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Sequel Enhances IP Communications for Security Systems
Latest Ethernet Interface Module is fast, customizable, and compatible with IP cameras and leading smart phones; inexpensive module has built-in Web server for remote access & control.
Sequel president Duane Paulson says the Ethernet Interface Module is unique in its ability to provide a relatively rich security interface via a low-cost standalone Web server module—no third-party Internet service required.
Sequel Technologies has enhanced the Internet capabilities of its alarm panels with a new version of the company's Ethernet Interface Module (EIM).
The changes include a faster graphical user interface (GUI), support for IP cameras and the ability for dealers to customize the Web interface with their logo and contact information.
The EIM adds IP connectivity to any Sequel security panel. Users can easily monitor and control their security systems via any standard browser, including several of the leading smart phones such as the iPhone.
Sequel president Duane Paulson says the the EIM differs from other remote-access solutions from security vendors because it is "robust, efficient and inexpensive, with no Web service fees."
"Other security manufacturers may offer Internet connectivity," he says. "But the other interfaces can be costly or the user interface may be very limited."
The richer user interfaces normally require either an always-on PC to serve up the Web pages, or a served application that requires a monthly fee, according to Paulson.
"Sequel's EIM has the perfect balance of cost and functionality," he adds.
Sequel was founded by Paulson and several other former executives of ITI, which was later purchased by GE Security.
Like ITI, Sequel sells direct to security dealers.
Free Web Service. Unlike other security manufacturers that may charge extra for remote monitoring, Sequel's service is free to the dealer because the Web server is built into the module.
While the Internet "service" is free, dealers may charge a fee for the features, leading to an additional source of recurring revenue without having to pay for a third-party service.
"Third-party services increase dealer cost and add to confusion over control of the account," Paulson says.
Dealer Branding. Using a simple Wizard, dealers can brand their customer security portals with a logo and company information.
"Customers are always reminded of their security provider," Paulson says.
IP Cameras. The new EIM also includes the ability for users to add and view up to three IP cameras on the system. Any IP camera that serves up pages to a browser can be used.
Standard Communications. The EIM enables Internet security central station reporting using the new Security Industry Association (SIA) DC-09 Internet reporting protocol or the Sur-Gard T-Link protocol. It can also send system alarm and status information via email messages directly to any PC or mobile device.
The EIM establishes itself and the Sequel security system on any network with a unique IP address allowing an easy path to interface with other IP-based systems.
As an example, the EIM integrates any Sequel security system with any Crestron 2-Series or Prodigy control system at a native level using Crestron's IP communications protocol.
Remote Firmware Upgrade. Thanks to Sequel’s ability to upgrade firmware on its security systems and bus devices, any installation of the original EIM can be remotely upgraded to take advantage of the new features.
Paulson says that the ability to remotely update security-system firmware is unique to Sequel.
The new EIM is available today for purchase or as a free upgrade for existing modules.
Dealers can log on to a demo system by contacting .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The changes include a faster graphical user interface (GUI), support for IP cameras and the ability for dealers to customize the Web interface with their logo and contact information.
The EIM adds IP connectivity to any Sequel security panel. Users can easily monitor and control their security systems via any standard browser, including several of the leading smart phones such as the iPhone.
Sequel president Duane Paulson says the the EIM differs from other remote-access solutions from security vendors because it is "robust, efficient and inexpensive, with no Web service fees."
"Other security manufacturers may offer Internet connectivity," he says. "But the other interfaces can be costly or the user interface may be very limited."
The richer user interfaces normally require either an always-on PC to serve up the Web pages, or a served application that requires a monthly fee, according to Paulson.
"Sequel's EIM has the perfect balance of cost and functionality," he adds.
Sequel was founded by Paulson and several other former executives of ITI, which was later purchased by GE Security.
Like ITI, Sequel sells direct to security dealers.
Sequel EIM Features
Free Web Service. Unlike other security manufacturers that may charge extra for remote monitoring, Sequel's service is free to the dealer because the Web server is built into the module.
While the Internet "service" is free, dealers may charge a fee for the features, leading to an additional source of recurring revenue without having to pay for a third-party service.
"Third-party services increase dealer cost and add to confusion over control of the account," Paulson says.
Dealer Branding. Using a simple Wizard, dealers can brand their customer security portals with a logo and company information.
"Customers are always reminded of their security provider," Paulson says.
IP Cameras. The new EIM also includes the ability for users to add and view up to three IP cameras on the system. Any IP camera that serves up pages to a browser can be used.
Standard Communications. The EIM enables Internet security central station reporting using the new Security Industry Association (SIA) DC-09 Internet reporting protocol or the Sur-Gard T-Link protocol. It can also send system alarm and status information via email messages directly to any PC or mobile device.
The EIM establishes itself and the Sequel security system on any network with a unique IP address allowing an easy path to interface with other IP-based systems.
As an example, the EIM integrates any Sequel security system with any Crestron 2-Series or Prodigy control system at a native level using Crestron's IP communications protocol.
Remote Firmware Upgrade. Thanks to Sequel’s ability to upgrade firmware on its security systems and bus devices, any installation of the original EIM can be remotely upgraded to take advantage of the new features.
Paulson says that the ability to remotely update security-system firmware is unique to Sequel.
The new EIM is available today for purchase or as a free upgrade for existing modules.
Dealers can log on to a demo system by contacting .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro
Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990. He joined EH Publishing in 2000, and before that served as publisher and editor of Security Sales, a leading magazine for the security industry. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He is currently a member of the CEDIA Education Action Team for Electronic Systems Business. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
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