Altronix, a provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, is displaying new managed PoE+ hardened switches and midspans, added to the company’s line of NetWay PoE solutions at ISC West.
One of the many benefits of using IP physical security devices is the wide variety of connectivity options available. Dealers who are knowledgeable about the various IP devices and technologies can utilize existing fiber optic cables for separate networks that can span great distances, providing connectivity to remote buildings, within large locations and on campus-type installations. These separate or “parallel” networks are the best choice for large installations because the security devices are connected to separate cables and network switches, which should eliminate any bandwidth concerns that might be raised by the client’s IT department.
Silent Knight by Honeywell, Northford, Conn., released the SK-F485C Wire to Fiber Converter, designed to allow new and existing Silent Knight systems to significantly increase wire runs between fire alarm control panels and power supplies, while providing a major boost in surge protection.
Azco Technologies Inc. released its Azco LightFence perimeter intrusion detection system, which uses a plastic optical fiber (AzcoWire) to detect intrusions on mesh, chain link and barbed-wire fences
When GateWay Community College’s Director of Facilities Charlie Poure originally came on board as a Maricopa County Community College District facility director, he was disheartened to discover seven buildings on the 30-acre campus outfitted with different brands of obsolete fire alarm systems and faulty wiring.
Communication Networks (ComNet) introduced a fiber optic distance extending interface that allows optical connectivity between one card reader and its associated door or gate locking hardware, and any Wiegand, mag stripe or F/2F-based control panel.
The Catalog 2012-2013 by CSC is now available. It features more than 12,000 items, including copper solutions, fiber optic solutions, cable management solutions, test equipment, physical security solutions, networking solutions, residential solutions and more.
