why is this? According to Simon Osborne of<br />
Allegion UK these issues are not so visible and<br />
known – not everybody knows how cold<br />
temperatures can affect doors and their furniture.<br />
They are also obviously not so popular. Lastly,<br />
topics such as break-ins are almost talked about<br />
in hushed voices – nobody wants to think about<br />
what could happen, and people tend to think it’ll<br />
never happen anyway. However, that is a<br />
dangerous mindset to take, as the winter brings<br />
many dangers. These topics should be at the top<br />
of the agenda for any person responsible for the<br />
building when the cold season strikes, not just to<br />
secure your building’s valuables, but to ensure<br />
the health and safety of occupants inside.<br />
With that in mind, Simon lists five common<br />
scenarios in winter and what you can do as<br />
someone installing and maintaining systems to<br />
avoid the problems they bring.<br />
Low occupancy at closing time<br />
By 5pm in December, the night has drawn in and<br />
darkness has enveloped the building. Normally<br />
around this time, most office workers are leaving<br />
or will have already left for home. The last to<br />
leave is given the task of locking up the building.<br />
Of course, if they work in a densely populated<br />
urban area, attacks might seem less likely;<br />
however, if the place of work is on a business park<br />
or estate where it may not be as well-lit and<br />
protection from<br />
footfall is not as great,<br />
then the company is<br />
more susceptible to<br />
becoming a victim of<br />
crime.<br />
“To deter or<br />
prevent would-be<br />
attackers, use of<br />
timed access control<br />
systems can automate<br />
the process of locking<br />
up,” says Simon<br />
Osborne. “This also<br />
means that users can<br />
lock down entrances<br />
to the building from a<br />
single tap of a button<br />
on a smartphone or<br />
desktop computer and<br />
make sure that,<br />
should access be<br />
needed during the<br />
night, only those<br />
authorised and known<br />
to the person<br />
responsible for the<br />
building can gain<br />
entry.”<br />
The use of exit devices that have been tested<br />
above and beyond the standard security grading<br />
can also protect a building and its contents. For<br />
the customer, installing floodlights and CCTV is a<br />
good way of keeping the building from becoming<br />
a target.<br />
Door swelling and contracting<br />
Door swelling is a major problem to external<br />
doors, frames and even windows. Just as the<br />
summer heat will cause doors to expand, the cold<br />
of the winter can shrink doors back down and<br />
cause doors to swell as they absorb moisture,<br />
causing problems for both the door and the<br />
operating components.<br />
For example, a swollen or bowed door can<br />
cause door locks to move out of line and jam<br />
against the strike plate, or can also bend the arm<br />
of a door closer. This is problematic for a number<br />
of reasons.<br />
If users with reduced upper body strength<br />
need to open these doors, they might be unable<br />
to do so. Or, if the door doesn’t latch to the frame,<br />
particularly if it is an external door, then there’s a<br />
huge problem with regards to security. In<br />
“To deter or prevent<br />
would-be attackers,<br />
use of timed access<br />
control systems can<br />
automate the process<br />
of locking up”<br />
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doors incorrectly – either not latch or shut too<br />
quickly. This is particularly prevalent for care<br />
homes and student accommodations. Air pressure<br />
can make doors harder to open as well.<br />
“For care homes, employing door closers that<br />
have a free-swing or swing-free feature, which can<br />
turn a door into a free swinging operation, can be<br />
especially useful in these situations,” says Simon.<br />
“The door becomes easier to open for these users<br />
who may have lessened upper body strength.<br />
“Use of door closers with adjustable closing<br />
force and backcheck functionality is advised in<br />
student accommodations. The former allows<br />
students to overcome air pressure forces, while<br />
the latter prevents the door from being ‘thrown’<br />
open and thus protects the door, door hardware<br />
and the wall behind the door from damage.”<br />
