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Elvey advances security technology with the launch of revolutionary networked DVRs

Following the popularity of its VisionLine Verifier plug-and-play capture cards, Elvey Security Technologies has advanced its DVR range with the launch of the VPON, PC-based DIY network digital video recorders.

Long established for innovation, Elvey's VPON DVR range represents a turning point in security... enabling individuals to build their own remote servers and DVRs.

"VPON provides us with a great opportunity to preview plug-and-play technology to an audience with the knowledge and experience to fully appreciate our new technology," says Francois Smuts, CCTV product manager at Elvey Security Technologies. "VPON is a cost-effective solution that allows individuals the ability to build a digital video recorder (DVR) with remote surveillance capabilities. Linux-based operating system and software comes preloaded on the DOM (disk on module) chip, eliminating the need for a Windows operating system licence. The VPON DOM chip and capture cards are combined with other computer components in the construction of a DVR that becomes an embedded system which cannot be manipulated by an operator."

The VPON series includes three 'plug-and-play' options:

VP-100MB - an economical plug-and-play DVR kit based on VPON Network DVR on chip technology with software compression and a recording frame rate of up to 120 fps. This unit is designed for low cost and built-by-yourself multiple channels network DVR solutions.

VP-101MB - a high-performance plug-and-play DVR kit based on VPON Network DVR on chip and MPEG4 Hardware CODEC technology with a recording frame rate of up to 100 fps. It is completely plug-and-play to easily get you up and running. No more tedious maintenance or custom hardware/software configuration services.

VP-102MB is a realtime plug-and-recording DVR kit based on VPON Network DVR on chip technology for PCI-express PC type motherboards.

"Unlike most other video capture cards on the market today that utilise MS Windows as the operating system (OS), VPON is Linux-based. The DOM (disk on module) chip stores the Linux-based OS and DVR software, eliminating the need for an OS, because the Linux-based OS is already pre-loaded on the DOM chip," Smuts adds.

"A unique feature of the VPON is that it prohibits CCTV operators from using the computer to execute other programs. This feature minimises malfunction as a result of human error," he continues.

"With its unique DOM algorithm and licence-free Linux OS, VPON has created a reputation in the Asian and South American markets as a true solution provider for digital video recording and remote surveillance," says Dave Waywell, commercial director of Elvey Security Technologies.

A recent milestone for VPON was achieved in Brazil where its user, the Brazilian Electricity Distribution Company (CTEEP), decided to install CCTV surveillance systems in all of its 102 substations and critical areas. The features-rich VPON network DVR system enables the CTEEP management to monitor all its sites via any Internet browser over the Internet or PDA as well as with its built-in remote client software.

Other clients in South America include Volkswagen, IBM, Motorola and Johnson & Johnson. These organisations have trusted the reliability of VPON network DVR systems.

"With no Windows licence or software required, the VPON provides a cost-effective solution to any application. The DOM, further preserves system resources as the Linux-based system does not execute on its hard disk which further lowers the impact of computer viruses and system instability," says Gideon Wheeler, CCTV technical manager at Elvey.

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