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Indoor sensors feature lenses that can flip!

FlipX indoor sensors from Optex feature a bespoke pyroelectric sensor that adapts to the human shape and a lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both narrow and wide detection in a single sensor. By simply rotating the lens through 180°, the sensor can be used to protect narrow or long area such as a hallway up to 18m, or a wide, open area like a living room or retail store up to 12m at 85°. FlipX Standard, the first to be released from the new series, is a Grade 2 sensor that also features a digitally enhanced signal recognition logic called Super Multi-Dimensional Analysis (SMDA), that means nuisance alarms caused by changes of light or temperature can be avoided. FlipX Standard is available as a PIR model – FLX-S-ST – and for more challenging indoor environments as a dual-technology (PIR and microwave) model – FLX-S-DT. The latter is equipped with a robust microwave module, ensuring the durability of the sensor in challenging environments, particularly humid climates, and higher levels of capture performance by tailoring the microwave to the IR detection area.

optex-europe.com

Open protocol fire detection range is announced

FireClass from Johnson Controls is a range of open protocol fire detection products.

The range includes FC700 fire alarm control panels which are available as two-loop or eightloop addressable panels. The FC700 is a digital addressable fire alarm system with a TFT colour touch-screen user interface that is ergonomically engineered specifically for fire alarm control. Operation of the touch screen is possible with or without gloves and provides easy-to-use, intuitive user controls including keyless logon using RFID cards. In order to optimise loop capacity, FireClass offers a system design solution. Each addressable loop can be connected as one high power (HP) loop or two shared power (SP) loops. This provides the system designer the flexibility of allocating all available power and 250 addresses to the HP loop, or to share resources across two SP loops. This level of optimisation can therefore reduce total installed system cost.

johnsoncontrols.com/en_gb/

Platform is updated with intelligent applications

HikCentral Professional V2.3 has been released with three major updates based on Hikvision's Deepen Intelligent Applications. Existing functions have also been optimised, including video surveillance, access control, visitor, attendance and vehicle.

The main updates include an In-store Business Intelligence Solution which provides walk-in rate calculation at store entrance, global heatmap of customer's dwell time across the store and queue analysis at counter.

The new Route Management Solution offers route schedule, monitoring and analysis, also supports driver behaviour management and fuel consumption analysis.

Thirdly the Guard Patrol Solution helps security staff undertake patrol tasks efficiently with face or fingerprint, and report abnormal events immediately. hikvision.com/uk

AI feature speeds up smart video search function

Eagle Eye Smart Video Search, from Eagle Eye Networks, is a new AI feature which makes searching for video reportedly as fast and easy as searching the web. Built into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, the feature allows customers to search across all cameras and all locations and find the exact video they’re looking for, and quickly share video clips. There is no extra subscription fee, and no aditional camera, hardware or local installation is required.

Similar to a web search, customers type in descriptions such as “man with blue shirt” or “white Toyota car”. Results can be narrowed down by date, time, location or camera.

een.com/video-search/

PIN code handle helps keep private rooms private

Code Handle from Assa Abloy offers a simple solution for keeping private rooms private, allowing access only to those who require it. The PIN code setting allows users to keep control of who has access, particularly important when needing to keep items away from the public, such as dangerous materials in hospitals or artifacts in libraries.

The unit requires no alterations to the current door set up and little maintenance with up to 30,000 cycles per battery life.

An LED display provides visual locked or unlocked status plus the unit has adjustable on and off acoustic signals for operation of the lever and pressing the buttons. assaabloy.com/uk/en

EDITOR’S CHOICE

The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our attention so here we take a look at a few of the products we think you won’t want to miss this month.

Hybrid DVR enables gradual upgrade to IP technology

The Concept Pro Lite VXH5AHDL-4 model is a four channel DVR that can record up to 5 megapixel analogue video and 2 megapixel IP video on all channels. It is a hybrid recorder compatible with AHD, HD-TVI, traditional standard definition analogue cameras, and IP cameras. The DVR offers a range of features suited for advanced applications, including remote monitoring station integration, P2P connectivity for remote viewing on mobile devices, and compatibility with the licensefree iPIMS VMS.

Ideal for pre-existing AHD Installers requiring a gradual upgrade to IP, hybrid support allows users to use cameras from separate platforms using the same cabling infrastructure.

videcon.co.uk

NOTE: All technical specifications listed are provided by manufacturers

Motorised cylinder has been redesigned thirty years after launch

The electronic motorised cylinder (EMZY), introduced to the market by EVVA back in 1992, has been completely redesigned thirty years later.

A new commissioning app makes many things a lot easier, for example, by learning the lock and door parameters and adjusting the torque accordingly. The new EMZY app offers a choice of two office modes and a selection of visual signals that appear on the thumb turn button. In addition, existing configurations can be transferred to each new EMZY thumb turn and various alarm states can be set.

The motorised cylinder is fastened to the inside of the door and is operated from the outside as required via RFID access media, biometrics or by entering a code. The door is released from the inside using the EMZY button. It can be connected to third-party systems such as fire and alarm systems as well as building management and evacuation systems via the EMZY interface (I/O box). The EMZY is simple to mount and is therefore suited for retrofitting in surface or flush mounted installations. The button which releases EMZY flashes when it is locked. The user intuitively pushes it to unlock. During the locking and release process, six LEDs rotate. Once the locking and release process is complete, EMZY lights up briefly in green. www.evva.com