A Buyer's Market
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There's no shortage of hardware solutions
offering schools the latest advancements
in surveillance, control, and security.
The Toshiba IK-WD01A is an IP camera
housed in a compact white dome that measures
5 1/2 inches in
diameter. The
camera’s
discreet appearance
allows it to
blend into the
décor of schools
and offices. Features
include a built-in web
server, dual-codec
motion-JPEG and MPEG-4
compression, PoE, detailed VGA
(640 x 480 pixels) resolution, and a streaming
video rate of 30 frames per second.
The quarter-inch CMOS image sensor
and wide-angle varifocal fixed lens with
4x digital zoom produce clear video
images. This progressive scan system
is complemented by backlight compensation,
flickerless imaging, auto gain
control, and auto white balance.
The SCM-1 mount is designed for use in
environments that use suspended ceilings,
such as schools and offices. The mount
can hold up to 75 pounds and can be
used with 2-by-2-foot or 2-by-4-foot ceiling
tiles, and standard 1 1/2-inch NPT pipes
or VMP ceiling masts. The device comes
with 20 feet of tie wire and four standard
electrical KOs.
The Divar MR series of midrange DVRs
combines high-quality digital recording
with flexible alarm handling, camera
control, and remote management into an
integrated video management solution
that is easy to install and simple to use.
The Divar MR delivers real-time recording
and playback in CIF resolution as well as
high-resolution live viewing. With recording
resolutions up to 4CIF, the unit can
also be used when great
detail is needed. Image
quality is complemented by
MPEG-4 compression to
extend retention periods
and reduce storage costs.
Extreme CCTV upgraded its WZ18 and
WZ20 integrated day/night bullet
cameras for enhanced capability, reliability,
and ease of installation. Improved backlight
compensation and auto white balance
produce greater picture detail. New
external camera controls and zoom lens
adjustments allow for simple, tool-free
configuration, while a local video port
enables in-field monitoring. Incorporating
IP66 housing and night vision, these allweather,
24-hour surveillance solutions
can be used in numerous markets, including
schools, homes, and small-scale commercial
locations.
The IK-6420A analog surveillance camera
incorporates 540 TV lines of horizontal
resolution, and also features
advanced 10-bit DSP, a 50-
decibal signal-to-noise
ratio,
backlight compensation,
and
sensitive
day/night
functionality.
The compact device is suitable for generalpurpose
CCTV installations, such as those in
parking lots and schools, and weighs only
2 1/2 ounces.
The Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast
System (WEBS) series of mass notification
devices can be integrated into a comprehensive
emergency communication system for a multitude
of locations. Towers and wall-mounted
units can be combined with emergency
phones, providing two-way communication
between security and end users. Indoor and
outdoor paging units can augment towers
and wall mounts or they can be installed
separately. The models also can be made
wireless, and installations can be integrated
with surveillance cameras and strobe lights.
The Passport 1000 lockset,
available in offline and WiFienabled
online versions,
acts as a stand-alone electronic
locking system that
operates off the powerful
Persona Campus software. The Grade 1 lock
uses magnetic stripe and
PIN code technologies
for dual validation and
customized individual
access to facilities. The
lockset seamlessly integrates into a onecard
solution, providing total access
for school facilities. Made to work with
most existing magstripe cards, the system
imports student information without unwanted
duplications of existing databases.
The Digital Video Management Systems software is suitable for conducting IP
surveillance of multiple buildings. It allows
all servers and cameras to be configured
and managed from one central location, and
live and recorded images to be viewed on a
single display over the network or by using a
web browser. The new version of the software
provides megapixel support, including live
and recorded zoom, and supports more than
200 models of IP cameras from 30 camera
manufacturers.
The One Day Visitor Pass uses a patented foldover
tab to initiate a chemical reaction that
causes the badge to
change color over a
24-hour period. A red
"void" appears when
the tamper-proof
badge is no longer
valid, preventing visitors from reentering facilities
without registering each day.The badge
does not have to be collected at the end of the
visit, simplifying the sign-out process.
The Reader Control
Module II With PoE transmits electrical
power and data to
remote door readers,
door controllers, and
door strikes over an existing
standard Ethernet network’s Cat-5 cables.
The door controller is compliant with IEEE
802.3af standards.
Sherleen H. Mahoney is associate editor of
Security Products.
This article originally appeared in the 10/01/2008 issue of THE Journal.