Avigilon 29MP JPEG2000 HD Pro

WHEN it comes to the big time there are 3 monster megapixel solutions currently available – Dallmeier’s Panomera engineered solution offering 54MP, the 2 Gigapixel (yep, you read that right) 270-degree GWAS platform from ipConfigure and Avigilon’s new 29MP JPEG2000 HD Pro camera.

CSD’s new TM40 Paradox Touch Screen

Central Security Distribution has released the new TM40 Paradox Touch Screen keypad. This tasty solution has a 10.9cm widescreen colour display; an intuitive, icon-based interface via touchscreen; and quick menu driven prompts.

UniFi’s New Movie Trailer

Security managers looking to resolve short term security issues or changing areas of focus should take a look at UniFi’s Mobile CCTV Trailer, a unit that combines intrusion detection, surveillance, monitoring, remote communications supported by solar power.

Megapixel Lumenera Le11059 From C.R. Kennedy

With all the fuss going on around 1080p HD it might be tempting to ignore megapixel cameras. This is a mistake. There are applications where the enormous fields of view and profound depths of field offered by megapixel are the perfect solution.

Bosch AutoDome 800 1080p HD

Bosch is starting to flex some muscle in the HD video space with the release of its AutoDome 800 and AutoDome Junior models. With Dinion HD chipsets, these full-movement PTZs offer high resolution and all the other goodies.

Axxonsoft’s Intellectual Enterprise

Wandering around Security 2011 recently I chanced upon AxxonSoft on the Sigma CCTV stand between the 2 halls. I’d never run into AxxonSoft before so it was a real revelation to get a spin through key elements of this management software.

Samsung Ezon Digital Locks From QVS

NEW from QVS is a range of Samsung Ezon digital locking solutions offering keypad and RF tag or smart card authentication. Locks in this handsome range include the SHS 5120, the SHS 6020 and the SHS 3120.

Gallagher Command Centre v7.00

New from Gallagher is Gallagher Command Centre v7.00, a security management and integration system that is designed to be easily configurable and highly customisable. Employing .net and Windows Presentation Framework, this is a next-gen solution able to live on variable latency real world networks.

Sony Z Series SLOC Hybrid Camera

Last issue in our show report we talked about a new Sony HD SDI camera but what we were actually talking about was Sony’s new HD SLOC hybrid camera range, which puts HD video onto existing coaxial cable runs.

Inner Range Shows Integriti

At Security 2011, Inner Range released Integriti, the platform that will carry its intruder, access control and building management solutions forward for the next decade. First impressions of Integriti are an emphasis on scalability, ease of installation and simple programming driven by server clustering, system programming and auto discovery of devices.

Siemens SiPass From Alarmcorp & Partners

Siemens SiPass, now distributed by Alarmcorp and 5 partners, is a proven access control solution capable of supporting local installations or enterprise applications. With nearly 30 years continuous development under its belt, SiPass offers users power and flexibility.

American Dynamics’ victor Management Solution

New from American Dynamics, victor is a management solution that allows full integration of multiple AD DVRs and NVRs in a single unified client. Future releases will incorporate access control, alarms and fire control.

Ness HDcctv and IP Video

Ness Corp is releasing a new range of HDcctv DVRs, led by the 4-channel SDI HD DVR, which offers raw 1080p HD performance over existing coax networks. SE&N editor, John Adams, visited Ness Corp to learn more.

ONSSI Ocularis V2.1 From BGWT

ONSSI’s Ocularis V2.1, distributed locally by BGWT, is an IP video management solution that handles recording, streaming and control of unlimited cameras through an interface so stealthy you’d hardly know that it was there.

AXIS M1054 & M5014 720p HD Cameras

Axis Communications has released its new M1054 and the M5014 720p cameras. Each of these units employs Axis’ proven SMPTE HD chipset and incorporates a range of features designed to give maximum flexibility and easiest installation.

