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Urmet supplies IP video door-entry system to award-winning development

Starting at nearly £1m, these luxury apartments in the centre of London are greatly sought after. Developer St. Edwards required an access control solution that would meet the needs and expectations of future residents.

The development includes seven individual buildings, comprising 1,000 apartments in total.

All are linked using a single, site-wide IP network, with full concierge services including a private gym, cinema, business suite and swimming pool.

The IPervoice system installed at 375 Kensington High Street also features a 2-door controller called the "PIO" Controller, which is connected to an IP LAN interface and two Wiegand readers (A 2-door expansion card can be stacked on the base unit to increase the capacity up to 4 doors). Both devices operate simultaneously and grant access in the event of a network outage as all access permissions are saved in the IP interface.

The IP interface and base controller are also locally powered by a 12V DC PSU, which can be connected to a battery back up in the event of a power loss.

The IPervoice front end has been updated (Software release 4.1) to incorporate the programming of this new hardware with a new menu called 'IP modules' allowing the PIO controller and LAN interface to be configured. This specific feature means that current Secured By Design requirements and recommendations for communal dwellings are met.

The entrance to each building, which enjoys a Harrods Concierge Service, also features a slim-line bespoke post, specially manufactured by Urmet. The video door-entry panel has been integrated into this custom-made post, which is colour coded to blend seamlessly into the aesthetics of the development.

Manji Gami, Urmet's MD, commented, "We are very pleased to be part of such a prestigious development. Our Elekta Glass Panel is a sleek, timeless design and fits well with the modern template being created within this development.

"The fact that this collection of apartments and penthouses has been awarded the Evening Standard award for "Best London Home" speaks volumes for the attention to detail that St. Edward has paid to the design and decoration, as well as the security and technology that is required for high-end residential projects."

About Urmet UK

The Urmet Group was established over 75 years ago and is the largest manufacturer of door-entry systems in Europe. Urmet UK specialises in audio and video entry systems and has a range of products to cater for almost every application, from simple one-to-one systems, to sophisticated digital and IP-based systems.

Over thirty million systems installed in over 60 countries worldwide are the measure of Urmet UK's global dedication to manufacturing quality products.

For further information, please visit www.urmet.co.uk or email [email protected]

6th August 2014