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Overcoming the challenges of fire safety in the paper industry

For added risks like combustible materials and high ceilings, fire and smoke detection cameras from Bosch provide faster, more reliable detection than traditional alarm systems.

Fire safety is more than a precautionary or preventative measure. A fire detection system is a core investment in any company’s most valued asset – its people. Without adequate fire safety for the employees working at a facility, there is no business continuity. Even if, thankfully, no harm comes to personnel during a fire, repairing the damage to the premises and machinery costs time and money. And production often stops entirely.
In particular, the paper and pulp industry poses unique risks for fire safety. The raw materials used for creating paper are highly flammable, as are the chemicals for many of the production processes. Humid production environments and incredibly high ceilings make traditional fire detectors unreliable at best. This is why Bosch offers video-based fire detection to quickly recognize smoke and fire at its source and alert safety teams before the fire has the chance to spread.

“The fear to go to the factory one morning and see that it is reduced to ashes.”
Safety Manager Paper Industry

Paper mills contain large amounts of wood chips and discarded cardboard which, along with several types of combustible chemicals for the cellulose production process, carry a high fire load. Paper machines also have up to 200 electrical motors with kilometers of high-voltage wires. Such conditions are a hotbed for fires, and once one starts, the fire can spread incredibly quickly.
Unfortunately, paper facilities and warehouses require high, vaulted ceilings where traditional fire detectors are often located. In the event of a fire, it can literally take minutes for smoke to reach the detectors. Add in the huge quantities of water vapor and dust created by the paper machines, and traditional fire detectors might not even register an alarm. By then, the fire has already spread out of control.
In addition, outdoor storage areas are almost entirely unprotected, because implementing traditional fire alarms in an open area is nearly impossible. Smoke can easily escape a partially covered structure without setting off an alarm, and traditional systems aren’t even constructed for the outdoors. For instance, storing bales and reels directly outside a paper mill pose a particular risk. These materials are highly flammable, yet they are often stored outside the coverage area of a traditional fire system. Their close proximity to the building means that a fire starting outdoors can quickly spread throughout the facility while the alarm system lags in response time.

AVIOTEC fire and smoke detection cameras with AI algorithms
AVIOTEC camera systems use video-based fire detection to quickly identify smoldering and small fires directly at the source. This means the fire alarm doesn’t have to wait for smoke to physically reach its sensors, thus wasting valuable time before alerting safety teams. Instead, AVIOTEC analyzes live video in real-time. A high vantage point is actually helpful for this form of verification, even in humid, dusty, or outdoor environments.
Cameras can then be adjusted to focus on at-risk pieces of machinery or materials to detect fires as quickly as possible. This reliable option pays off over the long-term, because the systems are easy to maintain and better protected from dust. With the latest in Artificial Intelligence, AVIOTEC cameras also sync well with existing hardware and video management systems, both inside and outside the facilities.
AVIOTEC uses a unique approach to cutting-edge AI alarm detection in combination with hand-crafted algorithms. Monitoring smoke density and analyzing turbulence, color, and motion helps prevent frustrating and costly false alarms, while alerting safety teams to real fire threats more quickly than traditional detectors. Aviotec systems can also combine with infrared lighting to detect smoke and flames without the presence of visible light. This is particularly helpful inside large warehouses with high ceilings, high-rise shelves, and small aisles, or in partially covered structures outside the main buildings.

Real-world experience with Aviotec in paper and pulp
In 2018, one of the world’s largest publishing companies wanted to see for itself just what Aviotec could do. “Bertelsmann has been partnering with Bosch for over 35 years, and for good reason,” says Jörg Naumann, Head of Fire Brigade at Mohn Media Mohndruck GmbH, a member of the Bertelsmann Printing Group. The combined safety and security system at their facility in Gütersloh, Germany, has gone through multiple iterations over the years.
Most recently, the system was updated with Aviotec video-based fire detection to safeguard the eight-meter-high wastepaper warehouses which store some 300 tons of paper at any given time. “Again and again,” Mr. Naumann says, “we’ve been impressed by the innovative solutions that Bosch comes up for us.”
For one of the latest integrations in Central America, Industria Cartonera Palmar wanted to upgrade fire and safety standards at their corrugated cardboard factory in Machala, Ecuador. IncarPalm provides packaging for many types of food and perishables such as fruit, seafood, and flowers. The cardboard packaging is a vital link in the supply chain of these goods, so any disruption due to fire would pose a huge risk to the company’s ongoing business.
With a three-phased integration, Bosch is helping IncarPalm set up and refine an AVIOTEC camera system to protect raw materials, machinery, and the finished products from fire, eventually in outdoor storage areas as well. “By using cutting-edge technologies that reduce the need for human intervention and facilitate the control of a system,” says Patricio Román, Security Chief at IncarPalm, “there are returns on investment with business continuity and long-term cost savings.

