Hikvision Releases Network Cabling
Hikvision's expansion continues. From cameras to analytics to thermal to intrusion to access to... network cabling. Hikvision explained: A...
By Brian Karas - almost 7 years ago
Cabling (119)
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Most Commonly Used Network Cable Brands
Every IP camera project uses network cabling. And integrators typically buy such cabling in bulk. But what are the top selling or favorite bulk...
By IPVM Team - almost 7 years ago
Safes And Vaults Alarm Sensors
Vaults and safes are designed to protect valuables by enclosing them in steel or concrete boxes with thick doors and strong locks. However, any...
By Ari Erenthal - almost 7 years ago
Access Control AHJ Nightmares
For access control jobs, a single person can be the difference between finishing a job, costing thousands in extra dollars, and being profitable...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 7 years ago
Alarm Circuits Guide
Alarm circuits are a fundamental element of wired burglar systems. Designing the alarm circuit greatly affects its performance. In particular, more...
By IPVM - almost 7 years ago
Wires for Burglar Alarms
Most commercial and many higher end residential alarm systems rely on wired sensors. These require installers to run wires between the sensor and a...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
HD Analog Usage Rising But Barriers Growing
The good news for HD analog is that its usage is rising, fairly significantly since our 2015 HD analog usage statistics. The bad news for HD...
By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago
Selecting Wood Drill Bits For Installers
Running cables through studs is common for roughing in residential and some older commercial installs. To do this, you will need to drill holes in...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
Cut Install Time 50% Claims Magdaddy
Modern commercial buildings frequently use open web steel joists that makes running cabling very challenging. Cables need to be run near to but not...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
Camera Roof Mounting / Parapet Mount Installation Guide
One of the most common camera mounts are parapet mounts, and they can be found on the roofs of all types of buildings; old and new, used to hold...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago
Top 10 IP Camera Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting IP cameras can be tricky and frustrating. Despite everything looking correct, it can still take some extra effort to bring IP...
By IPVM Team - almost 8 years ago
Security Integrator Hourly Rates 2016
What is the average rate security integrators charge customers? 150 integrators told us, including detailed commentary of the key factors...
By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago
First Integrator Face Off Opened
IPVM is starting a new series. A scenario will be presented and selected integrators can respond with their proposals / designs. Then those...
By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago
Ethernet over Coax (EoC) Shootout
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By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago
HD Analog Usage and Rejection Statistics 2015
Non-IP HD cameras are one of the most notable new trends in video surveillance but how much are they being adopted? 150 integrators answered our...
By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago
Hikvision HDTVI Long Distance Problem Tested
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By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago
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
New Daisy Chain IP Cameras (Vivotek)
Surveillance cameras have traditionally all required home run cabling, with each connected to a dedicated network switch or DVR port. Now, Vivotek...
By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago
Comprehensive Surveillance Cabling Guide
Surveillance cabling seems mundane, yet is a critical topic. A system with the best equipment can still be a failure if the network connecting it...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago
Hikvision HDTVI VS Dahua HDCVI
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By John Honovich - over 9 years ago
Cable Labor Estimate Standard - Ceiling Runs
Running cabling is routinely one of the biggest costs on a new project, and being able to estimate basic costs is an important first step for end...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago
Camera Labor Estimation Standard - 2014
IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago
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 9 years ago
Low Voltage Codes and Video Surveillance
Even 'low voltage' electrical work can be dangerous. Because of that, there are specific rules that apply to those who handle low voltage systems,...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago
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 - over 10 years ago
