How to Handle Hard Drive Failures
No matter how well maintained a surveillance system is, hard drives eventually fail. Indeed, A recent member's poll [link no longer available]...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
No matter how well maintained a surveillance system is, hard drives eventually fail. Indeed, A recent member's poll [link no longer available]...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Contracts for monitoring intrusion detection / alarm monitoring systems are one of the most fundamental elements of using such solutions. The terms...
By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago
The coaxial cables which transmit most analog CCTV video can be reused when migrating to IP cameras. The technology to do so, most often referred...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Monitoring criminal hotspots, where graffiti, drug transactions, and dumping are taking place is a common need of municipalities. However, this can...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
In this post, we examine actual surveillance video from recent robberies providing recommendations on key steps to improve surveillance quality in...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
In some applications ‘traditional’ panel/controller based Electronic Access Control are difficult to justify the total cost. After the costs of...
By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago
When selecting storage for an IP surveillance system, there are four standard options: internal / direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
What cabling should you use for IP cameras? Cat 5e or Cat6? Spend any time talking to cabling professionals these days, and they'll tell you that...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Cabling is a fundamental, yet often overlooked, component of any surveillance project. Indeed, often estimating cabling costs can be more difficult...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
An IPVM survey and discussion addressed the topic of “How often, if ever, do you add additional cooling measures to rack/ equipment rooms?” The...
By Ben Wood - over 12 years ago
When discussing audio for security applications, Louroe Electronics is normally the first name that comes up. In previous discussions [link no...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Continuing our analysis of real-world surveillance video, in this update, we look at video released [link no longer available] after a the...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
A PRO member recently asked for recommendations to secure a cabin in a remote location, with no power or internet connectivity. We posed the...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Providing network connectivity to cameras in remote locations is a constant issue in the surveillance industry. Wireless gear can handle many...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
This directory collects our lens test reports and related lens information. Lens Tests HD Lens Shootout - Our most popular and 'flagship' lens...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Needing line of sight for wireless connectivity has always been a major pain for surveillance application Cameras are often needed where there is...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
This month, an upcoming wireless standard called 802.11ac, more colloquially known as 'Gigaibit Wifi' is starting to gain significant attention. At...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
If you are field testing or trying to determine how well a camera will work in a specific location, it can be a pain to setup - getting power,...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
In our continuing series analyzing real-world surveillance video, in this note, we examine footage from a recent school bus accident in Florida, in...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
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When using IP cameras and video management systems, understanding the basics about bandwidth availability and demands is critical to planning,...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Here's an interesting example of problems with real world surveillance footage. Recently, Los Angeles was hit by an arsonist who lit dozens of cars...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
In this update, we examine a December 2011 article from Campus Safety Magazine [link no longer available], intended to provide guidance in camera...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Designing a video surveillance solution requires decisions on 8 fundamental questions. This in-depth tutorial helps beginners understand the...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Aiming, focusing, and setup of cameras is a key consideration in optimizing image quality and system performance. Traditionally, technicians often...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
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