by Shane Henson — September 16, 2011—Honeywell, and integration software maker Tridium Inc. have introduced a software tool that allows integrators and security dealers to more easily incorporate digital video surveillance capabilities into larger building control systems.
The Rapid Eye Driver enables Tridium’s Niagara Framework to communicate with Honeywell’s flagship line of Rapid Eye digital video recorders (DVR). Rapid Eye DVRs are used globally by organizations across various industries to record, store and search for video evidence needed for investigations, explains Honeywell.
By integrating the Rapid Eye DVR with traditional building automation technology such as environmental controls, energy management and lighting systems, the Rapid Eye Driver allows maintenance and operations professionals to easily integrate building events with video recordings, says the company.
For example, facilities managers can perform tasks such as diagnosing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance issues or detecting water leaks using video. This functionality increases the value of the overall investment in a video system that would typically only be used for safety and security purposes, reducing costs and allowing facilities personnel to save time by incorporating day-to-day event diagnosing into an existing security system.
