LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 15, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today released the
UHS-1500 device for its Vindicator® V5 access control and intrusion detection
systems, which are primarily used to protect government and military
installations. The UHS-1500 features dual Ethernet ports that provide physical
and logical redundancy, a critical capability for end users who must protect
mission-critical facilities from the increasing threat of cyber attacks.
The device also simplifies system installation and minimizes associated costs
with its additional sensor inputs and ability to consolidate field inputs and
outputs. This makes the UHS-1500 a low-cost upgrade for existing UHS-6842,
UHS-8400, and DES6842T units and enables users to leverage their existing
network infrastructure and connect more sensors to the Vindicator systems.
“End users in the government and military spaces are looking for more
cost-effective ways to gather and relay sensor data to better protect their
facilities,” said Mike Bliss, senior channel marketing manager, Honeywell. “The
UHS-1500 demonstrates Honeywell’s commitment to helping our customers protect
their mission-critical facilities and preserve their investments in existing
security solutions at the same time.”
In addition to dual Ethernet ports, the device uses advanced cryptography to
reduce the threat of data being captured or compromised. To secure
communications between field devices and Vindicator’s V5 controller, the
UHS-1500 can use either TDEA encryption or the new AES encryption that was
recently implemented by the Department of Defense to meet heightened encryption
requirements.
The device also reduces cost by supporting fourteen sensor inputs – six more
than previous versions – to capture additional field signals, and offers
expanded buffering to speed processing time and decrease communication
bottlenecks. Finally, an on-board service port that connects directly to a
laptop in the field to allow configuration and troubleshooting, which means
users can avoid having to bring in the unit from the field and connect to a PC.
Honeywell will demonstrate the UHS-1500 at ASIS International 2009. For more
information, visit www.honeywellvindicator.com.
