Stentofon Secures Spirit Of Tasmania

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June 4, 2024

Stentofon Secures Spirit Of Tasmania’s Move To GeelongPort.

Stentofon Secures Spirit Of Tasmania – Stentofon delivers security innovation to support Spirit of Tasmania’s Move to GeelongPort.

For more than a century and a half, Geelong Port has been a vital component of its community and landscape, playing a significant role in the local economy and social structure. Facilitating trade for numerous major industries in and around Geelong and serving as a hub for bulk commodity imports and exports for Victoria, the port remains a cornerstone of regional commerce.

Notably, in collaboration with Spirit of Tasmania, GeelongPort undertook a major 2-year project to substantially redevelop the Corio Quay South precinct to incorporate the new home of the iconic passenger ship Spirit of Tasmania, replacing its previous home of nearly 40 years at Station Pier in Port Melbourne.

Operating under the regulations stipulated in the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 and its corresponding directives, GeelongPort has undergone remarkable transformations to adapt to evolving needs.

Additionally, compliance with security regulations for Australia’s ports is now paramount. GeelongPort has designated restricted land and sea zones within its jurisdiction. Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003, unauthorised access to designated areas is prohibited, and stringent penalties are in place to deter infringements.

Managed by a dedicated project team, the 12-hectare precinct’s construction involved multiple phases, including marine infrastructure, land-side construction, security infrastructure, and the development of passenger facilities. The resulting state-of-the-art terminal boasts amenities such as a new vehicle marshalling area, additional parking facilities, staff and crew accommodation, and recreational areas for Spirit of Tasmania passengers.

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“Securing these facilities demanded capable and robust solutions in all areas of electronic security, including access control communications,” said Stentofon’s Johnathan Porthill.

“Zenitel products are the dominant critical communications product for seagoing vessels worldwide and the pre-eminent brand of choice on land where clear, reliable security communications are important, particularly in environments where exposure to the elements and background noise pose a challenge.”

“For that reason, TCIS-2 intercom stations and Zenitel remote relays were specified and integrated onto the network to enhance security communications at designated access control stations, including entry and exit points for onshore car parks and Spirit of Tasmania staff and crew accommodation facilities.”

You can learn more about Stentofon’s solutions here or read more SEN news here.

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Trouble With Electric Strikes

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June 4, 2024

Trouble With Electric Strikes In Access Control Applications.

Trouble With Electric Strikes – What can we look for during commissioning to ensure we see trouble with electric strikes before it happens?

A: Properly installed, electric strikes are reliable, highly secure and capable of delivering a high level of situational awareness to security teams via the access control and security management system supporting them.

A few things to consider – when you’re putting in door hardware ensure strike plates have a slight forward and back play when the mortise is held in the strike. This ensures an overload of the coils won’t result from lock friction.

It’s also vital that lock and striking plate are compatible and there must be proper mortise penetration. Also be sure that electric strike plates are heavy duty, with continuous operation-rated coils if required.

Installing the right lock for the job is important, too. There are applications where a strike is not your best option and using one may compromise security and/or the access control function. For instance, some doors should use electromagnetic locks or high security electronic bolts.

Even if a strike is the right choice, you need to make sure it’s correctly rated for the application in terms of fire resistance, holding force, durability, side load, pre-load, speed of operation and power draw, including sleep mode.

High security locks will have monitoring features like door status sensor and lock status sensor, considerably higher holding forces of up to 1500kg or more, extension lips to ensure they can’t snag clothing, long fire ratings and long warranties. Given the low cost of high security strikes it’s hard to imagine using anything else, in SEN’s opinion.

Installers of access control systems may not be responsible for emergency evacuation procedures of a facility but it’s important emergency exit facilities are included as part of any access control solution.

Taking this into account make sure you set electronic locking devices to fail open in the event of power loss – don’t just rely on default settings. To this end you want making this selection to be as easy in the field as possible.

You can read about high security electric strikes here and here or read more SEN news here.

“Trouble With Electric Strikes In Access Control Applications.”

