Event recording with the Almec video controller

Connects to your alarm system and a camera to a normal video recorder. Captures the scene automatically when the alarm goes off or the interkom is pressed  Adds on-screen time and date to the picture for recording on-screen display of trigger channel for a few seconds when recording Stops recording after a preset period (settable for 3 - 180 seconds) Recording can be started and stopped by a keyring remote control cameras can be switched by the same keyring remote control

An interkom button can be connected. Pressing this button will select a second camera near the interkom for a few seconds (settable for 2 - 180 seconds). The recording stops after the preset time as above. Instead of a separate VCR - which is preferable - the existing home VCR can also be connected, the user then has to ensure that a tape is ready. An optional cell phone module can send you an SMS.

Specifications:

Inputs:        - 3 x high or low (on-screen settable) 9-30V, e.g. siren, buzzer, remote control receiver
                  - interkom push-button switch
                  - video from one or two cameras (sound will connect directly to VCR)
Outputs:     - VCR control via IR universal remote control (with power backup)
                     or direct connection to modified VCR
                  - video to VCR
Manual controls:
                  - 2 x push-button switches to set parameters e.g. time, date etc.
Indications: - power on, VCR recording
Other:        - internal date & time, keeps running after power-down
Optional:    - GSM module to send event notification via SMS
Supply:      - 12V DC

Suggested addition to your alarm system:

- Almec controller with cable to VCR [R650]
- 2x cameras (1x dome, color + 1x bullet, color)
- VCR
- UPS to keep VCR running after power-down
- TV monitor (color)
- microphone for sound
- cables to be supplied by installer
kit price (July 2005): R3250

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