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9.11.2013
15% Off All ISONAS Readers with our End of fiscal year close-out!
9.09.2013
The <><> Q and A <><> on ISONAS SECURITY SYSTEMS!!!!
Frequently Asked Questions About Isonas!!!!
Q: What is a TCP/IP enabled door reader-controller?
A: ISONAS door reader-controllers connect directly to the company’s data network. The reader-controllers support using either Ethernet wiring onto the customer's LAN or wireless connections onto the customer's WLAN. The ISONAS solution is the original panel-free door access control system.
Q: Do you need a unique IP address for each reader-controller?
A: Yes. If desired, port forwarding techniques can used to conserve your company's network-wide IP Addresses.
Q: Is anything required in addition to the Door Readers?
A: Yes, to complete an access system you will need locking devices, lock power and any door input device, which directly connects to our reader controllers
Q: What makes the Door Reader work?
A: Those with authorized access are given credit card — sized proximity cards utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. When the card is waved in front of the door reader, access is authorized or denied based on your parameters.
Q: How are authorizations and permission parameters put on the cards or badges?
A: ISONAS Crystal Matrix EN Software™ allows authorized security personnel to input individual users permissions using a Windows® user friendly interface to make changes in real time.
Q: Can Door Readers be used with other access control devices?
A: Yes. ISONAS has made it possible for many other devices to integrate with its readers with a number of enabling tools: a TCP/IP interface; the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface; and the ISONAS SDK are a few of the methods available.
Q: How many readers can be used and how many users can be on a system?
A: The ISONAS solution can support an unlimited number of reader-controllers and users on a system, limited only by the host PC's memory, CPU, and hard drive capabilities. A host that is properly sized for it's operating system can support an installation with hundreds of doors.
Q: How is access control protected if the network goes down?
A: In case of an emergency, the door readers automatically switch to the “stand-alone mode" and continues to function normally until network service is restored.
Q: Does the software have more than one method of identification for individual users?
A: Yes. Multiple identifiers can be used such as name, address, phone number, department identifiers and social security numbers the system can incorporate a personal photo to take validation to the next level.
Q: How does an ISONAS reader-controller control an electric locking device and monitor the REX and Door Position Switch?
A: The reader controller has a set of wires (called a pig-tail) that are connected directly to various switches and controls at the door. One of the wires is for a door sense switch. Another is for a REX signal coming from a switch, infrared sensor or other rex device. There is a third input signal which is called AUX (for auxiliary, that can be programmed to act in a variety of ways). The controllers also have an onboard relay, with a normally open, normally closed and common connection for the relay. This relay can be directly connected to an electronic or magnetic lock to unlock the door when a valid badge is presented. There are two additional output signals which we call TTL1 and TTL2 that can be programmed to behave in a variety of ways.
Q: Will the readers work with magstripe and HID Proximity Cards?
A: Our readers can be programmed to read HID prox cards. If you use magstripe HID prox cards, our readers will read the card ID as defined by the electronic prox card assignment. We do not read information from mag stripes
Q: How are the IP and wireless IP readers deployed; that is, connected to power supplies, and data networks?
A: The PowerNet IP reader-controller can be powered in two ways. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) can supply the required power over the Ethernet cable. In addition, both the PowerNet and Wireless readers can be powered with standard low-voltage wiring. Data communications is facilitiated with either the Powernet's Ethernet connection or the wireless reader-controller's 802.11b/g connection.
Q: What models are offered?
A: Models offered include: PowerNet IP Reader (RC-001 series), ClearNet IP Reaeder (PRC-001B series), ClearNet Wireless IP Reader (PRC-001B-WP series). All models include the Cystal Matrix Software
Q: Will the readers work with magstripe and HID Prox? How is configuration done?
A: Our readers can be programmed to read HID prox cards. If you use magstripe HID prox cards, our readers will read the card ID as defined by the electronic prox card assignment. We do not read information from mag stripes.
Q: What encryption options are available with the new ISONAS Wireless IP Reader?
A: You can choose the older WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) or the more secure WPA (WiFi Protected Access.) The WEP and WPA is automatically there, you just enable and configure it on your Wireless access point and on the Lantronix WiPort inside.
Q: Are there additional steps I can take to encrypt data?
A: In addition to the protection of the Wireless signal, you can optionally provide end to end protection of the signals using 256 bit Rijndael encryption, which requires some additional programming. We support this for both our Wireless and Wired IP readers and strongly recommend that it be used for the Wireless.
Q: How is the antenna protected?
