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All
STE systems are
developed to serve as intelligent, distributed control and monitoring
systems operating on the concept of True
peer-to-peer communications. This allows each component
of the network to hold all the necessary information to intelligently communicate
directly with other like components. This concept is drastically different
from standard "host-dependant" systems where each transaction
depends on the host for instructions. Because advanced Neural technology
used by STE operates in this manner, every device in the network, whether
it is part of a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) communicates
directly with one another distributing the intelligence throughout the
system. Once a system is programmed and uploaded to the network, each panel
receives the entire set of programmed instructions for its set of responsibilities
within the system. This provides an unprecedented level of reliability
by allowing each control panel to operate as a stand-alone device in the
event of catastrophic network failure making it ideal for emergency response
systems where functionality is critical. Intelligent Distributed Networking,
(IDN) has arrived, satisfying the need for intelligent, reliable, self-healing
systems that provide the flexibility and dependability required for sophisticated
security automation applications.
We
are specifically involved in the emergence of Neural Technology as a backbone
communications platform from which programmable logic controller (PLC)
ladder programming can be launched through peer-to-peer communications
and free topology implementation. The result is an intuitively simple networked
system capable of consolidating a multitude of other stand-alone systems,
enabling the entire complex to think and react as one. This "Many-to-One",
"One-to-Many" approach to security is the technological pinnacle
sought after for so many years. It is now so.
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Features:
1. Full feature, Access control (including all biometrics and smartcard
applications)
2. Complete integrated Badging system (with video comparison)
3. Complete Intrusion detection capabilities
4. Intercom
5. Event-driven, Voice messaging (over two-way radio or public address)
6. Text-to-speech (any event can have written message which is announced
to the operator or broadcast to any media)
7. Scripted output for any event (event-driven serial outputs for control
of and communication with serial devices such as electronic signs and other
computer systems)
8. Interactive Graphical Control
9. Peer-to-Peer communications (requiring no host intervention)
10. LonTalk compatible for direct communications with Lon-based building
automation systems
Download
Feature Comparison Chart
Download
White Papers for complete features description
Download
Architect/Engineering Specifications
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System
Summery:
Considering the above capabilities and
combining them with you imagination and system requirements and you begin
to see the implications of such an intelligent system. Now it is possible
for you to monitor your facility, react instantaneously and have a system
that performs to your exact specifications without settling for what a manufacturer
say you can have. Having the ability to control access, detect intrusion,
communicate over intercom, two-way radio and public address, lock down a
facility, close dampers, shut down fans, close parking gate, display electronic
signage and control anything else you can think of using one unified system
reduces maintenance cost and down time while increasing effectiveness. |
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Access
Control:
STE engineers approach access control in the most gracious and seamlessly
integrated manner possible using the latest technology. Cutting-edge, Neuron
chip microprocessor electronics provides intelligent systems capable of
digital conversation among devices on a network. This is not a standard
network where peripheral devices depend on a central server but a network
of intelligent devices talking amongst themselves creating an intelligent
distributed network. The concept of neural intelligence is to have a network
of devices performing automated (intelligent) decisions based on inputted
information from sensors and to do so without outside (host) intervention.
In this way, program information is spread over the entire network with
each component retaining its own personal piece of the overall program.
Distributing the program information in this manner avoids a "single-point-of-failure"
creating a system where each component will perform in a stand-alone manner
if disconnected from the network reliably carrying out it's portion of the
program. This allows access control, intrusion detection, camera control,
intercom operation, emergency response, radio notification, e-mailing, paging,
badge creation, electronic sign control, annunciation, monitoring, graphical
controls, lighting control, HVAC control and practically anything else that
employs logical interfacing, all to reside on a secure, self-contained intelligent
distributed LAN. See "Neural White Papers" for more information
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Intrusion
Detection:
Intrusion detection is an integral part
of any STE security system. One of the most frustrating things for a customer
after purchasing an access control system is to learn that for intrusion
detection capabilities a separate system will be needed. This is both redundant
and unnecessary. Having two different systems causes complications in wiring
and rarely performs to the satisfaction of the customer. Neural technology
alleviates this by allowing any standalone or combination keypad/reader
to serve as an intrusion detection keypad.