Four layers of perimetere protection

DEA Security is an Italian company which designs, develops and produces a wide range of perimeter intrusion detections systems. Result of an extensive research and development activity and covered by International patents, these systems are employed in the protection of perimeter of any size in military, industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

DEA Security systems create four layers of protection ranging from the outermost perimeter to the heart of the protected site, typically a building. Starting from the outer layer, we can find FUSION, SERIR and TORSUS fence-mounted systems, SISMA CP 50 buried system, SISMA CA system for flooring and SERIE A03PRO, SPC PRO and XENSITY indoor systems.

DEA Security has full in-house competence and expertise: from concept to hardware and software design, from construction and testing of prototypes to final product. This allows us to master all the technologies employed in our products and to control the manufacturing process in each single phase to assure very high product quality.

FUSION P2P is the new fence-mounted system employing the state-of-the-art DEA Sensor Fusion (DSF) dual-tech technology, patented at the International level. The system can be installed both on flexible metal fences (rolled fence or light welded panels) and rigid panels.

FUSION P2P detects and analyses the vibrations of a fence as a consequence of an intrusion attempt for cutting (also perfomed by means of hacksaws or grinders), breakthrough or climbing, discriminating all those nuisances which could trigger improper alarms.
Thanks to the possibility of individually calibrating the detectors, the same sensor-string can be applied to heterogeneous structures without dividing it into more strings.

The detectors employ two different sensitive elements: a well proven PIEZO transducer and a MEMS accelerometer. The data coming from the two sources of signal are processed and analysed using adaptive intelligence algorithms which enhance the detection capability, the adaptability and the reliability of the system.

SISMA CP 50 is a buried intrusion system which detects a person walking on the surface. It is so sensitive that it can perceive the lightest step.

SISMA CP 50 is compatible with several types of surfaces without concrete foundations, such as surfaces covered with grass, gravel, tarmac and interlockings. It creates an invisible and unidentifiable detection band which, depending on the cases, can protect the whole perimeter of a site or specific driveways and walkways. If the surface to be protected is made of flooring with concrete screed, the system to be used is SISMA CA.

 

Giving fire systems the designer touch

When it comes to fire systems, choosing technology that offers the highest levels of protection is paramount. However, in many settings, aesthetics are critical too. TouchControl, the touchscreen remote control terminal and repeater from Advanced ensures you don’t have to compromise on safety or style. Regional Sales Manager at Advanced, Vladimir Zrnic, explains…

Why choose a touchscreen remote control terminal?
Sleek and versatile, TouchControl has a low-profile, high-resolution 10-inch touchscreen that lets you check the status of your fire system using interactive site maps and zone plans.

Providing full zone-level information and control across your fire network, TouchControl has been created so that firefighters can even navigate the menus whilst wearing gloves.

Ideal for use in public areas, thanks to its discreet, low-profile design, the panel complements a wide range of interiors and has the added benefit of being able to display adverts, presentations or notices when in standby mode. The screen instantly reverts to fire operation as soon as you touch it, or a fire condition occurs.

The ability to locate powerful fire system technology within high-traffic areas without detracting from high-quality interior decor gives fire system specifiers and installers new scope to combine design appeal with fire safety for full protection of people and property.

TouchControl’s maps, offering a clear view of the fire system are particularly beneficial in large-scale sites, where the ability to drill down quickly, from full site view to individual building and to the affected zone, allows faster response times, whatever the issue.

Clearly touchscreen technology can deliver powerful benefits to its users, can you tell us more about the specific features of your solution?

TouchControl has many practical benefits designed in. It is quick and easy to install, thanks to its two-part enclosure and it is also simple and easy to configure – you just give the panel a valid network address and it’s fully operational. Settings are intuitive to program and adjust and passcodes allow you to assign three different levels of user control for system security.

TouchControl’s interactive maps and zone plans make navigation and status control clear and straightforward. Depending on a user’s permissions, they can evacuate, mute, silence, resound and reset the system using the touchscreen. They can also view, enable and disable zones, devices and outputs as well as check event logs and run tests. Having access to all these functions in such a visual way provides reassurance that issues are instantly flagged and maximises response time.

Can you tell us where TouchControl has been installed?
TouchControl is used in high-profile sites across the world. However, one of the most sophisticated applications can be found at the Historical Archives of Belgrade. Here, a custom-engineered solution has been installed to deliver advanced monitoring and control for the highest degree of fire safety required in a building housing irreplaceable cultural assets. By interfacing TouchControl with Advanced’s ExGo extinguishing system, our installation partners, TVI d.o.o, have made full use of the panel’s interactive mapping to simplify monitoring and managements of the building’s gas suppression system.

TouchControl is compatible with all Advanced’s addressable fire systems. Visit http://touchcontrol.advancedco.com for more information.