HBE Security Wins WAPOL Upgrade

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June 4, 2024

HBE Security Wins WAPOL Upgrade For Eucla CCTV System.

Perth-based HBE Security has won a $A258,500 tender to install a CCTV system at the Eucla Police Station in Western Australia.

Western Australia Police Force went to tender early 2024 seeking offers for the supply, installation, programming, testing and commissioning for the upgrade and replacement of the security system and CCTV at the Eucla Police Station.

Perth-based HBE Security has experience from design through to commissioning, and focuses on providing a client-based approach to integration of security systems, CCTV, access control, BMS systems, intercom systems, keying solutions and perimeter radar.

Key HBE suppliers include Geutebruck, CSD, Hills, VSP, Seadan, Austco, Axis, Bosch, CellGuard, Dahua, FLIR, Avigilon, Hikvision, Inner Range, Sedco, VideoInsight and Pacific Datacom.

You can find out more about HBE Security here or read more SEN news here.

“HBE Security Wins WAPOL Upgrade For Eucla CCTV System.”

1200 x 1024 Thermal Imaging Changing Game – Cool Video!

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June 4, 2024

1200 x 1024 Thermal Imaging Will Change Game In Many Low Light Surveillance Applications.

1200 x 1024 Thermal Imaging Changing Game – High resolution thermal imaging with 1200 x 1024 uncooled microbolometers is going to change the game in low light security surveillance applications, significantly enhancing the potential of VCA and AI suites.

High resolution thermal imaging uses longwave infrared between 8-14µm – the images in the video linked are from Axiom Optics’ Ceres V 1280 thermal camera operating at 12µm.

According to Axiom, the use of 1280 x 1024 pixels allows higher “intrascene dynamic range applications while detecting temperature differences below 60mK”.

Radiometric measurements with absolute temperature readings are available on the Ceres T series, which feature on-board calibration packs for accurate measurement from -20 to 400C.

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Obviously, Massachusetts-based Axiom is not the only player in the 1200 x 1024-pixel thermal imaging range – there’s a wave of high-resolution thermal surveillance devices coming from multiple developers.

What sets these imagers apart is the level of detail they can glean from large scenes and the improvements to VCA detection and reliability this increased detail is certain to deliver.

Looking through 1200 and 1024-pixel scenes, contrast and sharpness are other level, compared to low-res thermal imagers, in some cases they impart a sense of 3D onto complex city scenes that’s something to behold.

Given scientific thermal imagery is at 2560 x 2048 pixels, it’s impossible to imagine a future in which high resolution thermal surveillance image streams won’t play an increasingly important role in intrusion detection, video surveillance solutions, law enforcement and search and rescue applications.

You can learn more about Axiom Optics here – there’s more SEN news here.

“1200 x 1024 Thermal Imaging Will Change Game In Many Low Light Surveillance Applications.”

UTS Seeks Access Control

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June 4, 2024

UTS Seeks Access Control Consultant For Enterprise Access Solution.

UTS Seeks Access Control – University of Technology Sydney has gone to tender seeking technical consultant services for its enterprise access control system project.

UTS has formed a project team to manage the acquisition and implementation of a new enterprise access control system and has conducted extensive research to understand what EACS’ are currently available in the supply market.

UTS said this research has yielded valuable insights but has also identified that UTS should engage a consultant for technical advice to mitigate the risk of UTS selecting an EACS that does not meet its requirements. Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified organisations capable of providing technical consultant services to this project.

Expression of interest documents must be obtained after pre-registration on the UTS e-tender site. A pre-registration form must be completed before the documentation can be downloaded. Enquiries should be directed to Christopher Aitken via the online forum. UTS staff are unable to respond to verbal or email enquiries in relation to this EOI.

Completed responses can be submitted via the electronic tender box using the attached MS Word version of the schedule. Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion.

This UTS seeks access control tender closes June 17 – you can register to learn more here or read more SEN news here.

“UTS Seeks Access Control Consultant For Enterprise Access Solution.”

Optex Zone C Indoor Detectors Impressive

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June 4, 2024

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Optex Zone C Indoor Detectors Available From BGW Technologies.