This
method of combining access control and intrusion arming and disarming results
in another advantage. Because neural circuitry allows unlimited logical
matrix combinations, a user can be required to enter a PIN number along
with presenting an authorized access card to perform a command. No longer
do you need to give personnel separate PIN numbers to identify who arm
or disarmed a system, at what time and where. This greatly reduces the
number of PIN number issued by requiring only one common PIN for each command
such as arming, disarming override, etc. Now everyone can have the same
PIN numbers because by presenting a valid card with the PIN number, the
user has identified himself/herself to the system. Now that everything
is connected to the same system, reports can be generated, schedules can
be changed, privileges can be controlled by access card authorization,
and rights to arm and disarm can be granted or removed at the host computer.
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Cardholder
Database:
Relational Database:
Database Import/Export Using ODBC
Database Partitioning:
Search
on Any Field:
Automatic
Download to Controllers on Changes:
User Definable Fields:
Automatic Card Activation/Deactivation:
Support of Multiple Badges per person:
Support for Badge Status (Lost, etc.)
Bulk
Card Addition/Deletion by Card Number:
Disability
Designation for Extended Shunt:
Extended
Shunt by Cardholder and Door:
Audit
Trail:
Badge Imaging System:
Relational
Database:
Intelli-Site Software uses a Structured Query Language (SQL) database.
Database
Import/Export Using ODBC
You
can import/export cardholder file information using a variety of formats
including SQL and Microsoft Access databases.
Database
Partitioning:
Intelli-Site Software uses database filters and Project Selection to implement functions
equivalent to database partitioning.
Search
on Any Field:
You
can search on fields in the cardholder database including card number,
last name, first name, and department, activate date, deactivate date,
access level, site code, card group, or card type.
Automatic
Download to Controllers on Changes:
Any
time the user makes changes to the cardholder data Intelli-Site software will automatically
download the affected cards to the affected RTU panels only.
User
Definable Fields:
The
user may define additional data fields and assign data types to each field
and add these fields to the cardholder database and add these fields to
the badge as desired.
Automatic
Card Activation/Deactivation:
The
user may choose to enable or disable automatic card activation date and
deactivation date and to determine the period of time between activation
and deactivation based on card type or department.
Support
of Multiple Badges per person:
One
person may have several badges with several different access levels.
Support
for Badge Status (Lost, etc.)
Lost
or stolen badge status is a "no-access" group that maintains
the card in the database but does not allow access as long as the lost
or stolen status is active. The lost or stolen card is not assigned to
any reader connected to any Access Control RTU panel.
Bulk
Card Addition/Deletion by Card Number:
A
user defined range of card numbers may be added or deleted by simply specifying
the beginning card number and the ending card number for the group. Card
numbers can be in the range of 1-2,147,483,646.
Disability
Designation for Extended Shunt:
A
card of the type "disability" can be selected causing the shunt
time to be extended by a user programmable disability time. Disability
time is adjustable from 1-255 seconds. Cards may be of the type normal-disabled,
visitor-disabled, guard-disabled, or supervisor-disabled.
Extended
Shunt by Cardholder and Door:
A
cardholder can be designated as a member of an extended shunt card group
(1-255) and the cardholder group can be used in a Neural Access Control
panel ladder program rung to extend the shunt time individually for any
door in the entire system with maximum flexibility.
Audit
Trail:
Any
modification to the cardholder database or other changes made by any user
to the system is recorded in a write only log file automatically without
the possibility of user intervention.
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Badge
Imaging System:
Electronic Camera Pan, Tilt, and Zoom*:
Batch Mode Printing:
Allows Printing of User Defined Fields:
Monitor Alarms during Badge Design:
Monitor Alarms during Image Capture
& Print:
Image Importing:
Signature Capture:
Finger Print Capture*:
Intelli-Site Software implements both civilian and military badge design features, including
images, patterns, signatures, IR masked bar codes, overlays, and text.
Electronic
Camera Pan, Tilt, and Zoom*:
Intelli-Site Software provides camera image capture with full control of camera positioning,
focus, field of view, and lighting for you. After capturing an image Intelli-Site Software provides advanced image editing features including two-dimension
cropping, brightness, contrast, and color spectrum.
