LIM v4 to be launched!
Borer Data Systems will shortly be launching the LIM v4 (Legacy Interface Module) door controller. The LIM v4 has been redesigned and is set to replace the LIM v3. The LIM v4 supports most manufacture's card reader heads and has an interface for Wiegand, barcode, magnetic stripe / clock & data and one wire. The LIM v4 will be shipped from December 2006.
Changes include: The PCB profile has been reduced to that of the LIM v2 (82mm x –62mm), without sacrificing any functionality. The power supply has been redesigned reducing the power required, resulting in the LIM v4 drawing less power than the already frugal 50mA power consumption of the LIM v3. The two existing relays have been replaced with two efficient Omron relays. The Omron relays can switch greater currents, 5 Amp @ 35V DC, instead of the existing 3 Amp 35v DC of the LIM v3. The relays also draw less current when operated. The relay units have 100 volt lock spike suppression circuit protection, compared to the 50 volt available on the LIM v3. Cable termination is made easy thanks to the inclusion of the low profile plug in male and female connectors. The memory has been increased from 2Mb (LIM v3) to 4Mb (16000 cardholder / transaction events), with the option of 16Mb memory capacity (64000 cardholder / transaction events) Borer’s proprietary dual database technology included - in the event of a incomplete download, corrupt data or a network failure during download to the controller, the LIM v4 will revert to using the “last known good database”. This safeguards the LIM v4 from working with a corrupt database or reverting to a default “let all cardholders in” mode. A 3x4 or 4x4 numeric PIN pad connection has been included – enabling specialist keypads, such as the Storm series, to be connected directly to the LIM v4, without the need to use a Wiegand or RS232 interface connection. This both simplifies and reduces the cost of connecting a PIN pad. Includes a LCD interface – LCD display can be added for bespoke applications. For further information, please call 0118 979 1137, or email info@borer.co.uk.

Manuals available for download
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Get ready for new EU battery directive

The EU replaces the original battery directive 91/157. Implementation date: September 26, 2008.

The newly updated European Union environmental legislation for batteries, Directive 2006/66, which establishes environmental requirements for batteries and accumulators, was published in the EU's Official Journal on September 26, 2006. The new law states that European Union member states must implement this directive into their respective national laws within two years, that is by September 26 2008. The directive applies to all batteries and accumulators put on the market within the EU including automotive, industrial, and portable batteries. Have you considered the implications of this on your business and are you prepared? This will impact on all users of batteries and in intruder and access control systems. Access control systems are heavy users of batteries. They generally require a battery at every door to allow the door to operate during a power outage. Sealed lead acid batteries, the type used for these applications have a life span of 4 to 5 years, hence the need to access test and replace these at regular intervals. This adds to the lifetime cost of systems in terms of labour and disposal/recycling charges. The most effective way to mitigate this extra expense is to reduce the number of batteries deployed. Borer has over several years been developing low energy solutions, which allow access-controlled doors to be centrally powered over the data cable. These solutions reduce the number of power supplies deployed consequently the need for a mains power spurs at each door, thereby significantly reducing number of batteries employed. Therefore, when you are specifying new systems or upgrades you should be planning for the future by investigating low power solutions. These will: Reduce the amount of waste (batteries for recycling) Reduce infrastructure costs (bespoke cabling and mains spurs) Reduce energy consumption with associated cost of energy Provide easier to access and easier to maintain systems thereby reducing service costs. It makes sense to investigate low power solutions as the costs of energy is set to rise together with the projected costs of recycling. Visit Borer's Info Base for further information.

Choice of locks, key to massive reductions of lifetime energy costs for access control systems

When choosing an access control system, users often only compare the purchase price. This alone is a inaccurate indication of true costs. The wrong choice of locks at system design will significantly impact on the lifetime cost of the system deployed. As an exercise Borer have written a simulation program to calculate energy costs over a period of 10 years. Taking as an example a mid size 50-door system we were able to demonstrate a massive saving of £24,504* on energy costs by using a system employing electric strikes (apply power to unlock the door) instead of a system using magnetic locks (apply power to lock the door). Similar savings can be identified when comparing a Borer system using "Clean Design" concept and centralised power to a system using traditional legacy architecture (deploying controller boxes with associated mains outlet, power supply and battery, controller, reader head and bespoke cable infrastructure at each door). As the cost of energy continues to escalate and as companies strive to meet the mass of environmental legislation coming from the EU (e.g. WEEE directive, RoHS, EuP Initiative, Battery directive) it makes economic sense to deploy lean and clean solutions. * Assumed 5% duty cycle (usage time) & energy costs of 10p / KWh.

Visit Borer at IIPSEC 2007
Borer Data Systems will be exhibiting at IIPSEC, 23rd January - 25th January 2007. Come and join us at stand 019 where we will be demonstrating our "Clean Design" philosophy and the application of PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology, which allows us to provide cleaner and leaner applications by reducing the amount of equipment deployed, as well as power consumed by the system. The reduction of materials, energy costs and power requirements, not only help provide a greener, eco friendly solution, but also reduces installation and running costs. Visit us at stand 019 and at the IP Workshop. For further information, please email cath@borer.co.uk.

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