Interview: Alberto Pastorello, International Sales Manager, EL.MO. Spa

We have been protecting people and assets for more than four decades by developing and providing technologically advanced and integrated security solutions, and this can be seen in all our product lines. Our comprehensive range of devices covers all types of installation requirements, from small to large applications, and focuses on four main product lines

a&s Adria: Mr. Pastorello, tell us something about yourself, your professional and educational background, what are you in charge of at EL.MO.?
Pastorello: Hello, I’m Alberto Pastorello, International Sales Manager of EL.MO. Spa. I deal with customer relations, specifically I support and provide our clients with solutions that best fit their needs, while creating lasting business collaborations worldwide. I’ve been always interested in technology and innovation, this brought me first to enroll to engineering school, and later to land a professional path within EL.MO.. I started from the company’s internal system design team, designing security solutions for our clients, while developing and increasing know-how and expertise during the years; this helped me when offered the chance to enhance the Company’s presence abroad, a challenge that I accepted with enthusiasm and I’m happy to confirm that brought us many good results, both in terms of business partnerships, and product portfolio development.

a&s Adria: EL.MO. has been designing, producing and supplying intrusion prevention, fire prevention, video surveillance and access control systems since 1975. Give us a brief presentation of your product lines? What product from each category would you single out as the best-selling (flagship) one and why?
Pastorello: Protecting people and assets is what we’ve been doing for more than four decades, by developing and providing technologically advanced and integrated security solutions, and this can be seen throughout all our product lines. EL.MO. comprehensive range of devices cover all types of installation requirements, from small to large-scale applications, and focuses on four main product lines.
We can start with intrusion detection, its devices are available in both wired and wireless configurations, and range from traditional to EL.MO. advanced technologies, such as ULTRABUS and NG-TRX. This line can count on up to EN50131 grade 3 IMQ-ALLARME-certified solutions, designed and manufactured to withstand and safeguard against any threat.
Highly integrated with intrusion detection is e-Vision®, EL.MO. specific brand of top-performance video surveillance products. Based on multi-standard analogue systems and IP devices, e-Vision range is available in different formats, that allow 24hr monitoring, prevention and identification of all types of criminal acts. Several devices are also AI-powered, offering a number of specific and advanced features, in order to ensure the maximum control and monitoring of areas and premises.

EL.MO. also offers a wide range of fire detection devices, cutting-edge high-performance prevention and safety products for large- and mid-sized businesses: our fire protection devices, such as FYRA proprietary analogue-addressable device line, offers the best possible solution while maximizing the investment-performance ratio.
Finally, protecting access points to sensitive areas from unauthorized entry is just as important for us: to limit access to sensitive areas we can provide an extensive selection of controllers, proximity card readers and biometric fingerprint systems designed for this very purpose, catering to even the strictest security requirements.
Ultimately, it’s important to point out that being a one-stop supplier to our customers is definitely a fundamental element for us: being able to offer them tailored solutions, integrated systems and added-value services without the need to refer to other professionals but EL.MO. is an exceptional tool that we believe grants an extraordinary business growth.

a&s Adria: To integrate all those systems on a single cloud platform you use e-Connect. What are its key features and do you find cloud to be the future of security systems?
Pastorello: e-Connect is a web service, available in different formats, that allows different product lines and systems to interact effortlessly while providing an all-round solution to end-user and installers/distributors alike. This cloud platform features a multilevel structure, thus is able to answer the needs of all parties, granting more autonomy for end-users, and business opportunities for the professionals, while keeping its focus on to security. To security professionals specifically, e-Connect is an extraordinary tool that allows to manage all the systems of their customers on a single platform, with the possibility to customize, supervise and assist all the systems even remotely. This turns out to be an exceptional advantage for our clients, which can provide ad-hoc solutions and high-value services to enrich their business proposal.

In a broader sense, we believe that cloud-based solutions will increasingly gain importance in the security market, as happened in any other sector: since almost a decade ago, when we first started to involve in this kind of innovations, integration and cloud systems has become a relevant element in the provision of a complete security solutions. Now more than ever, with IoT and integration demand at its peak, a synergic interaction between devices is necessary. EL.MO. is not only listening and following trends, but actively working by promoting deeper implementations, un example is the integration with Amazon and Google voice assistants within our intrusion detection systems, as well as IFTTT services, that grants a tighter and more resilient solution, not merely related to security, but spacing into the smart living experience.

a&s Adria: What are the main advantages of ULTRABUS, EL.MO.’s advanced RS-485 serial bus for its security systems?
Pastorello: ULTRABUS is the advanced serial bus designed by EL.MO. that completely change the approach to the setting-up of wired intrusion detection systems. In fact, devices operating on ULTRABUS are fully software controllable and programmable, even locally or remotely. This helps installers as it grants a considerable reduction in the number of field devices compared to classic hardwired systems, and the opportunity to implement advanced settings. As mentioned, ULTRABUS simplify the installation process while bringing precision and efficiency, from the commissioning of the system to following configuration and maintenance activities. The long range and flexibility of ULTRABUS systems in fact allows the design of simple yet effective solutions, with up to 3 km range and star formations, and its wide range of available devices can also count on smart functions.