“To prevent against<br />
unwanted access,<br />
operation difficulties<br />
and legality problems,<br />
there needs to be a<br />
maintenance<br />
schedule in place to<br />
check over these<br />
doors regularly, both<br />
before winter begins<br />
and during the course<br />
of the season”<br />
addition, for a certificated fire door, it may be<br />
illegal to have more than a 3mm gap between seal<br />
and frame, and if it doesn’t latch, then it’s not<br />
performing its fire-resistance duties.<br />
“To prevent against unwanted access,<br />
operation difficulties and legality problems, there<br />
needs to be a maintenance schedule in place to<br />
check over these doors regularly, both before<br />
winter begins and during the course of the<br />
season,” advises Simon. “Use of latchbolt<br />
monitor switches can also be a smarter way of<br />
checking whether doors are latched properly.<br />
These products work by sending a signal to a<br />
central monitoring station, giving confirmation of<br />
when the door is shut and secure.”<br />
Heavy duty cast iron door closers are also<br />
advised. Their all-weather fluid maintains<br />
viscosity and stability to assure maintenance-free<br />
performance, while double heat treated oversized<br />
pinions withstand wear and tear.<br />
Air pressure changes in winter<br />
A common misconception is that, in summer,<br />
doors slam due to the oil in the closers becoming<br />
more viscous. However, it is actually sometimes<br />
due to air pressure changes with windows being<br />
opened within the building. Whilst this is true<br />
when a vacuum is created in residential homes<br />
where no door closers are used, it is not correct<br />
for buildings where closers are in effect.<br />
What actually happens is that when winter<br />
arrives, doors and windows are closed up to<br />
retain heat, meaning no air gets into the building.<br />
This change in air pressure causes closers to shut<br />
Maintenance misconceptions<br />
Winter inherently brings cold weather, and<br />
maintenance teams or cleaners may unwittingly<br />
assume that spraying door closers and locks with<br />
antifreeze solutions to prevent any sticking or<br />
freezing is the correct thing to do.<br />
“That’s a common misconception, and one that<br />
should be avoided,” reveals Simon. “While<br />
moisture in the air can get into locks and joints<br />
and subsequently freeze and misalign your door<br />
hardware, preventative measures can be taken to<br />
prevent this.Using a water repellent spray to stop<br />
any moisture from sticking to hardware is the best<br />
way to stop water ingress. Using antifreeze<br />
solutions is highly hazardous as the chemicals are<br />
not tested against door hardware and they will<br />
corrode the hardware materials.”<br />
Residential burglary rising<br />
Extended dark nights mean more opportunities<br />
for burglars to be on the prowl, particularly in<br />
residential areas. The obvious reason is that lower<br />
lighting means less visibility and better chances<br />
to attack without getting caught. Older properties<br />
are more vulnerable as attackers know these<br />
buildings may have older residents and the door<br />
components are likely to be of a less secure<br />
nature.<br />
To stop attackers getting through doors, look<br />
at the current locks and faceplates. If they don’t<br />
have the BSI Kitemark standard, then it may be<br />
worth changing to ones that have. Locks baring<br />
this symbol means they have passed the British<br />
Standards Institution test and will have<br />
completed intrusion attacks.<br />
As readers of PSI will know, door viewers,<br />
visible alarm systems and lighting are also<br />
advisable to ward off any opportunists so should<br />
be included in any site survey.<br />
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to their team where they will be responsible<br />
for the service, repair and routine inspection<br />
of fire alarm and fire detection systems in the<br />
Reading area.<br />
You will be required to ensure that all works<br />
and call outs are carried out as quickly and<br />
efficiently as possible in accordance to<br />
Company policies and procedures.<br />
Requirements:<br />
• Proven service/installation experience working with a range<br />
