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KBC releases new
line of PoE switches
Vicon releases VAX
access control version 2.9
KBC Networks
has expanded its indus-
trial Ethernet switch range with a series of
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches.
With the PoE data ports on the switch
supplying power directly to the attached
networked device, the new additions to
the KBC IP transmission range make new
installations and system additions faster,
easier and more flexible. The new hard-
ened units are designed for a wide range of
industrial, non-conditioned and outdoor
applications with extended operating
temperature ranges.
Depending on the model selected, the
switches are either IEEE 802.3af or, the
higher powered, IEEE 802.3at compliant,
which is suitable for most PTZ cameras.
Some models even have PoE++ ports.
These new switches are video optimised
for high resolution 4K video, manag-
ing high traffic jumbo frames. In CCTV
mode, these switches support 250m cable
runs with PoE.
Luis Angulo, CCO of KBC Networks
EMEA commented on the new prod-
uct range, "Our new PoE switches will
provide customers with the additional
features and flexibility needed for added
security and peace of mind, but at a price
point that can even be used in commercial
applications."
The available switch types include a
range of fixed RJ45, SFP and combo ports
(10/100 and Gigabit) which are MDI/
MDIX compliant for automatic configu-
ration. For greater system reliability and
straightforward maintenance, the switches
feature dual redundant power inputs as
well as power failure alarm outputs and
ring topology. The units have operating
temperature ranges of between -40 and
+75°C and no fans or forced-air cooling
required.
Vicon Industries Inc
has released VAX 2.9,
the latest update to its powerful and versa-
tile IP access control solution, VAX Access
Control. The system provides centralised
monitoring and management of access
to doors, elevators and other protected
spaces located throughout facilities of any
size, including multi-site installations. A
web-based interface with responsive design
provides users with complete and secure
control from PCs, laptops, tablets and
smartphones.
New to version 2.9 is the ability to
create custom map-based interfaces that
display physical placement of VAX devices,
through which users can immediately
call up associated data and video. Map
images can be imported as PNG, GIF
or JPEG files, and then populated with
icons representing doors, elevators, inputs,
outputs and cameras. Clicking on an icon
provides real-time status of the device (i.e.,
door open) and other information, such
as related live and recorded video (if inte-
grated with a VMS solution) and reporting
of activity at that location over a specified
period of time. VAX supports an unlimited
number of maps, and maps can be linked
to provide intuitive navigation between
rooms or buildings using the arrow keys.
Monitoring the system via the map inter-
face provides the simplest and most natural
way for users to engage with the system.
Additionally, VAX 2.9 has a User Time
Tracking Report that provides a summary
of total hours that specific individuals spent
within a defined area. This tool is useful
for identifying anomalies in employee
behaviour and can help identify employees
or work areas that should be subjected to
more comprehensive monitoring.
Seamless integration with Vicon's VMS
solutions, both Valerus 1.2 and Viconnet
8.0 or later is also supported. These integra-
tions are free and simple to activate. Vicon
customers using earlier versions of VAX
should immediately upgrade to version
2.9, which is available for download from
Vicon's website. Integration is also available
for Milestone, Exacq and Digital Watchdog
VMS systems.
"We're confident that our customers
will find that the new features of Vicon's
VAX 2.9 further enhance the simplicity of
their user experience and will help them
to use the system even more effectively,"
explained Bret McGowan, Vicon's Senior
V.P. of Sales and Marketing.
London, UK
Hauppauge, NY (USA)
Hanwha Techwin introduces its new
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