Batch
Mode Printing:
Intelli-Site Software provides batch mode printing of picture badges through the host or
badge workstation computer parallel port to any printer with a Windows
2000/XP printer driver.
Allows
Printing of User Defined Fields:
The
Intelli-Site software badge mode provides any number of user defined data fields for
the card including any photograph image in JPEG or BMP format, CAD file
image in WMF, DXF, or VSD format, Microsoft compatible text fonts, color
bands, color patterns, transparent overlays, signatures, bar-code fonts
and IR masking.
Monitor
Alarms during Badge Design:
The
Intelli-Site software alarm queue is active (configured based on User Rights) while
the user is in the badge design mode even on a workstation devoted to badge
design.
Monitor
Alarms during Image Capture & Print:
The
Intelli-Site software alarm queue is active (configured based on User Rights) while
the user is capturing images in the badge design mode even on a workstation
devoted to badge design.
Image
Importing:
You
can import floor plan images from CAD drawings in WMF, DXF, or VSD formats
for an unlimited number of floor plan background screens.
Signature
Capture:
Signature
capture is provided through TWAIN interface.
Finger
Print Capture:
You
can interface to fingerprint capture equipment to capture finger print
files for storage in the Intelli-Site software database. The fingerprint file can then
be rewritten at any time to a Smart Card using a Smart Card programming
device connected to a serial port on the host computer or on the badge
workstation. Smart Card reader/fingerprint integration devices or stand-alone
fingerprint or other biometric devices can be used to compare measured
biometric data with biometric data stored in the host computer to grant/deny
access to a facility. Smartcard/biometric combo devices can also be used
to make comparison between the biometric data stored on the smart card
and measured biometric data so that when a comparison is valid the combo
device can issue a valid Wiegand output card number to a Neural Access
Control RTU panel for biometric verification without host intervention.
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Networked
intercom systems use the latest in Voice-Over-IP technology together with
specially formulated software and hardware. Great advantages are realized
when voice intercom functions are digitized and transmitted over Ethernet.
Advanced features are enabled when connected to a Neural Security Management
System such as Graphical controls, Hands-Free operation and Distributed
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Intercom
Capabilities:
- Network
Capable
- Full
Duplex
- Hands
free operation
- Graphical
screen controls
- Logic
flexibility
- Automated
features
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Asset
Management
Asset
management is a major concern to anyone responsible for preventing critical
or expensive property from being removed from the premises or allowing
only authorized personnel to do so. STE believes Elpas, Life Protection
Systems by Visonic
Technologies, provides the most cost-effective and technologically
sound solution on the market today for tracking assets, implementing "AND/OR"
functions between items or persons, infant abduction or personal safety
systems. New revolutionary IRFID triple technology that combines
IR, RF (UHF), and LF (RF low frequency transponder) signals allows not
only tracking capabilities but the ability to match an item to a person.
This unique triple technology combines the advantages of each technology
providing the exact room location IR (infrared), the wide range and constant
communication of RF (radio frequency), and the tailored range sensitivity
of LF (low frequency), providing a scalable, powerful and cost effective
tracking and identification solution.
Scalable
and flexible, Elpas LPS system's serves enterprises in leading markets
including healthcare, educational and correctional facilities, intelligent
buildings, and museums.
Elpas
solutions provide WWWW information as follows:
Who
.......is wearing the tag/badge? (Identifies the person or equipment)
When Is the tag/badge holder in a certain location?
Where ....was the tag/badge last detected?
What, .....a unique feature of Elpas, enables the LPs system to
provide vital status information about tagged entities.
This includes equipment information, such as plugged/unplugged, on/off,
in use/at rest, and motion/motionless status, and the equipment's utilization
level, remaining battery level, temperature, and more. Elpas products
are completely compatible with neural technology due to their adherence
to LonWorks standards.
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IR
Readers:
The
RF reader serves as an interface unit between various tags and badges to
the LonTalk network. The reader is a ceiling or wall mounted device
capable of receiving coded Infra Red (IR) transmissions from badges or
tags. The IR RDR is also capable of decoding, processing and storing the
data received, and then transmitting the required information over a free
topology wired LonTalk network to the central PC.
