Visonic Ltd., a manufacturer of home security, safety systems and components, has released a new internet based home security system.
The IP Solutions kit allows installers th Israeli firm says to offer an internet-based security solution. Each kit comprises Visonic’s IP Management Platform (IPMP), the PowerLink Internet-based home control system and GPRS connectivity for the PowerMax home security system.
Residential and commercial security applications are increasingly adopting Internet Protocol (IP) as the main communication channel due to its speed and reliability when transmitting alarm systems data to central monitoring stations. Visonic’s IP Solutions offers it is claimed advantages for service providers – these include more reliable communication, reduced costs and the opportunity to differentiate themselves from their competitors with the latest premium services.
Homeowners also benefit the company says from the ability to monitor their home and control their home security system and appliances remotely over the internet [with a PC or suitable mobile phone].
“The residential market is rapidly moving away from traditional PSTN phone lines towards IP communications, however, many security service providers are yet to adopt these new communications technologies,” said Dr. Avi Shachrai, President and CEO at Visonic.
“As a complete set of solutions for IP-based security services, this kit is ideal for service providers who wish to take advantage of the large and fast-growing demand for Internet-based home security. It not only meets changing customer needs quickly, but also helps to maximize recurring revenues.”
The Visonic IP Solutions kit:
IP Management Platform – IPMP
This service management platform provides a total solution for management of IP-based services. It serves as the IP receiver for all Visonic’s communications modules (GPRS and broadband). It supervises the security systems and forwards all events received to software based at the central monitoring station. Featuring alarm verification capabilities, the IPMP enables a central station operator to track an alarmed system quickly, and, in the case of camera-equipped premises, to view the alarm-time recorded images. A single IPMP receiver can handle up to 20,000 accounts at a ‘keep-alive’ period of two minutes.
In addition, the IPMP offers extra capabilities that enable the service provider to set supervision frequency for each controlled system, enable/disable the PowerLink end-user portal or specific services in it, reset an end-user’s forgotten password, manage login screen advertisements, create billing reports and more.
GPRS Connectivity
The Visonic GPRS solution provides cellular communication for residential security systems. It can provide the primary channel for communication with the connected alarm systems or act as a reliable backup when PSTN is used as the primary communication method. By transmitting events over GPRS while still facilitating event transmission over GSM voice and SMS channels, Visonic’s GPRS solution ensures maximum reliability of event delivery to the alarm central station, even in the case of GPRS network failure. Features include two-way voice communication, SMS control and more.
PowerLink
Visonic’s PowerLink is an internet-based solution for home security and control. It provides a plug and play broadband IP event notification solution for alarm central stations. The PowerLink can also be expanded with up to 14 cameras placed around the premises to create IP-based video alarm verification. In addition, a built-in web interface enables service providers to offer their customers security-related web services, such as remote control of their security system, camera remote view, home devices remote control, and video event messaging to email and mobile phones.
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