Cabling (124)

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Camera Mounting Guide 2014

Choosing the right spot to mount a camera is about more than Field of View. While some discount this as a trivial detail for installers to worry...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago (Info+)

Network Guide for Video Surveillance

We have compiled this Network Guide that will be helpful for everyone in video surveillance, from novice to professional covering the basics,...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)

10 Top Discussions This Summer

This year, IPVM launched its own discussions, with over 10,000 comments so far. Now, we have improved it with 12 new features. Here are 10 Top...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)

Magic Cable Box Debunked

In a recent security magazine 'article', ICE claims a superior cable box that will "save integrators time and money". Is this marketing hype or is...

By John Grocke - almost 9 years ago (Info+)

Smoke and CO Detector Combo

A new detector claims to do twice the work of its competitors. In response to growing legislation requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in new...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago (Info+)

Wireless Access Primer

In the past few years, one of the most interesting developments in access control has been the introduction and growing adoption of wireless access...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Axis Pitches ADI Installers

ADI installers typically serve smaller cost conscious security customers. While Axis has become a major force in high end surveillance, it has...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Selecting Access Control Readers 2013

Given the variety of types available, specifying access control readers can be a daunting process. However, focusing on a few key elements will...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Waterproofing Surveillance

Water destroys countless surveillance cameras each year. As big as the problem is, water remains a huge issue for surveillance systems year after...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Field-Terminated Fiber Examined

Getting into fiber optics can be costly. Many security integrators simply lack sufficient fiber runs to justify the special tools, training, and...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Proper Box Camera Installation

Bad installations of box cameras are nearly everywhere. Not only does it make the site look bad, it increases risk of vandalism and service...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Veracity LONGSPAN PoE Extender

Cabling over long distances can be very expensive. Cameras installed in distant locations such as parking lots may require expensive fiber optic...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Rodent Proof Cabling

The biggest risk to your surveillance systems can be from the smallest threats. Cabling that connects and powers cameras is quite vulnerable, but...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Cable Installation Gun (LaserLine)

Not many think shooting a gun can reduce labor costs. However, that is exactly the claim made by LaserLine, a tool for shooting pull lines over...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)

Perimeter Surveillance Lighting (CAST)

Protecting perimeters is a key component of effective security yet can be difficult because they are often poorly lit. Bad lighting not only helps...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago (Info+)

HID VertX Examined

HID's VertX [link no longer available] door access control system is the more powerful but lesser known sibling of HID's Edge product line. Unlike...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago (Info+)

Access: IP Readers vs. Control Panels

Should you continue to use traditional centralized, panel-based access control or does it make sense to use IP readers? Let's overview the 2 key...

By Ethan Ace - about 10 years ago

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