a&s Adria: High sensitivity of radio receiver, triple frequency, two-way communication, anti-collision technique, and advanced encryption are making your NG-TRX on of the most advanced bidirectional wireless systems for intrusion detection. Can you explain each of these features in detail and give us an example of NG-TRX use?
Pastorello: NG-TRX is another innovative technology which features extremely high performances, besides freedom of installation and configuration, it grants an exceptional level of security thanks to the employment of different levels of protection. First of all it’s fundamental to highlight that NG-TRX is a wireless system, designed upon two-way communication, that can reach up to 2 km in open field. This technology allows to create extremely flexible systems without weighting on sensitivity: in fact, control units and working devices constantly exchange information, transmitting data regarding the signal quality and devices status. This type of bidirectional transmission enables among other things to the remote configuration of devices, making installation and maintenance easier, as well as managing and sorting all the information received from its devices, thus avoiding information overload, common in one-way, simultaneous communications.

In case of severe disturbance our system can count on a sensitivity which is 20 times more sensitive than a traditional one, guaranteeing more effective communications. As previously said, we particularly care about the security of our systems, this is why NG-TRX can count on triple frequency for its transmissions, and advanced encryption algorithms. The transmissions between the systems’ elements take place on three differentiated frequencies that, according to environmental conditions, automatically move to the frequency guaranteeing the highest level of effectiveness and security, shielding also against jamming attacks. Finally, the devices communicates under the protection of encrypted algorithms, encryption keys and rolling codes, which guarantees secure communications that cannot be decoded by outsiders.

a&s Adria: One of the major problems when it comes to intrusion detection systems is false alarm rates. How do you make those rates lower?
Pastorello: EL.MO. has designed specific products that helps the prevention of false alarms, I’m referring specifically to the VISIO2K devices and, in a broader matter, to the InstaVision function. The first is an intelligent sensor which merge the sophistication and potential of video surveillance with the effectiveness of infrared technology. In fact, VISIO2K leverages IR and on-board Motion Video Analysis to detect and examine the scene, and only after establishing it’s a real threat event, it sends the image to the control panel, which immediately notify the user through the e-Connect platform. InstaVision instead is a function that exploit the already deep integration found throughout our product lines, increasing the synergy between intrusion detection, fire detection and video surveillance through e-Connect. InstaVision helps end-Users to verifying in real time the status of their systems through live images, images recorded at the exact time of the event, and images recorded a few seconds before the occurrence of the event directly from e-Connect app notifications.

a&s Adria: When it comes to video surveillance, you offer both the AHD/TVI/CVI multistandard technology range of products as well as IP range. Why is e-Vision the ideal solution to create high definition CCTV systems on RG59 coaxial cables, in the first case, and how do you achieve e-Vision IP product range to provide the best investment/performance ratio? Do your IP range of products exploit AI technology and to what use?
Pastorello: e-Vision® AHD/TVI/CVI multistandard technology stands out for its extreme ease of installation and for maximizing the investment-performance ratio. With the video signal being transmitted over RG59 coaxial cables with a range of up to 300 meters, CCTV systems can be created from scratch or existing systems upgraded effortlessly and at little cost. The options are endless, including the creation of hybrid systems, with AHD/TVI/CVI, analogue and ONVIF IP security cameras, and integration with the latest communication technologies, such as smartphones and tablets, for viewing images and controlling the system remotely. While a classic video surveillance system comes with various limitations, means of transmission and a fixed number of possible extensions as the number of cameras increases, e-Vision® IP systems instead adapt to accommodate changing needs without altering the structure of the network. On the other hand, the IP line is the ideal solution for complex setups requiring high levels of detail, up to 4K, or where there is no limit to size. The structure is Ethernet based and exploits the latest AI digital communication technologies to essentially analyze video streams. For example, analytic capabilities allow the system to detect when an imaginary line is crossed, distinguishing between vehicles and individuals, perform face recognition or read car number plates to enable a barrier to be opened or kept closed. All this changes though once VCA applications are embedded into the solution, transforming passive IP video systems into proactive solutions.

a&s Adria: What are the key innovations in recently presented e-Vision Pro Manager Enterprise, the new version of the centralization software dedicated to the e-Vision PRO line?
Pastorello: e-Vision PRO Manager is the new comprehensive security management platform, that properly supports all the e-Vision PRO products and other devices from the main players in the global market. This new system is equipped with powerful video monitoring capability, it supports real-time preview, centralized recording, local and remote playback, backup, alarm linkage, intelligent analysis, and much more. In addition, it is built on an open system architecture, as it supports SDK/OCX for third party integration for a comprehensive security. The software in fact support access control systems, intrusion detection systems, attendance systems, intercom systems, electronic fence, RFID, dynamic environment monitoring and other subsystems. Besides, this platform supports various AI applications, such as face-control-based solutions (face access control, face surveillance, face attendance and face greeting), people counting, behavior analysis (item care, area invasion), and so many more. For its enormous potential, e-Vision PRO Manager can be widely used from smart retail to large and medium-sized video surveillance system, for example, parks, banks, commercial buildings and other industrial applications, granting full control and monitoring of the area to be protected.

