Tonight´s the Night – who will win the Detektor International Awards?

Which product will be chosen as the “Best CCTV Product 2003”. Which company have developed the “Best Access Control Product 2003” or “Best Alarm Product 2003”?
    The Detektor International Awards Jury has announced the nominations for the products to compete for recognition as the best in its category.
   Tonight, at the prize ceremony at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, the winners will be presented.
    
The 4th Detektor International Awards ceremony will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on the 28th of October. The venue is the Globe Arena where the Security Industry Dinner will take place, in conjunction with the opening day of the Sectech Expo.
    The Detektor International Award is intended to reward and encourage research and development within the security technology field.
   - This prize signifies both confirmation and recognition of products that stand up to the criteria of outstanding innovation and contribution to the advancement of the security industry, says Lennart Alexandrie, the editor and publisher of the leading European security technology magazine, Detektor International.

On Tuesday 28th of October, the Detektor International Award ceremony will take place to reveal the winners. 
   Independently selected from amongst approximately 600 of the latest product developments, 12 products have been nominated, four in each category.  After the nomination process, the jury, which consists of eight members of the editorial board of Detektor, have given their votes.
   All 12 finalists will be rewarded during the prize ceremony at the Security Industry Dinner, which will be held to coincide with the Sectech Expo and Conference in Stockholm. The overall winner in each respective category will receive the "Best Product Award" which is a glass sculpture, specially designed for the Detektor International Award by the world famous glass designer Bertil Vallien. The runner up will receive the "Highly Commended" diploma, for their innovative product.  The other two will get recognition for “Innovative Achievement”.
   Recent winners and runners up from previous years have originated from three different continents, securing the knowledge that this is certainly a truly International Awards Arena.
  
The nomination of “Best Access Control Products”
The competitors this year for the award of the "Best Access Control Product" is an even race between two systems suppliers and two product suppliers in the field of access control. In systems the Canadian manufacturer Lenel competes with new features in their OnGuard system, whilst Solid with their new Solicard ARX system offers interesting new features including secure PKI certified communication. The other two, ID Teck from Korea and Guardware from Hungary are both contenders in access control products with their biometrics solutions. These solutions offer different benefits to different areas of the market and the race is going to be interesting.
   Here are the nominated products:

OnGuard ET third edition – Lenel  Systems International Inc. (USA)
With the new edition of its award-winning OnGuard product suite, OnGuard ET Third Edition expands the access control functionality to include IP camera-based digital video management, a new non-proprietary format for smart card applications, more secure communication encryption and broader support for third party devices and systems.
   The new functionality offered with OnGuard ET Third Edition illustrates the distinguishing characteristics that have been hallmarks of the OnGuard platform since the beginning, namely open architecture and seamless integration.
- IP Camera-based Digital Video Management
- New Access Reader Offers Three Levels of Authentication
- Cisco Alarm Interface Controller Integration
- New Layer of Security for Encrypted Communications
   OnGuard ET Third Edition supports the AES 128 bit encryption standard for communication between OnGuard software and Lenel Intelligent System Controllers (ISCs). Customers now have the option of utilising a more secure communication encryption capability to and from all Lenel controllers than was previously available.
- Lenel OpenCard™ Format
  The Lenel OpenCard format is the first offering in the security industry that creates a non-proprietary, open standard for the information encoded on smart card credentials. Until now, all other solutions have been proprietary in nature. The Lenel OpenCard format offers users the opportunity to achieve hardware and system independence, by ensuring that they are not restricted to one vendor for their readers or cards.
Other Key Features of OnGuard ET Third Edition
- Support for New Fire Alarm Panel. OnGuard ET Third Edition includes support for  the new Notifier Onyx Series NFS-640 intelligent fire alarm control panel. This is in addition to the previously supported Notifier AM-2020 panel. OnGuard provides secondary annunciation of fire alarms and events generated from those panels.
 - Expanded Elevator Support. OnGuard ET Third Edition provides elevator reader support for up to 128 floors, configurable in 16 reader segments. Previously releases supported a maximum of 64 floors.
 - In-Line Smart Card Encoding. Using OnGuard ET Third Edition, system operators can encode contactless smart cards during the encoding phase of the badge printing process.