New Protege GX From Security Merchants

Protege GX software will be released later in 2011 but I got an early peek at the software at Security Merchants’ Sydney office. Designed to empower solutions based on the needs of user applications, Protege GX offers access control and automation without limitations.

Dallmeier’s Panomera Panorama

C.R. Kennedy has released Dallmeier’s 51-megapixel Panomera, a new technology based on multiple megapixel sensors with suitable lenses supported by clever software, the parts configured to present operators with vast scenes, with full resolution at all depths of field when viewing and recording.

Samsung iPolis IP Camera Road Test

SAMSUNG is making waves with its new iPolis range, a family of cameras built around the WiseNeti Mega DSP CMOS sensor. This new chipset offers users 720p High Definition (1.3MP), a low light image sensor and a signal to noise of 50dB. Multiple codec gives optional h.264, MPEG-4 or MJPEG, depending on your needs.

SAAB OneView Integrated Management

SAAB’s OneView integrated management system is designed to bring together multiple electronic security and related subsystems into a single homogenous control interface giving operators a bird’s eye view of site and system status.

FLIR’s New Thermal Fence

FLIR’s Thermal Fence is a fully integrated perimeter alert system for simultaneous threat detection and assessment that designed to provide accurate intrusion detection and instant visual alarm assessment capability while minimizing false alarms.

Tactical Technologies Eco Power Supplies

Tactical Technologies has released the new Eco Range of power supplies. These devices are lighter, smaller and more efficient than their predecessors. With an impressive 3-year warranty they are made in Australia, meet all relevant AS/NZ standards and cost just 5 per cent more than poor quality imports.

Alexor’s Wireless Campaign

DSC’s Alexor alarm panel, available from Q Alarm Systems, offers 32 wireless zones, 16 wireless keys, wireless quick enrol, template programming, alternate communications via GSM/GPRS and IP and a 500 event buffer. With RF simplicity and a modular layout, Alexor is kicking goals with installers.

New Inner Range Concept 4000 LX

Inner Range has just released a new panel, the Concept 4000 LX, designed as a replacement for the venerable Concept 2000 access control and alarm management solution. Fully compatible with all Inner Range’s hardware and software management solutions, Concept LX is available now from CSD.

Sony SNC-CH210: Good Thing, Small Package

SONY’S shiny new SNC-CH210 1080p HD camera is now available from BGWT Technologies. This palm-sized new camera is compact, with a heat sink housing that belies the strength of its feature set. Importantly, the CH210 is designed with economy in mind - that means functionality and affordability.

Bosch Dinion: HD From Scene to Screen

BOSCH Security Systems is releasing a full range of HD 720p and 1080p fixed full body cameras, fixed domes and PTZs, as well as delivering HD recorders and LCD and LED monitors. It’s a pivotal move from the big German manufacturer.

PCSC FT Controller from Chase

PCSC’s Fault Tolerant FT Controller, available in Australia from Chase Security Solutions, is part of the company’s powerful FT solutions which include controllers, door models and software designed specifically to stave of threats posed by single point failures in network-based access control and alarm systems.

Avolution S-Series Panel from Security Merchants

New from Security Merchants, the Avolution S-Series security system has a range of awesome features that’ll make use, sales and installation easier.

Bosch Access Professional Edition Steps Up

We first reviewed Bosch’s capable Access Professional Edition back at the beginning of 2008 and it was clear at the time that Bosch was onto a good thing. Now Bosch has upgraded the system’s capability, giving far more power as well as the ability to link to intrusion detection systems.

GBO Lenses: From Here to Infinity

I heard about Jim Frazier’s Infinity lens in the first half of the 1990s as the Aussie inventor sought recognition for the deep field lens technology he had developed for the film and television industry. Now the awesome GBO Infinity lens is available for CCTV cameras.

