Podcast: Workplace Violence

Patrick Fiel, public safety advisor with ADT, discusses the recent incidents of workplace violence and how organizations can create a safer environment for employees.


ProSYS

Samsung Techwin’s SIR-4160 IR camera features fifth-generation DSP image processing technology. The compact indoor/outdoor unit is equipped with 600 TV lines of color resolution, a 1/3-inch HAD color CCD and a built-in 3.6x varifocal lens. The camera controls up to 32 LEDs and views objects up to 131 feet away in darkness. The product provides day/night IR-cut filter removal, noise reduction technology and a super dynamic range feature.


DCZ keyboard

Videotec’s DCZ keyboard lets users manage CCTV applications via a PC. The device is equipped with a jog shuttle, a joystick, 38 backlit keys and an alarm buzzer that integrates with the control systems. The unit connects with other keyboards, mouse and joysticks and is powered by a USB cable. A layer of transparent plastic protects each printed panel against wear.


ComWorx

ComNet’s ComWorx line of Ethernet products features copper fiber-optic Ethernet media converters, and un-managed and managed Ethernet switches. To provide expanded security options, the line includes Ethernet over unshielded twisted pairs, Ethernet over coaxial cable media converters, serial data to Ethernet data devices and contact closure over Ethernet devices. The products are available with an environmentally hardened video encoder.


ET4-AUS-D

Secura Key’s ET4-AUS-D desktop reader/writer unit functions as a human interface device and uses the built-in drivers in Windows-based PCs. The device reads or writes information to contactless smart cards and keytags and features a Lexan polycarbonate housing, four non-skid rubber feet, a 6-foot USB cable and a bi-color LED. The product reads unique identification numbers from card chips.


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