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RF
Readers:
The
RF reader serves as an interface unit between various tags and badges to
the LonTalk network. The reader is a ceiling or wall mounted device
capable of receiving coded RF transmissions from badges or tags. Some RF
Readers are also capable of decoding, processing and storing the data received,
and then transmitting the required information over a free topology wired
LonTalk network to the central PC. RF readers are available in 315, 433
and 919 MHz. Long range readers enable extended communication range. Smart
readers can communicate with each other to execute smart rules.
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LF
Readers:
The
LF reader is a ceiling-mounted device, which enables tag detection in exit
locations or other specific zones of a building. The device transmits low
frequency signals detected within a range of 2 to 3 meters by low frequency
receivers of IRFID tags. As soon as LF RDR signals are identified, an IRFID
data message including the ID number of the RDR is triggered and transmitted.
This information enables the precise location of the tag.
In order to enlarge the range of detection, an enhanced system employing
two LF RDRs in the same area is used working in conjunction as Master and
Slave.
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Digital
Video Recorders
STE
works closely with several manufacturers of Digital Video Recorders or
DVR's. We carefully evaluate each product to ensure it meets our stringent
requirements concerning feature richness, reliability and the ability to
integrate smoothly with other STE products lines.
Our
current line of DVR manufacturers include (but is not limited to):
- March
- GE
Interlogix
- Pelco
- Panasonic
Each
customer and project requires a different set of features and capabilities
making STE's experience and expertise an invaluable tool when selecting
the right recorder for your application. Please Call
or E-mail us today for free
site visit and evaluation.
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When
DVR's are connected to an STE Security Management System, they acquire many
of the intelligent features associated with it, far beyond that found in
the DVR alone. Video recorders used by STE use Alarm Inputs to activate
many features within the DVR including; full screen viewing, increased record
rate, Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera preset position activation and many others. Because
all STE provided SMS systems operate in a "Distributed Processing"
or 'Stand Alone Capable" manner, these features are available even
if the network or host computer are off-line. This is a very important feature
considering the valuable nature of video in the event of an incident. Many
of the DVR's we use are able to control Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera positioning
and record rates controlled directly from the SMS panel without a host computer
connection. If the network is lost or the host computer is down the SMS
panel will continue to issue intelligent commands based on facility, real-time
activities. DVR's will continue to control cameras and record during the
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CCTV
Interface:
Intelli-Site Software provides several ways to interface with CCTV. Intelli-Site software has several
drivers built in that provide a means of direct camera call-up from an
event or selection from the screen to a serial port in the host computer.
Intelli-Site software provides scripted output (up to 128 ASCII characters plus STX/ETX,
LF/CR) from change of state of any point reported to Intelli-Site software that can
be used to provide CCTV interfaces from a serial port in the host computer.
Neural provides an ASCII translation device called "Commander Module"
that allows translation of any ASCII string up to 32 characters to interface
with the Neural Network directly anywhere on the Neural Network with up
to 32,000 translation devices. Commander Module processes inbound active/inactive
and outbound active/inactive command strings and translates them to general
(virtual) points in the Neural Network domain. Intelli-Site software provides a software
interface to Commander Module that allows you to enter the ASCII command
strings from either side (the Neural Network or the Serial Cable). Commander
Module is also a pass-through device that allows you to read and store
to/ from command strings. For those devices that are LonTalk compatible
with standard network variable types (SNVT) direct communication through
the LonTalk bus is possible using network binding. Neural Access Control
RTU panels also have 16 open-collector outputs that are easily interfaced
to inexpensive CCTV Matrix switchers that have hardwired alarm inputs.
These outputs are controlled by alarm activation directly from the panel
to the switcher without host intervention, but with automatic reporting
to the host and logging to the log file. Additionally, because the camera
are switched from board-level outputs, the way in which they are switched
is determined in the ladder programming. This means you have extended the
unlimited flexibility of the ladder programming to the camera system. It
is a very simple matter now to have camera positions automatically adjust
not for alarm conditions but for different times of day and for automatic
default positioning.
