Integration with the latest Hi-OTM electronic door solutions provides world first for GE Security’s Challenger Alarm and Access Control Solution.
More than 70,000 Challenger panels are installed in the commercial sector with end-users including the most prominent names in banking, education, healthcare, retail and many large commercial developments.
Hi-OTM (Highly Intelligent Opening) is a new concept for electronic door solutions being led by ASSA ABLOY where devices such as electric strikes, proximity readers and door openers are connected through a 4-wire cable – two wires for power and two for data communication.
When connected, the devices automatically exchange and share encrypted information as part of a Plug-and-Play network, significantly simplifying and reducing the costs of installation, service and upgrade.
GE Security’s newly developed Hi-O interface plugs directly onto the Challenger Door Controller LAN and was demonstrated to security consultants and potential customers at the Porsche Centre in Melbourne during a recent launch of Hi-O solutions developed by ASSA ABLOY.
"Integration with access control systems is a major requirement for any electronic door solution and we are delighted that an industry leader like GE Security was so quick to understand the benefits and potential of Hi-O," said ASSA ABLOY Australia’s Business Manager for Electronic Access Control, Michael Soderberg. "As a result they are the first company to develop a Hi-O interface that integrates into a commercial alarm and access control system," he added. With one simple connection, all Hi-O devices around the door are linked onto the Challenger Door Controller LAN whilst Hi-O alarms are detected by GE Security’s Forcefield management software.
As a result of the development, non Hi-O devices such as Challenger remote arming stations (RAS) can be conveniently terminated at the same location as Hi-O devices. Adding new door devices to a Challenger system has never been easier. Just plug in to the four wire Hi-O cable, which uses non proprietary Controller Area Network (CAN) technology, and the new modules introduce themselves into the system as part of a Plug-and-Play network.
According to Andrew Goodman, GE Security’s General Manager for ANZ, “GE’s solution provides an easy migration path to new technology for our extensive Challenger installed base. Challenger 4-door controllers will be capable of supporting both conventional and the latest technology Hi-O doors on the same LAN, therefore providing ongoing investment protection for our customers.” Maintenance of Hi-O devices is supported by built in diagnostics in each and every device instead of being centralised in one dedicated logic unit.
Early reporting of out-of-tolerance conditions or failure of a device together with details of the model number, serial number and other details allows replacement of the affected device to be quickly and conveniently undertaken.
For more information regarding GE Security’s Challenger alarm and access control products, Forcefield integrated security management platform and the new Hi-O interface for Challenger, please visit your local
Direct Alarm Supplies
branch or visit the GES website at
www.gesecurity.com.au