DSC Introduces New Product Suites to its PowerSeries Neo System
Tyco Security Products added two new product suites to its PowerSeries Neo intrusion detection system. During ISC West, Tyco’s DSC brand announced the release of WebSA – System Administrator software to complement the company’s hybrid intrusion system, as well as more than a dozen detectors, keys, sirens and related devices that are all powered by the PowerG wireless technology.
WebSA is a professional end user application that manages multiple systems, gives users the ability to manage, monitor and control the functionality of their PowerSeries Neo security system using user-friendly, intuitive interfaces accessed with real-time dashboards. As a key part of the new DSC PowerSeries Neo suite of hybrid wireless intrusion products for commercial and residential applications, WebSA is complemented by a variety of system administration software suites that includes Remote Diagnostics, a set of issue resolution tools that offer remote diagnostic, inspection and maintenance capabilities to fit a range of industry needs. In addition to supporting remote management, it also supports remote upgrades to the system to ensure users have access to the latest upgrades.
“WebSA is a key element in DSC’s new systems administration software portfolio, which is designed to serve non-technical end users,” explained Tim Myers, director of Product Management, Tyco Security Products. “Whether it’s an HR manager who needs to change employee codes without having to go to individual doors, or a security officer who wants to monitor alarms via a system dashboard, WebSA provides step-by-step instruction and mobile connectivity through user-friendly, easy-to-use applications.”
PowerSeries Neo and its software suite that includes WebSA is based on the mature DLS 5 engine, which runs on the latest Microsoft .NET framework and utilizes an ultra light SQLite database.
Also at ISC West, DSC brought out more than a dozen detectors, keys, sirens and related devices that are all powered by the PowerG wireless technology and compatible with DSC’s PowerSeries Neo platform. PowerG is the robust, commercial grade wireless technology that is designed to reduce operational costs for dealers while providing the ultimate in systems reliability for end users, DSC described.
The new PowerG-enabled devices cover a wide range of functions, beginning with a line of multi-channel, frequency-hopping spread spectrum detectors that overcome frequency blocking and interference from various wireless products and technologies. Devices dynamically optimize their route to the control panel to avoid RF interference. Low power consumption is achieved through adaptive transmission power to support longer battery life.
Included in this group are the PG9904P wireless PowerG PIR motion detector, the PG9905 wireless PowerG temperature detector, the PG9916 wireless PowerG smoke and heat detector, the PG9924 wireless PowerG curtain PIR motion detector, the PG9926 wireless PowerG smoke detector, and the PG9934P wireless PowerG motion detector with integrated camera. The camera is activated upon movement when the detector is armed. Images are sent via the Ethernet or cellular signal to a monitoring station where staff can view, verify and respond accordingly.