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November 26, 2013
Cost-effective CCTV range
Xeno, the entry-level CCTV range from Norbain, has now launched a new range of products, designed to offer simplicity to the installer and the end user. Ideally suited to smaller installations, these robust products deliver excellent performance at a market-leading price point and include infra red bullet cameras, internal and external domes, box cameras, monitors and DVRs. The company says the Xeno range has been redesigned and is ideal for the needs of a cost-conscious market, providing customers with a
November 26, 2013
Surveillance enhanced with smartphone
Integration between OnSSI’s Ocularis video management software (VMS) platform and the Elerts software solution enables security personnel to receive immediate, actionable incident information via smartphone. On receiving an incident report, the Elerts cloud-based software matches the GPS location of that smartphone with a database of camera field of view polygons. Information is instantly sent to Ocularis, which then automatically pushes live footage from the camera closest to the incident to a command cent
November 26, 2013
Digital tachograph for smartphones and tablets
Pan-European telematics provider Masternaut is now offering its customers a tachograph mobile app, an extension of its TACHOfresh web application. The app makes TACHOfresh tachograph data available for mobile devices, providing fleet managers with a tool to access vehicle and driver information via android smartphones, iPhone or iPad. For all vehicles equipped with Masternaut’s TACHOfresh ‘live’ or ‘remote’ functionality, the data generated by the digital tachograph is transmitted to the central web port
November 26, 2013
Star Systems launch headlamp toll decal
The new headlamp RFID decal from Hong Kong-based RFID provider Star Systems International has been designed for those situations where a tag cannot be used due to a windshield’s metallic content or aesthetic reasons. In the case of motorcycles or scooters, which might not have a windshield, the decal provides a solution that can be read consistently on vehicles driving at high speeds and in harsh environments. The Star Aries headlamp decal is tuned to work while affixed to a vehicle’s headlamp. It delivers
November 26, 2013
Multi-function loop detector from Reno
The latest multi-function inductive loop vehicle detectors from intelligent transportation systems supplier Reno A&E are designed to reliably detect all vehicles, as well as differentiating cycles from all other vehicles. The Model C-1101-B and C-1201-B two channel loop detectors are available in 170/2070, NEMA TS1/TS2, ITS and ATC cabinet configurations and provide intersection safety without sacrificing efficiency Additional passage time for bicycles can be provided by either the loop detector or the con
November 25, 2013
Single GPS device synchronises controllers
Canadian company STI-Tassimco has developed the STS-22 to enable traffic authorities to easily synchronise all its traffic controllers. Featuring a GPS satellite time synchronisation module and a user friendly display, the device fits a standard NEMA or 170 detection chassis or can be mounted in its own one-position chassis, and updates the controller’s clock on a regular basis. The STS-22 will compensate for the clock’s temperature drifting and other variations observed in the field, keeping it accurate w
November 20, 2013
Wireless traffic monitoring from Intellidesign
provides integrated functionality that would normally require external modems or chargers, enabling the system to be quickly adapted to a very specific ITS applications or other remote telemetry requirement. The company’s wireless intelligent transportation systems platforms provide a range of flexible, easy to install solutions for a many ITS applications. These include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi MAC address capture, real time and historic vehicle and pedestrian travel time, origin and destination studies and a
November 20, 2013
High performance NVRs launched
Network video recorder supplier Digiever Corporation has launched the new high performance Digistor network video recorders (NVRs), DS-2100 Pro and DS-1100 Pro series, to satisfy various surveillance requirements. The powerful and compact Linux-embedded standalone devices are powered by Intel CPU with a high performance local display. Both carry out network surveillance of multiple IP cameras with diverse display modes. Users can connect up to twenty-five channels in a single server and up to 144 channels
November 20, 2013
Remote real-time tyre monitoring
Trimble’s TirePulse tyre monitoring system is designed to provide fleet managers with automatic, real-time tyre pressure and high-temperature alerts, enabling them to schedule preventative tyre maintenance, extend the life of tyres, increase fuel efficiency and avoid dangerous blowouts. The system monitors and wirelessly reports tyre temperature and pressure data from the jobsite to Trimble’s company VisionLink fleet, asset and site productivity management solution and automatically relays the information
November 7, 2013
Jam ahead warning from TomTom Traffic
TomTom has released the latest version of TomTom Traffic which now includes an innovative ‘jam ahead warning’ feature, which pinpoints the precise location of a traffic jam and sends an early-warning alert so that drivers can safely reduce their speed. Available automatically to all existing users, TomTom Traffic also includes new features that further improve routeing accuracy. TomTom Traffic now detects road closures and road works automatically on more roads. A new ‘predictive flow feed’ can more accurat
November 7, 2013
Ultrasonic wind sensor for cold climate operations
Vaisala’s Windcap ultrasonic wind sensor WMT700 now includes an option for full-body heating of the unit, making it the ideal choice for monitoring wind conditions in extremely cold climates with heavy snow and ice. The sensor body, arms, and transducers can all be heated to minimise snow and ice build-up, to ensure high quality data acquisition and reliable operations. The device is a professional meteorological instrument that utilises ultrasound to determine wind speed and direction. There are no movin
November 7, 2013
Driver feedback signs promote road safety
Tapco BlinkerRadar driver feedback signs utilise K-band (24.15GHz) direct-sensing radar and can be integrated into an intelligent transportation system (ITS) to offer a solution that alerts drivers of their speed to promote road safety and encourage drivers to adhere to posted speed limits. Available in a range of character display height models and other options the signs are suitable for temporary and permanent traffic applications, including residential, city, rural streets and highways, school and pede
October 22, 2013
Too safe for safety’s sake
In-vehicle systems are making huge advances in vehicle safety with the introduction of ABS, collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and blind spot warning… the list goes on. But at the same time accidents are still happening and arguably getting bigger. A look at a list of multi-vehicle (30 - 300) accidents across Europe, North and South America and parts of the Middle East shows that the trend is increasing with 2013 already having witnessed seven such incidents – three of which
October 18, 2013
Surface mount antennas support all global LTE frequencies
According to manufacturer Mobile Mark, its new range of multiband MIMO (multiple-input-multiple-output) antennas for wireless fleet management systems support all LTE frequencies worldwide, including 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2600 MHz. The LTM series was designed for wireless applications that combine an LTE MIMO modem with a wi-fi MIMO modem and a GPS receiver, a combination that requires five separate antenna elements. The LTM combines up to five high-efficiency antennas in one compact, surface-mo
October 7, 2013
360-degree surround view assistance
According to Continental, for the first time the in-car infotainment platform aids the integration of driver assistance functions with a camera system offering 360-degree surround view. Depending on the size of the vehicle, the system consists of at least four of Continental’s surround view cameras which capture the entire area around the vehicle.