Digital
Video Interface:
Intelli-Site Software provides several ways to interface with a Digital Video Recorder
(DVR). Intelli-Site software provides scripted output (up to 128 ASCII characters plus
STX/ETX, LF/CR) from change of state of any point reported to Intelli-Site software
that can be used to provide DVR interfaces from a serial port in the host
computer. Neural provides an ASCII translation device called "Commander
Module" that allows translation of any ASCII string up to 32 characters
to interface with the Neural Network directly anywhere on the Neural Network
with up to 32,000 translation devices. Commander Module processes inbound
active/inactive and outbound active/inactive command strings and translates
them to general (virtual) points in the Neural Network domain. Intelli-Site software
provides a software interface to Commander Module that allows you to enter
the ASCII command strings from either side (the Neural Network or the Serial
Cable). Commander Module is also a pass-through device that allows you
to read and store to/ from command strings. For those devices that are
LonTalk compatible with standard network variable types (SNVT) direct communication
through the LonTalk bus to more than 4000 other manufacturer's devices
is possible.
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As
security threats increase, so does the need to maintain and store high volumes
of video surveillance information in a flexible and intelligent manner.
While Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) partially satisfy these needs,
NDVRs or Networked Digital Video Recording systems take video surveillance
to the next level. These systems transcend conventional standalone solutions
by offering an intelligent, fully distributed networked system with global
management capabilities. A multitasking, multithreaded, multi-user system
provides a solution that allows the user to manage video information in
the same manner as other network information. Multiple locations, users
and requirements are seamlessly managed and controlled forming a virtual
video media center accessible to all authorized users while providing centralized
or distributed management. |
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When
connected to Global Facility Manager Elite, intelligent communications is
established creating a unified, event-based system. Sensor devices connected
to Intelli-Site automatically control camera views, record rates, preset views and
video e-mail's with pre and post alarm streaming video clips. As with all
of our solutions, the system is an open architecture, fully distributed
system using the latest technology |
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For more information Download STE Brochure:

or
E-mail us today for a free site visit
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Voice
Alert:
STE uses voice messaging for notification in a number of ways. There are
two sources of voice messages available to the operator or user of an STE
designed neural system "Text-to-Speech" and "Natural Voice
Recordings". Text-to-Speech is the ability to open the property box
of any point in Intelli-Site, both input and output, and enter a typed message.
When a message is entered and the "Announce" box checked, the
system speaks the message in a clear synthesized voice whenever that point
is activated. This is a very useful tool for announcing alarm information,
providing the operator with an audible description of the alarm event.
By routing the audible signal through an 8-IC-12V-intercom
board, these messages can be intelligently routed to various locations
in the building for other uses. For instance, if a speaker is located over
a reader, feedback messages or instructions can be announce to greet people
with valid cards or instruct them to see the front desk in the event of
an invalid card. Intelligent routing of messages is accomplished by controlling
audio relays of the intercom module to route messages based on the location
of the event. If reader #1 is used, the audio relays route the feedback
message to reader #1. This is also a perfect way to warn personnel of entering
a restricted area. Museum applications for instance might include a visitor
warning when they are too close to an art object, motion or load sensors
can detect someone entering a restricted area warn them that further encroachment
will summons security personnel.
Natural
voice messages:
A unique and extremely powerful feature of neural systems is the ability
to record a natural voice message and attach it to an event point. This
done by simply recording any desired message at the Intelli-Site computer or any
other computer for that matter. Almost all computers have a WAV recorder
built in as part of the operating system. Microsoft operating systems generally
have this option under "Accessories" where a recording dialog
box can be found. By simply clicking on record and speaking a message into
the microphone, a custom WAV file message is created in any language desired.
Intelli-Site attaches this message to an alarm event where we can instruct the system
to play the message whenever that alarm point is initiated. This message
is sent from the computer to the radio system where it is broadcast to
all radios. This creates a very powerful and fast response to any alarm
condition in facility. So fast in fact, in many cases the message is being
heard before the event has finished taking place. This reduces the possibility
of human error in the event of emergency, automate the process so security
personnel can concentrate on other duties, Ensures instantaneous response,
alerts all personnel at the same time, and even allows someone patrolling
in a vehicle to receive the notification.
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STE
approaches Garage Duress Systems very different from most other companies.