of Fire Detection, Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting<br />
systems (addressable and non-addressable)<br />
• Good knowledge of BS5839 regulations<br />
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload<br />
• Full UK drivers licence<br />
Offering in return:<br />
• Competitive salary up to £28,000<br />
• Company vehicle<br />
• Bonus<br />
To apply, please click the following link:<br />
https://www.centogroup.com/jobs/firesystemsengineer1<br />
Fire and Security Installation<br />
Engineer – Glasgow Our Ref:<br />
C502873 Salary: up to £28,000<br />
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading<br />
national Fire & Security company who are<br />
looking for an experienced Fire and Security<br />
Engineer to join their team where they will be<br />
responsible for the installation of Fire &<br />
Security systems in Glasgow.<br />
Requirements:<br />
• Proven experience working on Fire Alarm, CCTV, Intruder<br />
Alarms and Access Control systems<br />
• Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or equivalent)<br />
• Health & Safety training<br />
• Educated to GCSE Level minimum<br />
• Full drivers licence<br />
• Willing to travel<br />
• City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) or<br />
equivalent qualification (desirable)<br />
Offering in return:<br />
• Competitive salary up to £28,000<br />
• Pension<br />
• Healthcare<br />
• Overtime<br />
To apply, please click the following link:<br />
https://www.centogroup.com/jobs/fireandsecurityinstallationengineer3<br />
Fire Service Engineer – London /<br />
South East of England Our Ref:<br />
C502835 Salary: up to £32,000<br />
We have an exciting opportunity for an<br />
experienced Fire Service Engineer to join a<br />
leading fire systems company, where you will<br />
be responsible for the service, maintenance<br />
and small works of fire safety equipment,<br />
emergency lighting and smoke vent systems<br />
in Central London / South East of England,<br />
working in accordance with all current British<br />
& European Standards, whilst being part of a<br />
call out rota.<br />
You may also be required to work on<br />
extinguishers and dry risers.<br />
Requirements:<br />
• Proven servicing experience within the fire industry<br />
• FIA Level 1 & 5<br />
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification<br />
• Understanding of current regulations<br />
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative<br />
with minimal supervision<br />
• Full drivers licence<br />
Offering in return:<br />
• Competitive salary up to £32,000<br />
• Vehicle<br />
• Additional company benefits<br />
To apply, please click the following link:<br />
https://www.centogroup.com/jobs/fireserviceengineer<br />
Sprinkler Service Engineer –<br />
Cardiff Our Ref: C502868 Salary:<br />
up to £30,000<br />
We are working on behalf of an established<br />
fire services provider who are looking to add<br />
a Sprinkler Service Engineer to their team<br />
where they will be responsible for the service<br />
and repair of sprinkler systems in Cardiff and<br />
surrounding areas, and carry out checks and<br />
flow tests on fire pumps. You will also be part<br />
of a call out rota for out of hours<br />
emergencies.<br />
You will be required to ensure that Company<br />
policies and procedures are adhered to at all<br />
times and that a first class service is carried<br />
out to achieve customer satisfaction.<br />
Requirements:<br />
• Demonstrable track record working with fire sprinkler<br />
systems<br />
• Strong understanding of fire panels and isolations<br />
• Experience of working within a customer facing role<br />
• This role will also require some UK wide travel<br />
• Ability to work on own initiative<br />
Offering in return:<br />
• Competitive salary up to £30,000<br />
• Bonus<br />
• Company vehicle<br />
• Overtime<br />
• Additional company benefits<br />
To apply for this position, please click the following<br />
link: https://www.centogroup.com/jobs/sprinklerserviceengineer
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email: tradeshows@VanderbiltIndustries.com<br />
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DISTRIBUTORS<br />
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G-TEC<br />
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www.gtecsecurity.co.uk<br />
