Understanding Inputs and Outputs: A Guide for Low-Voltage Security Dealers
Understanding inputs and outputs is essential for anyone entering the security industry. Whether you're working on an intrusion alarm panel, installing access control, or wiring a fire alarm system, inputs and outputs (I/O) are how devices communicate with the control...
AWID LR-3000 Long-Range Reader: Reliable AVI Performance for Secure Gate Access
The AWID LR-3000 Long-Range Reader gives dealers a powerful and affordable way to deliver automatic vehicle identification (AVI) for gated communities, commercial campuses, and parking facilities—solving one of the most common challenges in access control: hands-free...
Pedestal Pro Blue Light Housings: Scalable Tower and Wall-Mount Emergency Call Stations for Security Integrators
Pedestal Pro Blue Light Housings deliver a streamlined, professional-grade solution for deploying emergency call stations in outdoor environments. Whether your project calls for freestanding towers or wall-mounted units, Pedestal Pro offers a scalable product line...
Understanding Ai in Surveillance – A Guide for Security Professionals
AI in surveillance is revolutionizing how video security systems are deployed, managed, and used—and no one demonstrates this better than Digital Watchdog. With DW’s AI-enabled cameras and servers, dealers can deliver intelligent video systems that detect what...
Own the Door, Own the Profit: Why Security Dealers Should Supply the Access Control Hardware
Providing the access control door hardware instead of outsourcing it to locksmiths is one of the smartest moves a security dealer can make. While many integrators focus on installing readers and panels, they often leave the door hardware to a locksmith — who then...
Understanding the Components of Electronic Door Hardware: A Security Professional’s Guide
Components of electronic door hardware are the foundation of every secure and code-compliant access control system. If you're a security dealer or integrator, understanding these components isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. While many dealers are comfortable with...
Fail Safe vs Fail Secure: What Security Professionals Need to Know for Life Safety and Access Control Compliance
In the world of access control, few decisions are more critical—and more misunderstood—than choosing between fail safe and fail secure locking hardware. Whether you’re designing a new system or retrofitting an existing building, this choice has direct implications for...
Starlink Fire Max2: Dual SIM, Dual Path Fire Communicators Save Dealers Time and Money
Security dealers looking to replace costly POTS lines or outdated fire communicators now have a powerful new option: the Starlink Fire Max2. This UL 864-listed commercial fire alarm communicator gives you unmatched flexibility, reliability, and savings—all in one dual...
When Do You Want to See It? An In-Depth to IR Illumination for IP Video Surveillance Applications
In the world of IP video surveillance, timing is everything—especially when it comes to visibility in low-light or no-light conditions. That’s where IR illumination comes in. If you’ve ever had a customer ask, “Will this camera see anything at night?”—this is the...
Jonard Tools TriggerTack STG-100: The Low-Voltage Stapler Built for Pros
Standard cable staplers just don’t cut it in the low-voltage world. Damaged cables, failed inspections, and frustrating installs are often the result of using generic tools on specialized jobs. The Jonard Tools TriggerTack STG-100 is purpose-built for security dealers...
