Products by Home Automation Inc. (HAI)

In the 9th edition of UL634 (Oct. 2007) the old BMS high security standard for contacts was changed, and devices meeting this standard (pre-9th edition) were "grandfathered" to a new standard ...Read More

In the 9th edition of UL634 (Oct. 2007) the old BMS high security standard for contacts was changed, and devices meeting this standard (pre-9th edition) were "grandfathered" to a new standard called Level 1 High Security. At the same time a new category, Level 2 High Security was created to provide more stringent security and performance requirements for HSS (High Security Sensors) used for SCIF, safes, vaults and other high level secure installations. In 2010-11 the Office of the Director on National Intelligence published new Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, which replaced the 20 year old DCID 6/9 relating to physical security of IDS systems for SCIF application.

Magnetic contacts used in every security system world-wide use a 70 year old technology called the reed switch. Reed switches are vulnerable to magnetic defeat, fragile, and prone to permanent contact ...Read More

Magnetic contacts used in every security system world-wide use a 70 year old technology called the reed switch. Reed switches are vulnerable to magnetic defeat, fragile, and prone to permanent contact welding when exposed to voltage spikes such as lightning. The patented, award winning Magnasphere technology now provides a solution for these outdated contacts. Learn why the Government, and security professionals around the globe are switching to Magnasphere contacts.

The paper provides the most important items a company should consider, as well as avoid, when searching for an incident management system. Its purpose is to allow readers to make an informed decision on ...Read More

The paper provides the most important items a company should consider, as well as avoid, when searching for an incident management system. Its purpose is to allow readers to make an informed decision on the solution that’s right for them as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Among other helpful tips, the white paper details the importance of features like web access and data capturing in the implementation of incident reporting systems. It also points out things to avoid, including software that takes too much time and money to set up or systems that require a great deal of customization by the end user. For each, the paper explains exactly why that particular element should be welcomed or avoided.