The motivation for nominating OnGuard ET Third Edition:
   “This fully featured system, with an flexible open architecture, seamless integration possibilities, and using modern open communication combined with safe data encryption is cetainly an impressive development from Lenel.”

Solicard ARX – Solid AB (Sweden)
Solicard ARX is a professional and proven core system, with simplified installation through use of an existing office network, yet still maintaining a high level of communication security through PKI certificate technology.
   One of the most significant developments for this new product is that the communication between door controllers and server, which traditionally has been via dedicated wires, is now accomplished via a normal TCP/IP network.  Communication is carried out via normal industry standards, which in the case of  Solicard includes SSL. Data transfer security is in line with the techniques used by the high street banks when protecting their internet customers. In order to prevent unauthorised access to the access control functions, verification is checked by a PKI certificate. This means that a server or a door controller will not communicate unless there is a match. Connecting this solution to an existing network means reduced installation costs greater flexibility and a high level of security.
    All door controllers in a system are controlled by a server storing the information in an SQL database.The server can also be updated from other data bases. For example information may be collected from the company's archive directories.
   In order to configure the server nothing but a web reader with Java support is required.
Also in this case SSL comunication is used, which means maintained security from door controller to the client server. The TCP/IP protocol means that authorised administrators can access the system remotely from anywhere in the world.
By integrating the access control system to the normal network enviroment maintenance becomes easier and more cost effective.This applies to the initial investment as well as to costs for upgrades. 
  
The motivation for nominating Solicard ARX:
"Solid AB has in the case of  Solicard ARX combined the best of two worlds with a proven and well working core of a traditional access control system with the flexibility of a common standard network."
”ID Teck - Star FGR 006 Finger print reader (South Korea)
Star FGR 006 from Korea is an intelligent Proximity and Fingerprint Reader based on  high speed 32 bit Strong ARM and dual 8 bit microprocessors. The reader is a cost effective Biometrics solution for various applications and offers extremely high security levels.
It is designed for the highest security applications through built-in proximity and fingerprint reader for convenient and easy operation.
The FGR 006 reader allows you to register up to 720/2000/4500 fingerprints into the built-in flash memory and it is easy to add or delete pingerprints via the RS 485 communications port.
It supports the various output formats of Wiegand, ABA Track II Magstripe and RS 232 for plug and play connection to any access controller. Dual green and red LED:s and a built in beeper offers successful and perfect control of access.
The modern design and compact reader will provide an easy integration to any access control system and guarantee an accurate and the highest security level of access control wherever such a level is required.

Features
- Fingerprint and proximity reader
- Proximity and fingerprint verification
- Stores up to 720/2000/4500 fingerprints
- Optional dual fingerprint operation
- Fast verification time, less than 0,5 sec
- Built in 4" Proximity Reader
- Wiegand, ABA Track II, RS 232 outputs
- Two LED (red/green) indicators
- Built in Beeper sound
- External LED and Beeper control

The motivation for nominating ID-Teck is as follows:
”This multi technology highly secure reader device finally starts to really bring biometric technology to a broader base through clever cost effective design”.

AccessGuard fingerprint reader – Guardware Systems Ltd (Hungary)
Guardware from Hungary has launched the second generation of their biometric physical access control readers. AccessGuard, is now based on a new, advanced internal architecture
providing unmatched flexibility and performance.
   Guardware has developed its biometrics solutions focusing on the high security demands of governmental and commercial markets, where the high level of system integrity and reliability is of paramount importance.
   The new generation of AccessGuard offers the usual all-in-one setup, as well as two
types of secure two component configurations for areas requiring the highest level of security. The following setup options are available:

