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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: 20 Questions about Skill Sharpener

September 08, 2007
All access control panels supply lock power.a. Trueb. False All access control systems require the use of a dedicated PC.a. Trueb. False When using the request to exit (REX)
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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: ENTERPRISE NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL: Integration Solutions & Options

September 01, 2007
In first-generation access systems, card reader data is transmitted to computer, which transmits door open commands back to the remote access panel. One of the growing trends in the physical
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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: Showcases

September 01, 2007
New Product Guide Highlights Full Altronix Line.The new product guide from Altronix encompasses the complete line of Altronix products, from power supplies and accessories to UTP video products integrating video,
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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: Success Stories

September 01, 2007
The CA3000 software management system, from Continental Access, provides the integration necessary to bring all of your security technologies into one easy-to-use graphical interfaceScaled up or Scaled Down, this Software
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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: Ask the Expert: Access Fundamentals are Prerequisite Knowledge

September 01, 2007
Q: With demand for network-based access control systems on the rise, how does that affect the way our company should approach the design of a system? Are the basics still
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FIELD GUIDE TO ACCESS CONTROL: Facts & Fiction: Working with Doors

September 01, 2007
Out of necessity, it is common for installers of electronic access control systems to make modifications to doors and frames. They are the last on the scene – long after
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: Success Stories

May 01, 2007
Honeywell Security’s new iGSM radio.Honeywell Security Has ‘Tomorrow’s’ Communication Products Ready TodayLess than a year from now, the Federal Communication Commission’s AMPS Sunset Clause deadline officially arrives, along with serious
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: The Critical Connection

May 01, 2007
Alarm dialers are now integrated into most alarm control products. The conventional dialer today is commonly referred to as a “digital dialer.” While it is true that alarm dialers typically
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: Showcase

May 01, 2007
The Bosch C900V2The Bosch C900V2 Dialer Capture Module allows standard alarm panels to communicate over the Internet or intranets. It transmits user and zone numbers, helping monitoring centers respond effectively.
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: 15 Questions about Skill Sharpener

May 01, 2007
The FCC has established that as of Feb. 18, 2008, cellular carriers may opt not to continue to support the AMPS cellular network.a. Trueb. False Which of the following
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