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Manage Static Or Fry Components

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Manage Static Or Fry Components

Manage Static Or Fry Components When Commissioning And Installation Security Systems.

Manage Static Or Fry Components – Installers commissioning and installing security systems can inadvertently fry components with a single touch – particularly when the weather is dry and windy.

A static snap from the tip of your finger might reach voltages of 10kV, while the highest recorded ESD voltages are around 30kV (30,000 volts). That’s more than enough to ruin sensitive components, even if they are protected by a good board design.

What does the damage with ESD is fast high current waveforms and fast magnetic (H-field) or electrostatic (E-field) disturbances. These can induce voltages or currents in nearby sensitive circuitry, corrupting data, damaging circuits and causing failures that are nearly impossible to locate.

What you should get into the habit of doing whenever you are around controllers is wearing a grounded anti-static wrist strap connected to the panel housing. Any static electrical charge that builds up on your body is then immediately transferred to ground through the case of the controller.

Depending on how you are working, experienced technicians can also use a few other tricks for controlling static electricity around controllers and control modules. One trick is to leave the circuit board laying on top of an antistatic bag or antistatic foam whenever possible.

Another is to leave an ungrounded device plugged into an AC outlet with the power switch turned off. These places ground on the metal case. The technician can then work with one hand touching a metal part of the case. Any electrical charge that builds up is immediately transferred to ground. While this might work well for simple work, if you need 2 hands, things get harder.

Installers can also use antistatic footwear, which has an electrical resistance between 0.1 MegaOhm and 1000 MegaOhm. Available as boots, shoes, wellies or joggers, this footwear won’t allow a build-up of static energy in the human body. Another option is anti-static shoelaces or anti-static mats – the latter are ideal for commissioning work benches, but more difficult to use in the field.

You can learn more about static causes and cures here or read more SEN news here.

“Manage Static Or Fry Components When Commissioning And Installation Security Systems.”

Facial Recognition For Stadium Australia

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Facial Recognition for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium.

Facial Recognition for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium.

Facial Recognition For Stadium Australia – NSW Government through Venues NSW has released a future tender seeking facial recognition technology for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium.

The release is short on detail so it’s not clear if the technology is being used to allow fast access to events or for purposes of patron identification. Both use cases are finding increased traction globally to enhance entrance point efficiency and elevate security.

VNSW has floated that it will be ready to approach market “quarter 2 2024/2025”, which is a broad timespan. VNSW is also seeking security network infrastructure upgrades for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium – we assume these support all electronic security sub-systems at the venues. You can find both tenders via the same link below.

Venues NSW is owner, coordinator, and promoter of a portfolio of publicly-owned sports and entertainment venues in NSW. The VNSW Network of venues currently consists of Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium), Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Football Stadium (Allianz Stadium), Hunter Stadium (McDonald Jones Stadium), Western Sydney Stadium (Commbank Stadium), Wollongong Entertainment Centre and Wollongong Stadium (WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres), Newcastle Showground and Newcastle Entertainment Centre, and Stadium Fitness Facility (Sporting Club of Sydney).

You can learn more about this facial recognition for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium tender – and the security network upgrade tender – here – there’s more SEN news here.

“Facial Recognition for Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium.”

Alta Touchless Cloud Access

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Alta Touchless Cloud Access From BGW Technologies.

Alta Touchless Cloud Access From BGW Technologies.

Alta Touchless Cloud Access – Avigilon Alta Touchless Cloud Access (formerly OpenPath) is a part of the Avigilon Alta family of products and distributed by BGW Technologies in Australia.

It combines a cloud-based security solution combining video (formerly AVA), access control (formerly Openpath) and intercom functions that offer touchless access control using high security ‘wave to unlock’ contactless credentials, including smart devices. 

Avigilon Alta Touchless Cloud Access is based on cloud-based mobile credentials that enable a 100 per cent touchless entry experience, backed by patented Triple Unlock technology for 99.9 per cent unlock reliability. Authorised users wave a hand in front of the reader while carrying their phone is on you to unlock the door with no contact necessary.

Readers use a combination of Bluetooth and motion detection to instantly recognize and authenticate mobile credentials. The fast and reliable sub-second unlock is perfect for lobbies or primary entrances with high traffic, and any area that prioritizes convenience.

Avigilon Alta access control supports a variety of secure access methods. Users can unlock in the app, with Apple Watch, via tablet apps, or with PIN codes, encrypted key cards or fobs, with everything working together. There’s also a digital guest pass feature.