 - The secure setup consists of an AccessGuard reader on the public side of the wall and a controller protecting the database and network connection on the secure side.
  -The flow control setup is also a secure, two component solution, but it contains two AccessGuard readers, one on each side of the wall, with the inside unit providing controler functionality as well.
  -The all-in-one setup - a traditional one component system - is suitable for time and attendance applications or locations inside secured areas.
   The most significant improvement in the second generation AccesGuard is the migration to the Intel StrongARM processor and the fact that the new hardware architecture provides a higher degree of flexibility in the deployment of AccessGuard units.
   Like all products from Guardware, the new AccessGuard generation also features its unique living finger detector as the first line of defense against finger replicas. Other improved features, such as encrypted communication, central system administration, and suport for both multi-factor and mixed-factor authentication ensure that Guardware stays at the forefront of system integrity for biometric readers.

The motivation for nomination AccessGuard:
   “This reader is designed for high security applications with a number of innovative new features such as encrypted communication, live finger detection and the option of two component configuration - undoubtedly a convincing example of a stable future for biometrics in the field of access control.

The nomination of “Best CCTV Products”
Bosch was the winner of the CCTV-category at last years event and may remain in pole position for 2003 since its AutoDome with Autotrack has been nominated this year. Among the competitors is another German manufacturer, Dallmeier, with their stunning CCTV-solution DMS 180. The combined IP-server and DVR DV/IP from UK manufacturer Dedicated Micros is another competitor. Finally the worlds smallest network camera for surveillance applications, Axis 205 is another worthy nominated product.

DV-IP –  Dedicated Micros (UK)
DV-IP is a hybrid DVR combining hard disk storage and continuous network image transfer even in the event of an Ethernet failure, produced by Dedicated Micros in the UK.
       The system is also capable of simultaneous recording and playback of stored material, and displaying both in the same screen. At the same time any new images can be stored on a selected server where the original content is secured, to minimise bandwidth  and increase transfer speed.
Both live and recorded images can be presented to up to 50 simultaneous network users in split screen with up to 16 windows.
 
Other features:
- 3 versions available with 4, 9 and 16 camera inputs
- Selectable Resolution (max 768 x 576) and Compression rates
- Selectable storage capacity up to 500 GB
- Built-in 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs.
- Alarms can be transferred via Ethernet, ISDN or PSTN simultaneously.
- Up to 50 frames/second recording speed.
- Full duplex sound recording, also in time lapse mode.
- 24/7 recording schedule plus additional 10 programmable recording profiles
- Automatic IP addressing with DHCP.
- Video movement detection with up to 16 user definable zones for each camera.
- On-screen telemetry control (control of dome camera, zoom and focus).
- Serial protocols from Pelco, Ademco (VCL), American Dynamics, and BBV protocol converter. Pelco and BBV coax control protocols included.

Pre-alarm recordings are stored in a dedicated RAM memory to save hard disk space.
   The unit has four serial ports that can receive image texts from cash registers, ATMs, access control systems, etc.
DV-IP is very easy to programme and can with confidence be entrusted to any installer with basic knowledge of PC computers. It does, however, fulfil the highest demands on a storage media with individual recording speeds for each camera, in time lapse or alarm mode with easily understood and clear menus.
   The DV-IP, is a straight-forward, time saving piece of equipment, which is really impressive as all too often this type of equipment is often complicated to set up.
   
The motivation for nominating DV-IP: 
”This product is certainly fully featured and represents a step forward for the industry in terms of presenting and simplifying the use of a huge combination of previously complicated techniques.”

DMS 180 III – Dallmeier
DMS 180 III from German company Dallmeier is a high resolution digital security recording system with up to 24 camera inputs suitable for complex CCTV installations where several recording systems are operated in a network.
   Motion detection for all camera inputs is built-in. The SmartFinder, an intelligent search system programmed to look for objects in the picture, enables fast efficient analysis of the recorded data in predefined picture areas.
For easy installation and maintenance the device has a removable BNC terminal board and LCD servicing and status indicators. The system is of modular design and easy to expand.
The device has multi-track functionality so that it can meet individual requirements for functionality and recording speed.
   The SEDOR system ensures additional protection through automatic camera sabotage recognition (de-focusing, redirecting, masking and spraying). Extensive monitoring features (dynamic fan control, external and internal temperature monitoring, component diagnostics, voltage monitoring, etc.) ensure high operational stability and durability.

