Happy Holidays, and welcome to Circon's eCentinel, the System Integrator newsletter that delivers useful information about Circon Systems Corporation and its products.

NEW ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

 

Access Integrator 3 Software
APC-300 Access Controller

Interoperable access control has taken on increased importance in every open systems building project. Facility owners, managers and tenants need assurance that their premises are protected against unauthorized entry.

Circon’s Access Integrator software and APC-300 Access Point Controller provide an open access control system that delivers maximum protection, flexibility, impleoperation and cost efficiency coupled with a deep level of interoperability with open, multi-vendor LonWorks technology based subsystems such as HVAC and lighting.

In addition to providing control for one or two doors, full parking lot control with anti-passback, or 64 floors of elevator control, the APC-300 interfaces easily with standard read heads and locking devices. Each APC-300 stores 10,000 access users and holds up to 3000 historical event records in its power-protected on-board memory. Instant facility lock-down in the event of a heightened security emergency is fully supported.

With its capability of interfacing with third party security systems, interacting with card only, or card/keypad credential requirements and providing a deep level in integration with other LonWorks based HVAC, CCTV and lighting systems, the APC-300 is an extremely efficient, extremely capable and cost effective LonWorks solution for facility access control.

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Knowledge Base Articles

The Knowledge Base ( www.circon.com/knowledge ) is full of articles answering some of the most common technical support questions. Check it out to find answers whenever you need them, from wherever you are working from.

Use the Search by Date feature to find recent articles. Since September 1, 2005 the following articles have been added:

• Restoring LNS Databases Using Circon Software (#782)

• Extending the 10K Type III Thermistor Range on UHC300/320s (#783)

• Plexus - Security Settings Not Taking Effect (#786)

• Plexus - Illegal Characters (#787)

• Error of "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem...." when installing SI 2.4 (#788)

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New LonWorks Integrators

Please welcome Circon's newest Integrators:

• Ener-Tech Industries Inc., Nashville, TN
• Climatec Inc. Irvine, CA
• Cortec Pty. Perth, Western Australia
• Cii Engineered Systems Inc. Richmond, VA
• EnerLon Inc. Valencia, CA
• Tennessee Automated Solutions Inc. Knoxville, TN

Recent Product Bulletins

81-0140	i.LON 100 Support Announcement	View Here
81-0144	SCC-310 Product Release	View Here
81-0141	Technician's Software Bundle	View Here
81-0149	Access Control Launch	View Here
81-0150	300-Series Device Support V1.70	View Here
81-0151	VI3 & NI# V3.6 Turbo Release	View Here

New Sales Resources

Understanding & Selling Circon Access Control	View Here
LonWorks Technology Update U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers - Tri-Service Infrastructure Systems Conference	View Here
Implementation of Lon-Based Specifications U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers - Tri-Service Infrastructure Systems Conference	View Here
Ft. Bragg's "Implementation" Plan for the Army Corps Spec. Fort Bragg, North Carolina	View Here

 

Case Studies and Application Stories

Installation The Duke Realty Corporation of Marietta, Georgia

Circon Integrator: Automated Facility Systems (AFS), Inc.

The Duke Realty Corporation needed to provide better environmental conditions for its tenants in one of its buildings constructed during the late 80’s. The original rooftop units were pneumatically controlled and had reached the end of their life. The terminal units were typical variable volume (VAV) for core cooling and parallel induction (PIU) for perimeter cooling/heating. The mechanical design was typical for the 80’s in the southeastern United States.

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Circon is looking for new installations that can be written up and promoted as success stories. We are looking for open, interoperable installations that feature Circon's products as well as LonMark and / or Complementary Partner products. Case studies are a great opportunity for you to market your company while helping to increase the profile of open systems.

To submit your projects, please complete and return the Case Study Form .

 

Holiday Hours

Circon's corporate headquarters will have the following hours of operation for all departments: 

• Friday December 23 - Closed at noon (PST)
• Monday December 26 - Closed
• Tuesday December 27 - Closed  
• Friday December 30 - Closed at noon (PST)
• Monday January 2 - Closed
• Tuesday January 3 - Resume regular hours 

Shipping & RMA Deadlines

 Due to the increased volume of freight, ground shipments placed after December 20th may not be received until the new year.  In order to receive your product in a timely manner we encourage you to place your ground orders as soon as possible.  Overnight shipments will be subject to holiday volumes and delivery deadlines posted by the carrier. To ensure that orders placed during the last few weeks of the year are shipped on time Circon will not be accepting RMAs for either Circon or Complementary Products after December 16th.  We will resume accepting and processing RMAs in the new year.

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2005 brings two new partners to the CPP program.

• Functional Device Inc. is the originator of Relay-In-A-Box RIB relays. Functional Devices' product lines include commercial energy management products, relays, current sensors, contactors, enclosures, sub-panels, power supplies, transformers, and accessories. Functional Devices has established itself as a leader in the HVAC and energy management industry and continues the business tradition of providing high quality, low cost products emphasizing excellent customer service and satisfaction.

• Viconics Electronics  manufacturer of microcomputer-based thermostats for the unitary HVAC equipment market. Viconics provides innovative, environmentally friendly control products with user-friendly interfaces that can increase occupant's comfort and reduce energy consumption.
  

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The 2005 Training Schedule is available in full on Circon's website. Upcoming courses include:

December 1 - 2	Selling and Integrating Access Control
December 5 - 7	Using Network Integrator
December 8 - 9	Using Circon Plug-Ins
December 12 - 14	Introduction to Circon BASIC Programming 300 Series
December 14 - 16	Using Visual Integrator
December 19 - 20	Using and Configuring a Plexus NetServer

 

Course outlines, upcoming schedules, and registration information.

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AHR Expo

Chicago, Illinois

January 23 - 26, 2006

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