Access Control Readers

Hikvision is launching its new 2-Wire modular IP Intercom for retrofitting in multi apartment buildings. This is an extension solution to already successful 2-Wire kits that are mainly used for small residential houses, using the same housing and components from the recently launched 2nd Generation IP intercom technology, also ‘inheriting’ it’s modular nature, which makes it flexible for any scenario. The Intercom delivers all the benefits of IP surveillance through just two wires – data and power. This makes it simple to install, saving time and cost - great for retrofitting and modernizing large residential and office building projects. Full HD images give a clear picture of the door area on your indoor station. IR provides excellent night vision, and the inclusion of WDR (wide dynamic range) means there’s no problem if the camera is faced with direct light from outside. All in all, your indoor station screen will give you a clear overview of your doorstep, and a mobile app means you can manage entry from anywhere you like. The modular nature of the Intercom gives the system massive flexibility, with a range of modules to choose to build the right system for the scenario. This can also be integrated with video surveillance, access control and intrusion systems so it can be a seamless part of any total security solution. The 2-Wire system can be combined with IP intercoms through a network that is connected to power and data distributors while also sharing common accessories and modules. Other features include: Great looking image from camera that can be recorded in Video Surveillance system High quality of audio even on noisy streets Remote control via common mobile application Simplified configuration Optional wall or flush mounting installation Common Hikvision software and application Up to 16 additional cameras can be observed at the indoor station. Typical applications for this new product will be in modernization of residential apartment buildings, school buildings and office buildings.  “This extension to our intercom range is a great example of Hikvision as a smart home security solution provider, combining intercoms with Video Surveillance, Access control and intrusion”, says Cenek Maly, EU Channel Product Manager at Hikvision, “It brings a variety of modern functions such as mobile app control, high resolution images delivered at high speed, and audio quality to bring residential intercom systems to the next level.”

Style, intelligence and robustness come together in the new SMARTair® Knob Cylinder from ASSA ABLOY. Part of the SMARTair® access control system, this intelligent device with integrated RFID reader is now more resistant to attack. It comes in elegant, contemporary finishes and colours, upgrading aesthetics and functionality in equal measure. It quickly upgrades almost any existing regular door to an access-controlled door — without any drilling. The new Knob Cylinder fits seamlessly and flexibly into a SMARTair® system, providing advanced, user-friendly access management designed to make any workplace work better. If you need to monitor and control who goes where, and when, you need the new SMARTair® Knob Cylinder. The Knob Cylinder is battery-powered and works with every SMARTair® access management option, so you can choose between online (“real-time”), offline, update-on-card and standalone management — or combine more than one system at the same site with the same software interface. Upgrading to the new Knob Cylinder is simple: just replace an existing mechanical cylinder with the new device. No complex installation or drilling stands between you and safe, reliable, flexible SMARTair® access control. Glass, wooden or aluminum doors — Scandinavian, Euro and many other profiles — present no problem. A modern, mobile solution The Knob Cylinder works with all standard proximity technologies, including MIFARE®, DESFire and iCLASS®, and also offers another new way to open your doors — with the SMARTair® Openow™ mobile app. With Openow™, users no longer carry separate credentials; just their smartphone with secure virtual keys stored inside. There’s no longer any need to collect or validate an access card to open authorized doors locked with the new SMARTair® Knob Cylinder. With Openow™, if you have your phone, you are already carrying your keys. Modern and mobile-ready, the SMARTair® Knob Cylinder is built to make your building smarter. Its robust design, redefined aesthetics and easy installation are perfect for securing offices, business headquarters, conference and meeting rooms.

True to their commitment to make the best technology available to the mainstream market, FERMAX launched DUOX VEO WiFi and DUOX VEO-XS WiFi door entry monitors with integrated Internet connectivity, which allows calls at home to be diverted to the user's smartphone or tablet. All you need is a DUOX VEO or VEO-XS WiFi monitor installed in the house, then download the free BLUE app and pair it to your mobile device. Comfortable and easy communication, whether you are at home or not.  And for individual homes, the DUOX VEO WiFi and DUOX VEO-XS WiFi monitors are also available as KITS: all-in-one solutions with all the necessary elements for the installation.