Honeywell Pro-Watch VMS

Honeywell has been Australia’s leading electronic security engineering company for decades and Honeywell’s ProWatch VMS is another example of the company’s expertise. Key elements include its ability to operate in a hybrid environment and the fact it has true integration across the entire system.

Pixim’s New Seawolf Chip

New ‘Seawolf' camera chip is a true all lighting solution designed for use in both IP and high resolution CCTV cameras. According to Pixim, it offers the industry's highest effective resolution, greatest wide dynamic range, and best low light performance at a mainstream price.

Security 2010 New Product Showcase

In our Security 2010 Product Showcase we take a look at some of the key releases at this year’s exhibition to be held September 1-3 at Darling Harbour in Sydney, from industry leaders including Bosch, Hills Industries, Inner Range, Axis Communications, Alarmcorp and many more.

DigiFort from EOS Australia

DigiFort, a new video management system distributed by EOS Australia is a capable and affordable VMS alternative for small, medium and enterprise applications. The system combines layers of functionality with a malleable and intuitive interface designed specifically for ease of use.

Panasonic WV-CP500 SD5 ticks the boxes

IN this product review LES SIMMONDS tests Panasonic’s capable new SD5 WV-CP500 day/night camera which claims 650 lines of horizontal resolution as well as offering a stack of intelligent video functions.

Bosch LTC 0489 Dinion 2X

In these times of dramatic CCTV technology changes we will be testing two high performance analogue cameras. Following tests this month, and next month, we will carry out tests on several selected new technology, high performance IP cameras.

Takex Quad PB-IN200HF Infrared Beams

Takex has released the Takex Intelligent Quad PB-IN200HF photoelectric beam, an active infrared photobeam giving line of sight range of 200 metres externally and a scalable capability that allows cross hatching to any height.

Sony SNC-CH240 Fixed HD Camera

Sony Professional has announced that it is adding a new camera to its HD range. The SNC-CH240 Full HD fixed day night camera has been launched at Sony's Power of Images (POI) event in Germany, completing its HD portfolio.

Globalisation

Cardax FT version 6 delivers a robust enterprise security management solution with new multi-server functionality allowing global support for enterprise applications.

New Axis cameras are hot stuff

Axis Communications has released AXIS Q1910 and AXIS Q1910-E thermal network cameras. These new units combine all the capabilities of thermal cameras in low light and smoke in an economical IP-based form factor.

Sanyo goes all 1080p HD

SANYO has released 9 new full frame rate 1080p HD CCTV cameras in Sydney last month, including fixed and PTZ cameras for internal and external applications. It’s big news from the Japanese maker. From now on the company will only make 1080p HD IP cameras.

Pacom’s Fluidmesh 1100, 2200 wireless links

Fluidmesh wireless links, distributed in Australia by Pacific Communications, offer integrators and end users smart and flexible solutions to some of the toughest data transmission applications.

Bosch Solution 16i

Installers and end users both win with the new Bosch Solution 16i alarm panel. This system incorporates all the features of the Solution 16Plus along with some very clever comms and programming upgrades.

Dallmeier’s DDZ4010 HD and DDF4010HDV-DN

Dallmeier has just released two new high definition Cam_inPIX ultra wide dynamic range dome cameras, the high speed dome DDZ4010 HD and the vandal resistant DDF4010HDV-DN. These new full HD cameras cement Dallmeier’s position as having the most complete IP video solution in the business.

Bosch Dinion 2X

Bosch’s 15-bit Dinion has been the industry’s pre-eminent analogue surveillance camera for the past 5 years and with 32 times more processing power the company’s new 20-bit Dinion 2X is a worthy successor.

DVTel iSOC Version 6

RELEASED in Australia by Pacific Communications at Security 2009, DVTel’s iSOC Version 6 is a wall-to-wall physical security management system that functions through a dynamic workstation.

Sony HD PTZ

Sony Professional launched the world’s first HD PTZ network security camera at ISC West in April and IFSEC in May and Aussies got to see the good looking unit in operation at Security 2009 a month or so back.

