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Embedded card provides MPEG-4 MPEG-2 and M-JPEG compression

Advanced Micro Peripherals’ new MPEG4000WA is a multi-format video encoder which combines graphics overlay, motion detection and enhanced Watermark Authentication on an industry standard PC/104-Plus module. The MPEG4000WA serves as a very powerful solution for capturing and compressing up to 4 concurrent live analog video inputs to full D1 resolution using either MPEG-4, MPEG-2 or M-JPEG encoding standards. The board can also encode audio for ea... [more]

Hochiki Europe and Apex Wiring Solutions introduce a rapid-fix electrical cabling solution for fire systems

Hochiki Europe and Apex Wiring Solutions have introduced an innovative, rapid-fix, electrical cabling solution for fire systems that, it claims, could revolutionise the way in which fire detection systems are installed. Called Smart-Fix+, it is described as a “plug-and-play” system that cuts installation costs, reduces waste, diminishes the need for site labour, improves site efficiency, enhances site safety and accelerates construction programm... [more]

Camden Door Controls introduce Sure-Wave hands-free switches

Camden Door Controls Inc. have introduced the Sure-Wave™ hands-free switches. These infrared door activation switches deliver ADA compliance, exceptional performance in all applications (including outdoor/weatherproof installations) and protection of public health by eliminating the spread of germs and viruses through physically touching the switch. Camden CM-324 Series Sure-Wave™ hands-free switches are available in a full range of narrow/... [more]

Premier Electrics completes full electrical fit-outs of all lighting and power systems for Primark in mainland Europe

Premier Electrics have announced they finished 2009 on a high note with multinational retailer Primark. The company, a specialist in fast-track electrical fit-outs for the retail sector, completed three European Primark projectsin Bremen and Frankfurt in Germany and in Liege in Belgium last year with a total contract value believed to be in excess of €5 million. The projects, which involved the full electrical fit-outs of all lighting and pow... [more]

Borri B50 single phase UPS meets smaller backup needs for small CCTV systems, EPOS and IT applications

Borri has recently launched the Borri B50, a radical cost effective solution which is ideal for office and domestic use. The single phase UPS has been designed to meet smaller backup needs for applications such as small CCTV systems, EPOS and IT applications. The B50 ranges from 600VA to 1.5kVA, with 4 UPS in the series. Most desktop computers operate within this power range, making the B50 ideal to prevent your PC from suffering power failu... [more]

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