“Avigilon Alta mobile access reimagines the digital badge and bridges the gap between cyber and physical security,” said BGW Technologies’ Mark Shannon.

“Paired with Avigilon’s patented Triple Unlock technology, Avigilon Alta is the fastest, most reliable mobile access credential on the market, improving security and convenience.”

You can read more about Alta here, discover your local BGW Technologies branch here, or read more SEN news here.

Avigilon Alta Security Features

  • PIN lockdown – Type in a PIN code to trigger or revert a sitewide lockdown
  • Alta’s digital ID badge adds customisable visual verification
  • App finds nearby Avigilon Alta entries and shows on home screen to make access fast
  • Allows use of 1 IT-approved platform to securely authenticate across entire business
  • Remotely unlock any door, send digital guest passes and activate emergency lockdowns via the app
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all Avigilon Smart Readers.

“Alta Touchless Cloud Access From BGW Technologies.”

Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure

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Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure
Leon Langlais, chief product officer for APAC at Genetec.

Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure Located In Australia.

Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted By Microsoft Azure – Genetec’s Security Center SaaS will be hosted in Australia on Microsoft Azure.

Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, Genetec Security Center SaaS is a scalable and open software as a service (SaaS) offering that unifies access control, video management, intrusion monitoring, automation, and other advanced security capabilities. The solution can also onboard legacy systems via Genetec’s Cloudlink appliance.

According to Leon Langlais, chief product officer for APAC at Genetec, demand for sovereign data hosting capability, robust cybersecurity, and flexible cloud options has affirmed the strategy of Genetec to offer its security solution hosted on an Australian data centre.

“By hosting Security Center SaaS on Azure, public and private sector organisations throughout the region will be able to obtain the flexible physical security cloud technology offering they require,” Langlais said.

“They will also benefit from fast, low-latency access to the solution while ensuring data sovereignty protocols are met. As a forward-thinking nation that recognises the benefits of adopting cloud solutions, Australia joins the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands as 1 of the 4 countries where Genetec has launched a data centre for Security Center SaaS.

Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure
Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure Located In Australia – Leon Langlais, chief product officer for APAC at Genetec.

“Establishing a data centre in this location provides our clients with the confidence that their physical security systems are managed locally. Additionally, by offering Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure, we reaffirm our dedication to providing reliable and advanced technology as our customers make their move to the cloud.”

According to Natasha Clohessy, director of partner development, Microsoft Australia, the Microsoft team is pleased to collaborate with Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure.

“With Microsoft’s strong stance on cybersecurity as well as the IRAP Assessment and cloud flexibility, Genetec can deliver enterprise-grade physical security as a service in Australia,” Clohessy said.

Genetec has consistently achieved the highest level of partnership with Microsoft as a Gold Partner for more than 10 years, and the 2 companies have enjoyed a long and successful collaboration for over 20 years. This collaboration has involved various initiatives, including cloud-based go-to-market initiatives and enhancing the skills and capabilities of its workforce.

“This announcement marks the next step in the long-standing relationship Genetec has with Microsoft,” Langlais said. “By leveraging the latest in enterprise-ready generative AI and cloud technology, we aim to solve customers’ most fundamental security challenges, enhancing the scalability, efficiency, and intelligence of security operations across various industries.”

You can learn more about Genetec Security Center SaaS here or read more SEN news here.

“Genetec Security Center SaaS Hosted On Microsoft Azure Located In Australia.”

SECTECH NZ & AUSTRALIA

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SecTech Launching In NZ!

SecTech NZ is a new touring tradeshow that will bring the latest security products and technologies to security installers and integrators, security consultants and security managers in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in July 2025.

SECTECH NZ is a compact, affordable 1-day event, with the action generated by quality business relationships and the latest product releases displayed on simple pop-up stands. SECTECH is about talking the talk, not about the glitz of hugely expensive corporate booths.

Exhibitors deliver their road cases to an Auckland location a couple of weeks before the event and we take over from there, using our own transport teams and crews to get crates onto stands in each city for a 12-noon opening. Then we reload them at 6pm and handle transport them to the next city.

SECTECH NZ will be the first time Kiwi distributors and manufacturers have had an opportunity to exhibit at an independent event, with past roadshows organised by industry suppliers.

SECTECH NZ is organised by the publishers of Security Electronics & Networks, who also organise SECTECH Roadshow, which launched in Australia in 2015 and trucks around 5 state capitals every May. Now in its 10th year and thoroughly bench-tested on the big island, the SECTECH Roadshow concept really works – we can’t wait to show you how well.

