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Fluke Networks has unveiled the MicroScanner PoE to speed the installation and troubleshooting of Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices including those supporting the new high power 802.3bt standard, which was ratified in September of 2018. The tester, which can verify and troubleshoot Ethernet cabling, displays a simple indication of the class of power available as reported by the switch in accordance with the Ethernet Alliance designations. This information indicates if sufficient power is availab...

One important feature for a copper extension product could be to maintain the network integrity. This ensures that the network speed (wire speed) of the link is maintained at either 100Mbps or 10Mbs and that the connection is fully symmetrical. By doing this it is possible to integrate units into an Ethernet network with complete confidence that the links in no way degrades the performance of the network as they operate at the chosen speed. It should also be added at this stage that the line sp...

Omnitron Systems, a provider of Power Over Ethernet (PoE) and fiber network products, introduced its new 100Watts RuggedNet Industrial GHPoEBT and OmniConverter Commercial GHPoEBT IEEE 802.3bt Switch product lines. The new compact Gigabit products include 60 and 100Watts per port and are ideal in applications requiring fiber or copper data connectivity to multiple remotely high-powered devices such as PTZ surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi access points and 5G devices. Multi-mode fiber ports The man...

Arecont Vision Costar (AVC), the industry pioneer in IP-based megapixel camera technology and video surveillance solutions, has named experienced sales provider Geoff Stoliker as regional sales manager for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest Region. “Geoff brings a wealth of security industry knowledge to Arecont Vision Costar, which will be appreciated by our growing customer base across the region, including his own extensive customer and partner contacts,” said Kyle Park...

Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announced its lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place September 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Booth 905, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage will come together with smart home AV systems, networking, and infrastructure solutions designed to help integrators create amazing AV experiences for their clients. "At CEDIA Expo 2019, visitors to our booth will see how all of our brands come...

There are over 55,000 electrical substations in the United States. These substations, along with power plants and transmission lines, provide power for millions of people. It is imperative that these locations remain secure from intrusion and sabotage. If just a handful of these substations were rendered inoperable, the U.S. could face a serious blackout. The 2013 sniper attack on PG&E Corporation’s Metcalf transmission substation, which knocked out several transformers and totalled o...

Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company and manufacturer of network infrastructure solutions, announced Will Jensen as President of Berk-Tek and Vice President and General Manager of Nexans LAN Division North America, effective June 17. He will report to Steven Vermeulen, Nexans Executive Vice President, Telecom and Data Business Group. Jensen succeeds Paul Trunk, who is retiring after 22 years of service with Berk-Tek. In his new role, Jensen will be responsible for all Sales & Marketing, Operations, R...

VuWall, the provider of video wall and AV network management, and TBC Consoles — a world-class technical furniture designer, manufacturer, and installer— announced a partnership to provide customers with an affordable and efficient control room kit that addresses the specific requirements of small to midsize control rooms — and fully complements VuWall solutions. Engineered to simplify the design, quoting and purchasing, and installation process for small and medium size contr...

AV collaboration and control pioneer Atlona, in partnership with new owners Panduit, will accentuate the importance of quality network infrastructure and connectivity in the AV over IP ecosystem at InfoComm 2019. Panduit, which acquired Atlona in January, will demonstrate its latest enterprise-level equipment racks, cabinets and connectivity solutions for AV environments in Atlona’s booth (3012), with a focus on helping integrators and end users streamline the installation and management...

Altronix, globally renowned power and data transmission solutions provider for the professional security industry, is showcasing its new additions to the Trove Access and Power Integration Series here at ISC West 2019 (booth #11073). These new Trove models meet the industry’s growing demand for rack-mounted configurations that save space, which is highly desirable for use in data centers and MDF/IDF locations where real estate is at a premium. Trove Rackmount Access Controllers Trove eas...

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience in spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, has announced the release of an explosion proof 1080p analog submersible camera for underwater monitoring in freshwater environments. This unit can be submerged up to 50 feet and is available in a fixed lens configuration and has a 3.6mm 90-degree lens for wide-area viewing. Explosion-Proof Analog Cameras  The EXPCMR-SWP.FW-ALG-1080P-IC-1227-12.7-100C e...

Panduit Corp., a global provider of innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced it has acquired global AV manufacturer Atlona. Atlona designs and develops innovative, award-winning products for a diverse range of commercial and residential AV and IT markets worldwide, including education, business, government, entertainment, and healthcare. AV system solutions Atlona’s product categories include networked AV, signal distribution, wireless collaboration, and AV s...

Security 101, a national security systems integrator, announced 13 winning non-profit organizations in the 7th Annual Gift of Security. More than 32,825 online voters selected the winners, each of which will receive $10,000 worth of integrated security services and equipment from 13 participating Security 101 offices and product partners, Axis Communications and WESCO. Each office enlisted local public officials and civic leaders to nominate three non-profit organizations that were submitted to...

Altronix, a globally recognized power and transmission solutions provider for the professional security industry, introduces the latest additions to its popular series of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions at GSX 2018 (booth #1950). Trove1M1WP Outdoor Enclosure The new Trove1M1WP outdoor enclosure with backplane allows for easy integration with Altronix power and Mercury/Lenel access controllers. The new Trove Rackmount Series accommodates access controllers from leading manufacturer...