Optex Zone C Indoor Detectors – Available from BGW Technologies, Optex detectors offer a wide variety of cutting-edge intrusion products to suit most security requirements, according to Stanley El Komala, BGW Technologies’ senior product manager.

“The Optex intrusion suite of detection products are highly adaptable, whether the job requires sensors for a commercial establishment or home, Optex Zone C indoor detectors offer the most suitable solution,” El Komala says.

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“In the security space, indoor sensors are crucial for enhancing the safety of enclosed areas. Zone C Optex detectors have each been specifically engineered to identify and react to potential threats within indoor settings under varying conditions.

“These sensors use technologies like passive infrared, microwave, or dual technology to monitor movement. Incorporated into alarm systems, notifications will alert operators of suspicious incidents, offering users including homeowners and enterprises a strong security layer.”

“We have in stock the full range of Optex Zone C detectors, each with their own unique features which set them apart, and they should be individually considered depending on the install requirements.”

Optex Zone C Indoor Detectors

OPXCX-702(C) features twin pyro for advanced reliability, with a dual-purpose lens, allowing the unit to be installed as a wide angle or narrow angle sensor.
OPXSX-360Z, offers unique zoom function, allowing the sensor to be adjusted up and down by rotating the housing cover of the zoom mechanism.
OPXFX-360 is a ceiling mount sensor, which has a spherical lens offering unparalleled 360degree detection performance.
OPXAP-360B/R, also offering 360degree detection, but this detector is a recessed mount sensor which is available in both wired or battery models.
OPSAP-20NB/R, also available in a wired or a battery-operated model, this recessed mount PIR detector can be installed to provide curtain or plane detection coverage.

According to El Komala, or particular note is the FlipX series of detectors, including the OPXFLX-P-ST/OPXFLX-S-ST (Standard), OPXFLX-S-DT-X5/OPXFLX-P-DT-X5 (Pro), and OPXFLX-A-AM/OPXFLX-A-DAM-X5 (Advanced).

“The series offers advanced intrusion detection with its unique pyroelectric element and advanced detection logic that adjusts to human shapes,” El Komala explains. “The sensors function by detecting the infrared radiation emitted by people, enabling the sensors to identify intruders and transmit alerts to alarm systems.

“Installers, you will love this feature – you can easily adjust the detection area from 85 degrees wide to 5 degrees by flipping the lens 180 degrees. Suitable for both residential and commercial settings, the series is available in 3 grades; Standard, Professional, and Advanced, depending on the install requirements.”

To check out the BGW Technologies range of Optex detectors, speak with the team in your local BGWT branch or visit the BGW Technologies website here. There’s more SEN news here.

“Optex Zone C Indoor Detectors Available From BGW Technologies.”
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What is PIR?

PIR sensors are able to sense motion by converting IR to an electric current which exceeds a circuit threshold to trigger an alarm event at an alarm panel. They are almost always used to detect whether a human being has moved in or out of the range of the sensor. PIRs are usually quite small, low-power, and easy to use, with the added benefit of not wearing out quickly. For that reason they are mostly found in various security systems and gadgets used in homes or businesses. They are usually called PIR, “Passive Infrared”, “Pyroelectric”, or “IR motion” sensors.

How Does A PIR Work?

PIRs are made up of a pyroelectric sensor comprising a crystal of tantallum (which looks like round metal device with a crystal material in the centre), which can detect very low levels of infrared radiation. PIR sensors contain processors that allow them to recognise the particular electrical signals generated when a human moves in front of the PIR lens in a way that breaks programmed bands of detection in a sequence that can be counted over time.

Council Seeks CBD CCTV

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June 3, 2024

Council Seeks CBD CCTV For Town Of Scone.

Council Seeks CBD CCTV – Upper Hunter Shire Council has gone to tender seeking a range of services for Stage 2 of its $A10 million Scone CBD revitalisation project.

Stage 2 covers the area from St Aubins St to Susan St on Kelly St Scone. The works include installation of new services, including streetlights, electrical and CCTV.