Standard duress systems currently on the market are typically nothing more
than telephone intercom systems connected via a local telephone or PBX
system to a central operator. This has never proven to be an ideal approach.
Duress system are for just that, to be used under duress conditions.
- How
long can you wait for a dial-up connection through the phone system to
take place? (This can typically take anywhere from 20-40 seconds)
- What
happens if no one answers?
- How
long of a conversation can you have when someone is attempting to accost
you?
- How
long will it take for the operator to dispatch help?
These
are all concerns and limitations of standard garage duress systems currently
available form most manufacturers and suppliers.
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STE
duress systems are designed to provide instant notification and hands-free
operation. By activating a station, several activities are put in motion:
- Strobe
is activated
- Two-way,
hands-free, full duplex intercom connects to a central operator (Voice-over-IP
intercom feature can connect to remote locations)
- Detailed
Voice Message describing exact location is broadcast
over two-way radio to all response personnel
- Cameras
are automatically focused on alarm area
- Digital
record rate is adjusted to maximize record resolution
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Electronic
Sign Control:
STE neural systems support electronic "Vacuum Florescent Displays"
(VFD), allowing the user to assign electronic messages to signs throughout
a facility whether it be for emergency notification or to display the next
train pulling into a subway station. With neural technology it is possible
to insert an ASCII command for every input and/or output point. The ASCII
message contains instruction for the sign to adjust display parameters,
the message itself, as well as a digital address. This allows custom messages
to be assigned to specific signs throughout a facility displaying event
driven messages. User-defined messages, displayed for different events,
at specific locations, all controlled from a central location create a
seamless electronic sign information system capable of directing and/or
notifying.

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STE
uses Noritake Vacuum Florescent Displays because of their high brightness,
wide angle view, and ability to be easily seen in full daylight. Because
these displays can accept serial data, Intelli-Site is able to communicate directly,
allowing the operator to issue new displays and control how and when they
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Graphical
Maps:
In addition to intelligent communications,
Neural systems provide another innovation know as graphical maps providing
Instantaneous maps, instructions and notices based on alarm events. Any
type or style of map may be used ranging from facility site maps to control
screens with active buttons. Interactive graphical
interface is used to control the entire system by simply clicking on
an image. Any image (even the background) can be programmed
to control Any device connected to the system, both local
and remotein Any Sequence or combination. This provides the
end-user a simple graphical screen for operating the system. No pull-down
menus to navigate means virtually zero training of operators. The screens
are designed to the customer's specifications so the system operates exactly
as the customer chooses. Any style and combination of screen maps are possible
from control screens with rows of control buttons to full color graphical
representations of facility campuses. Drill-down maps are inherent to Neural
systems providing instantaneous switching of screens based on events or
operator commands. Screen icons show both "live" actions of system
devices such as doors for status and provide control of these devices by
interacting with the icons by use of the computer mouse. What an icon does
as a result of clicking on it is fully programmable. A single click of the
mouse could control a thousand different operations simultaneously. |
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Roll-over
image with mouse to see "Video Compare" Feature
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Actual
Screen-Print
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Biohazard/Terrorist
Preparedness System:
Government, Healthcare, Corporations and
Industry are finding it increasingly necessary to implement a system that
performs an instantaneous sequence of operations in the event of a Biohazard
or Terrorist alert condition. Using a COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) Neural
system, a single pushbutton, keypad action, click of a mouse or sensor
activation can set in motion a series of building relational sequences
difficult to perform in a timely manner by traditional means. Lock all
perimeter doors (to reduce the chance of cross-contamination), close fresh-air
dampers, shut down or reverse HVAC fans, close all parking gates (especially
to underground garages), broadcast natural voice messages
over existing two-way radios for guard notification, send e-mail notification,
activate paging list for on and off-site personnel notification, generate
custom electronic sign messages for public notification,
announce text-to-speech messages for operators, display
maps and instructions, drive graphical annunciator, switch cameras and
monitors, send emergency messages to central command centers or any combination
or
portion of these operations.

