The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2014 - Issue 34 | Page 17

PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE INDUSTRYNEWS SIEMENS LATEST TAKE CENTRE STAGE Taking centre stage for Siemens at Security Essen 2014 were three of the latest additions to the company’s portfolio – the Aliro access control system, theVectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions and the SPC intruder alarm system range. Making its debut at Security Essen, the Aliro access control system is suitable for small to medium sized commercial applications such as retail outlets, health centres or offices. It incorporates a flat system architecture with easy to use Internet based software and intuitive mobile applications. Offering a flexible yet robust access control solution, it enables system management from almost any device with Internet access and, as well as distributed applications, supports up to 512 doors, 10,000 users and 100,000 access cards. Aliro works with the new range of card readers announced earlier this year. These robust, attractive MiFare card readers feature an integral LED based screen that facilitates cardholder interaction by displaying messages based on a user’s individual credentials. Also on show was Siemens popular SPC intruder alarm system range, which has recently received approvals in line with the Swiss SES EMA, French NF and Belgian TO-14 (INCERT) standards, as well as EN50131 and EN50136 standards. This confirms that the products are suitable for use in applications where end users and their insurers require compliance with these standards. This makes the range a particularly attractive choice for installers and distributors that operate in more than one country, as they no longer need to order separate products for each market. The new approvals apply specifically to SPC control panels with the latest 3.4.5 firmware version and to the extended range of SPC peripherals, which includes the latest comfort keypads, key switches and indication expanders. When it comes to high definition (HD) video, the new Vectis iX range of IP video recording solutions from Siemens was of significant interest to attendees looking for performance that captures all the finest details. Setting new benchmarks in functionality, compatibility, speed, value for money and future proofing, Vectis iX is fully scalable and suitable for a diverse range of applications. Vectis iX comprises self-contained network video recorders (NVRs) and network video software (NVS), both of which are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 3MP cameras simultaneously at 25fps. Joining Aliro, SPC and Vectis iX were the new Magic PDM-IXx12/T and PDMIXx18/T dual motion detectors, which offer reliable detection of intruders and high false alarm immunity. FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS HIGH ON AGENDA With more than 140 exhibitors in two halls dedicated to fire protection