TeleGuard^® FastTX

Remote Video and Audio Transmission system

The FastTX remote video transmission product is the benchmark for live transmission of outstanding quality video and audio. Developed to satisfy the most stringent requirements, FastTX encompasses years of technological leadership of the video transmission market for security and surveillance applications.

FastTX utilises LAN/WAN network systems or data links to protect and monitor your sites, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world.

Remote, multi-site management

Centralised management to improve efficiency and reduce personnel costs. Live video, two-way audio, remote camera control and flexible integration capabilities provide full remote site surveillance and control eliminating the need for on-site security staff. Efficient and fast transmission technology, even over slow data links, provides complete surveillance capabilities. Multiple users can view live activity without comprising site security.

No Alarms Missed

Automatic transmission and storage of high quality snapshot image sequences from six concurrent alarm events eliminates the threat of decoy alarms.

Rapid and accurate assessment of site activity is provided by the display of high quality stored alarm images in a split screen format.

Outstanding Picture Quality

Using state of the art digital video compression techniques, FastTX provides rapid initial image transmission and the fastest updates of all activity. Outstanding picture quality is maintained regardless of the link speed.

Comprehensive Remote Control

Industry standard serial interfaces allow easy integration with a wide variety of telemetry, matrix switcher, access control and image storage systems.

High Quality Audio

Integrated listening ability assists in the alarm verification process, while transmission of the operator's voice to the site provides instant intruder control. FastTX uses sophisticated audio compression techniques to ensure that high quality; bi-directional audio uses the minimum possible bandwidth of the communications channel.

Standards-compliant performance

FastTX can be installed to be fully compliant with British Standard, BS8418. This standard specifies superior quality equipment, best practice installation and monitoring requirements that will ensure long term, high performance operation for the end user.

Features

• Multi-camera views for rapid assessment of all site activity
• Simultaneous access by multiple remote users to live video
• Integrated PTZ telemetry support and PTZ preset on alarm plus optional down-the-coax module
• Integrated audio transmission plus optional audio switcher for multi-channel operation
• Efficient video compression enables fast access over limited bandwidth links.
• Three communication ports for maximum flexibility
• Bandwidth throttle constrains data rate within user-selected or network based limits
• Multiple alarm inputs with tamper detection, flexible mapping and zone isolation
• Downloadable event log for standards complaint audit trails of site activity
• Secure viewing software automatically linked to exported evidential images
• Connection to data sources such as EPOS for transaction data along with video viewing
• Automatic checking of FastTX operation using SitePulse feature
• Local indication of Arm/Disarm and Detector status
• High communications integrity includes communications path diagnostics and back-up
• Purpose built hardware platform with Embedded Real Time Operating System for reliable, uninterrupted operation
• Upgradeable to full digital video recorder functionality
• Integral activity detection enables cameras to generate an alarm on the occurrence of movement

Specification

Video Inputs
CCIR (PAL) OR RS-170 (NTSC) standard selectable as a complete set
10x (AFTX-10) & 20x (AFTX-20) - BNC connectors, 75 ohm

Video Outputs
1x BNC 75-ohm composite video
Output auto-sequences, standard matches video input standard selected

Audio
Live two-way audio transmission. Microphone, line and audio switcher inputs. Line, speaker and audio switcher outputs.

PTZ
RS-485 telemetry support for over 30 protocols. Optional down the coax telemetry (DTCT) module.

Alarm Inputs
20x (AFTX-10) or 30x (AFTX-20) external alarm inputs. Flexible mapping between alarm and video inputs. Programmable for contact opening or closure.

• Screw terminal connectors
• Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC), Single End of Line (SEOL) or Dual End of Line (DEOL) tamper detection on each input using supplied resistors
• Voltage input <0.8V - logic low, 7mA (max); between 3.5V and 5.0V - logic high

Control Outputs
10 (AFTX-10) or 20 (AFTX-20) open collector control outputs for remote control or local alarm indication

• Screw terminal connectors
• 12VDC (max), 100mA (max)
• On state output voltage less than 1.1V @ 100mA
• 1x general alarm relay with contacts (N/O, N/C).

Live image Transmission Rate
Typical update rates with 10% scene changes.
Ethernet: = 25 images/second
ISDN: 128k = 12.5 images/second
PSTN: 33k6 = 3 images/second

Communication Links

• Network
  10BaseT / 100BaseT Ethernet port supporting TCP/IP
• Serial (Two)
  V.24 interfaces (8 bits, no parity, max data rate = 230kbps), one via a 9 pin and the other a 25 pin D connector. Both support Hayes AT compatible PSTN or ISDN modems in a dial up or leased line configuration. Support for Multilink PPP or V.120 data protocol over ISDN

Transaction Interfaces
Using the Transaction device option up to 16 RS232 ATM/EPOS inputs are supported. Transaction data can be viewed in real time and used to initiate a connection to the CMS. Please the sales office for currently supported devices or information on providing a customised interface for your application.

Transparent Data Ports
1x serial data port. RS232, 9-pin D-type, max data rate of 57.6 Kbs. Supports transparent RS232 data transmission to/from Video Central V8.04 or greater.

System Control & Setup
Operator access via Video Central Lite or Video Central Gold software version 9.03 (or later).

Power Requirements
100-240 volts, AC, 50-60Hz. Maximum power dissipation 100 watts.

Construction and Dimensions
Standard 19" rackmount, 3U high subrack to DIN4194. 482mm (19") W x 132m (5.2") H x 281mm (11") L.

Weight
Rackmount - Fully configured system 11 kilograms (22 pounds)

Temperature Range
Operating range 0C-40C (32ºF-104ºF)
Humidity less than 90% non-condensing

EMC Compliance
Emissions: Class A compliance to EN55022, CISPR 22, FCC Part 15, AS3548.
Mains Harmonic Current Emissions to EN61000-3-2.
Voltage Fluctuations & Flicker to EN61000-3-3.
Immunity: EN50130-4 (Alarm Systems Product Family Immunity Standard).

Safety Compliance
IEC 60950 : 1991 +A1, A2, A3 & A4 (CB Report including national deviations for AU, CA, CN, JP, KR, SG, US and EU Group).
UL Listed to US and Canadian Satety Standards, UL File Number E219750

Warranty
Twenty Four (24) months on all components

Video Central Lite Software

Operating System Requirements
Recommended Windows XP, Windows 2000 (SP4) or Windows 2003 Server. Internet Explorer V6 or greater.

PC Hardware Requirements
Intel Pentium III or Celeron - Processor speed 800MHz minimum
512Mb memory
Hard disk capacity 10Gb or greater
CD-ROM
Windows compatible PS-2 keyboard and mouse
LAN card Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseT compatible
Video card / VGA driver 128 bit video card recommended PCI or AGP slot usage / 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16 million colours.
USB port for dongle.

SLD Security & Communications
The Old Forge, Ockham Lane
Ockham, Surrey
GU23 6PH
England
Tel: 01483 225633
Fax: 01483 225634