a&s Adria: TACORA hybrid control panels and HEKLA analog addressable control panels are your key offerings in fire protection. What are the main differences between them and are they certified to the strict CPR regulatory standards?
Pastorello: Available in different models, custom configured to the requirements of each project, the TACÓRA® control panels exploit a dual operating mode, conventional or conventional-analogue addressable hybrid with FYRA® protocol, to ensure far-reaching monitoring of fire risks. This extreme power is coupled with super easy programming and use: the user-friendly interface, with graphic display and indicator LEDs, makes controlling the system’s operation quick and intuitive. With the use of the optional GSM, LTE and LAN modules, the TACÓRA control panels can interface with e-Connect, enjoying all the advantages that it offers: remote supervision, graphic maps, management and support, and InstaVision® video verification.

With the HEKLA® series instead, we have made a real breakthrough in the fire detection sector, presenting the market with a series of high-performance analogue addressable control panels. A key element of the whole system is the ability to create highly complex yet easily deployed structures. Based on a modular architecture designed to grow to meet changing requirements, HEKLA control panels can work either on their own or as part of a network comprising a large number of units. As an added bonus, the system is teamed with products from the new FYRA series, EL.MO.’s line of analogue addressable devices with built-in isolator. Flexibility and integration are again two key cornerstones of the HEKLA design: in fact it can communicate with supervision, central alarm or building automation systems, whether EL.MO. or third-party systems, all of which is achieved quickly and with very limited deployment costs.

a&s Adria: Cybersecurity is still a big issue. During last year, sophistication and number of those kinds of attacks have increased. How do you battle data losses and breaches?
Pastorello: EL.MO. can count on many elements to protect against data losses and breaches, first and foremost we own full propriety of the servers in use, which means complete control, in terms of both security and service continuity, ensuring a high-profile protection for end-users, without compromise. This means, for example, immediacy in management of future introductions of blocks, filters etc., which is not guaranteed by third-party servers. These servers also present a high degree of robustness to cyber attacks: Denial of Service (DoS), brute force, etc. etc. As mentioned before, we employ encryption protocols for communications between control panels and servers, and between servers and mobile devices. All the information stored within the database are encrypted as well, in order to ensure the maximum security, as well for privacy reasons. On a periodic schedule, we run also Vulnerability test and Penetration test, which allow us to detect if any malicious attempt or corruption event have occurred. In case a scenario of this kind takes place, we devised disaster recovery / Business continuity planning intervention plans, so if the firewall that control incoming and outgoing connections to servers failed as well to protect the data, we have standard procedure to minimize any damage. All these measures helps to keep safe EL.MO. systems against cyber attacks, and are continuously and mutinously updated in order to respond to these ever-growing threats.

a&s Adria: What vertical market do you focus on or have the most references? Could you present several important projects you were working on in the past couple of years (give us info on specific projects, how many and what kind of devices you used, what were customer expectations and results)?
Pastorello: From what shared so far I hope it’s clear that EL.MO. can provide solutions suitable for any kind of environment depending on the security needs of the customer and the installation requirements: we can count on many references spacing from the residential sector to the large-scale distribution, from the automotive to the Horeca industry, as well as financial, public and service institutions. To give you some examples I can cite the Opera Primeziaole Pisana, the Bank of Ghana, and Program, which are respectively from the public sector, a financial institution and the automotive industry.

The Opera della Primaziale Pisana (OPA) are a non-profit organization concerned with managing and looking after the architectural complex that incorporates the magnificent monuments set around the city of Pisa’s cathedral square, Piazza del Duomo. The complex was in need of protection against acts of vandalism, terrorism, and common criminal acts, while it also required a system that would detect early signs of a fire, provide video surveillance, and pick up potentially dangerous situations in general. The comprehensive GLOBALPRO supervision software was used for the centralized control of all the security systems with 24hr monitoring, both locally and remotely, in order to view the information quickly and effectively. In addition, the software’s flexibility means it can be reconfigured at any time to include additional control units or accommodate new operating requirements. MIRASYS software was used to manage the video surveillance system. This software allows operators to manage and check recordings, to run video analysis for movements, and provides facial recognition, all of which is supervised in real time by the police.

