In my 37 years working in the industry, I have seen the “race to the bottom” occur with every popular technology that has come into our business. Two examples come quickly to mind: PIR motion detectors and digital communicators.
As our industry continues to install an increasing percentage of IP cameras, some of the problems with the transmission of big-bandwidth IP video over UTP cables are growing concerns for security installation companies.
The structured cabling industry has long used comprehensive testing equipment that provides detailed analysis of each cable, including bandwidth and data transmission quality measurements.
Now is the time for our industry to fully embrace Wi-Fi connections for IP cameras and other devices, because that’s the way the world is going. When planning to use Wi-Fi devices, security dealers have the potential option of using the client’s existing Wi-Fi.
When digital dialer communicators became popular, NAPCO was one of the first manufacturers to integrate the digital dialer with a multi-zone control panel, and brought out the CCI6, which I believe was a four- or six-zone control with a built-in communicator.
After determining that the switch only closes a circuit, and that the fireplace is in no way connected to AC power, a simple paper clip provided the closure needed to turn on the warmth. Later I replaced the defective switch and now I have my alternate heat pump rocking when needed.
In today’s lightning-fast business environment where jobs, careers and companies rarely make it past single annual digits, John’s longevity in our industry is truly an accomplishment. How many people do you know who have worked in our industry for the same company for four decades?
The Kwikset Signature Series of SmartCode® deadbolt locks with Z- Wave control are innovative replacements for traditional door deadbolt locks that provide some very attractive features for end users.
In the past few years, I have become very particular about the pants I wear. Simply put, I have so much stuff that I carry around that I need pants with literally “deep pockets” and trust me, the problem isn’t that I have wads of cash.