SECTECH NZ will be vigorously promoted through SEN’s respected sen.news website and twice-weekly EDM’s, as well as through direct digital and social media campaigns. SEN is ANZ’s longest-running security publication — its forebear, Security Australia, was first published in January 1981.

SEN has a close connection with New Zealand – our editor and co-founder John Adams was born in Dunedin and grew up in Hawkes Bay before migrating to Australia. SEN has honoured that connection over the years through unstinting support of NZ security technology companies. The SEN team is excited to expand that support with SECTECH NZ.

If you’re interested, please contact us at events@sen.news or call +61 2 9280 4425.

SecTech is launching In NZ and will bring the latest security products and technologies to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in July 2025.

Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor

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Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor
Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor Connects BQT High Security To Cabling.

Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor Connects BQT High Security To Cabling.

Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor – Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor is designed to connect BQT high security modules to access control and card reader cables. The unit includes connections for 4 modules/readers, a common power input and simplified wiring.

“The BQT HSM simply plugs into the matching red or black connectors on the adaptor, and card reader and controller cables are then quickly connected via pluggable terminals,” explains Jack Fuse’s Ken McKeon.

“The HSMA-4 is supplied with DIN rail mounting clips suitable for top-hat and G-style rails, while the Wiegand and RS485 terminal blocks are removable and feature push in, spring clamp terminals. RS485 Card reader terminals ensuring voltage and data polarity requirements are observed.”

Installers can connect card reader power to either of the power input terminals at the top of the HSMA board, while the spare terminal can be used to feed power to a second HSMA – a green LED (PWR) indicates power is available.

You can learn more about the Jack Fuse product range and enquire about training here or read more SEN news here.

Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor Features

  • Capacity for 4 readers/modules
  • Removes the need to individually strip and join each cable
  • Common power input with feed through
  • LED power indicator
  • Compact size with 45-degree removeable spring clamp terminals
  • Buzzer and LED connections
  • DIN Rail mounting
  • Input voltage range 5-13.8V DC
  • Primary Materials PVC, Fibreglass, Polyamide 66
  • Mounting DIN Rail
  • Looks just like a big block V8
  • Dimensions with terminals and track 95mm long x 77mm wide x 42mm high.

“Jack Fuse HSMA-4 High Security Module Adaptor Connects BQT High Security To Cabling.”

Security For Goschen Rare Earths

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Security For Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project.

Security For Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project.

Security For Goschen Rare Earths – Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in the Loddon-Mallee Region of North-West Victoria is seeking security and fencing.

While the tender release does not stipulate the exact requirements of each stage of this project, the completed facility being developed by VHM will have multiple high value industrial plants and structures requiring layered security solutions, including access control, alarms, CCTV, doors, gates and fencing. The big footprint of this operation will cover 1534 hectares. 

The project will mine rare earths, zircon-titania Heavy Mineral Concentrate (HMC), and mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC), as well as premium zircon, high titanium rutile (HiTi), HiTi leucoxene, and low chromium ilmenite. These minerals are used in a variety of applications which include permanent magnets needed in electric vehicles and offshore wind turbines, and superconductors.

The project will operate for 20-25 years and is expected to create at least 250 construction jobs and 400 full time jobs. The project will generate more than $A2 billion for the local economy and an additional $1.4 billion for the state.

Development of Goschen Project is planned to occur in 3 phases. Phase 1 consists of a mining unit plant (MUP), wet concentrator plant (WCP), and a rare earth mineral flotation circuit (REMFC) producing rare earth mineral concentrate (REMC) and zircon/titania heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) with first commissioning in H1, 2025.

Phase 1A will introduce a hydrometallurgical plant to further upgrade the REMC into higher value mixed rare earth concentrate (MREC) with first commissioning in H2, 2025, while Phase 2 will see the construction of an additional mineral separation plant (MSP) to produce final separable mineral sand products, including ilmenite, zircon, leucoxene, and high titanium rutile (HiTi rutile). Phase 2 will commence around 2 years after first production of Phase 1.

The tender releases notes mining is a highly regulated industry where all operations, works and activities are subject to regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) and regulations. VHM targets best practice in safety, environment, social, governance and sustainability – all equipment will be inspected and operators approved by VHM before mobilisation to site.

This tender closes on October 1 – there’s more information about security for the Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project tender here, you can learn more about the project itself here, and there’s more SEN news here.

“Security For Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project.”

Security For Goschen Rare Earths
Security For Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project.

TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow

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TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow
TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow 2025 - SecTech Nearly One-Third Sold!

TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow 2025 – SecTech Nearly One-Third Sold!

TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow – Networking and networked security manufacturer TP-Link has joined SecTech Roadshow and will tour 5 cities in May 2025.

TP-Link is a Singaporean electronics manufacturer of network equipment and smart home products. The company was established in 1996 in China, separated from Chinese TP-LINK in 2022, and announced a corporate restructuring in May 2024.

TP-Link has headquarters in Singapore and the United States, as well as 42 subsidiaries selling products in over 170 countries. Its brands including Deco, Tapo, Omada, VIGI, Aginet, Kasa Smart, and Mercusys.

SecTech organiser, Monique Keatinge, reminded prospective exhibitors that SecTech is Australia’s best security expo value proposition by a wide margin, with almost all additional costs covered by organisers.

“For manufacturers and distributors wanting exposure to 5 Australian markets at very low cost – a 3 x 3 metre stand in 5 cities is just $A23,000, including all logistics and add-ons, with zero hidden costs,” Keatinge said.

SecTech 2025 opens in Brisbane on May 8, heads to Sydney on May 15, to Melbourne on May 20, opens in Adelaide on Thursday, May 22 and finishes up in Perth on May 27.

Exhibitors now include TP-Link, LSC, Allegion, Hikvision, VSP, Gallagher, Stentofon, Bluechip and Nemtek – you can learn more about TP-Link Australia here, discover SecTech Roadshow here, or read more SEN news here.

“TP-Link Joins SecTech Roadshow 2025 – SecTech Nearly One-Third Sold!”

SuniTAFE Seeks Integriti To Genetec Access Control Migration

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SuniTAFE Seeks Integriti To Genetec
SuniTAFE Seeks Integriti To Genetec Access Control Migration Including Supply And Installation.

SuniTAFE Seeks Integriti To Genetec Access Control Migration Including Supply And Installation.

SuniTAFE Seeks Integriti To Genetec Access Control Migration – Sunraysia Institute of TAFE has gone to market seeking Integriti to Genetec access control migration, including supply and installation.

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, also known as SuniTAFE, is a vocational education and training services provider in north-west Victoria. It has campuses located in Mildura, Victoria, with additional campuses in Swan Hill, Robinvale, and Horsham, and a training farm in Cardross.

While the released tender details aren’t forthcoming, it’s highly likely SuniTAFE is looking to integrate its access control function with an existing or planned Genetec enterprise video surveillance solution as part of a process of digital transformation.

This is a slightly future tender – the release is set for September 12 – integrators can learn more here or read more SEN news here.

“SuniTAFE Seeks Access Control Migration From Integriti To Genetec.”

BST Installing Sweet Cloud Solution

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BST Installing Sweet Cloud Solution For Haigh’s Chocolates.

BST Installing Sweet Cloud Solution For Haigh’s Chocolates.

BST Installing Sweet Cloud Solution – Adelaide security integrator BST Australia has won a contract to install a Verkada cloud security solution for Haigh’s Chocolates.

“We’re thrilled to announce that BST Australia has been selected to install Verkada CCTV and access control systems at the new Haigh’s Chocolates Stonehenge manufacturing facility! Said BST’s operations manager, David Rasmussen.

“We are proud to be working alongside Programmed Electrical Technologies and CIP Constructions to contribute to the security and efficiency of this state-of-the-art facility. Haigh’s is an iconic South Australian brand – we look forward to delivering outstanding results.”

Verkada has multiple product lines, including CCTV cameras, single access control, environmental sensors, alarms, and guest and mailroom management that operate on a cloud-based software platform. Managers can be alerted of unusual events or individuals onsite, quickly review footage and share live and historical feeds via link or MP4.

Verkada functionality includes the ability to gain secure, remote access to your sites from any browser or device, the ability to monitor usage of a space to optimize business operations, the ability to identify environmental changes that can lead to air quality and health issues and the ability to grant temporary access with third party users for increased protection and monitoring.

Meanwhile, Haigh’s Chocolates is an Australian family-owned bean-to-bar chocolate-making company based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates has multiple retail outlets nationally.

Edwardstown-based BST Australia is a South Australian security integrator with a client base that includes education facilities such as Adelaide University, Flinders University, and TAFE SA, companies such as OneSteel, Bemax Mining and Siemens, and government departments such as DPTI, CSIRO and the Forensic Science Centre. And now Haigh’s Chocolates…

You can learn more about BST Australia here or read more SEN news here.

“BST Installing Sweet Cloud Solution For Haigh’s Chocolates.”

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