Other features:
· High speed recording: up to 50 field/second in multi-track operation
· Integral ProcessViewer: Picture display and export software with authentication test -> Kalagate approval
· Application-specific software for industry, banks and petrol stations
· Linux security operating system
· Multi-Processing
· Operating through VGA or standard CVBS monitor
· Networkable (Ethernet, ISDN)
· Camera control through user interface (e.g. BBV telemetry/control units)
The new DMS 180 III recorder from Dallmeier electronic is the world's first digital picture storage system to achieve certification by the VdS Testing Commission.
    This is a quality product for the high end market; feature packed and with high security in mind. The fact that this is the first unit of this type to get the VdS certificate is not surprising. Dallmeier is known for their high standards and excellent workmanship. There is no doubt that the DMS 180 III is one of the best of its kind and priced accordingly. There is no doubt that the lower cost competition will be hot on their heels!

The motivation to nominate DMS III:
” This is a high security level and professionally developed technically sound product, endorsed by the fact that it is the first of its kind to be certified with the prestigious Vds stamp of approval”.
   

Autodome/AutoTrack – Bosch Security Systems (Germany)

The AutoDome camera from Bosch Security with a built in motion tracking capability through AutoTrack, is another candidate for the Detektor International Award. 
    AutoTrack not only senses movement but follows it, leaving guards’ hands free to tackle other responsibilities. No more missing the action. No more focusing on an intruder only to have him walk out of the frame. When AutoTrack detects motion, the camera zooms in on the target and tracks the moving object. AutoDome with AutoTrack is a highly useful camera, whether it is installed in a prison, school, airport, commercial or retail environment.

An AutoDome with AutoTrack can monitor an area with a preset tour, but once motion is detected the camera automatically locks onto the subject, zooms in for a better view and follows the subject anywhere within the camera’s 360° coverage area. When connected to a recording device and motion is detected by AutoTrack, the recorder immediately begins recording uninterrupted video, concentrating on where the movement has taken place.
     AutoDome with AutoTrack is a suitable solution for a wide variety of applications including warehouses, retail stores and banks, outdoor parking lots and perimeter surveillance.
All AutoDome camera systems, the new AutoTrack model included, easily integrate with the entire line of Bosch surveillance products, including Divar™ digital versatile recorders and Allegiant® matrix switchers.
   The function of the camera in itself is not particularly spectacular, but the tracking feature certainly is. This combination of an automatic tracking system and a pan/tilt/zoom dome camera is sure to be in demand.

The motivation for nominatiing AutoDome/AutoTrack:
” The Autodome./AutoTrack is yet another new  innovative and practical development from Bosch Security Systems.  This practical tracking facility certainly makes for increasing efficiency, costs and time management on a wide variety of applications”.

Axis 205 – Axis Communications (Sweden)
 Axis 205 - the worlds smallest, high performance network camera with a built-in Web server provides small businesses and professional home users with high image resolution (640 x 480 pixels) and full frame rate (30 frames per second) at an affordable price.
    The AXIS 205 is a camera for streaming video for remotely monitoring properties or businesses or keeping an eye on a vacation home. The AXIS 205 operates independently of a PC and contains a built-in Web server that allows users to assign each network camera a unique IP address so that live images can be accessed from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Its small size (85 x 55 x 34 mm) and PC-independent design provide more flexible placement options as it can fit easily into almost any surrounding environment.
     The AXIS 205 is optimised for indoor use and provides high quality, Motion JPEG video at 30 frames per second, even at the highest possible resolution. Users also have the option to record and store images to hard disk using the AXIS Camera Recorder software. In addition, the AXIS 205 offers dual-level password protection to prevent unauthorised users from accessing images or making changes to the camera system. The AXIS 205 also supports up to 20 users simultaneously.
    To emphasize the market potential of this product, it has to be mentioned that the manufacturer’s suggested retail price is not more than 199 Euros (VAT excluded).
    The AXIS 205 opens the way for network cameras on the broader market. This unit makes it possible for homes and small business to take advantage of remote access for live, high quality video at an affordable price.

