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JDS Digital Security Systems

P.O. Box 374

New Baltimore, MI 48047

(586) 749-6342

(734) 629-1555

www.jdssecuritysoftware.com

Hardware Products

Softsite32 products will run on most any PC, over most any Ethernet network, and access most any IP camera or video server. This makes our product line the most versatile and powerful in the industry.

JDS now offers a Professional Joystick interface.

JDS has developed the industry's first camera independant JoyStick. The JDS USB Joystick. This product plugs into any USB enabled pc or laptop running Softsite32 Enterprise. The joystick will flawlessly control the Pan, Tilt and Zoom functions of PELCO, SONY, VIDEOLARM and multiple other PTZ cameras. All from the same unit simultaneously. The Joystick has been tested by Casino surveillance operators and has been called an exact duplicate of the major units available on the market today. The unit is made by the same manufacturer as the major units on the market at a fraction of the cost..

What PC is recommended?

Any PC that can run currently supported Microsoft Windows operating systems is sufficient for our software. Current OS platforms are below; Listed from most preferred to least recommended. Latest service packs are recommended.

Win XP PRO/Home

Win 2000 WorkStation / Server, 2003 Server

Win NT Workstation, Server

Win 98, ME

What performance can be expected?

Running Enterprise, we have benchmarked both ends of the spectrum. (320x240 CIF images 16 Bit color)

2.2 Ghz PIV Celeron ($ 359.00 with monitor) 500 FPS

2.4 Ghz PIV ($ 599.00 with monitor) 790 FPS

3.6 Ghz PIV Xeon DUAL ($ 4,500.00 with monitor) 3,000 FPS

Raw streaming capacity has been benchmarked at sustained rates in excess of 39,000 FPS.

What Cameras are recommended?

This is a very popular question. Each has its own specific pros and cons. Our testing exposes the 'soul' of the device and it limitations. Unlike other web sites who can only test the web browser interface from the manufacturer, We test the actual hardware directly. This is a far more accurate and demanding test. We have detailed some products below...