DAQ Electronics' Entrowatch Access Control System Wins Key Award at ISC West New Product Showcase


EntroWatch™ named Security Industry Association’s “Best in Access Control Hardware Software” during Las Vegas awards ceremony



PISCATAWAY, NJ  –DAQ Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high-end security software and equipment for the U.S. DoD, announced today that the company’s EntroWatch access control system was honored with the New Product Showcase (NPS) “Best in Access Control Hardware & Software” award at this year’s ISC West conference and exhibition. The world’s first PoE/PoE+ native BACnet® access control system, EntroWatch addresses emerging requirements in the commercial security market by offering integrators an easy to install, easy to maintain system designed to an industry standard. Presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the NPS awards recognize innovative products, services and solutions in electronic physical security.



David Green, President of DAQ, commented, “I congratulate the EntroWatch technology development team on a job well done. Device interoperability via standard, open protocols has long been our focus, and with built-in BACnet compliance, EntroWatch brings this critical technology advantage to our commercial product portfolio. We are pleased that the SIA panel was able to quickly recognize the significant benefits this standards-based approach brings to the industry.”



Designed to communicate with any ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2010 compliant system, EntroWatch enables integration of access control, security, and building management systems including Lighting Controls, HVAC, Energy Management, and Life Safety. The use of an open protocol allows users to maximize the operating efficiency of their systems resulting in increased security, occupant comfort, and reduced operating costs.



EntroStar™, the systems’ compact door controller, can utilize either PoE/PoE+ or locally supplied traditional DC power for unmatched installation flexibility. EntroStar supports connections for 2 doors and up to 4 Wiegand compatible readers along with supervised inputs for Door Contacts, Request to Exit, Door associated glass-break or auxiliary alarm input, and 3 supervised auxiliary inputs. When used with a PoE+ source, EntroStar can provide all required peripheral power including readers, door locking devices, and local battery charging with a combined current draw up to 1.9A. This leads to fewer installation hours and components required, while providing expanded system integration capabilities at significantly lower costs than other systems on the market.



A unique feature is the use of RJ45 jacks for the door reader connections allowing standard CAT5 FTP cabling for both readers and communications. Further refinements include a series of on-panel diagnostic LEDs that allow complete local commissioning without the need for special tools, meters, or a local PC. With BACnet providing self-configuration functionality and seamless auto-discovery of field hardware, the system offers a true plug and play experience.



Residing on the latest real-time, live tile based user interface, license-free1 EntroWatch software provides advanced functionality via integrated modules for access, configuration, event monitoring display, and photo ID badging. All relevant information can be viewed on a single screen with simple navigation using a mouse or touch-screen.



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To learn more about EntroWatch on-line, please visit www.entrowatch.com. To learn more about EntroWatch at ISC West, please visit the NPS area or visit DAQ Electronics in Booth #40025. For more information on SIA, visit www.siaonline.org. For more information on the ISC West conference and exposition, please visit www.iscwest.com.



About DAQ Electronics



DAQ Electronics is a leader in the field of high-speed electronic automation, serving applications in both the physical security and SCADA markets. Our security technology provides advanced solutions for access control and intrusion detection and has been installed in some of the most secure locations in the world, including US military bases and the Pentagon. In the SCADA industry, electric utilities utilize our remote communication modules to control and monitor the distribution of power in substation and pole top environments. Visit the company’s website at www.daq.net.



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