The motivation for nominating Axis 205:
”Axis Communications are no strangers to the winners enclosure, and once again have succeeded in presenting a cost effective product, bringing previously inaccessible high performance network camera technology to the masses”. 
  
The nomination of “Best alarm products”
It is not surprising that all four manufacturers nominated for this years “Best Alarm Product” are already well known worldwide players in their respective areas of expertise.  Here are the nominated products.

Flexiguard CLS  - Advanced Perimeter Systems (UK)
Advanced Perimeter Systems has released an innovative new perimeter intrusion detection system. The Flexiguard Closed Loop System (CLS) provides a means of monitoring a protected fence even after a sensor cable has been cut - a feature that has not been available on the market before now.
Consisting of a monitored sensor cable, which is installed at a low level and a high level on the fence to form a loop, CLS differs from similar existing systems by allowing end users to maintain detection capabilities even if the cable is cut by an intruder. Until now, a sensor cable cut would provide a tamper alarm, but all detection capabilities would then be lost, making that zone unusable until the cable was repaired. Bi-directional signal processing - which is at the heart of CLS - means that if the sensor cable is cut on this system the analyser tamper detection circuit generates an alarm but the detection capabilities of the system are not lost.
Flexiguard CLS can be fitted to an existing fence, following the contours of the perimeter so there is no loss of site usage. It monitors levels of activity occurring along the length of the fence, such as vibrations caused by an intruder cutting or climbing it, giving an alarm receiving centre (ARC) early warning of an attack. The system's analyser has an audio output facility, allowing an ARC operator or a guard on site to listen in to the interference on the fence created by an attack. This remote verification can be through real-time audio or a recording. The system can also work in conjunction with any alarm monitoring system, as well as acting as a detection device to interface with CCTV, access control and building management systems. For example, cutting the sensor cable could trigger CCTV cameras for monitoring and recording of the affected scene. Flexiguard CLS uses an automatic environmental control feature as part of its signal processing techniques to distinguish between weather "noise" (e.g. generated by wind) and genuine cut and climb intrusion attempts. This addresses the potential for false alarms. The system has been developed for protection of installations in the nuclear industry, facilities operated by the utilities, prisons, military sites, power stations, government buildings, airport perimeters, petro-chemical plants and other similar sites.

The motivation for nominating the Flexiguard CLS:
” An interesting enhancement of perimeter intrusion detection capable of identifying non-malicious environmental damage to the fence, equally as well as reacting appropriately to intentional forced entry attempts.”

Bosch F220-PTHC detector (Germany)
The F220 Series from Bosch Security features the F220-PTHC, a photoelectric/carbon monoxide/heat detector. The sensitivity of this detector increases as it senses smoke, carbon monoxide and heat, all active components of a fire. The more components of a fire that are present, the quicker the detector sends an alarm while dramatically reducing false alarms by automatically adjusting sensitivity levels.
   Other detectors available in this series include photoelectric only, photoelectric with heat detection, photoelectric with carbon monoxide detection and a heat only version. All the detectors in the F220 Series feature an easy to clean chamber that does not require the units to be disassembled, a valuable time saver.   
   These detectors also automatically compensate sensitivity to contamination in the chamber extending the time between cleanings and reducing false alarms. A dual colour LED indicates whether the detector is operating normally (green) or is in alarm mode (red). A complete line of 2- and 4-wire bases, including a separately powered sounder version, is available.
   This line of detectors has the CleanMe sensitivity feature. This feature allows a control panel that has the CleanMe feature enabled to receive a signal from the detector letting it know the detector needs cleaning. The detector’s CleanMe feature is easily activated with a magnet.