Altronix, the provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, is showcasing the new eBridge1600F 16-port EoC receiver with integral PoE switch here at GSX 2018 (booth #1950). The new and innovative eBridge1600F power and transmission solution further bridges the infrastructure gap by integrating coax, Ethernet and fiber along with PoE eliminating the cost and labor associated with installing new network cabling. “Altronix continues to design and delive...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent video solutions, is pleased to introduce its new CA2 Series HD analog cameras. A complement to the company’s 8724 V Tribrid NVR and HD analog offering, the cameras enable organizations to capture sharp 1080p video over existing coaxial cable without the cost and disruption typically required to upgrade to Cat5/6. They also come with multiple mounts, including an innovative drop ceiling mount that cuts installation times by 50% or more. The...

DITEK announces the debut of the DTK-MRJEXTS surge protector, designed to be installed on the outputs of PoE Extender devices. The DTK-MRJEXTS is a point-of-use surge protector compatible with CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A cabling infrastructure, and when used with STP cabling, the DTK-MRJEXTS does not require a separate earth ground, allowing for simpler installation. “The advanced circuitry in the DTK-MRJEXTS provides protection for PoE extender circuits,” said Jason Klein, National Sales...

DITEK’s Outdoor Surge Protector for Ethernet Cabling provides a highly effective and cost-efficient solution to protect surveillance and security devices and systems. Featured this week at ASIS 2017 (booth #701), the hardened unit model DTK-MRJPOEX features a NEMA 4X rated enclosure with weatherproof connectors for installation in harsh or outdoor environments. “When an organization experiences a multi-million-dollar loss after a lighting strike because they didn’t have the pr...

F.C. United of Manchester is a semi-professional football club based in Boston, Manchester, founded in 2005 by Manchester United supporters opposed to American businessman Malcolm Glazer’s takeover of the Old Trafford Club. After sharing multiple stadia across Greater Manchester between 2005 and 2015, F.C. United opened their own ground, Broadhurst Park in May 2015. During construction of the new stadium a combination of an analog CCTV system was installed and supported by onsite manned...

Over the last two decades, there has been a general trend towards the standardization of machine vision interfaces. Not long ago, engineers were required to purchase unique and expensive cables for every camera-to-frame grabber combination, or even camera to PC interface. In some cases, different cameras from the same manufacturer required an entirely different set of cables, resulting in costly upgrades and unsatisfied customers. Camera Link HS Interface Standardization has changed that, maki...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports Up To 2,000 SIP Devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...

Panasonic will showcase its latest security, analytics, and software solutions at ISC West 2017 Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) is bringing its extensive array of leading integrated security and video surveillance solutions to ISC West 2017, April 5-7 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Introductions To i-PRO Extreme Series Introduced to wide acclaim at ASIS International 2016, Panasonic will be showcasing new additions to...

The Christie FHD553-XE 55-inch LCD panel in a 2x2 array is ideal for tiled display walls in security operation environments Christie will be exhibiting industry leading networked control room monitoring products for the security industry at ISC West 2017 from April 5 to 7 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Control room solutions showcased at the booth will include Christie FHD553-XE LCD panels, Christie Velvet Apex Series 1.2mm LED tiles, Entero HB 70-...

RapidRun optical modular cabling system eases the 4K/UHD transition for the residential market Middle Atlantic Products announces that C2G's powerful commercial solutions are now available exclusively to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic robust roster of power and AV system foundational products. C2G offers integrators an unmatched level of support and quality across its full breadth of high-performance cabling and connectivity products, including the...

Vicon aims to strengthen its sales presence nationwide in response to strong demand Vicon Industries, Inc.  designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of Datacom Sales and Associates (Datacom), a manufacturers’ representative firm covering the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon’s commitment to dev...

Veracity's “direct-to-disk” concept completely removes the need for NVR servers Veracity, provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, will be demonstrating the unique benefits of TRINITY™ and its simplified system architecture which records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE™, a surveillance storage system, uniquely and specifically designed for video surveillance...

3xLOGIC and Sonitrol Tri-County will donate equipment to Flint’s City Hall to prevent future break-ins 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions and partner Sonitrol Tri-County, today announced that together they will be working to boost security at Flint’s City Hall with a donation of high-tech, high-resolution video surveillance cameras, related recording equipment, accessories, and on-site installation at Flint City Hall. The...

New appointments strengthen Middle Atlantic's commitment as AV infrastructure market leader Middle Atlantic Products today announced two new additions to the company's product management team. Alec Conrad joins as Senior Product Manager for the company's signal path offerings, while Bret Leatherwood is the new Product Manager for infrastructure accessories. In these roles, Conrad and Leatherwood will oversee product development and drive strategies for delivering new, customer...

Middle Atlantic Products recently announced expanded capabilities for its premier security enclosure line, the SNE Series. The new End Cable Chase is a full-height, slim enclosure option that optimizes the space at the end of an enclosure bay by allowing additional devices to be mounted, including those that would otherwise reside on the wall. This enables the containment of all system components in one enclosure, which adds an additional level of security, frees up space on the wall, and reduce...

OTSA’s line of Ethernet-based products is an ideal complement to AFI’s fiber optic and network technology solutions American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) has formed a partnership with OT Systems of America (OTSA) to bring OTSA under AFI’s management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Ethernet-Based Products Complement AFI’s Fiber Optic & Network Technology Solutions “OTSA’s extensive line of high-quality Ether...