Products

Pelco has announced the release of its first product that conforms to standards developed by the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), with the release of Digital Sentry video management software version 7.2. "Digital Sentry software is built on open standards to give integrators and customers the flexibility they need in designing and deploying IP video security solutions," says Yvonne Schwemmer, product marketing manager for Pelco by Schneider Electric. "With ONVIF conformance, customers now have a

The new Multi-Hop Data Radio from Banner Engineering extends the reach of the company's SureCross wireless systems by repeating transmissions in 3km 'hops' to a multi-hop total of 20km or more. Using the system, clusters can be combined and connected to create networks with 2,400 wireless points, covering over 100km2. The company says its system can be used to connect a wide variety of field devices directly, including PLCs, controllers, HMIs, DCSs, transmitters and level, pressure and temperature sensors.

Industrial computer manufacturer Acrosser Technology has launched the AR-V6002FL fan-less in-vehicle computer, based on Intel's Atom D425/D525 single/dual-core processor. The device has a wide voltage range, power management, wireless communication, and is fully ruggedised for vehicle applications. It is integrated with optional GPS/ GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE/ UMTS/ HSDPA/ Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth communication modules to achieve mobile communication and navigation. In addition, the AR-V6002FL has a CAN-BUS solution supporti

Image Sensing Systems (ISS) and its partner Econolite have announced the Autoscope Encore, the next generation of Autoscope. A true multitasking video detection solution, the new device features powerful network browser navigation, comprehensive data collection, internet access via web server, and software development tools to achieve efficiencies and seamlessly integrate with other ITS systems. According to the partners, this offers unparalleled control, security, and immediate data and video access.

Berghaus has announced that the very latest high-output LED technology developed and produced by the company is now being fitted in its low-cost ultra-flat LED advance warning light for a wide range of applications. Berghaus says that while elsewhere a large number of LEDs are needed, its technicians manage with just a single high-output LED with excellent surface illumination, as verified by test results from the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt). An integrated automatic dimmer adapts the lu

The newly released Sensys Networks Archive and Proxy Server (SNAPS) version 2.4 provides improved user interface and enhanced reporting and automation. It employs Google Maps to provide traffic managers with real-time traffic conditions via colour-coded congestion segments. An enhanced user interface enables advanced remote network management and real-time system performance validation, while user-defined alerts improve responsiveness to changing traffic conditions and hardware/software events. Further stre

VisWalk from PTV is a pedestrian simulation tool specifically designed to assist railway station operators, city planners, architects and event managers in planning and coordinating their projects. The software allows planners to optimise pedestrian flows in and outside buildings.

AMG Systems has unveiled Skywave II which the company says is especially adapted for transmitting video and telemetry in the 5.5 GHz to 5.7 GHz licence-free band. Offering various configurations from simple point-to-point to multiple camera applications, Skywave II comes with two different options: using IP cameras, in which case customers only require the radio network components from AMG, and NVR software in the receiving control centre. It is also possible to use standard analogue cameras with the additi

Italian company Tattile has introduced an ANPR-based free flow tolling system. The all-in-one solution provides a detection rate of better than 99.5% and features two 5Mp CMOS technology sensors, dedicated to number plate reading and context images respectively. The company says the system is able to capture and process up to 75 images per second, detecting vehicles at speeds up to 250 km/h.

Schrader, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) specialist, has expanded coverage for the company's EZ-Sensor technology. Claimed to be the automotive industry's first patented OE-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models, EZ-Sensor now covers over 62 per cent of TPMS-enabled vehicles in the US - over 30 million vehicles - including new support for vehicle platforms such as Dodge and Jeep and expanded coverage for existing platforms like Ford, Chrysle

ComNet Europe is introducing the CopperLine product line to bring to market its expanded Ethernet over existing copper media transmission product offering which includes multiple-channel Ethernet extenders, un-managed Ethernet switches and PoE mid-span power injectors.

Metric Parking is bringing its latest technological development to the market - a new electric vehicle charging system. According to the company's UK sales and marketing manager, Richard Boultbee, charging points can be installed with 'little fuss' and allow the provider to offer every payment option to the electric vehicle motorist.

Videotec has announced that its series of IP-based positioning systems, Ulisse, Ulisse Compact and Maxmus, support the ONVIF protocol. As a result, the entire range of Videotec IP-based PTZ can be integrated easily into a digital system and offer IP control of all PTZ functions. All video and telemetry data are converted and sent over the network. The company claims the system offers the highest video compression rate via MPEG-4 technology for live video. The max frame rate is 25fps with max picture resolut

Advantech Industrial Automation Group has introduced two new eight-port EN50155 IP67 managed Ethernet switches, the EKI-6558TI and EKI-6559TMI. The company says that EN50155 certification and redundant X-ring allows for trusted connection to Ethernet networks, which is particularly useful for passenger information and video surveillance systems. The devices feature IP67-rated housings and vibration-resistant M12 connectors.

Cooper Lighting has upgraded its outdoor LED LightBar technology to improve lumen output and efficiency, while continuing to offer up to 75% in energy savings over traditional high intensity discharge (HID) outdoor lighting sources.