Improved infrastructure and amenities, including road works, footway landscaping and CCTV, will provide a safer and more vibrant environment for all, further enhancing the area’s appeal to visitors and locals alike.

As the cornerstone of the region’s economic development strategy, the Scone CBD Revitalisation project will create a dynamic and prosperous future for Scone, its businesses and the wider community.

This Council Seeks CBD CCTV tender closes on June 19 – you can find out more here, see the Scone CBD revitalisation plan here, or read more SEN news here.

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ADT Australia Expands With Strategic Acquisitions

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May 31, 2024

ADT Australia Expands With Strategic Acquisitions of AAG and ACG.

ADT Australia Expands With Strategic Acquisitions – ADT Security Group, a subsidiary of Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG), has announced the strategic acquisition of security integration businesses, Alarm Assets Group (AAG) and ACG Integration (ACG).

The newly acquired businesses will be led by Geoff Campbell-Brown, general manager of ADT Security Australia, and will bring more than 35 skilled technicians into ADT’s workforce, significantly enhancing national coverage and service delivery to blue-chip clients and government agencies.

“We have already lifted ADT’s commercial business from AU$2 million in revenue in the year prior to IMG’s acquisition of ADT to a run rate of AU$12 million per annum by the end of June 2024,” said Dennison Hambling, managing director of IMG.

“Now expanding the ADT business through the strategic acquisition of 2 quality security integration businesses will continue to enhance ADT’s footprint in a highly prospective market. The addition of these businesses, customers, and people will unlock ADT’s commercial business further as it seeks to return to its historical levels of $A125 million in revenue and beyond.”

According to Geoff Campbell-Brown, general manager of ADT Security, the team is excited to integrate AAG and ACG into the ADT family.

“These acquisitions bring expertise and a strong customer base that will enhance our service offerings and support our growth ambitions,” Campbell-Brown said.

“Our focus will be on seamless integration, maintaining high service standards, and leveraging our combined strengths to drive innovation and operational excellence. This expansion will strengthen our market position and provide new opportunities for our team members.”

Completion of each acquisition is conditional upon IMG receiving formal approval from its financiers and satisfying other customary conditions with the aim of completion by by June 30, 2024.

You can learn more about ADT Security Australia here, find out about IMG here, or read more SEN news here.

“ADT Australia Expands With Strategic Acquisitions of AAG and ACG.”

VSP Partnering With Secury360

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May 31, 2024

VSP Partnering With Secury360 Cloud AI Intrusion Detection.

VSP Partnering With Secury360 – Video Security Products is partnering with Secury360 to deliver a cloud-based AI intrusion detection solution.

“Secury360 offers a proactive security solution by connecting existing outdoor camera installations s0 they detect intruders as early as possible, transforming security from reactive to proactive”, said VSP’s Zaki Wazir.

“Secury360 is a unique and comprehensive solution. Its offering integrates AI, a cloud portal with various integration possibilities, such as control rooms and technical platforms, and a S360 box, presenting an unmatched combination in the security sector.

“Additionally, thanks to the Secury mobile app, they offer customers the benefits of alarm panel features, enhancing their overall security experience.”

The solution utilises AI and machine learning to identify potential security threats in real-time to reduce response times and mitigate risks before they escalate. Making the system more flexible still, Secury360 can run NX Witness on board by adding a hard drive (cloud license per month required).

“Because Secury is compatible with existing security cameras and is scalable, it’s easy to upgrade and maintain, preserving a clients’ investments in their current systems,” Wazir said. “The system is also easy to integrate with the control room.

“Intuitive controls and dashboard ensure simplified operation, while comprehensive support and resources assist installers in setup and management. When it comes to remote monitoring and management, it’s possible to access and manage security systems from anywhere using a secure cloud portal and the Secury mobile app, while real-time updates and alerts to keep system owners and managers fully informed.”

You can find out more about Secury here, learn about VSP here, or read more SEN news here.

“VSP Partnering With Secury360 Cloud AI Intrusion Detection.”

Medeco eCLIQ Spark Key

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May 31, 2024