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3 Beaufort Trade Park, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9QH<br />
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Unit A10 Pear Mill, Lower Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 2BP<br />
Tel +44 (0)161 430 3849<br />
www.maxxone.com<br />
sales@onlinesecurityproducts.co.uk<br />
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Panasonic House, Willoughby Road<br />
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP UK<br />
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210 Wharfedale Road, IQ Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5TP<br />
Tel: 0118 912 5000 Fax: 0118 912 5001<br />
www.norbain.com<br />
Email: info@norbain.com<br />
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PLETTAC SECURITY LTD<br />
Unit 39 Sir Frank Whittle Business Centre,<br />
Great Central Way, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3XH<br />
Tel: 01788 567811 Fax: 01788 544 549<br />
Email: jackie@plettac.co.uk<br />
www.plettac.co.uk<br />
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Hikivision & MaxxOne (logos) Authorised Dealer<br />
Unit A10 Pear Mill, Lower Bredbury,<br />
Stockport. SK6 2BP<br />
Tel +44 (0)161 430 3849<br />
www.satsecure.uk<br />
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Telephone: 01420 525260<br />
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INNER RANGE EUROPE LTD<br />
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Reading, Berkshire RG74GB, United Kingdom<br />
Tel: +44(0) 845 470 5000 Fax: +44(0) 845 470 5001<br />
Email: ireurope@innerrange.co.uk<br />
www.innerrange.com<br />
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IDENTIFICATION<br />
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GJD MANUFACTURING LTD<br />
Unit 2 Birch Business Park, Whittle Lane, Heywood, OL10 2SX<br />
Tel: + 44 (0) 1706 363998<br />
Fax: + 44 (0) 1706 363991<br />
Email: info@gjd.co.uk<br />
www.gjd.co.uk<br />
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DATABAC GROUP LIMITED<br />
1 The Ashway Centre, Elm Crescent,<br />
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 6HH<br />
Tel: +44 (0)20 8546 9826<br />
Fax:+44 (0)20 8547 1026<br />
enquiries@databac.com<br />
PERIMETER PROTECTION<br />
GPS PERIMETER SYSTEMS LTD<br />
14 Low Farm Place, Moulton Park<br />
Northampton, NN3 6HY UK<br />
Tel: +44(0)1604 648344 Fax: +44(0)1604 646097<br />
E-mail: info@gpsperimeter.co.uk<br />
Web site: www.gpsperimeter.co.uk<br />
POWER<br />
INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS<br />
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BRITISH SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION<br />
Tel: 0845 389 3889<br />
Email: info@bsia.co.uk<br />
Website: www.bsia.co.uk<br />
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SSAIB<br />
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Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear<br />
NE25 9SX<br />
Tel: 0191 2963242<br />
Web: www.ssaib.org<br />
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DYCON LTD<br />
Unit A, Cwm Cynon Business Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4ER<br />
Tel: 01443 471900 Fax: 01443 479 374<br />
Email: sales@dyconpower.com<br />
www.dyconpower.com<br />
STANDBY POWER<br />
UPS SYSTEMS PLC<br />
Herongate, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0YU<br />
Tel: 01488 680500<br />
sales@upssystems.co.uk<br />
www.upssystems.co.uk<br />
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ADEPT POWER SOLUTIONS LTD<br />
Adept House, 65 South Way, Walworth Business Park<br />
Andover, Hants SP10 5AF<br />
Tel: 01264 351415 Fax: 01264 351217<br />
Web: www.adeptpower.co.uk<br />
E-mail: sales@adeptpower.co.uk<br />
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HONEYWELL SECURITY<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 844 8000 235<br />
E-mail: securitysales@honeywell.com<br />
UPS - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES<br />
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES LTD<br />
Woodgate, Bartley Wood Business Park<br />
Hook, Hampshire RG27 9XA<br />
Tel: 01256 386700 5152 e-mail:<br />
sales@upspower.co.uk<br />
www.upspower.co.uk<br />
www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500
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CASH & VALUABLES IN TRANSIT<br />
CONTRACT SECURITY SERVICES LTD<br />
