January 21, 2004—Andover Controls Corporation’s Video Monitor software package has been newly enhanced to include BACnet functionality. Video Monitor software provides a seamless interface between the Andover Controls Continuum CyberStation front-end workstation and Integral Technologies Digital Video recording (DVR) units, says Andover Controls, high-tech manufacturer of “Smart Building Systems” for HVAC, security management, and digital video surveillance applications.
With the enhanced version of Video Monitor, alarms from third-party BACnet systems can be linked directly to specific video surveillance cameras, without additional drivers or programming, and in strict accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE standard 135-2001. Video will pop up immediately on the Andover Continuum front-end workstation using Video Monitor’s dual-window screen, allowing quick operator assessment of a possible security breach. Up to four cameras can be linked to each door or alarm input.
The new version also includes support for Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras; CyberStation operators located anywhere on the network can control PTZ cameras remotely and select presets with one click. The Video Monitor Plus option includes a Personnel Tracking feature, which allows operators to search for cardholders in the Continuum database and view motion video clips linked with their access events. For more information visit Andover.