The Bank of Ghana is the State’s central bank, and for its new and modern five-storey building in the centre of Accra, the Bank relied on EL.MO. to provide an high-end and effective security system. Credit institutions are highly targeted locations, always under threats of attacks, vandalism, and robbery, as well as highly sensible places for personal data. For these reasons, EL.MO. provided a well-structured security system based on intrusion detection, able to guarantee system modularity through a common logic of centralization, granting uniformity and protection standards also for future integration, for remote sites and branches, geographically distant but connected. The powerful TITANIAPLUS intrusion detection control panel, especially suited for banking, commercial or industrial installations, control and manage the system formed by TRIAL485V, DTS3000L and TRES01485 sensors for wall or ceiling mount, which protect the building both internally and externally, while NEBULA security fog system prevents criminals to find and thieve precious objects as well as restrain them until law enforcements arrive to the scene. Any theft and intrusion attempt is also made unequivocally clear by the powerful LEDA485VOX external sound systems, which guarantee an immediate response in case of alarm. The whole system is configured on ULTRABUS, while GLOBALPRO is entrusted to monitor 24/7 the intrusion detection system. The whole systems is certified IMQ EN50131- 3 grade 3 environmental class II, EN50131-6, the minimum level of security expected in such institutions. Thanks to the security solution provided by EL.MO.. The level of protection has been satisfactory enough to lead to new integrations of EL.MO. solutions in other Bank of Ghana branches.

Operating in Italy since 1992, Program is part of the international Salford Van Hire Group, which boasts 50-plus years of experience in Europe in the management of company fleets, and manages over 13,000 vehicles. Program’s Florence site needed an all-round security system designed to keep a check on a wide range of circumstances and situations. EL.MO. presented an all-encompassing solution involving intrusion detection, fire protection and CCTV, granting the extensive integration of product lines by means of InstaVision and e-Connect. PROGRAM’s security management team can now receive alarm notifications and analyse in real time the situation straight away, the security system is managed by PREGIO2000 control unit, with DT2000 and TRIAL485 interior and exterior detectors for volumetric motion detection, and a multifunction touchscreen to control, enable and disable the devices and the whole system. Full perimeter protection employing tamper proofed columns with a 250m range implement the detection side of the project, while against any risk of fire, a system was designed based on point detectors, centrally managed with the aid of the Tacòra fire control panel. For remote control of the system, the proposal included the ATLANTE2K remote control, which has buttons for switching on and off the whole system, for day and night zoning, and for controlling programmable outputs such as automatic gates, exterior lighting, and so on. In addition, should the system pick up a, the images from InstaVision allow prompt action in case of break-in attempts or early signs of a fire.

a&s Adria: The security market is developing quickly. How will you manage to be at the forefront of innovations, keep up with the trends and sustain your position in the market? What can we expect from your company?
Pastorello: EL.MO. considers Research and Development strategical, this is why we have a whole department designated to this sole purpose: to test and improve the existing solutions we offer in our portfolio, and to constantly came up with new devices and technologies to answer the market needs. You see, the existence of this department is completely on line as what previously stated, EL.MO. is not only passively responding to external demands, but by carefully analysing the sector, we have been able to design solutions which features pioneering services, going much further than what it’s asked from the typical security system. Integration, coherence and above all the presence of shared and intersectional platforms, for management, configuration, and maintenance, working diagonally within all these areas, are the result of thorough analysis and some of the most relevant strength we can rely on. All these elements guarantee greater efficiency and effectiveness to our partners. We believe that these elements, which are a diverse products portfolio, synergic lines and also the supply chain’s technical and professional training activities, can definitely guarantee and result in extremely good business opportunities, for all the actors of the supply chain. For EL.MO., the future to expect is consistent with what done so far, and that can be seen all around us: increasing integration of services within a scalable, connected solution, which don’t lose sight on its most fundamental aspect, security.

a&s Adria: EL.MO.’s position in Adriatic region: sales results, growth, partner companies, marketing? Where do you see a possible improvement?
Pastorello: In the past years we’ve been able to create a strong network of professional Partners who operate in the Adriatic Regions. We mostly rely on qualified Installer companies and system integrators, which understand the quality and expertise that comes from EL.MO., as well as System Design studios who can count on our well-round solutions that not only grant security but also ensure “smarter” living through home and building automation integration. In addition, we guarantee direct Regional support, via our technical and commercial Team, as well as technical Support 24h/7 days, to help customers in case of assistance. As I said before we strongly believe in the educating and training our partners, this is why we also offer our clients an extremely powerful on-line training platform, EL.MO.’s e-Learning training and certification hub, which allows our partners to be always up-to-date and to access educational materials about our systems. We definitely aim to increase our presence in this region, as we understand it features great potentials and it’s growing demand of inclusive solutions.

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Hikvision announces its Webcam debut

June 1st, 2021 – Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competence, today announced the launch of its brand-new webcam products to the global market. The product family currently comprises four different series – Ultra, Pro, Live, and Value – designed for various scenarios and user groups, and with bespoke feature sets.

According to industry analyst firms, the global live streaming market is expected to continue growing significantly the coming years. The increase in video streaming among citizens and businesses in all verticals is reported as the main driver for market growth, with content creators diversifying their material and activities, and connecting with audiences in new ways. In addition, complete and partial lockdowns during the COVID-19 crisis also positively impacted the live streaming industry.