Challenger House, 125 Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8LH<br />
Tel: 020 8752 0160 Fax: 020 8992 9536<br />
E: info@contractsecurity.co.uk<br />
E: sales@contractsecurity.co.uk<br />
Web: www.contractsecurity.co.uk<br />
QUALITY SECURITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES<br />
Cliff Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S64 9HU<br />
Tel: 0845 330 4400<br />
Email: contact@constant-services.com<br />
www.constant-services.com<br />
FENCING SPECIALISTS<br />
J B CORRIE & CO LTD<br />
Frenchmans Road<br />
Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3AP<br />
Tel: 01730 237100<br />
Fax: 01730 264915<br />
email: fencing@jbcorrie.co.uk<br />
INTRUSION DETECTION AND PERIMETER PROTECTION<br />
OPTEX (EUROPE) LTD<br />
Redwall® infrared and laser detectors for CCTV applications and Fiber SenSys® fibre<br />
optic perimeter security solutions are owned by Optex. Platinum House, Unit 32B<br />
Clivemont Road, Cordwallis Industrial Estate, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7BZ<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1628 631000 Fax: +44 (0) 1628 636311<br />
Email: sales@optex-europe.com<br />
www.optex-europe.com<br />
LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT<br />
C-TEC<br />
Challenge Way, Martland Park,<br />
Wigan WN5 OLD United Kingdom<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1942 322744<br />
Fax: +44 (0) 1942 829867<br />
Website: www.c-tec.com<br />
PERIMETER SECURITY<br />
TAKEX EUROPE LTD<br />
Aviary Court, Wade Road, Basingstoke<br />
Hampshire RG24 8PE<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 475555<br />
Fax: +44 (0) 1256 466268<br />
Email: sales@takex.com<br />
Web: www.takex.com<br />
PHYSICAL CONTROL PRODUCTS, ESP. ANTI-CLIMB<br />
INSIGHT SECURITY<br />
Units 1 & 2 Cliffe Industrial Estate<br />
Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL<br />
Tel: 01273 475500<br />
Email:info@insight-security.com<br />
www.insight-security.com<br />
SECURITY EQUIPMENT<br />
PYRONIX LIMITED<br />
Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,<br />
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY.<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1709 700 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1709 701 042<br />
www.facebook.com/Pyronix<br />
www.linkedin.com/company/pyronix www.twitter.com/pyronix<br />
INTRUDER AND FIRE PRODUCTS<br />
CQR SECURITY<br />
125 Pasture road, Moreton, Wirral UK CH46 4 TH<br />
Tel: 0151 606 1000<br />
Fax: 0151 606 1122<br />
Email: andyw@cqr.co.uk<br />
www.cqr.co.uk<br />
SECURITY SYSTEMS<br />
BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD<br />
PO Box 750, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 5ZJ<br />
Tel: 0330 1239979<br />
E-mail: uk.securitysystems@bosch.com<br />
Web: uk.boschsecurity.com<br />
INTRUDER ALARMS – DUAL SIGNALLING<br />
CSL<br />
Salamander Quay West, Park Lane<br />
Harefield , Middlesex UB9 6NZ<br />
T: +44 (0)1895 474 474<br />
@CSLDualCom<br />
www.csldual.com<br />
SECURITY EQUIPMENT<br />
CASTLE<br />
Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,<br />
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY<br />
TEL +44 (0) 1709 700 100 FAX +44 (0) 1709 701 042<br />
www.facebook.com/castlesecurity www.linkedin.com/company/castlesecurity<br />
www.twitter.com/castlesecurity<br />
INTRUDER ALARMS AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS<br />
RISCO GROUP<br />
Commerce House, Whitbrook Way, Stakehill Distribution Park, Middleton,<br />
Manchester, M24 2SS<br />
Tel: 0161 655 5500 Fax: 0161 655 5501<br />
Email: sales@riscogroup.co.uk<br />
Web: www.riscogroup.com/uk<br />
SECURITY PRODUCTS<br />
EATON<br />
Eaton is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of security equipment<br />
its Scantronic and Menvier product lines are suitable for all types of<br />
commercial and residential installations.<br />
Tel: 01594 545 400 Email: securitysales@eaton.com<br />
Web: www.uk.eaton.com Twitter: @securityTP<br />
ONLINE SECURITY SUPERMARKET<br />
EBUYELECTRICAL.COM<br />
Lincoln House,<br />
Malcolm Street<br />
Derby DE23 8LT<br />
Tel: 0871 208 1187<br />
www.ebuyelectrical.com<br />
SECURITY SYSTEMS<br />
VICON INDUSTRIES LTD.<br />
Brunel Way, Fareham<br />
Hampshire, PO15 5TX<br />
United Kingdom<br />
www.vicon.com<br />
www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500
