In safe hands Meta System

Historically a specialist in advanced electronic security systems for the automotive, motorcycle and energy markets, Italy-based Meta System SpA now also offers cutting-edge telematics and home-alarm solutions. Barbara Rossi writes about recent solutions which have been developed by Meta System since Industry Europe last spoke to the company.

in saFE hands

Since 2015, Meta System’s majority shareholder has been the Shenzhen-based Deren Group. Deren, which operates in various sectors, is a specialist in automotive and consumer cabling and thanks to this acquisition has further expanded its automotive range.

Meta System SpA, part of the Meta System Group, designs, engineers and manufactures its solutions in-house. It is still headquartered in its native northern Italian town, Reggio Emilia. Here it has several production units and facilities, which are flanked by a plant in Mornago and a production site in Shenzhen. Traditionally very strong in Europe, the company has expanded its presence in other markets, notably China and other Asian countries, partly thanks to the Deren Group.

Meta System’s core products are safety and security solutions for the automotive (vehicles and motorcycles) OEM, OES and after-market segments. Telematics solutions for the insurance world are also prominent and have led to interesting developments in home-alarm solutions, which will be discussed later in the article. Alongside this, it features an increasing power electronics range for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as low power modules for automotive acclimatisation systems.

The company, which holds all the relevant certifications, works with all the major automotive manufacturers and is experiencing significant growth, especially in the areas of power electronics, telematics, home-alarm solutions and low power modules.

meta easyCan

One of the products recently developed by Meta System is the Meta EasyCan, a range of new concept alarms for vehicles. Able to interface easily with all the communication protocols installed on vehicles, this range has been developed thanks to the experience accrued by Meta System in the automotive security systems market.

This innovative range of modular alarms can be activated through a remote control and boasts several unique features: it is equipped with a wire or radio-connected siren and a universal platform housing all the alarm devices; furthermore, it can be customised and is compatible with all the communication protocols found inside vehicles, such as CAN-BUS and PLIP or direction indicator flashing modes. The modules are very easy to program and can be easily updated thanks to a programmer and a PC connected to the Meta System website (specifically logged onto the technical section). Summing up its advantages, it could be said that the added value of this alarm system is given by its high degree of flexibility and customisation, easy installation and very effective replenishment and inventory management.

Vestha

The home alarm systems range is also growing significantly. A flagship product in this range is Vestha, an automatic alarm system which, like the rest of the Meta System solutions (with the exclusion of those sold

in Asia) is designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy. Vestha is a modular, expandable, wireless home alarm system which comes in four different kits, making it suitable for flats and houses of varying sizes. This exclusive cutting-edge system developed by Meta System offers a comprehensive range of anti-burglary modules and is accompanied by the Vestha App for Android smartphones or tablets to easily control the Vestha Security remotely. It can also remotely control and activate electrical devices, such as boilers, watering systems, outside lighting, surveillance cameras and gates with a simple text message.

There is also the Vestha Service. This telematics service is linked to the Vestha security system to guarantee the safety and security of the home and its inhabitants. All the events reported by the Vestha home security system are managed by the Central Operation Safety Unit, which works 24/7, 365 days a year. The service also includes contacting the emergency services. As an added bonus, Vestha features an attractive and compact design, an integrated siren, a large display and wireless sensors. The system is very reliable and will work even in the event of a power cut.

One of the components belonging to the Vestha family is T521E, a fully-wireless PIR sensor for home volumetric protection. This double infra-red sensor is used for external surveillance (for example for porches, balconies, gardens and courtyards). In addition to being highly flexible, it offers an optimal and effective installation process and is guaranteed for a total of four years.

There is also Wi 11.0 Siren, the new siren of the Vestha home security system. This is based on a new WiMeta wireless communication technology. This protocol has been developed by Meta System and enables a bidirectional dialogue between devices running on similar technology. Transmission is totally secure and under control, as it is encrypted and not vulnerable to interference. Furthermore, each command requires confirmation of receipt. Thanks to all of these features, Wi 11.0 Siren really offers an optimal level of deterrence. n