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Scalable Door Access Control

Posted on July 1, 2021August 24, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Access Control One Door at a Time

One of the nice things about technology is that devices generally do more things and become easier to use as time goes by. This has certainly been true with access control systems. The first door access control systems required a skilled technician to install the system. There was quite a lot of complex wiring from each door reader to the main controller box. The new IP Reader-Controllers connect to the network and are intelligent. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to install one door at a time.

This article reviews the incremental capability of these new IP access control systems.

Camera, Sound, Action on the Network

Posted on June 21, 2021August 24, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Digital Audio and Your Security System

Just like old-time movies had no sound, the first surveillance cameras were just video. Adding sound to the movies provided that additional feeling of reality to their entertainment. Adding sound to security systems increased our safety. The sound provided better clues about what we were seeing. For example, if we saw two people together, we would react differently if we heard laughing or yelling.

Audio technology provides a flexible enhancement to security. From speakers attached to cameras to paging systems and apartment intercoms, this article reviews the integration of audio into a security system.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-78

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

The Priest was preparing a man for his long day’s journey into night

Whispering firmly, the Priest said, “Denounce the devil! Let him know how little you think of him! “The dying man said nothing.

The Priest repeated his order. Still, the man said nothing. The Priest asked, “Why do you refuse to denounce the devil and his evil? “The dying man said, “Until I know for sure where I’m heading, I don’t think I ought to aggravate anybody.”

IP Camera System Site Survey

Posted on June 15, 2021June 25, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

How to Install Your IP Camera System for Best Surveillance Coverage

You only need one blind spot to miss the critical video of someone taking your merchandise, a person falling, someone stealing a car or the wrong person in the computer room. Therefore, selecting the right IP cameras and their location is an essential part of providing a secure and safe environment.

This article helps you understand how to get the best coverage for your IP camera system. It describes how to develop your site survey, select the correct cameras, resolution, lens, and location.

Access Control Locks FAQ – Fail-Secure or Fail-Safe

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Door Access Control and How to Configure the Electric Lock

Configuring the electric lock is an essential part of your access control system installation. The electric lock can be configured for Fail-safe or Fail-secure. What is better? The answer is not that simple. Here are some of the frequently asked questions that we received. The answers will help you decide how to configure your door access control system.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-77

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Some pick-up lines from engineers

Let’s convert our potential energy to kinetic energy.
You fascinate me more than the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Wanna come back to my room? …and see my new gaming laptop? It’s got a 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK computer.
Why don’t we measure the coefficient of static friction between you and me?

IP Physical Security Systems

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Integration of Access Control, IP Cameras, and IP Paging

IP security devices are network-attached appliances such as IP cameras, IP door access control, IP intercoms, and paging. These security devices communicate using IP protocols and share the network with computers, printers, scanners, NVRs, and other network-attached devices.

When we provide interaction or cooperation between two or more devices or agents, we produce a combined effect more significant than the sum of their parts. That’s synergy. And that’s what we get when we integrate IP camera systems, IP door access control systems, and paging and intercom systems. We provide increased security. This article discusses how these three IP security systems work together.

Benefits of a Door Access Control System

Posted on May 13, 2021June 25, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Why Purchase an IP Access Control System?

When we need to make an access control purchasing decision, we are motivated by many different factors. Maybe we recognize that there are increasing threats to the organization, or maybe it’s because something already happened. Maybe there was an intruder, or an unauthorized person entered the computer room, or maybe some inventory was stolen from the warehouse.

This article describes some of the benefits of IP access control systems and why it is a justifiable investment.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-76

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven

Next to him was a young Uber driver who died seconds ago from his reckless driving.

The priest was called first, and St Peter said, “For your lifelong career working for the church, we will give you a small studio where you can stay for the rest of eternity.”

Then St Peter turned to the Uber driver and said, “For your 2 years as an Uber driver, we will give you a giant mansion by the lake and a Ferrari in a heated garage.”

Mass Emergency Notification Product Comparison

Posted on April 23, 2021May 3, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

The Best Mass Emergency Notification System

A Mass Emergency Notification System is a communication system that alerts people to a dangerous situation. The system includes software and hardware and uses multiple communication channels to provide the information necessary to facilitate an appropriate response and action to a situation that could be life-threatening. Though mass notification systems were created for time-sensitive emergencies, they can also be used to provide general information that can help manage large organizations.

The best notification systems are easy to use and broadcast timely alerts to the right set of people depending on the emergency.

This article reviews mass notification systems. It will help you make the right choice.