Installation Tips

Read: HUA Help: Holdup Alarm Best Practices

HUA Help: Holdup Alarm Best Practices

When it comes to HUA devices, what you propose and install could someday save a person’s life. Here are some installation tips and resources.

Read: Are You Serious About Your Work as a Security Professional?

Are You Serious About Your Work as a Security Professional?

Tech expert Bob Dolph is concerned over a comment thread in an online discussion about an installation. What would you do?

Read: Be a Good Terminator: Cable Termination Best Practices

Be a Good Terminator: Cable Termination Best Practices

Did you know that the biggest cause of problems in system installations is proper electrical termination, or the connecting of cables to equipment or other cables?

Read: Problematic System? How to Use Your ‘Thinking Hat’ to Diagnose Issues

Problematic System? How to Use Your ‘Thinking Hat’ to Diagnose Issues

Not only should those who work on fire alarm systems be factory certified on the systems and equipment they are working on, but they also need to be competent on resolving issues not associated with the equipment.

Read: The Integrator’s Guide to Migrating From Analog to IP Video

The Integrator’s Guide to Migrating From Analog to IP Video

Analog CCTV still has its usefulness and a significant legacy in the marketplace, but a strategy to progress toward a full IP-based solution can reap dividends for user and integrator alike. Learn the steps to help your customers smoothly transition to networked video.

Read: Grounding 101: Tips, Resources & Best Practices

Grounding 101: Tips, Resources & Best Practices

Tech expert Bob Dolph drills down on the concepts of grounding and its many types, as well as advice for lightning surge suppression.

Read: Double the Voltage, Double the Fun: The Advantages of 24V

Double the Voltage, Double the Fun: The Advantages of 24V

You’ve heard the old gum commercial saying, “double your flavor, double your fun?” Well, in security circuits, if you double the voltage from 12V to 24V, you truly could double your fun. Why? Let’s find out.

Read: Glass-Break Do’s and Don’ts

Glass-Break Do’s and Don’ts

Tech expert Bob Dolph shares best practices for professional acoustical glass-break detector application, installation and maintenance.

Read: Rep Firm LRG Launches ‘Solved in 60 Seconds’ Installation Video Series

Rep Firm LRG Launches ‘Solved in 60 Seconds’ Installation Video Series

LRG incorporated commonly asked, industry-related questions into short videos to provide clear and concise answers for installers.

Read: A/V Pros Dish Tips ‘n’ Tricks for Meeting Room System Installations

A/V Pros Dish Tips ‘n’ Tricks for Meeting Room System Installations

These meeting room technology installation tips will help both newbies and seasoned pros alike form a mental checklist on the job.

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