A: The antenna is mounted internally inside our reader controller housing. The housing was already designed to be transparent to radio frequency signals to allow the proximity cards to be read. In the unlikely event that the housing is broken to expose the antenna, a tamper alarm would be generated in your system.
Q: Are there circumstances where the wireless access control solution is not practical?
A: Interference and shielding are considerations in certain physical environments. For instance, if you have an industrial building with steel walls and you are trying to control access to an internal area where the wireless signals can’t reach, you have no choice but to run wire.
Q: Are there circumstances where the wireless solution is especially attractive?
A: Yes there are. Installation of wiring has always been a significant component an access control system's costs but there are some cases where costs become extreme and prohibitive. One example is where the wire would have to be run through several reinforced concrete walls or floors that don’t currently have any conduits. The cost to drill through the concrete can be very high. Another example is where a public thoroughfare may pass through an industrial complex or campus. If cableways are not existing under the road it may be both time consuming and expensive to work with the controlling entity to get permission for cabling. A wireless solution is especially attractive in both of these examples.
9.06.2013
Pelco by Schneider Electric Unveils New Spectra HD 1080 30X High Speed Dome Positioning System
Electric builds on commitment to IP with new addition to the Spectra line of cameras
CLOVIS, CALIF. – Aug. 22, 2013 – Schneider Electric today announced the release of its new Pelco™ Spectra™ High-definition (HD) 1080 30X dome positioning system, featuring a clearer image with six times the resolution of standard definition domes. The Spectra line has been a cornerstone of security applications for nearly 20 years, delivering unequalled reliability and drive/control technology with advanced image quality to deliver unparalleled live and forensic video detail.
Today’s news delivers on the company’s commitment to being IP-driven, customer-focused. The Spectra HD 30X adds to Pelco’s continually expanding IP camera offering, part of more than 50 new IP cameras to be released in 2013. This PTZ camera is ideal for attended surveillance applications, such as transportation and city surveillance, or healthcare, education or hospitality facilities.
Key features of the new Spectra HD 1080 30X system include:
- The best image quality: The Spectra HD 1080 30X delivers the clearest possible images with its 1/2.8-inch Exmor CMOS imager with an integrated 30X optical zoom lens, delivering 2.0 megapixel resolution (1920x1080 at 30IPS). In addition, the camera is capable of 12X digital zoom, making it ideal for environments where the camera must be placed high or focus on objects that are far away.
- Sarix technology at its core: Built on the Sarix technology platform, it features a dual-processor design for guaranteed streams and High-Profile H.264 compression. The Spectra HD 1080 30X integrates with third-party video management systems through the Pelco API, and other third-party software and systems through the open ONVIF Profile S standard, and work seamlessly with Pelco video management systems.
- Solid pendant design, optically precise bubble: Spectra HD 1080 30X’s solid pendant design eliminates the subtle vibrations that can occur in demanding installations, ensuring a better image. The technologically enhanced, optically precise dome delivers superior image quality over the entire viewing range of the system.
- Built-in analytics: The Spectra HD 1080 30X system comes with a powerful suite of advanced analytics built into the camera system, including AutoTracker, which allows users to define the size of the object of interest and track the subject through the full 360 degree rotation of the camera. Other analytics tools included are Abandoned Object, Adaptive Motion, Camera Sabotage, Directional Motion, Loitering Detection, Object Counting, Object Removal and Stopped Vehicle.
“Schneider Electric continues to expand its IP camera offerings and deliver on our promise to be an IP-driven, customer-focused company,” said Herve Fages, senior vice president, Schneider Electric, Pelco Video Line of Business. “We are excited to offer this new addition to our IP line. The Spectra HD 1080 30X meets our customers’ needs with its exceptional image quality and responsive PTZ performance.”
With its Pelco video portfolio, Schneider Electric is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of video security systems. For more information about Spectra HD 1080 30X please visit: www.pelco.com/spectra
About Pelco by Schneider ElectricPelco by Schneider Electric is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, software and services ideal for any industry. With a long and prestigious history of offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service, Pelco has become a most sought-after supplier in the surveillance industry. With thousands of IP cameras to choose from, Pelco by Schneider Electric has the right network-based video surveillance camera for any lighting condition, environment, and application. The Pelco brand of products includes a wide range of IP-based cameras, discreet camera domes and enclosures, video management systems, thermal imaging products, extreme environment systems and much more – all in the never-ending pursuit of
achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
www.pelco.com
achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
www.pelco.com
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centers & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 30.8 billion US dollars (24 billion euros) in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centers & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 30.8 billion US dollars (24 billion euros) in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.
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