May 3, 2012 - EBMag was pleased to attend the grand re-opening of Nedco’s Keaton Crescent branch counter. The event also hosted a packed BBQ in support of “Hungry for Change”—an ongoing campaign driven by Canada’s electrical industry that raises funds to feed vulnerable children.

February 14, 2012 - In an effort to protect against copper thieves, FlashFog Security describes its FlashFog technology as a burglar’s worst nightmare. The technology uses a combination of thick moving fog and a bright plasma strobe light –  "Nobody can steal what they can’t see," explains the company. FlashFog is activated by a regular alarm, lasts more than 45 minutes, and continues to work even if alarm lines are cut.

FLASHFOG SECURITY

By Anthony Capkun

February 9, 2012 - More information, as well as online registration, is now available for the 2012 BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont., April 19 to May 2... but who or what the heck is a BICSI?

December 13, 2011 - Lutron Electronics has announced several new features enhancing energy-savings, control, and security for its Grafik Eye QS Wireless system. According to Lutron, the new features further extend the power of the system to reduce energy consumption while optimizing the lighting in a space for any activity. Lutron describes the features as:

21 January 2010

The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) will hold the Spring examination period for the IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET) Certification Program from April 11 to May 8. The application deadline for this upcoming exam cycle is March 26.

January 10, 2011

Samsung Techwin America, a supplier of video surveillance products, unveiled a line of consumer security products for homes and small businesses. Available in 4, 8 or 16 channels, the systems include a DVR with storage capacities ranging from 500 GB to 1 TB. The new Samsung DIY Security Systems feature OmniView, the company’s proprietary software enabling small- and medium-business owners to manage a number of systems at multiple geographic locations simultaneously from a single user interface. They also feature QuickConnect, which automatically configures the system with a wireless network to enable remote viewing via PC or smartphone. The security line includes both box and dome hi-res cameras with night vision capability up to 40 feet, IP66 design and options for wireless or audio capabilities.

SAMSUNG TECHWIN AMERICA

December 20, 2010

Toshiba boasts its IK-WB80A ruggedized IP camera is designed to withstand extreme heat and cold, snow, sleet and rain—even vandalism—without an enclosure because of its metallic housing, which also meets IP66 protection. The camera features a 2-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor and a Vari-focal lens with 3x optical/4x digital zoom; the resulting 1600x1200 resolution captures large outdoor spaces, such as parking lots. For night-time viewing, the camera features IR illuminators effective up to 75 ft in complete darkness, along with a true day/night IR cut filter. PoE connectivity simplifies installation. Other features include dual MPEG4/MJPEG video streaming;
slot for SD and SDHC memory cards; and two-way audio for onsite communications.

TOSHIBA SURVEILLANCE & IP VIDEO PRODUCTS

October 18, 2010

JVC Professional Products is releasing a new VR-N1600UA network video recorder (NVR) and version 5.4 firmware upgrade for current VR-N1600U customers. Among other features, the new NVR doubles the camera capacity and frame rates of previous models. With the purchase of separate additional camera licences, the 16-channel VR-N1600UA can support up to 32 cameras; it also has double the memory capacity of earlier models, so it supports up to 160 fps for recording, viewing, and network distributing frame rates. The 5.4 firmware features a master/slave configuration that allows multiple NVRs to be connected over the network and share resources between them without a PC. Compatible with VR-N1600UA, VR-N1600U and VR-900U units, it creates an integrated monitoring system that essentially expands an existing network without replacing equipment.

JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

September 30, 2010

Honeywell’s Pro-Watch security management software is now leveraging the Niagara AX Framework from Tridium—an open software platform that enables the integration and interoperability of building automation systems (BASs) for real-time monitoring and control of security, secondary fire and other applications. The Pro-Watch platform currently integrates various security components but, with the Niagara Framework, can now integrate with systems such as secondary fire, lighting and HVAC. Now, says Honeywell, any automation system standardized on Niagara is immediately compatible with other systems connected to the framework, decreasing the development time and cost associated with integrating multiple BASs existing at geographically dispersed facilities. Among the Honeywell modules leveraging the Niagara Framework is the Pro-Watch Notifier Secondary Fire Interface.


HONEYWELL

September 9, 2010

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, has unveiled the TVR series of embedded video recorders. The two models, TVR and TVR-VS, support single remote client software, with voice-back function. This series promises higher-quality video and increased storage. With H.264 compression and real-time recording options, the recorders can be configured to support multi-level user management. The firmware is also “easily upgraded” from local to remote sites, and comes in 4, 8 and 16 channels. The TVR and TVR-VS offer large-capacity HDD recording and TCP/IP transmission, while the embedded Linux OS promises reliability. Other features include alarms, local or remote PTZ control with multiple dome protocols available, remote operation, live viewing of up to 64 cameras at once, and the ability to manage multiple users and their associated privileges.

AMERICAN DYNAMICS