CSD to Distribute IR in Australia

Central Security Distribution Pty Ltd (CSD) are a new one stop wholesale security supplier offering a complete range of products in Access Control, Alarms, and CCTV.

Starting August 4 2008 CSD will be the exclusive distributor of Inner Range product in Australia. (Prior to August 4 , Inner Range product can still be purchased from security Merchants Ltd). CSD will open in August with branches in every state of Australia.

CSDs vision is to set a new benchmark for technical and pre-sales support in the Australian Wholesale Security Industry.

Over the coming months CSD will announce partnerships with the worlds leading security brands offering a full range of products covering Access Control (Integrated Panels, Readers, Locks, etc ) ; Security (Intruder Panels, Detectors, Sirens, etc) and CCTV (Cameras, IP Cameras, DVRs, NVRS).

See www.centralsd.com.au for more information.

  Inner Range Distribution

Dear Valued Customer,

From August 4, 2008 there will be a change to the distribution of Inner Range products in Australia. After a long and very successful relationship with Security Merchants Australia Pty Ltd, the Directors' of Inner Range and Security Merchants have decided that both parties' interests would be best served by pursuing alternative partners in the Australian market.

The management of both Companies acknowledge that much of their combined success in the Australian Security Market can be directly attributed to this partnership.

The Directors of Inner Range and Security Merchants would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all management and staff in both organisations, both past and present for their efforts in promoting this successful relationship.

Inner Range products will continue to be sold exclusively by Security Merchants Australia Pty Ltd until August 1 2008.

On August 4 2008, a new company Central Security Distribution (CSD) will begin selling Inner Range products in Australia.

Both parties would like to re-assure our joint customer base that the reliable supply of Inner Range product will be maintained during the transition period to CSD.

Inner Range products will continue to be sold exclusively in New Zealand by Security Merchants.

Kind regards
Inner Range Pty Ltd

  Insight 3.3 Released

• Insight Schematic has been enhanced with the following additions
• New Image Library allows animated custom icons
• Display “Users in Area Count”
• Display Analogue values
• Import custom icons

• DVR Integration additions
• Camera associations are now possible with multiple sources (Door, Users, Areas etc)
• Baxall Vivid DVR’s added
• March Networks DVR’s added (R5 Compatible)
• Dallmeier DVR’s “Coming Soon”
• New DVR architecture allows new DVR’s to be added as plug-ins (No need to re-install Insight)

• DVR license permissions have been changed:
  • 994410 Insight DVR Integration Module (Allows up to 30 cameras to be connected from an unlimited amount of DVR’s)
  • 994411 Insight Extra DVR license (Allows connection of an additional 10 cameras for each additional license with no limit on the total number of cameras
• Insight Operators
• Insight operators can now be scheduled to expire
• Insight photo ID templates are now stored in the main database
• New Installation Wizard provides enhanced installation options
• Upgrade to Insight 3.3 for free from any previous version

More information on what is new in Insight V3.3 is available on the Inner Range website.

Inner Range Stand Abuzz at ASIAL Security 2007

The sizeable delegation that Inner Range sent to this year's peak event organised by ASIAL were all kept very busy by the continual stream of visitors to our stand. The Concept 4000 Touchscreen again proved to be a drawcard, as did Multipath-IP, FE900 and developments in the Insight software. The Inner Range delegates were pleased to meet many new faces in addition to catching up with the 'familiar faces'.

IR-Secure 40 "Wheel of Fortune"
Adding to the buzz at the stand was the popular IR-Secure 40 "Wheel of Fortune" promotion. Conference delegates were issued special IR-Secure 40 cards before the show. The cards, when badged at the reader at the front of the stand would spin up a prize from the "Wheel of Fortune" on the main display - prizes included CD vouchers, chocolates, Inner Range apparel, premium beer, wine and spirits...To coin a phrase, everyone was a winner!

Every IR-Secure 40 card badged entered the bearer into the draw for an 81cm LCD television on the last day of the show on the 12th July.

Inner Range wish to thank everyone who participated and especially wish to congratulate the winner of the major prize draw, Mr Phil Savell of QBE Insurance.

We look forward to meeting both new and familar faces at next year's exhibition.

Version 6.2 Concept Firmware Released

Highlights of the new firmware are:

Touchscreen Terminal Module introduced [MENU, 7, 2, 2]
Updated Memory configurations support 2 Touchscreen Terminals in most 128k configs, and from 2 to 32 in 512k configs.

Inner Range IR-Secure 40 Readers and card format introduced
The “40 Bit Wiegand” card format is now called “40 Bit/IR Secure”. When this format is selected in Reader Module or IFDAM programming, and the “Standard” Site Code type is used, the system will automatically process 40 bit card data according to the IR-Secure 40 data scheme.

Lift Car names and Floor names added
16 character Lift Car names and Floor names are now supported in the panel database in all Memory configurations that provide Lift Control. [MENU, 7, 9]

Changes to Communication Tasks [MENU, 7, 3, 1]
NEW FORMATS ADDED:
- WDirect. Replaces the PCDirect format for communicating with the Wdirect Upload/Download software.
- Insight External Modem. Allows Insight to establish a dialup connection via an External Modem connected to a Control Module UART Port. In this release, connection via this Comms Task can only be initiated by the Insight software and Callback is not supported.

FORMATS DISCONTINUED:
- PCDirect. (Replaced by the new WDirect format)
- Accept. NOTE: If V6.2 or later firmware is required for Sites where the PCDirect or Accept Comms Task must also be supported, contact Inner Range for advice.

ENHANCEMENTS:
Contact ID format.
- Added option to increase DTMF tone time for using Contact ID over VOIP networks.
- Added alternate checksum scheme to address an issue with some European Receivers.

