Category Archives: Security Information

Various articles about different aspects of security from an integrators point of view.

ISC West Security show in Las Vegas was a big success. We found many new products and solutions for your security needs.

We are returning from ISC West where we saw some great new products. Alarm.com has come out with a module to control lights and thermostats in you home using the same Internet and smart phone interface as for the alarm. … Continue reading

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Axis encoders and camera server.

We just installed an Axis Camera Station Server at one of our customers. It went really well and will be a great addition to their security package. We used two M7001 encoders to convert analog cameras to digital and sent … Continue reading

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Direct TV?

We were recently approached by Direct TV to be installers. We are examining the possibilities of the offer. any thoughts on our installing direct TV for you?

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The good news is that the dumb crook population is being slowly reduced.

Latest in dumb crook news from DC. Guy breaks in and starts charging his cell phone… http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Burglar_left_phone_charging You know the rest of this story.  Get yourself an alarm system and this guy will never get far enough in your property … Continue reading

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Looking for Museum Quality Security, you found it.

We recently installed the security for the Van Gogh exhibit at Radford University. We have done other museum work in the area. We can look over your high security areas and make suggestions concerning hardening the perimeter and adding interior devices … Continue reading

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Actual crime film from a TV broadcast.

This film came from a security system we installed.  Let us know if you like it. http://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/jan/06/local-investigators-believe-they-may-never-see-flo-ar-758103/

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Access Control Problem, reader responds but the lock doesn’t function.

Sometimes there are problems with an access control system.  I am going to start a section with troubleshooting and other solutions to common access control problems.  Let’s start with one we worked on yesterday. The customer called and said that … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all!  Remember to lock your doors and arm your systems!  The bad guys don’t have any Christmas spirits.

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What type of wire should you use for access control?

Many people use multiple wire runs to control door access.  We prefer using composite access control wire.  It is also a good idea to use Plenum wire.  Plenum wire is fire rated and can be used in electrical room and … Continue reading

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Third Party Access Control Installers for Colleges, Commercial and Industrial.

Are you currently hiring third party installers to install your Blackboard,CBord systems, or other software hardware provider?  Are they recommended by the vendor?  Do you sometimes feel they don’t have your best interests in mind? The solution to this problem … Continue reading

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