Here are some upcoming trainings from Luxon Video on analog and IP cameras. Let us know if you have any questions about the Luxon products or ways to incorporate IP cameras into your current product offerings.

Analog Camera VS. IP Camera Technology

Tue, Jan 24, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Thu, Feb 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MST

Video Surveillance 101

Wed, Jan 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Networking as a Concept

Thu, Jan 26, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Video Surveillance System Design

Tue, Jan 31, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Advanced Recording & CMS Solutions

Wed, Feb 1, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Rate-of-Rise Heat Sensors Temporary Out-of-Stock Notice

A key component used in the production of Interlogix’ current Rate-of-Rise Sensors is no longer available. While they have selected a replacement component and plan to continue to offer these products going forward, they will be faced with an out of stock situation in the short term. 

This announcement is effective immediately and affects the following parts:  

• 60-460-01-95 LEARN MODE 200F DEGREE RATE-OF-RISE
• 60-460-319.5  LEARN MODE 135F RATE-OF-RISE SENSOR
• 60-460-319.5-LB  LM 135F RATE OF RISE W/LITHIUM BATTERY  

The estimated availability for the replacement products is April 2012.  If you need these products in the short term let us know and we may be able to source them for you using our industry contacts. 

Due to component shortages and part obsolescence, the Crystal PIR Motion Sensor, part #60-703-95, is no longer available.

This EOL date is effective immediately.  Here are some possible replacements:

GEI 60-807-95R - Same form factor, SAW instead of Crystal

GEI 60-880-95 - Different form factor, Crystal

GEI 60-511-02-95 - Different form factor, Crystal, Pet Immune

HAI Adds Configuration by Room Update to HAI Home Control Systems

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced a significant update for their controllers and interfaces, allowing configuration of items by room.

Now, homeowners will be able to use their iPhone, iPod, or iPad to quickly dial into a specific room.  From one page, they can access everything in that room, including settings for lights, temperatures, audio/video, and more.

Using HAI’s PC Access software, dealers can provide custom room text like “Living Room”, “Master Bedroom”, and “Patio”, and classify which automated devices belong in every room.  That information is then distributed to and accessible from every enhanced interface in the home.  This enhancement will first be available for Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone, and will be incorporated into HAI’s other award-winning interfaces.

Additionally, the HAI controller will now store settings for the configuration of IP devices such as HAI Dock, HAI Music Gateway, and IP surveillance cameras.   This allows easier and reduced installation times since supported interfaces can retrieve settings directly from the controller.

These new developments will be incorporated into HAI’s next controller firmware update, expected in September 2011.  All items are backwards compatible.  Users of Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone receive free upgrades.

“The room enhancement is particularly useful for large residences and small commercial spaces, some of which have over 200 lighting loads and dozens of thermostats”, explained HAI President, Jay McLellan.  “This architectural change, along with the storing of installation settings, is an impressive installation development that for our dealers.”

Learn all about this new feature and more at the Hands-On training here in Bellevue, Oct. 18th-20th.  E-mail michael@grouponenw.com for more information.

Kwikset Smartcode Deadbolt and Levers featuring Z-Wave

We are now stocking the Kwikset locks with Z-Wave technology. These locks feature keyless entry and interface with the SimonXT, Concord4, and soon the NetworX panels, by adding an Alarm.com GSM module to your panel.  

Kwikset SmartCode Deadbolt and SmartCode Lever with Home Connect Technology allow effortless integration with home security and automation systems. To ensure that this technology can be seamlessly integrated into your customer’s home and life, everything has been thought through. We continue to partner with trusted leaders in home security and home automation to develop innovations specifically for Home Connect Technology.

Features & Benefits

• Integrate locks into your customer’s Home Automation or Security System for a total solution
• The lock, as an accessory to an existing Home Automation or Security System, will expand functionality and add value to your customer
• Adding the lock will increase your customer’s use of the overall system and increase likelihood of retaining their service
• Allows you to offer an Upgrade solution to your customer

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Interlogix SimonXT Two-Way Talking Touchscreen

Nice looking and easy to use, see how the touchscreen can help drive sales and help promote system upgrades to the alarm.com interactive services.

HAI ZigBee MicroControl - Now Available

The ZigBee MicroControl (81A00-2WHZB) is a tabletop or wall mount unit used to display status for and control ZigBee devices. It features a timed Energy Saving Mode that allows you to put connected ZigBee devices into energy savings at the touch of a button.

The display on the MicroControl allows you to easily set up, install, and control the wireless ZigBee system. The environmentally-friendly internal backup battery in the MicroControl provides approximately 4 hours of active use power and up to 24 hours of power in sleep mode.

The Microcontrol lets you enact time-based schedules for temperatures, water heaters, air conditioning units, pumps, fountains, lamps, generators, and other devices. When used stand-alone: Automatically set back energy loads from 9AM-4PM during the week, having preferences restore an hour before returning home (to ensure a cool household, a piping hot shower, etc). Leaving unexpectedly? Press 1 button when walking out the door to put the devices into an energy savings mode. When you come home, press the button again, or set the items to automatically restore after a certain number of hours! At any time, you can use the MicroControl’s menu structure to dial into a particular load (pool pump), view its current status, and turn it on or off. You can even view the current draw (instantaneous consumption) of that device! This system is devised to reduce energy when you’re not home, and to reduce the phantom/vampire loads that occur all the time. Can be integrated into an HAI home control system for remote access.

HAI Dock

Here is a demonstration video of the NEW HAI Dock.  Quote one with your next automation system along with the HAI HiFi2.

Central Vacuum - Not Just for New Construction

You can profit by retrofitting central vacuums.  With easy-to-retrofit features, plus efficiency, power and ability to remove 100% of collected dirt, dust mites, and other allergens from living areas, customers gain enormous health benefits with Linear AirVac Central Vacuums.  

15% OFF AirVac Tanks through August 31st

Ion Digital - Plunger Installation Video

Learn how to install the only flush mount wireless plunger available.