Memory Configuration Changes
- Implement the new Touch screen Terminal and associated Touch screen Layouts in all 512k, and most 128k configs.
- Add Lift Car names and Floor names to all 128k and 512k configurations. (Except for “IP Door”)
- Remove Airconditioning from all 128k configurations except the “Enlarged” and “Alarms” configs.
- Remove Wireless Network Modules (SpreadNet/Inovonics) from 128k Standard. (Note: RF Expanders are a different Module type and are not affected)
- 512k IP Door configuration: Increase the number of Cards to 48,000 / Reduce Review to 4000 Events.

Changes implemented to cater for Type 2 Control Modules with soldered-in Micro (U1)
The Type 2 Control Module will now be produced with the Microcontroller soldered onto the board rather than socketed.

RAMIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLERS:
When working with Type 2 Control Modules with a soldered-in Micro:
- Firmware cannot be downgraded to any version prior to V5.00.
- The Micro no longer needs to be changed when changing to a newer version of firmware

Further Version Information for Installers can be found on the Inner Range Helpdesk Portal.

Reminder: Concept Firmware Roadmap

This notice is to remind Installers, Consultants and End Users of theimportant developments in the Concept 4000 firmware.

Version 5.7
This version was released in January 2007. New IFDAM features and 35bit Wiegand support are slated for this release.

Version 6.2
This release occurred in July 2007. Version 6 firmware represents an exciting new step in the life of the Concept system. Significant enhancements have been made to the operating system to support our next generation functionality including the Touchscreen Terminal and IR-Secure 40 Cards and Readers. We draw your attention to the following significant changes which have been made to our communications protocols:

• The old PC direct and Accept comms tasks will no longer be supported as standard in version 6 firmware. This means that PC direct, Accept and AcceptNet software applications will not be supported on standard version 6 firmware. Version 5.7 firmware will still be available for purchase to support these applications, however no further development will be undertaken on this firmware.


• Wdirect will be updated and will support a new encrypted Wdirect protocol in version 6 firmware. The new Wdirect will also support the old PCdirect protocol to communicate with older panels.

Version 2.35 FE3000 Premier/Multipath-IP STU Firmware Released

This new firmware revision contains a number of improvements:

• Each polled IP path can now have it's own individual polling rate
• If a polled IP path drops out for any reason, a Time Report is generated within an hour
• The operation of the Panel Link command has been revamped
• Corrects behaviour previously observed when migrating an FE3000 Premier or Multipath-IP STU from V1.xx firmware to V2.xx firmware where the auxiliary maps 3 & 4 were 'lost' after the update.

Registered users can obtain the firmware from the Inner Range support portal.

IR-Secure 40 Dual-format Reader now released in dual mode.  

As of November 2007 the IR-Secure 40 Dual format reader will be supplied in dual format mode as standard.

• IR-Secure 40 format activated 
• Wiegand (FSK-HID) format activated 

  The IR-Secure 40 is a secure, encrypted 40 bit access card format which guarantees unique site codes and millions of card numbers per site. Inner Range have also released a range of cards and fobs to support this format.
The Dual-format Proximity Reader reads standard Wiegand format cards (such as HID prox) and the new IR-Secure 40 format. The readers are compact, feature an attractive moulding and come at a very competitive price point. 

For more information see the IR-Secure 40 page on the Inner Range website.

IR-TransTech Connectivity Solution Released

IR-TransTech solutions set a new benchmark in third party connectivity. These solutions empower system designers and integrators with an almost utopian wish list of high level integration possibilities.

Using this technology, Concept 4000/Insight systems can now interact effectively with all major building automation and HVAC communication protocols: BACnet, BACnet/IP, Lonworks, EIB and Modbus to name just a few. Proprietary lift control, lighting and energy management protocols such as ABB, Ademco, Honeywell, Siemens and Andover can also now be transmitted to and from your Concept 4000 system using these new transparent devices. Over 150 different protocols are supported.  

For more information see the IR-TransTech page on the Inner Range website.

Touchscreen Terminal Released

After prototypes were on view at the ASIAL show last year, Inner Range is proud to announce the launch of the much anticipated Touchscreen Terminal.

Designed right from the start to be an unobtrusive, yet integral part of the smart office/home, the Touchscreen Terminal features:

• Crisp graphical interface offering unparalleled ease of use for end users
• Simple, per site customisation that allows users at each site to see functionality that is relevant to them
• Elegant, slimline housing available in charcoal or ivory colouring
• Customisable architectural faceplate which allows the Touchscreen to perfectly complement almost any interior design imaginable

Touchscreen Terminals will be available to order mid-February, 2007.

For more information, go to the Touchscreen Terminal product page on the Inner Range website.

Single Mode Fibre Modem Released

Inner Range now has a second type of fibre modem.  We have now introduced the new Single Mode Fibre Modem (995087). This is to complement our existing very popular Multimode Fibre Modem (995081).  In installations where fibre is already present, Installers can now simply choose the Fibre Modems to match the existing cable plant.

With just one pair of Single Mode Fibre Modems, distances of up to 13Km can be bridged.

The Single Mode Fibre Modems are equipped with type SC connectiors and are designed to work with 9/125 1310nm single mode optical fibre.

For more information, go to the Fibre Modems product page on the Inner Range website.

New Version of Universal Expander Module Released 

The Universal Expander has been reworked (Revision H), which has provided an opportunity to incorporate a number of new features, notably:

• Selectable End Of Line (EOL) resistor values - This feature caters for installations where the Universal Expander is replacing another system that uses different EOL values, drastically simplifying the changeover process. Using DIP switches, the Installer can change the Universal Expander from the Inner Range default to one of six alternative EOL schemes
• An improved connector and component layout
• Simpler configuration

For more information, go to the Universal Expander product page on the Inner Range website.