You can work smarter and more sustainably when electronic locks and keys power your security. An electronic locking solution minimizes security risks when keys go missing. With an eCLIQ system from ASSA ABLOY, you can manage everyone’s access from anywhere, at any time — electronically, securely and wirelessly. Based on award-winning CLIQ® access control technology, the eCLIQ system is built around precise locking mechanics and high-end microelectronics. A battery inside each programmable key powers the wide range of programmable cylinders and padlocks — and secures every data transfer.  An eCLIQ system is also convenient. Thanks to multiple software options, you manage users’ access rights in a way that suits you best. Authorised key-holders carry a single, battery-powered key programmed with only their cleared access permissions. Low maintenance for technical components you can trust Robust and durable, eCLIQ cylinders are available for a wide range of doors, cabinets, lifts, alarm boxes, machines and entrance gates. Looking after your eCLIQ components is easy: an integrated lubricant reservoir ensures cylinders remain maintenance-free for up to 200,000 cycles. eCLIQ keys are durable, compact, and waterproof (IP67). They are easy to reprogram, enabling temporary and time-limited access permissions for every employee or contractor. AES encryption, rapid processing, and efficient energy management is built into the chip. When a key’s battery runs out, it is easily replaced without tools. Mechanical and encrypted electronic elements work together to make an eCLIQ installation highly resistant to both physical and electronic attack. Easy installation — simple, secure management Managing eCLIQ is straightforward. You can program keys with easy-to-use eCLIQ Manager software: choose between a local software installation or our secure web-based software which manages access rights from anywhere, in the cloud. Security managers can host the Web Manager software on their own or use ASSA ABLOY’s Software as a Service solution. Users can also update their own keys with a range of programming devices, including wall-mounted units. With eCLIQ, missing keys are quickly de-authorised, cutting risks associated with key loss or theft. At any time, facility managers can generate a full audit trail to discover who has accessed which locks. Unlike other electronic access control systems, eCLIQ uses no mains electricity. The microelectronics inside an eCLIQ lock are powered by a standard battery inside every key. Energy-efficient and sustainable, battery power also minimizes disruption when you switch to eCLIQ. Because there is no cabling around the door, you don’t need to schedule invasive, expensive electrical wiring. eCLIQ in action “eCLIQ is more durable, more secure and more efficient than conventional locking systems,” says Stephan Schulz, CLIQ® Product Manager at ASSA ABLOY EMEA. “This evolution of our award-winning CLIQ® technology is already protecting businesses and public services across Europe. A range of sectors and building types — from banks and hospitals to shops and warehouses — have learned eCLIQ provides the control and flexibility their premises need.” For an access control overhaul at University Hospital Frankfurt, managers sought a secure locking system for a new building: 1,100 eCLIQ cylinders and keys provided the solution. Now, with eCLIQ installed, nurses update access rights every morning for the day ahead. This new workflow minimizes security vulnerabilities and keeps everyone safer. Retail banking combines high security with complex workflows. Staff need efficient access. Facility managers need the flexibility to design access permissions around individual needs and clearances. Creval’s bank doors across Italy’s Lombardy region are now locked with more than 30 eCLIQ cylinders, putting managers in total control of entrance security. In the unlikely event a key is misplaced, Creval administrators simply delete it from the system. In Germany, eCLIQ locks AMPELMANN GmbH branches and their 2,200 m2 logistics centre, meeting the needs of their decentralized branch organization. Its 8 Berlin branches are staffed by several permanent employees. External service providers like cleaners need access. eCLIQ provides it — safely, securely and without major key-management workload.

The new DSC1500 portable beam barricade sets up quickly and temporarily to block vehicles and secure locations during short-term events and anywhere a beam barricade is needed for interim security. With a clear opening of 16 feet (4.8 m), the DSC1500 is M30 certified, able to stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 kN) vehicle going 30 mph (48 kph). Many organizations have the need for easy to install, temporary drop-arm barriers that can install within 10 minutes to transitorily close down a roadway to one or two lanes or block parking lot exits to deter thefts. Previous beam barriers had to be filled with sand, gravel or cement to be operable. To remove the DSC1500 from its temporary site, it is simply repacked in ten (10) minutes. No excavation or sub-surface preparation is required. Once positioned, the mobile barricades unpack themselves using manual hydraulics to raise and lower the barriers off their wheels. A self-deploying trailer with integrated lifting device facilitates rapid installation. The process is simply reversed when the event is over or the time comes to deploy the beam barrier at another location. From a purchasing standpoint, it can be easier to buy portable beam barricades than permanent solutions. The latter are oftentimes placed into an organization’s real assets budget because they are permanently installed into the ground, becoming part of the property. Such budgets can often create complex purchasing scenarios for law enforcement or public safety departments. However, purchasing portable beam barricades is no different than buying protective vests for personnel or new sets of wrenches for the maintenance department. For one time uses, a lease plan has been created where organizations can simply lease the portable barriers, use them, pack them up and return them. Delta always keeps an inventory for purchase and quick delivery at their manufacturing facility in Palmdale, Calif. That’s because, in many cases, they are needed for events that come up quickly, such as emergency road or bridge construction or unexpected parking lot requirements.