The motivation for nominating Bosch F220-PTHC:
”An impressive triple sensing detector from Bosch with automatic sensitivity adjustment reacting to changing environments to prevent false activations, and a practical time saving easy clean feature”.

MRX-300 - Crow Electronics (Israel)
The MRX-300 outdoor motion detector from Israeli Crow Electronics is a triple technology detector that combines Microwave and Dual Horizontally Opposed Mirror Optic PIRs into one single all-weather detector. The MRX 300 is specifically designed for extreme outdoor conditions and its mirror optic design provides the maximum amount of coverage in a horizontal plane, in the same manner as human eyes. It comes mounted in industrial grade housing with a pan/tilt swivel bracket that provides swivel within 100° of range and tilt within 10°.
     The MRX-300 allows the installer to design security in outdoor applications that in the past were impossible to provide.

Industrial grade poly-carbonate housing and bracket for heavy duty installations
• Twin dual-element PIR detector plus microwave sensor
• Tamper resistant bracket
• Dual axis tilt sensor for full anti-vandalism protection
• IP65 rating
• ASIC based electronics for ultimate performance and stability
• Greatest immunity against visible light and RFI/EMI sources
• Up to 15 m detection range with 90° ultra wide angle mirrors
• up to 40 m detection range with long range mirrors
• Optional pet immunity masks for mirrors for animals up to 10, 20, 30 or 45 kg respectively
• Totally hidden wiring
• Exceptionally easy installation by simple pan, tilting and locking the unit to alignment requirements.

The motivation for nominating Crow MRX-300:
This triple technology robust detector for high security outdoor applications, offers a superior performance through a clever combination of microwave and double PIR mirror optical technologies, ensuring the user of confident alarm detection despite environmentally hostile conditions.

Optex VX-402R – Optex, Co,Ltd (Japan)
Optex continue to broaden their range of outdoor detectors. The VX-402R is a battery powered weather proof (IP 54) outdoor detector which can be used for wireless installations and can be connected to alarm panels from any manufacturer. It will also operate with any brand of radio transmitters. The VX-402R passive IR detector is a multi-stabilised, outdoor detector with the same high performance against false alarms as the VX-402 standard version. The current draw is very low and the battery is housed inside the mounting bracket of the detector.
    A wireless detector is easy to install and saves expensive installation time, especially when installing outdoors.
   The detector is equipped with a battery saving circuit. After the first detection the detector goes into a passive mode and no other detections can be made before this passive period has expired. The passive period can be set to 5 or 120 seconds so that it’s flexibly able to be set for each application.  This feature extends battery life, especially if it’s installed in high traffic areas.
    The temperature compensation will increase detection capability under high temperature conditions where the background temperature is similar to that of the human body.  It maintains a high level of false alarm protection while providing accurate detection by automatically adjusting its sensitivity according to the environmental temperature.
   The alarm output and the tamper output are both changeover contacts, which allow the unit to be used with any transmitter. 

The motivation for nominating Optex VX-402R:
” The VX-402R, a versatile battery operated, multi-stabilised, outdoor detector for wireless installation with high performance against false alarms, is certain to save be acknowledged as a time a and money saving device, whilst providing a technically efficient solution”.

The Jury and the Prize Ceremony
The jury of this year´s Detektor International contains of the following experienced members of the Detektor editorial and business network:
Lennart Alexandrie (Sweden) Kenth Kjellén (Sweden), Christer Hedlund (Sweden), Rachel Ward-Owens (UK), Elisabeth Haugen (Norway), Florence Chan (Hongkong), Bobbie Ferraro (USA) and Jonne SJöberg (Denmark). 
   Tonight at 7 PM, during the Security Industry Dinner at the Globe Arena Restaurang, the result of the votes will be presented. More than 200 attandants will be present during the ceremony.
   Tomorrow the result will be revealed for a brader audience through SecurityWorldHotel.com

For more info about the event Sectech, see www.sectech.nu