Tutorials (205)

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Camera Edge Storage / Recording Tutorial 2015

~70% of IP cameras allow storing video onboard, at the 'edge', typically through the use of SD cards. The big question is whether and when it...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Resolution: 4K vs 2160p vs 8.3MP

4K, 2160p and 8.3MP all basically refer to the same 'thing', just different dimensions of it. While total pixel count has historically been the...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Electric Strike Installation Guide

Follow this guide and you will install a strike correctly everytime. As we detail in this post, installing electric strikes successfully is mostly...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Elevator Surveillance Guide

Installing surveillance in an elevator can be challenging. Small but wide areas, vandal resistance, and transmission methods all present challenges...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago Info plus reports label

HD SDI / HDcctv Tutorial

Want megapixel but don't want IP? That's the promise of HD SDI / HDcctv. In this tutorial, we examine what it is, how it differs from IP Megapixel...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Installing Door Hardware

Most access installers find themselves in this sticky situation at some point: they need to install or reinstall a door lock. The problem? Door...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Disability Laws, ADA and Access Control

Designing safe Access Control is paramount for everyone, especially those working with disabilities. In the USA, a specific set of codes, the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Specifying Door Locks

Mechanical door locks regularly remain even after electronic access control is added. Indeed, most are designed to work with what is already hung...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Door and Frame Alignment Primer

Effective access control is only as good as the doors being secured. Most designers and installers focus on great hardware and world-class systems,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Using Camera Output Power

Do you realize that your camera can power and integrate PIR sensors, accelerometers, lights, sirens and strobes? Camera input/output ports make...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago

Prox vs. iClass Explained

The differences between 'contactless' proximity credential formats are significant, yet the details are not well understood. Most access designers...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago

Obtaining Copies of Government Contracts

Contracts for US public schools, airports, city, state and military security systems can typically be obtained. This can be extremely useful if you...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago

Proximity Readers Tutorial

One of the most common credentials is also the most confusing. How exactly do proximity cards 'read' into an electronic access system? Despite...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago

Focusing Panoramic Cameras

Focusing panoramic cameras is really important. Indeed, after testing 9 different panoramic cameras across many manufacturers, we believe this must...

By Ethan Ace - about 11 years ago

Mustering Tutorial

Access control can be used for more than just securing buildings. Among these powerful 'other' functions is mustering, which immediately accounts...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago

Surveillance Cameras on Light Poles Tutorial

A growing trend makes putting surveillance cameras on the most logical choice in parking lots - light poles - very problematic. Increasingly, power...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago

Training: VMS Fundamentals

In this special report, we provide over 2 hours of unique video training on the fundamentals of selecting and using Video Management Systems. This...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

Revit for Surveillance Examined

Large construction projects require constant communication among all trades, including security installers. Most are totally reliant on others to...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago

Lens Selection Recommendations

Selecting the right lens can be confusing and tough, especially because lenses are often integrated into cameras, severely restricting flexibility...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Iris Vs Shutter Speed

Surveillance cameras must deal with wide variations of lighting -- automatically and continuously. It can be 10,000+ lux during the day and under 1...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

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