APPOINTMENTS<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
Ashley Cardno<br />
Oprema has appointed Ashley Cardno as<br />
Business Development Manager for the North<br />
of England.<br />
Ashley has over 20 years’ experience in the<br />
security industry and prior to joining Oprema<br />
was Divisional Director at HBL Security. Ashley<br />
started his career at Intervision Ultrak and<br />
subsequently held roles at Norbain, Avigilon,<br />
Mirasys and had ten years at Panasonic, where<br />
he was Distribution Manager for security<br />
solutions products.<br />
Reece Ellis<br />
IDIS has announced the appointment of Reece<br />
Ellis to the position of Regional Sales Manager<br />
covering the South of England.<br />
Reece will support existing national and<br />
regional integrators as well as developing new<br />
partnerships and end user accounts. He will<br />
also engage with strategic distributors within<br />
his region and support partners with joint IDIS<br />
Total Solution marketing initiatives and events.<br />
Consistently over achieving targets, Ellis<br />
brings with him over five years’ sales experience<br />
as well an in-depth knowledge of analogue and<br />
IP surveillance. In his most recent roles at<br />
Norbain SD, he was instrumental in developing<br />
key accounts and growing IP surveillance sales<br />
as well as providing product training and<br />
technical demonstrations for both installers and<br />
end users.<br />
Richard Gates<br />
ISD Tech has announced the appointment of<br />
Richard Gates to the position of Life Safety Project<br />
Design Engineer based out of the company’s<br />
headquarters in Camberley, Surrey.<br />
Reporting to Managing Director, Nicky Stokes,<br />
Richard will be pivotal in supporting ISD Tech’s<br />
life safety services offerings, working with both<br />
the sales and operations teams. His appointment<br />
follows ISD Tech’s 2014 expansion in include<br />
design, installation, commissioning and<br />
maintenance of fire detection systems.<br />
Richard will be responsible for ensuring<br />
compliant and technically robust life safety<br />
systems design and will support the operations<br />
team during the full life-cycle of customers’ lifesafety<br />
solutions, from installation, commissioning<br />
through to on-going maintenance.<br />
Amanda Pulford & Peter Adamson<br />
Amanda Pulford and<br />
Peter Adamson have<br />
joined Zitko Consulting<br />
to lead work in two<br />
specific sector areas.<br />
Amanda has<br />
responsibility for placing<br />
sales candidates in<br />
employers across the<br />
two core IT and security<br />
sectors, with Peter<br />
targeted to support an<br />
increasing demand in the<br />
fire sector.<br />
Amanda Pulford joins Zitko with many years’ experience working in a sales<br />
environment. With a focus on securing and placing sales roles at Zitko, Amanda<br />
brings a unique skillset to the team, with an in depth understanding of technology<br />
sector sales from her career to date.<br />
Before joining Zitko, Peter Adamson built a career in complaints handling, in<br />
which the building of rapport was key. These strong interpersonal skills will enable<br />
Peter to proactively support the placing of engineering candidates in the fire safety<br />
sector.<br />
Mark Wall<br />
Mark Wall has joined Dahua UK & Ireland as Area<br />
Sales Manager, covering the Midlands and Wales.<br />
He has been in the electronic security industry for<br />
over 25 years, starting as an engineer in the family<br />
installation business before working in a<br />
commercial capacity for major CCTV and security<br />
distributors.<br />
Mark is enthusiastic about the Dahua range in<br />
general and is already talking to distributors about<br />
ANPR and analytics. He embraces IP CCTV as a<br />
future-proof and scalable technology, but also sees<br />
the benefits of the company’s high-definition analogue and hybrid offerings.<br />
Denny Wang, Sales Director at Dahua UK, said: “Recruiting sales staff of Mark’s<br />
calibre is part of Dahua’s ongoing strategy in the UK. The fact that Mark began his<br />
career as an engineer means he will be of great value on major projects, where he will<br />
be able to understand on-site installation challenges and offer our customers the<br />
right surveillance solutions.”<br />
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