It
is worth noting that
once a device, door lock, fan, radio system etc. is connected to an STE
Neural system, it is forever configurable making future changes and modifications
a matter of a few keystrokes. As inclusive as this system is, it is only
one of the many inherent features of a Neural based system. Controlling
a device such as a door lock to lock-on-command for an alert condition
is a matter of issuing a few lines of instruction. Once uploaded, these
instructions become part of the hard-coded program residing in the control
panel. Even in the event of computer or communications failure the system
will perform all of it instructions instantaneously.
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Fire
Alarm Auxiliary Notification and Monitoring:
A major concern among multistory building and large campus environments
is the safe and efficient evacuation of a facility in the event of an alarm
condition. In order for the evacuation process to take place in an orderly
and timely fashion, quick and efficient delivery of accurate information
to responding personnel is essential. In the event of an alarm condition
safety/security personnel are often needed to provide crowd control, directing
occupants to staging areas away from the building as well as floor monitoring
to ensure all occupants have evacuated the building. To do this effectively
the security and/or safety staff must be coordinated by providing them
with all the pertinent information including location and type of alarm
as well as any special instructions ensuring all respondents are operating
on the same page. In a campus or multiple-building complex it is often
necessary not only to know what floor and device type is in alarm but also
what building the alarm is in. In many cases people begin exiting a building
before security and safety personnel have a chance to react because of
the time delay in relaying the information. Even when a system is monitored
from a central command center the information has to be relayed describing
details of where the alarm originated and what type of device has been
activated, inviting the possibility of human error. By making this an automatic
feature of the fire alarm system, valuable time is saved and accuracy is
assured with all the pertinent information relayed in a nearly instantaneous
fashion.

A
building with automation features such as those offered by STE allows the
fire alarm system to be monitored both graphically, as well audibly over
two-way radios or a public address system. In many cases, one control card
(32 input card) is all that's required to monitor an entire fire system
for a multistory building, announcing the location and type of alarm condition
directly and instantaneously over existing two-way radio and/or public
address systems. These
features combined with the command center computer generated graphical
alarm maps and interactive graphical controls
create the most advanced notification system available for any type of
alarm condition. The 32-input module
shown above accepts dry-contact closures or analog outputs from any fire
system. Once an input is detected this information is transformed into
detailed floor plans and custom, natural voice messages generated over
an new or existing two-way radio or public address system. Voice messages
are recorded at the Intelli-Site host computer or can be imported as a standard
.wav file format. With one 32-IN-12V module, thirty-two fire alarm points
can be monitored, generating thirty-two graphical maps and custom voice
messages.
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Multi-Department
monitoring:
Neural technology communicating over a Neural-Net network provides typical
Host/workstation arrangements much the same as any TCP/IP network. A host
computer running on a Neural-Net network can have a virtually unlimited
number of workstations attached which can be assigned different portions
of the network. These workstations can monitor only selected panels within
the system taking advantage of the existing neural network. Each workstation
can have a custom screen creating a virtual stand-alone system controlling
only the panels assigned to that department. In such architecture it is
not possible to access other departments controls from any other department
workstation. Security can monitor and control only security related concerns
while engineering sees only engineering monitor points and control outputs.

Many
departments can exist on a network creating their own subsystem within
the facility-wide system such as security, engineering, nursing, computer
information and facility management creating a truly integrated facility
management system. With different departments running on the same network
information can be relayed through programming when cross-communications
is desired. For instance, a Bio/terrorism alert is issued and security
receives a radio message informing them of the alarm condition and instructing
them to man their assigned stations meanwhile engineering receives a different
set of instructions. Computer room alarm conditions may be monitored by
the IT department during the day but reported to security after hours.
An integrated system has many benefits when dealing with the complicated
issues that arise daily in a large complex, having all department operating
compatible hardware and software reduces troubleshooting and spare parts
inventory while providing cross-communications between departments for
a fully integrated system.
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Ladder-Logic:
Ladder logic has been around for many years traditionally used for PLC or
"Programmable Logic Controller" configuration. Ladder programming
is quite different from traditional programming method but vastly more logical
and versatile. PLC's are used for controlling complex logical sequences
where finite accuracy and flexibility are needed. For this reason, industries
such as factory automation and correctional institutions have long adopted
this technology for controlling thousands of operations in a reliable and
accurate manner. This inherent ability to configure, control and combine
input and output points is extremely useful when dealing with security automation
applications. The entire idea behind these systems is to have the ability
to take information from the field (sensor, switches, etc.) and control
something else with them. How better to do this than with a system that
offers nearly unlimited flexibility and control than with PLC ladder programming.
