Linear's AM/II, AE-1, and AE-2 Serving Access Control Market Since 1996 Are Now Discontinued

Next-generation AM3Plus, AE1000Plus and AE2000Plus Now Available with
Enhanced Feature Set and Programming Flexibility

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Linear LLC, an innovator in
telephone entry, access control, gate operator and radio control products,
today announced that its AM/II, AE-1 and AE-2, which have been serving
access control market needs since 1996, will be discontinued because their
key components are no longer available. Linear has notified its market
partners of this change and assured them that Linear will continue to
support replacement of the AM/II and internal components of the AE-1 and
AE-2 for approximately seven years, depending upon availability.

For new installations, Linear recommends using its next generation of
telephone entry and access control products, the Plus series; AM3Plus,
AE1000Plus and AE2000Plus. Most dealers, installers and distributors are
already familiar with Linear's Plus products and have installed them for
past four years because they appreciate their enhanced feature set,
including:



-- Programming flexibility using the local keypad, a dedicated PC, or any
PC;
-- Generous user and credential capacity;
-- Telephone Entry Systems and Access Controllers that are both
networkable and expandable to 64 panels;
-- Easier data entry including the ability to add single- or block-coded
credentials;
-- A 33.6Kbps speed modem; and
-- Support for multiple door peripheral connections.

Some installers may consider upgrading AM/II-, AE-1- and AE-2-based
installations with like Plus products. In such cases, Linear's
AccessBase2000 software for the Plus products allows database conversion
when all units within the network are upgraded with Plus products.

The following table provides a general guideline to help installers and
dealers select the appropriate Plus products for future installations:



Model to be discontinued on 8/15/2008 Plus Products
AE-1 AE1000Plus
AE-2 AE2000Plus
AM/II AM3Plus

"Our telephone entry and access control products have remained quite
popular, and Linear appreciates the loyalty and long-term relationships we
have established with our family of access control dealers, installers, and
distributors," said Larry Foisie, Vice President of Sales for Linear Entry
Systems. "Now with local keypad programming capability added to our Plus
products, our partners recognize increased value and programming simplicity
with our family of telephone entry and access products."

Please contact Linear Tech Service or a local sales representative for
additional information as to how Linear can meet your complete access
control needs. You also can visit Linear on the web at
http://www.linearcorp.com.

About Linear LLC

Linear LLC is a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and
is a major supplier of wireless residential security systems, access
control, intercom, residential garage door operator, commercial door
operator gate operator, short- and long-range radio remote control,
medical/emergency reporting systems, and central vacuum systems solutions.
In recent years, the company, through acquisition, has expanded into a wide
range of consumer electronics including whole-house audio/video
distribution systems, central vacuum systems, music/communications systems,
speaker systems, and structured wiring systems. For more information,
contact Linear LLC, 1950 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA
92008-6517, (760) 438-7000 or http://www.linearcorp.com.

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