Gallagher Command Centre is a powerful access and control solution designed to give you complete site control.  Fully configurable to suit the unique needs of your site, Command Centre allows you to define, manage and report on all aspects of your system.  Everything that happens on-site is relayed to your Command Centre operators in real time, enabling a swift and appropriate response to security threats.  Seamless integration with complimentary security and site management solutions means Command Centre delivers on its promise. You’re in command.  Command Centre v8 introduces new Site Plan functionality for greater situational awareness and responsiveness; Broadcast notifications to Mobile Connect for better communication in emergency situations; and Status and Overrides REST APIs for increased integration flexibility. 

Human face images, fingerprints, cards and passwords can be recorded to the face recognition access standalone. With face detection box; the largest face among faces that appear at the same time is recognized first; the maximum face size can be configured on the web. Face recognition distance is 0.3m–2m , human height range is 1.1m–2.4m. Face verification accuracy>99%; face comparison speed ≤0.5s per person; false recognition rate<0.1%. Profile faces can be recognized; face recognition angle can be adjusted, the range is 0°–90°. Supports 30,000 users, 30,000 cards, 30,000 passwords, and 50 administrators. Support liveness detection. Supports duress alarm, tamper alarm, intrusion alarm, door contact timeout alarm, and illegal card exceeding time alarm. Has six user levels: general users, patrol users, blacklist users, VIP users, guests, and disabled users. Attendance records can be uploaded to the management platform

Climax’s Voice Recognition Emergency Voice Call Point with Wi-Fi capability, adopts advanced speech recognition technology that recognizes preset vocal commands and triggers specified actions. When combined with a monitoring system, it will activate an emergency call to a professional monitoring center, allowing users to receive emergency attention even in situations which they are unable to seek help physically. In addition to voice activation, the VRCP-WiFi features a large button for users to summon help during an emergency. In critical situations such as falls, medical problems, or emergencies, users can quickly activate the device to report an alarm. VRCP-WiFi can work with routers that support Wi-Fi network, providing network connection for making outgoing voice calls and receiving incoming calls for two-way voice communication. It has a powerful speaker and microphone built-in and can be easily mounted or placed anywhere in the premises. Having multiple VRCP-WiFi placed at strategic locations throughout the home can create an extra network of safety. When an emergency happens, users can simply use the nearest Voice Call Point to summon help. It is suitable for seniors and medical care and ideal for multi-story homes and larger premises. Knowing that senior users can quickly and easily speak with a CMS operator from anywhere in the home provides an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. The VRCP-WiFi also transmits supervisory and low battery signals to the medical alarm panels to ensure its proper operation at all times. Emergency Voice Extender with Wi-Fi capability Voice Recognition to activate emergency call by preset vocal commands Single-button design for making calls to summon help Provide high-clarity, hands-free, two-way communication through Wi-Fi networks Automatically picks up incoming call without button press Excellent voice quality allows users to answer within 10m range from VRCP-WiFi Built-in microphone and speaker Large ALARM button for easy identification Wall-mount or table-top placement Sleek, Modern Design Regular supervision signals to check system integrity Ideal for multi-story homes and larger premises

Thanks to WIT door entry monitor touch interface the user is able to take calls to the home, manage missed calls, view captured images, read messages sent by the administrator, visualize aerial camera images, activate external relays, get notifications about alarms on the monitor and guard unit, and even manage the home automation system. WIT's exclusive aesthetics are underpinned by an innovative technology that allows the installation of APPs (APPs have to be FERMAX certified and configured by authorized installers). For simplicity of installation, WIT monitors allow PoE power supply, this means that it makes use of PoE switch power and no dedicated power supply is required. WIT 10" monitor is specially designed for home automation integration, since it is the only monitor that incorporates 2 RJ-45 network interfaces to be able to connect to both the community IP network and the apartment's local network, maintaining both the isolation between networks and flexibility in connectivity. Its surface or embedded installation allows it to adapt to the most demanding architectural designs.