Ladder logic gets it's name from the appearance of the programming screen.
The screen is arranged in a ladder-like manner where vertical lines form
the side rails and logic is inserted as ladder rungs. These logical "Rungs"
are very similar to electrical circuits in the way they are treated and
thought of. Consider the following ladder program for a typical access control
door setup using a proximity card reader OR a request-to-exit
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Consider
the drawing above; the left-hand ladder-rail is considered positive and
right negative. We are essentially trying to get power to the door lock
on the right-hand side to release it.
· Presenting a valid access card to "Reader #1" "virtually"
closes reader #1 contacts (in a software respect).
· This sends a signal to a "Pulse" function, creating
a 6-second pulse.
· This 6-second pulse is applied to the door lock, unlocking it
for that amount of time.
Additionally, we have inserted an <OR> function to perform the same
logic sequence when the "Request-to-Exit" button is pressed.
We
have logically stated in this ladder program that; [When a valid access
card is presented, "OR" the request-to-exit button is pressed,
the door lock will release for six seconds]. We could just as easily have
inserted a "Time Zone" with another "OR" function to
unlock the doors during certain hours. As you can see from this example,
ladder programming is extremely logical and Straight forward offering an
unlimited number of possibilities regarding configuration, allowing an
unprecedented level of control and flexibility. Because this programming
is applied using a "drag-and-drop" technique, any number of devices
could have been dropped in the ladder, in any arrangement and with any
type of attribute. Having the ability to bring a device into a ladder from
anywhere in the system, provides an incredible level of powerful flexibility
when designing a custom application for use in building controls. Whether
it be access control, intercom routing, CCTV, electronic sign control,
HVAC, lighting or any other device requiring logical, sequential control,
no other system can surpass ladder programming for enabling a system to
be configured to the exacting needs of the customer.
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STE
uses SpiderAlert personal locating systems to achieve tremendous flexibility
and interoperability with all STE product lines. Leveraging a dual-technology
approach, SpiderAlert provides an unprecedented level of accuracy for pinpointing
personnel location and identification. When combined with the flexible
programming capabilities of neural technology, SpiderAlert systems offer
the ultimate in personal protection. Spider dual technology utilizes RF
(Radio Frequency) and IR (Infrared) to locate personnel in distress. RF
has the ability to detect an alarm transmission over large areas even through
walls and floors while IR is used to further pinpoint a location. When
this information is transmitted to an STE Security Management System, maps
are displayed giving the operator visual location information as well as
automatically transmitting a voice message over two-way
radio notifying mobile security personnel. This technology is ideal for
Schools, Campus environments, Corporate offices, Healthcare facilities
as well as many other applications.
Dual technology receivers placed throughout the facility receive alarm
transmissions from small ergonomic, handheld transmitters. Download
Transmitter and Receiver
information.

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Applications
Personal security in buildings
Accurate location of caller in a multi-floor or multi-room facility
Interface units between various SpiderAlert RF+IR
transmitters and the SpiderBus
Features
Dual technology, for accurate location of the caller
Microprocessor-controlled
Unique 8-bit ID number on a single SpiderBus
Continuous supervision for trouble indication
Tamper event reporting
Ceiling or wall mounting
Internal RANGE control for sensitivity adjustment
PC-controlled output to sound alarm, switch on lights, open doors, etc.
Optional plastic cover fits vandal-proof housing
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Command
centers are the heart of every operation. STE offers a variety of solutions
to fit any application and will help guide you through the process by offering
professional selection and design services together with expert installation
to ensure many years of satisfaction. Because consoles act as the nerve
center receiving and disseminating information, particular attention is
paid during the design and selection process. A console should provide
as a minimum the following attributes:
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1.
Be ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and efficiency
2.
Provide the necessary space to contain present as well as future equipment
3.
Project a professional image.
4.
Provide accessibility for equipment servicing
5.
Be designed to offer maximum viewing and proficient use of equipment
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