Antimagnetic

Standard magnetic locks have certain vulnerabilities according to FSH’s Trevor Mackle, who has designed a new lock and a retrofit plate to protect magnetic locks from new methods of attack.

Alexor the Great

DSC continues its charge into the wireless alarm space with the new Alexor panel. According to Q Alarm Supplies’, Rob Lucas, Alexor communicates with DSC’s new 2-way devices as well as mustering all existing DSC 433MHz security sensors.

Panasonic’s new SD5

Pacific Communications will releases the new Panasonic SD5 technology at Security 2009. SE&N’s John Adams talked to Pacom’s Kieron McDonough about what the market can expect with Panasonic SD5.

Mobotix Q24M wins ASIAL Product of the Year at Security 2009

Mobotix has released the new Q24M hemispheric camera, which replaces the Q22M model. Special features include a more powerful microprocessor and an optimised system platform attaining twice the image frame rate as before. The new release picked up ASIAL’s Product of the Year Award at Security 2009 in Sydney late August.

Bosch's powerful Ultima upgrade

Bosch Security Systems has released the updated Ultima panel with extended wireless functionality, a revised keypad, an upgraded power supply with PTC fuses and a new 2400-baud hardware modem.

Risco’s Extreme views

RISCO Group has unveiled an enhanced version of its award-winning WatchOUT Outdoor Detector – WatchOUT eXtreme with an internal CCTV camera in hard wired and wireless.

GANZ RADAR VISION

Radar Vision from GANZ allows site owners and operators to detect and track people and vehicles as they enter a protected area using 360-degree camera tracking combined with optical and thermal surveillance cameras. The system misses nothing and can alert security staff or activate recording while panning, tilting and zooming on multiple intruders.

Samsung 600-line

IF you thought analogue surveillance cameras were historical artefacts, think again. Dynamic Korean manufacturer Samsung is continuing to develop highly capable analogue surveillance cameras including the 600-line SCC-B2337/B2037 full body units and the B5367/B5369 fixed domes. Want 30 years of CCD development at super competitive prices? Yes please.

Super Sarix

The world’s largest CCTV manufacturer might not have been the first company to manufacture megapixel IP cameras but its recent release of Sarix technology shows Pelco Engineering has lost none of its potency.

Use the force

GE’S Forcefield, distributed by Direct Alarm Supplies, is an integrated security management platform designed to provide serious control and management of GE’s Challenger security system. Now video capability allows seamless integration with 99 GE DVRs.

New Bosch DivarXF

Bosch’s new DivarXF vaults the company ahead in the DVR stakes. It’s clear that Bosch engineers looked at the key functions of a capable DVR and enhanced and polished them to come up with what is certainly one of the industry’s best standalone (and networkable) digital video recorders.

DSC PowerSeries 9045

Just released by DSC is the PowerSeries 9045, a 32-zone self-contained wireless alarm panel designed specifically for extremely fast installation with support for all DSC’s legacy wireless alarm sensors.

Hi definition Sanyo VCC-HD4000P

Sanyo is one of the most inventive Japanese companies in the video surveillance market today and its new VCC-HD4000P underscores what we knew already. If you want a bloody good HD IP camera with H.264 compression you have to take a look at this little beauty.

Get smart: Bosch IVA

Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) is Bosch's advanced video content analysis functionality for the Bosch Video over IP portfolio of encoders and cameras that pushes intelligence to the edge.

Darwin’s evolution

A vigorous oasis growing fast through the joint economic drivers of tourism and mining, Darwin’s progress is mirrored by SKYCITY Darwin, a low rise development with its feet in the jade Arafura Sea. Even mid-week it’s easy to see why this thriving business needs serious surveillance capabilities.

Street life

Wollongong Council has installed Australia’s largest end-to-end digital street and public CCTV solution using DVTel’s Latitude NVMS Version 5 software and IP cameras, along with off-the-shelf networking hardware, including Dell workstations with quad core processors, HP Procurve field switchers and HP servers.

