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September 2009

Bosch has again led the way in extended camera performance with the introduction of the 2X series. With 20-bit Image Processing Technology, a CCD sensor with Wide Dynamic Range, a dynamic engine with Smart BLC, and detail enhancement, both the Dinion and FlexiDome versions have significantly added to imaging quality. Also introduced is the Bosch NBC-255-P low cost IP progressive scan camera utilizing H.264 and M-JPEG streaming, on board SD card storage, two-way audio and BVIP software suite. Call Repworks today for a demo of these exciting new camera systems.

HES has introduced the fire-rated, concealed 8300 series, a compact, high-performance electric strike that falls within the guidelines for retrofit into fire-rated frames. Designed for fast, easy installation, the 8300 fits into a standard 1" ANSI/BHMA A156.115 dust box, with little or no modification to the frame. The 8300 series offers vertical adjustability to accommodate door sag and misalignment. Save time on your next installation…call Repworks to try one out.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Sign up now for our free CCTV & Sound System Design Classes and our new Advanced IP Systems Class. Call (800)777-REPS for details.

August 2009

Williams Sound, the leader in assistive listening systems, has appointed Repworks as their New England representative. Call Repworks today to learn more about the assistive listening, language interpretation and tour guide systems from Williams Sound.

Bosch has expanded their popular Divar Digital Recorder series with the addition of the Divar XF with IP camera expansion capability. This advanced H.264 DVR can now accommodate up to eight IP cameras, as well as its normal complement of 16 analog cameras. Call Repworks for a demo today.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Sign up now for our free CCTV & Sound System Design Classes and our new Advanced IP Systems Class. Call (800)777-REPS for details.

June 2009

Middle Atlantic Products, the leader in equipment support systems, introduces effective UPS systems, with pure sine wave technology automatic voltage regulation, RS-232 and analog I/O, 8 surge protected outlets, load shedding, expansion battery pack options and energy saver circuitry. Try one for your next critical application.

Radio Design Labs has introduced the RU PA40D 40 watt stereo amplifier, the ideal choice where a high quality, high efficiency utility amplifier is needed to drive a pair of 4 ? or 8 ? speakers. Applications include projectors or monitors with fixed audio outputs used in classrooms, boardrooms or video conferencing. The RU PA40D is ideal for foreground sound amplifications as well. Call Repworks for a demo today.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Sign up now for our free CCTV & Sound System Design Classes and our new Advanced IP Systems Class. Call (800)777-REPS for details.

May 2009

NVT is the worldwide leader in Hybrid UTP-based surveillance video and camera power transmission. Connect cost effective analog cameras via UTP to digital and IP head end systems. New products include Digital EQ™ allowing the transmission of full-motion monochrome or color video for distances up to 1 mile using Category 2 or better unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wire. Save time & money on your next project with NVT.

Aiphone has introduced the JK video door intercom system with digital pan/tilt/zoom. Features include hands free or PTT communication, 2-wire installation, high resolution TFT LCD monitor, and picture memory of up to 240 images. Call Repworks for a demo today.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Sign up now for our free CCTV & Sound System Design Classes and our new Advanced IP Systems Class. Call (800)777-REPS for details.

April 2009

Code Blue, the leading supplier of interactive voice emergency communications systems, offers a wide variety of products aimed at increasing security at your customer's facility. Interactive voice provides patrons with the ability to gain tangible, interactive feedback in a crisis situation. Panic buttons, alarms and CCTV security methods by themselves cannot offer instant verification of an emergency situation in the way that only interactive voice can. Call Repworks today to learn more about the Code Blue opportunity.

TOA Electronics, the leading manufacturer of premier commercial audio and security products has announced an aggressive new reseller rebate promotion for the House of Worship market that will be effective through June 30, 2009. This promotion offers attractive rebates for all House of Worship applications in three categories: Amplifiers, Speakers and a certain combinations. Call Repworks today for information on how you can participate.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Sign up now for our free CCTV & Sound System Design Classes and our new Advanced IP Systems Class. Call (800)777-REPS for details.

February 2009

Securitron has debuted a new concept in access control…connect to your doors and gates via cellular connection! The CCM-1 is a self contained package that gives you cellular access to any electric locking device. The CCM-2 is a Wiegand compatible device allowing you cellular access to any existing keypad or card reader. Add the SPS solar package and you now have a complete wireless remote access control system. Call Repworks today and arrange for a demo of this exciting new technology.


Radio Design Labs has introduced their Live Chat on line feature, allowing fast access to sales and tech support. Simply click on the Live Chat button and get your answers without having to pick up the phone. Try Live Chat and see how fast customer support can be.

