Product Reviews

With both hardware and software components, reviewing the ISONAS IP access control system was a complicated process. Up until now, our product reviews have been “inside the box.” That is products that came in a box, and while they tended to serve as part of a larger system they were reviewed on their own merits. […]

The RPM Series from Minuteman received high marks when put to the test, particularly the eight-port RPM1581HVN. Many moons ago I had the privilege of working as director of product line management for what ultimately became Tyco Security Products’ video products division. I’m not sure if other companies do this, but we used to break […]

SSI put the Sony SNC-VM772R fixed dome camera under the microscope. SONY has been supplying products to the CCTV industry for many years. Its video surveillance offerings have primarily been based on the IPELA line of CCTV cameras. Sony is now expanding its offerings with two cameras that employ a 4K (20-megapixel) sensor. We will examine […]

SSI’s test found the SmartCode 916 and Signature Series Deadbolt to be extremely reliable. In June 2014 we reviewed the Kwikset SmartCode electronic door lock models 912 and 914. At the time we started out less than enthusiastically — in an industry full of high-tech toys, it was hard to get excited by a couple of […]

Orion Power Systems (Orion) is a Florida-based manufacturer of powerline conditioning and protection systems, including several lines of uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems. The company prides itself on customer service and support, and limits distribution to prevent conflicts — you won’t find Orion systems at your local (or online) big-box retailer, which should preserve some profit […]