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INSTALLATION CASE STUDY HIGH-END CONDOS SHI One big obstacle was in- terfering with residents in a West Palm Beach condo- minium complex from fully enjoying their upscale, wa- terfront lifestyle — adequate security. To set their minds at ease, access control and surveillance was combined for an integrated solution that can pull up video re- lated to specifi c access with a mouse click. Gain insights for similar projects and see how some tricky installation challenges were overcome. by Scott Goldfi ne A breathtaking view and all the creature comforts one could hope for mean little if the base needs of safety are not properly attended to. T at's why the management of a luxurious condominium complex in swanky West Palm Beach, Fla., elected to provide residents with a sophisti- cated, new security solution worthy of the beachfront property's host of other amenities. Although the 15-story, 200-unit high- end condominium, which was erected in 2005 and also features 3,000 square feet of retail space, is situated in an exclusive area by the intra-coastal waterway, it is also within close proximity to some low income communities with high crime rates. A minimal existing security system was insuffi cient and, among other issues, the building's garage entrances were open with no access control or camera coverage. "T ere was a fob system for the fi rst fl oor entry doors and exits, but nothing above the fi fth fl oor was protected," says Leesa Conley, vice president of the condominium's board of directors and an interior design professional. "T ere were minimal cameras installed for security and no elevator protection. So we particularly needed control over the elevators, and camera surveillance in the stairways and elevators. " TEM Systems, a Florida-based integrator with more than 50 years of experience, was brought on to replace the old equipment with a new fully integrated system incorporating video surveillance, access control and elevator control. T e solution would help safeguard the facility's common areas, exterior, interior stairwells, elevators, pool decks, and garage entry/ exit points. However, the $120,000 project turned out not to be without its challenges, including cabling and conduit issues, and camera placement and environmental hindrances. INTEGRATOR DOES END-TO-END SOLUTIONS Established in 1957 as Cincinnati Time and later known as Time Equipment of Miami, TEM Systems Inc. is now 46 employees strong. Founder Dick Roether 60 / SECURITYSALES.COM / OCTOBER 2012 April Malabanan, TEM Systems' senior Galaxy Control Systems technician, prepares to fl ash fi rmware updates into the main control panel. has passed control of the company he started to his children, Reneé McIntosh, president, and Scott Roether, vice president, who lead their father's business in the 21st century. Another daughter, Jan Longo, oversees accounts payable and Sean McIntosh, the third generation, works out of TEM's Sunrise, Fla., headquarters. In addition to that location, TEM has offi ces in Orlando, Tampa, Naples and Jupiter, and affi liates in Marietta, Ga., and Morganton, N.C. TEM off ers system design, installation, and service in the areas of gates, access control, CCTV and visitor management. T e company operates a large fl eet of fully equipped service vehicles staff ed by