       
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January 2009

Middle Atlantic Products has just introduced the PD-915R-M, a power distribution unit that also monitors eight important parameters: voltage, current, watts, VA, frequency, power factor, KWh and run time, and also features surge and spike suppression. The unit has a 9' cord, 8 rear outlets and 1 front outlet. Add Middle Atlantic power monitoring to your next project.


New from Aiphone…dealer & distributor locator on line. Aiphone now hosts dealer & distributor contact information, by location. Contact Repworks today to find out how you can participate in this exciting new partnering program.

       
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December 2008

Bosch has just expanded the FlexiDome camera line with the addition of 9-22 mm, f1.4 varifocal lenses. You can now choose among a variety of viewing ranges including as 2.6-6mm, 3.7-12mm, and now 9-22mm. Try these best of class camera systems on your next project. Call Repworks and arrange for a demo.

Securitron and HES have teamed up to introduce a new, low cost line of electric strikes and maglocks. The Vista series provide real value and reliability at an economical price. Available with a variety of holding forces and finishes, these units are designed for commercial grade applications, brought to you by the market leaders in electromechanical locking systems. Try them on your next project. Call Repworks for a sample today.
       
Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

September 2008

HES has introduced the first-ever electric strike with an integrated proximity card reader. Combining the access control of an HID® Prox reader with the physical security of a Grade 1 electric strike, the RF5010-EA series provides a Wiegand ready connection to your access panels. HES also introduced the 5900 series offering field selectable fail safe/fail secure function requiring no cutout of the frame for fast, easy installation. Try these truly innovative strikes on your next installation.

Aiphone now provides keypad functionality for many of its door intercom stations. The AC-10S keypad can be added to the JF video door station, and the AX-DV-XP video door station connects to the popular AX series. Call Repworks today to learn how to add keypad access to Aiphone video door intercom systems.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

July 2008

RDL announces a revolutionary new program to allow its dealers and distributors to order custom labeling on RDL Decora®-style stainless steel remote controls and jack plates. You can create custom graphics printed directly on RDL stainless steel Decora®-style remotes, often shipped within 24 hours of placing the custom graphics order. Customize your next project with RDL's new labeling system!

If you are concerned about power supply issues, Securitron has the answer! Their new BPS-12/24-1 boxed supply produces clean, regulated power under the most adverse conditions. The BPS 12/24-1 is UL Class 2 listed, allowing for wire runs without the use of conduit, has field selectable 12 and 24 VDC outputs, a relay output for remote AC monitoring, and separate voltage outputs for the load and the standby battery, ensuring that exact voltages are supplied to both. Try this reliable supply on you next project.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

June 2008

Bosch has purchased Extreme CCTV, a leading supplier of IR illuminators, IR cameras, and license plate readers. Extreme's IR products, coupled with Bosch's award winning IP encoder technology, produces low light level viewing systems at very low bit rates…the key to today's successful IP based camera installations. Call Repworks today to arrange for a demo of this exciting technology.

TOA has introduced the P-9000 series of 60 and 120 watt dual channel amplifiers, as companion pieces to the popular 9000 series of digital mixer/amplifiers. Also new from TOA, The new F-1000, F-1300 and F-2000 Series speaker systems, designed to provide high quality sound and reliable performance for restaurants, retail and audio/visual applications. The series features two-way bass-reflex design, high impact polystyrene enclosure with a 4", 5" or 8" low frequency driver and dome tweeter. Model options include 70.7V transformer or low impedance, black or white enclosures and indoor or weather-resistant versions. All models include a versatile wall/ceiling-mount bracket for easy installation. Try them on your next project.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

May 2008

This year's ISC Show in Las Vegas was viewed by all as one of the best in recent memory…traffic was brisk, and lots of new products were on display. Here are some highlights…Aiphone introduced a white master station for the AX CAT-5 series, HES debuted its 5900 series strikes that require no frame cutting during installation, Securitron has a new Touch Sense exit bar with illuminated exit script, Bosch purchased Extreme CCTV, a supplier of high end IR and license plate cameras, MicroTek introduced true mesh wireless Ethernet systems, Middle Atlantic Products showed off their new LCD Desk consoles, FLIR demonstrated the new D-Series low cost thermal pan/tilt cameras, CBL introduced self-managed multicasting network switches, SES displayed their new low cost low weight emergency call tower, Telular brought out its PATH series of high speed network access cellular terminals, and Southwest Microwave introduced its explosion proof 310 transceiver for use in hazardous areas. Call Repworks today to arrange for demo's of these exciting, new products.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

March 2008

Every year, we find ourselves wishing for more training, but unwilling to sacrifice the time, travel and expense required. The answer is the variety of training classes held at Repworks at our offices in Western Massachusetts. Come to Repworks for our full day Security Design Course or the Commercial Design and Installation Course. New for 2008, our half day Bosch DiBos Installation and Operation Class, and the new Advanced IP Class. Call Repworks today for more information.