Vanderbilt’s ACTpro 1500 PoE Ultra controllers were launched in March 2019. What Is It? The ACTpro 1500 is a single door IP Controller and includes a dual-port Ethernet switch. The controller supports 60,000 users and includes a rich set of advanced features, including voltage monitoring and break glass monitoring. These controllers are ideal for a single door system or systems that need to grow up to 4,000 doors. How Does It Work? The PoE Ultra hardware in the controllers ensures support for all power requirements. This includes local door accessories and components such as card readers, door locks and request to exit buttons. PoE Ultra ensures that all of this is accomplished without the need for additional Power Supply Units (PSUs). Essentially, this saves the system user time and money. Moreover, as this is all powered over the Ethernet, it translates to less cabling and more convenience for installers too. Why Does It Matter? This is an important feature for installers because when a system is fast to install and more straightforward to set-up and quote, it removes the complexity from access control and allows installers to get more done, more efficiently, and in less time. This ultimately benefits their business and their bottom line.

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, has launched a new apartment outdoor station VTO9341D, providing new access control solutions to fence and lobby entrance with the cutting-edge face recognition technology. The apartment outdoor station elevates the safety and convenience of resident security system to a new level with the fashionable non-touch face-recognition entry, while conventional unlocking ways are preserved in case of emergency. The product’s working temperature is between -20°C to 60°C, meaning it can operate smoothly across a variety of weather conditions and geographical areas. With a shell made of aluminium alloy plate, it meets IP55 standard for water and dust resistance, and IK07 standard for impact resistance. Further enhanced by the Intrusion Prevention System, the product will offer ideal ingress protection to property owners and facilitate the work of security guards. Face Recognition Once a person steps into the 0.5-metre distance within VTO9341D that triggers its approaching induction, the 2MP CMOS image sensor will capture the face in high-definition colour image for identification. In as quick as 0.5 second, it can complete recognition and open the door for the residents. With strong capacity to store up to 20000 faces, the system would suffice the demand of large housing estates or commercial lots. The Auto Gain Control supplements white light to cope with poorly-lighted conditions, enabling night vision for the outdoor station. Multiple Unlocking Approaches VTO9341D is also equipped with Mifare Card reader, fingerprint recognition (with a memory of 3000 fingerprints), and touch screen key pad, which provide multiple unlocking approaches via card, fingerprint and password. Working together with VTS5240B Master Station that can forward image to mobile devices, owners can even enjoy the remote unlock function while away from home. Additionally, the audio system supports bidirectional talk, which assists visitors and owners in dual-way communication as an auxiliary to face identification. As a high-end product with unique features and full market potential, VTO9341D will benefit both Dahua dealers and system integrators.  With DSS EXPRESS monitoring access control & other Dahua exclusive technologies, the apartment outdoor station would lower the time cost of integration and maintenance.

The H4 Video Intercom integrates a 3 MP camera with a high-performance intercom and features exceptional wide dynamic range, low-light, noise reduction and echo-cancelling technologies for clear viewing and two-way communication with visitors. Combined with Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, this secured entry system enables operators to quickly and easily identify and communicate with a visitor before remotely granting access.

SALTO's ProAccess SPACE web-based software brings a new level of powerful flexibility to access control so that users can order the functionalities that they most need and upgrade accordingly as a system and needs grow. And in addition to the abundance of important new functionalities, SPACE also has a modern interface that is more user-friendly to help users find and operate the functions they want to use as quickly and intuitively as possible.

Baran Advanced Technologies, manufacturer of the Everswitch access control products, introduces the Everswitch ATP2 family of products. It is another first from Everswitch: a fully sealed polycarbonate Piezo keypad with or without an integrated HID reader, either 125 KHz or 13.56 MHz. Inside the keypad is the same innovative patented Piezo technology that is used in the Everswitch rugged metal vandal-proof keypads. This design is fully weatherproof, IP68 dust & waterproof rated, and has no moving parts. The ATP2 comes with a variety of product features such as background illumination and choice of keypad color. The ATP2 operation temperature is from -4 F (-20 Celsius) and up to 167 F (75 Celsius). These keypads feature a single gang back plate.