Installation Information

How VR Headsets Can Improve Physical Security Installations (Tested)

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By Rob Kilpatrick - 2 months ago

Securing Access Control Installations Tutorial

The physical security of access control components is critical to ensuring that a facility is truly secure. Otherwise, an adversary can...

By Brian Rhodes - 8 months ago

New Products Show April 2023 Concluded - Watch On-Demand

The April 2023 New Products Show Has Concluded! All videos may be watched on the Online Shows Page. Watch: What Makes IPVM Online Shows...

By IPVM Team - about 1 year ago

Repositionable Multi-Imager Camera Rankings - Ava, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Digital Watchdog, Hanwha, Hikvision, i-PRO, Turing and Vivotek

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By Jermaine Wilson - about 1 year ago

Camera Roof Mounting / Parapet Mount Installation Guide

Parapet mounts are one of the most common camera mounts, found on the roofs of all types of buildings. Understanding why, where, and how to use...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago

Lightning Protection for Surveillance Cameras

Lightning strikes can cause significant damage and major expenses for surveillance systems, so how can integrators and end-users protect systems...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago

Security Installer 60 Tools Guide

In this 60 page guide, we cover 60 tools that security installers frequently use. This is one part of our Video Surveillance Installation Course...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago

Stapled Network Cables Tested

Many installers use cable staples and staplers for support but do they cause similar performance issues as we saw with our zip tie test? In...

By John Scanlan - almost 2 years ago

Installing Surveillance Cameras into Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Tutorial

Mounting cameras into synthetic stucco, commonly known as EIFS finishes, can be problematic. In this report, we examine the four major methods...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago

Troubleshooting Wiegand Reader Inverted Wiring Problems

Wiegand is the most widely-used standard for connecting access readers, but wiring problems can arise for installers. In fact, one of the most...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago

Measuring for Security Installation Guide

Accurate measurement is a fundamental skill when performing an installation, yet many installers remain novices. In this report, we cover the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago

Lifts, Booms and Bucket Trucks for Video Surveillance Examined

Ladders can be economical and easy to transport, but they can only accommodate a single technician at a relatively low height. When techs need to...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago

Service Loops Tested

Many installers leave significant service loops, but some are concerned that this will create performance issues. We tested various service loops...

By John Scanlan - about 2 years ago

2-Hour Video Surveillance Installation Video

IPVM has released a two-hour video surveillance installation video that allows tech and managers to watch and learn at their convenience. The...

By Gurami Jamaspishvili and John Scanlan - about 2 years ago

87-Point Surveillance Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that video surveillance installation is complete. Inside we cover...

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

Rolled Over Network Cable Tested

A common concern is that network cable will be damaged when rolled over by various machines on a job site, but how much of an impact does that...

By John Scanlan and Jermaine Wilson - about 2 years ago

Access Control Commissioning / Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that access control installation is complete. This checklist...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago

Cable Trenching For Surveillance Guide

Trenching cable for surveillance is surprisingly complex. Using shovels, picks, and hoes may not be advanced technology, but precise planning,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

EZ-RJ45 vs Traditional RJ45 Tested

Passthrough/EZ-RJ45s are a polarizing topic in the surveillance industry, with some installers swearing by them and others claiming they have high...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Cable Testing Guide (Certifiers, Qualifiers, Verifiers, Wiremappers)

Proper cable installation is critical to trouble-free surveillance systems, but testing is often an afterthought. Typically, problems are only...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Installation Course November 2022, Registration Closed

Learn the basics for installing video surveillance systems. We teach you, step by step, the right way to install, the right tools to use and how to...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Access Control Labor Estimation Standards - 2021

IPVM surveyed more than 150 integrators for estimates on five common access control installations. The standards focus on 5 scenarios where...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Access Control Cabling / Wiring Tutorial

Cabling is a fundamental element of access control systems and ensuring one has the appropriate cabling is key. In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Meraki MV2 IP Camera Test

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By Rob Kilpatrick - over 2 years ago

No License, No Prevailing Wage - Verkada Partners Reliant and SHI For NJ School District

A $364,429.09 NJ contract for 300+ cameras is being installed with no evidence that contractors have the required license or are paying workers...

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago

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