Sony’s mega idea

SONY has released three new high performance 1.3 megapixel network cameras to the Network Camera family – SNC-DM110, SNC-DM160 megapixel network mini-dome camera and the SNC-CM120 megapixel fixed-type camera.

Bosch Professional Series intrusion sensors

New from Bosch are additions to the company’s range of Professional Series intrusion sensors featuring Bosch’s Mantis anti-mask technology.

Cardax FT V5.20

Packed with new features and enhancements, Cardax FT V5.20 delivers a great combination of new technologies, smarter installation tools, and improved usability for end users.

Seadan’s new Protégé

Now available from Seadan Security is Integrated Control Technology’s Protégé control panel, a solution that’s specifically designed to allow support for digital alarm sensors as well as analog sensors previously the domain of expensive building management and HVAC systems.

NetAXS plugs in

You could argue access control systems have been networked since the 1980s with considerable justification but new hybrid solutions like Honeywell’s new NetAXS are designed to offer networking management capabilities as well as supporting legacy analog cable plants and door hardware.

Ness releases the ultimate DVR

Ness Security Products has released the Ultimate DVR a neat 16-channel unit with a well balanced feature set that’s designed specifically to support the full scope of installations needing real performance for real applications.

Samsung 540-line from Pacom

TOP of the range 540-line cameras shouldn’t cost the earth, according to Pacific Communications’ Rob Rosa, who insists Samsung’s new day/night 540-line camera offers the best of both worlds – full features and a seriously competitive price

GPS mobile monitoring from T-Trak

Want to monitor any asset from anywhere in the world? Whether you’re running a monitoring station, a security operation or a property department, T-Trak’s powerful and flexible GPS-based mobile monitoring technology is the solution for you.

Hills Reliance 128 alarm panel

Representing a significant upgrade of Hills’ legendary NX alarm panels, the new Reliance system offers installers and users major increases in power and flexibility. Not only does Reliance handle all the usual intrusion duties on a far greater scale, operations have been polished to make everything about this system easy to use.

Sanyo VDC-DPN9585P Network PTZ

FOR a long time Sanyo has managed to come up with smart surveillance cameras at sharp prices so it makes perfect sense for the company’s engineers to pool their ideas in pursuit of a high quality network PTZ dome camera incorporating Sanyo’s sweet Pan Focus technology.

Product Reviews

Hitachi Finger Vein Biometric

21 September 2011 | Email this article

Chase Security Solutions specialises in access control and has a particular focus on biometric solutions. This month we take a look at Hitachi’s proven Finger Vein ID technology which is claimed to be far more accurate than fingerprint scanning.

Product Reviews

New Bosch Big Blue Gen2

30 August 2011 | Email this article

Bosch Security’s Blue Line Gen2 family of detectors offers installers the things they want – long warranty, proven technology and easy installation and upgrade.

Product Reviews

Panasonic WJ-NV200 Offers 1.3MP Recording At 30 IPS

17 August 2011 | Email this article

Pacific Communications has released Panasonic’s 16-channel NVR - the WJ-NV200. With a list of intelligent features, the WJ-NV200 delivers leading edge technology within an adaptive PC-less setup incorporating simple mouse operation.

Product Reviews

VideoIQ iCVR-HD: 500GB At the Edge

17 August 2011 | Email this article

VideoIQ’s iCVR-HD is a fixed megapixel HD dome camera with adaptive analytics, onboard NVR storage of up to 500GB and an integrated VMS. The unit is distributed locally by Zone Advanced Protection Systems.

Product Reviews

FSH’s New MEM2400EXT Has Vision

09 August 2011 | Email this article

FSH’s new MEM2400EXT series is based on the company’s patented MEM technology which combines an electromagnetic locking function with a physical locking mechanism and incorporates early warning alarm, sounder and a CCTV camera.