To provide immersive video conferencing and streaming experiences, users need webcams that deliver high-resolution imaging and excellent-quality sound in a range of scenarios. Hikvision has designed and developed its new webcam range to meet this need.

Webcams for a range of applications and scenarios

Hikvision Ultra and Pro webcams for remote conferencing
The Hikvision Ultra series of webcams are specifically designed for remote conferencing. The highlight of this series is its PTZ control capability, which offers 5x optical zoom capabilities. This means that users can see meeting presentations or discussions without straining their eyes. Additionally, PTZ control allows users to pan across 330°, helping them adjust their viewing angle easily, without missing a thing.

Hikvision Live webcams for live streaming
The cube-shaped Hikvision Live series of webcams is designed for live streaming, eCommerce, and gaming applications. If a product is being presented in a live program, for example, the webcam view can be changed – both horizontally and vertically – thanks to magnetic mountings on all four sides of the casing.

These webcams also offer Sharp Auto Focus, which ensures that images of people and objects are sharp and clear at all times. Importantly, the webcams’ ‘touchable supplemental LED light’ feature enables users to adjust brightness in accordance with the surrounding environment.

Hikvision Value webcams for online education
The Hikvision Value series is our range of entry level webcams. These have a compact design, making them perfect for online education applications that connect school teachers and students.
The webcam comes with a built-in microphone, which incorporates advanced algorithms to reduce noise and improve sound quality. Its wide-angle lens provides maximum coverage, with no image distortion. This is particularly useful for teachers giving lessons in a classroom, where both the teacher and the blackboard, or wall-mounted screen, can be viewed clearly in a single frame.

Easy and flexible installation
All Hikvision webcams are driver-free, offering ‘plug-and-play’ installation via a standard USB interface. This allows users to begin conferencing or streaming in seconds.

All Hikvision webcams can also be flexibly mounted on users’ equipment, on tables, laptops, monitors, or tripods.

Importantly, Hikvision webcams are equipped with a dedicated PC-based client software, called HIKIN. Users can use this software for video previews, and to configure image and sound parameters. Notably, the webcams can be used with all the leading third-party conferencing platforms with video parameter configured using a simple drop-down menu.

Contact Hikvision for more details
All Hikvision webcams are delivered with a standard 2-year warranty, giving end users reliability and peace of mind.

To find out more about Hikvision webcams, and how they can meet your specific application needs, visit our product page, or contact us today!

S+B Schloss + Beschlagmarkt Names SALTO Neo 2021 Product of the Year

The SALTO Neo cylinder has been named Product of the Year 2021 in the Security Technology and Access Control category of the S+B Schloss + Beschlagmarkt competition.

The German trade publication presents awards annually recognizing Building Hardware, Handles, Smart Buildings, and Security Technology and Access Control. A top-class jury evaluates each submitted product according to the criteria of innovation, utility/design, digitalisation, and PoS presentation. The product with the highest overall score in its category is designated “Product of the Year.” The SALTO Neo, launched just last year, not only achieved the highest number of points in its category, but also received the best rating from the judges in three of the four criteria.

The jury was made up of industry experts Stephan Schmidt, Managing Director of the German Association of Locks & Building Hardware (FSVB); Denis Masur, Manager of Interkey (Association of European Locksmiths); and Niklas Schulte, Managing Director of the Workgroup Building Hardware (AKB) – all from within the German Hardware and Houseware Association (ZHH); as well as Norman Bartusch from the Smart Home Initiative Germany.

The SALTO Neo is an advanced electronic lock that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylindrical lock. The compact SALTO Neo cylinder is designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required, and can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, etc. IP66 rated and weather-resistant, the SALTO Neo cylinder includes the latest in technology: SALTO Virtual Network (SVN), SVN-Flex, NFC/BLE mobile, and BLUENet Wireless.

The SALTO Neo joins the growing list of SALTO’s award-winning products. In 2020 alone, the online configurator MyLock received the Silver Award at the ARCHITECT’S DARLING AWARDS from Heinze GmbH; the design lock Ælement Fusion received the Bronze PROTECTOR Award from the trade magazine PROTECTOR; and the electronic locker lock XS4 Locker received the New Product of the Year Award from the U.S. magazine Security Today as well as the Silver Award at the GIT Awards from GIT Security + Management Magazine.

An effortless upgrade makes any door accessible to all

London, June 2021 – A door should be an opening, not a barrier. But the reality for the elderly, young and less abled is that inappropriate doors often shut them out. Upgrading to the right door closer can guarantee your premises welcome everyone, no matter their age or dexterity.

Architecture and building design are about creating spaces to enrich lives, yet they can be disconnected from the people most directly impacted. Users may be faced with situations which are uncomfortable and even unusable.

