Securing the Perimeter
Wireless Perimeter Applications
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I am excited to announce a new partnership between two old favorite security manufacturers: Optex and Inovonics. The new Optex wireless line (AX-TFR Series) allows for dual perimeter photo beam units to operate at 100- and 200-foot ranges with lithium battery operating lives of three to five years.
The exciting thing is that they are now configured with the very reliable Inovonics EchoStream line of transmitters. This combination can save considerable money compared to previously having to dig ditches to run cabling to perimeter devices (see diagram).
With the improved accuracy and availability of GPS/GIS services comes edge-based surveillance. Now system devices can be referenced by GPS coordinates (see sidebar).
Tech Talk Tool Tip
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This month’s pick is a Web-based tool that can reduce weeks of camera system perimeter layout and specification to a matter of minutes or hours. The SightSurvey tool leverages Google Maps. Complete sites can be designed with just two clicks per camera.
A complete perimeter survey and proposal with pricing can be done virtually for the customer in a single meeting. The survey tool utilizes advanced geospatial (GIS) technologies with reference to the Google map information and then selects the best locations, angles, elevations, etc. for camera placement.
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About the Author
Bob Dolph, SSI Contributor
Bob is currently a Security Sales & Integration "Tech Talk" columnist and a contributing technical writer. Bob installed his first DIY home intercom system at the age of 13, and formally started his technology career as a Navy communication electronics technician during the Vietnam War. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and went on to complete a Security Management program at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Since 1976, Bob has served in a variety of technical, training and project management positions with organizations such ADT, Rollins, National Guardian, Lockheed Martin, American Alarm Supply, Sonitrol and Ingersoll Rand. Early in his career, Bob started and operated his own alarm dealership. He has also served as treasurer of the Wisconsin Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and on Security Industry Association (SIA) standards committees. Bob also provides media and training consulting to the security industry.
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