Genie Access launches compact super strength magnetic locks

Genie Access launches compact super strength magnetic locks

Genie Access, a division of Genie CCTV Ltd., has launched a new concept in electro mechanical locking, offering unparalleled features and benefits over conventional electro magnetic locks.

Vortex is a powerful yet compact magnet fitted with a conical orifice which confines a very strong alloy pin within a vortex of magnetic and mechanical forces. This product is available in various sizes and models suitable for surface or flush mount high security installations.

The new compact magnetic lock has been introduced in the market as not only a retrofit option but as an alternative to conventional magnetic locks. Vortex offers solutions to various high security applications in which conventional magnetic locks can not be applied.

It is an ideal product for high security applications not only because it is extremely compact and secure but also due to the sensory technology it offers.

Apart from its compact aesthetic appearance, The Vortex magnet, GAMEM 2400LP incorporates a large, oval, forward facing status LED which alerts passers by to the actual status of the door (i.e Green or Red)

The size to holding force ratio of the Vortex magnetic lock enables the product to be fitted to low hanging doors and provide a holding force of 1500 Kg (3300lbs). This significantly outperforms a single or even DBL Standard magnetic lock which only holds 1000Kg (2200lbs)

Conventional magnets pose a health and safety risk due to their physical size and weight. Both these issues are overcome with Vortex as it offers greater holding force at a quarter of the size and weight than its rivals.

In addition to the incredible holding force, Vortex has 3 different sensors built in to output maximum information about its status at all times. One of the most prominent sensors in the Vortex is an early warning pressure sensor which detects an applied force to the door and provides a warning before the integrity of the door is actually compromised. Additional sensors include door positioning and door status.

The new compact locks are now available nationwide through most security distributors.

Rui D’ Almeida, Genie’s Access Control Manager says “When compared to a standard magnetic lock, the new vortex locks are 30% more stronger, 75% smaller and boast 50% less power consumption, making them energy efficient”

Popularity: 36% [?]

Security: The Trojan Body Suite, Halo meets the real world!

Trojan Body Suite worn by inventor Troy Hurtubise

The suit is called Trojan and the inventer describes it as the first ballistic, full exoskeleton body suit of armour and he hopes to get it deployed for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan and US soldiers in Iraq.

During tests “the suit has stood up to bullets from high-powered weapons, including an elephant gun. The suit was empty during the ballistics tests, but inventor Troy Hurtubise is more than ready to put it on and face live fire.”

It is made from high-impact plastic lined with ceramic bullet protection over ballistic foam. Included in the suit are compartments for emergency morphine and salt, a knife and emergency light. Built into the forearms are a small recording device, a pepper-spray gun and a detachable transponder that can be swallowed in case of trouble.

The whole suit comes in at 40lbs and covers everything but the fingertips and the major joints, In the helmet, there’s a solar-powered fresh-air system and a drinking tube attached to a canteen in the small of the back. A laser pointer mounted in the middle of the forehead is ready to point to snipers, while LED lights frame the face.

The suit could allegedly be mass-produced for about $2,000.”

Popularity: 67% [?]

Storage bed safe as featured on BBC News

Storage bed safe featured

Don’t trust Banks? you just can’t just go stuffing all your money under the mattress! but can you? the BBC  recently featured a Bed manufacturing Company based in Nottinghamshire, The Storage Bed Company say their biggest seller is a bed with a safe built into the frame, they report that sales rocketed just after the collapse of Northern Rock, it seems the best advice on how to bank your money is to sleep on it!

For more information and prices visit. www.thestoragebed.co.uk

Popularity: 58% [?]

The new eneo EMD-19/DVR-S1 Surveillance

The new eneo EMD-19/DVR-S1 Surveillance

The new  eneo EMD-19/DVR-S1 Surveillance System is a DVR and 19″ TFT LCD monitor in one, The system has a 320GB hard disk.  “Up to 16 video sources can be connected via the integrated multiplexer. Each channel has its own separately adjustable motion detector.

The system uses H.264 standard-compliant compression for video data, which guarantees high-quality pictures. Maximum recording rates of 400 fps (at 352×288 pixels) also allow real-time recording. And the recorder quadplex function permits simultaneous viewing of live pictures, recording and replay as well as network transmission of pictures (over the RJ-45 interface). 16MB RAM is available for pre-alarm recording. Images can be exported for external preservation of evidence via the USB 2.0 ports and the bundled software tool.

Standard BNC-connectors guarantee compatibility to virtually every CCTV camera.”

Popularity: 75% [?]

The Bticino AXOLUTE System the Technology of tomorrow, today!

The Bticino AXOLUTE System

The Axolute systems is the coolest door entry system to hit the market it combines a funky design with hi-tech functionality, the colour LCD display with a selection of bright finishes give it a distinctive, cool look that can be fully personalised to suit any environment, “while its range of user-friendly features – including hands free duplex speech and easy on-sceen function management, ensures it is simple and convenient to use in relation to other systems”.     

“Its compatibility with 2 wire system technology allows Axolute to be installed up to 600 metres in range and has the capacity for up to 3900 handsets in each installation”.

Email bticino.uk@legrand.co.uk to find out more about Axolute

Popularity: 100% [?]

New Digital locking cylinder 3061, with Network Inside.

Digital locking cylinder with Network Inside.

Most Digital Lockin System require a separate wireless LockNode at each door in addition to the Digital Locking Cylinder.

But now, thanks to Simon Voss Technologies, the LockNode, has been so dramatically scaled down it can be fitted inside the knob of the new “Digital Locking Cylinder 3061.

But not only that: At the same time additional features have been added, so that the Network can also be used as a “gateway” in the virtual network, transferring information via the transponder. The transponder sends and receives information through the “gateway”; this information can be transmitted to other doors or made available to the system administrator.

“In new buildings, the System 3060 can be networked wirelessly in a few minutes by installing a compact special cylinder. In existing locking and access control systems from SimonsVoss, the wireless WaveNet network can be upgraded quickly and cost-effectively at any time by replacing the knob cap on the cylinder, without having to change the door or door frame”.

For further information please visit www.simons-voss.com

Popularity: 63% [?]