National and supranational regulations often require an accessibility ethos in new-build or retrofit projects, in order to avoid such situations. These increasingly require “inclusive building design”, which should be people centric and create spaces which respond to every user’s needs. These users — whether employees, visitors or customers — will notice the difference. The UK’s BS 8300 standard* and, at the European level, newly minted standard EN 17210:2021 showcase design guidelines for an inclusive built environment**.

The UK’s Ministry of Local Government also funds an Inclusive Environments professional development course***. According to the spec: “Inclusive design is the responsibility of everyone who works in the built environment: planners, those who commission new buildings and places, access consultants, designers, architects, engineers, surveyors, property owners and facilities managers.”

Doors play an important part in our lives. They are the portals between our different worlds. For inclusive building access, the comfortable operation of exterior and interior doors is essential.

When was your building’s last inclusion audit?
Potential barriers to building access and free movement are not always obvious. An inclusion audit, covering building doors and their daily traffic, can help businesses identify problem access points and the means to correct them. Doors which require significant force to push or pull open are one major and recurring problem for inclusive access. At almost any of these — and fire doors especially — installing the right closer will make use safe and effortless, and users more comfortable.

A properly closed door has advantages beyond inclusion. It creates a thermal seal to prevent energy waste, contributing to Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) targets for new and existing properties****. Fully closed doors are better soundproofed, too.

“For security and facility managers, tasked with keeping everyone safe, doors must close securely to work with a building’s access control system. Even the most sophisticated security system will not secure an open door,” explains Andreas Gmelin, Product Management and Business Development Director Door Closers at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “And, of course, secure closing is required by fire regulations almost everywhere.”

“Yet not all door closers are created equal,” he continues. “Doors fitted with a premium mechanical technology like Cam-Motion and guiderails are pleasant to the eye and comfortable to open. In real-world use, they provide more ergonomic opening for everyone who passes through them — a major benefit for safety and inclusion.”

The Cam-Motion advantage: effortless opening
Unlike traditional rack-and-pinion door closers, Cam technology combined with a guiderail provides the most ergonomic opening — also eliminating projecting link arms with an aesthetically pleasing solution.

Cam-Motion technology does the heavy lifting, so building users don’t have to. Required opening force falls much more rapidly with Cam-Motion than with a traditional rack-and-pinion guiderail. Cam-Motion’s innovative technology mirrors the power of a human elbow, which also reduces sharply as the arm extends.

Cam-Motion Door Closers have independent valves, enabling latch and closing speeds to be set independently. Little fingers (and their parents) will appreciate this extra safeguard. Back-check functionality stops doors damaging walls and surrounding areas. Furthermore, these valves are thermo-resistant: Once all door speeds are set, they stay set — even at extreme temperatures.

Future-proof your solution with an effortless upgrade path
The ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions range of Cam-Motion Door Closers is designed for convenient, effortless upgrading at almost every door. Between them, just two models — the DC500 and DC700 — can equip almost any door, of any size.

A symmetric Cam design allows each model to be fitted to the door or frame, push or pull side. This saves designers’ and architects’ time at specification stage. Aesthetic consistency across the range — for single or double doors, in multiple finishes — promotes clean, appealing interior design.

From an installer’s point of view, a universal concealed mounting plate across the entire ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions portfolio speeds up installation and puts in place an easy, future-proof upgrade path. Any access point’s changing use over the building lifetime is easily accommodated, because switching closers is easy. And a spindle with up to 14mm height adjustment means small measurement errors during installation are quickly corrected.

To learn more about Cam-Motion Door Closers — and how they help make a building accessible to all — download a free Solution Guide at https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/cam-motion-door-closers

Eagle Eye achieves record growth in unusual times

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, has announced record Q1 2021 revenue growth, and greater than 85 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020.

The company’s growth is fueling an expanded presence around the world, a new manufacturing facility near its Austin headquarters, as well as a near doubling of its team to meet the growing demand for true cloud video surveillance. Eagle Eye is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) on its true cloud platform to improve safety, security, operations, and customer service for businesses around the world.

“We have passed the tipping point in the video surveillance industry’s adoption of cloud video, as businesses of all types and sizes have realised the advantages of a true cloud solution,” said Dean Drako, Founder and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “Resellers, business owners, and IT professionals understand Eagle Eye Networks smart cloud video surveillance, with appropriate privacy and cyber security protections, is making businesses more efficient and effective, and communities much safer.”

Some of the highlights cited by the company include, securing a record number of new customers; maintaining nearly 100 percent customer retention; achieving customer support ratings higher than 95 percent; onboarding a record number of resellers to the Eagle Eye Networks Reseller Partner Program; a newly expanded manufacturing facility in the U.S.; integrations with more than 10,000 camera makes and models; adding more than two dozen AI technology integrations to the Eagle Eye open platform and increasing platform partners by 50 percent year-over-year; and recruitment of new developers, engineers, customer service, and sales and marketing professionals across the globe.

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