Many of our manufacturers have established accredited training classes that allow you to earn CEU's. Classes are available for Aiphone and HES, for example, and can be conducted at your facility. Or, you can attend a certification class at manufacturers' facilities. You can attend the Securitron University in Reno, NV, on March 10, for electronic locking, wiring, product selection, site survey and installation. The next Bosch CCTV IP Certification Class will be held in Rochester, NY, on April 15, where you will learn to install and configure Bosch Video IP Solutions (BVIP), including demonstrations, hardware installation, software overview and troubleshooting.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

February 2008

Got a technical question for Aiphone, but don't want to call or wait on hold? Try Aiphone's new QuikChat. Go to www.aiphone.com and scroll down to QuikChat. Get answers from the technical staff faster than ever before. Try it today. Also, check out Aiphone's new line of audio door stations with built in pinhole cameras.

Bosch has introduced the Divar MR series of embedded DVR's. Utilizing MPEG 4 compression the 8 and 16 channel units include up to 2 TB of internal storage, remote client and browser access, synchronous audio recoding and VGA and analog video outputs. Call Repworks today for a demo.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

January 2008

Bosch has introduced Technical Support to Go. TS2Go is a portable technical support solution making it possible to access the technical support knowledge database, technical bulletins, and troubleshooting guides even when no internet access is available. Simply download the application onto your PC and the information is available any time no matter where you are. To download your free copy, go to www.repworks.com, select Bosch on our Products page, and select Online Technical Support.

RDL has introduced a full line of 192 kHz digital audio products featuring RDL's proprietary Sure-Lok auto recovery sentinel for the highest level of stability in professional environments. The HR-series is the ideal choice in installations requiring high quality analog audio from an AES/EBU, AES-3ID or S/PDIF digital audio sources. Sample rates from 32 kHz to 192 kHz are supported with front-panel LEDs to indicate standard digital audio rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz. Call Repworks today for a demo.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

December 2007

TOA has introduced the DA-500F and the DA-550F-HL 4 channel high power Amplifiers. With up to 2200 watts of Class D power, 2U rack spacing, independent channel power supplies, 5 year warranty and comprehensive protection circuitry, these amps offer lots of affordable power in without taking up a lot of space. Call (800)777-REPS to arrange for a demo today.

HES has solved the problem of cutting into door frames when installing electric strikes. Based on the 5000 series, the 5900 series offers unmatched performance and reliability. This field selectable fail safe/fail secure unit requires no cutout on the frame for fast, easy installation. It accommodates 1/2-5/8" latchbolts. With patented vertical adjustability to accommodate door sag or misalignment, the 5900 sets the standard for concealed electric strikes. Try one on your next access control project.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

November 2007

FLIR Systems, the world leader in thermal imaging camera systems, has made it affordable to add to your CCTV systems designs the ability of seeing in total darkness, through smoke, dust and light fog. This exiting new technology is now more affordable than ever. Call (800)777-REPS to arrange for a demo today.

Middle Atlantic Products, The leading supplier of engineered mounting solutions has introduced a line of pre-configured enclosures to make selection and ordering a simple process. Choose from a variety of vertical racks for either A/V or security applications. The packages include rails, doors, AC power strips, Velcro cable straps, rack screws and hardware. Specify them on your next project. Call Repworks for a catalog.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.

September 2007

Securitron and HES have teamed up to introduce a new, low cost line of electric strikes and maglocks. The Vista series provide real value and reliability at an economical price. Available with a variety of holding forces and finishes, these units are designed for commercial grade applications, brought to you by the market leaders in electromechanical locking systems. Try them on your next project. Call Repworks for a sample today.

TOA has introduced the F-1000 and F-2000 wide dispersion Speaker systems. Compact and versatile, theses high efficiency two-way speakers offer a wide variety of mounting options and impedances. The F-2000 includes a horn adaptor that snaps in to convert high frequency coverage from 110 by 100 degrees to 80 by 80 degrees. The F series offers waterproof versions and have built in speaker protection circuitry. Specify them for your next critical project. Call Repworks to arrange for a demo.

Come & find out why hundreds of systems integrators, specifiers and consultants come to Repworks for training each year. Join your peers at one of our free training days.













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