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Home » Authors » Ron Nelson

Articles by Ron Nelson

FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: Alarm signaling & monitoring: technology overview

Ron Nelson
May 1, 2006
Digital Communication SystemsThese systems are not connected directly to the monitoring station. Instead, they use a telephone line that is already installed for the user’s telephone service. When an alarm
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: 20 Questions about Monitoring

Ron Nelson
May 1, 2006
Time was if you wanted to remotely monitor security systems you had to lease some expensive type of copper line from the local telephone company. Today technology has given birth
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FIELD GUIDE TO MONITORING: Ask the Expert

Ron Nelson
May 1, 2006
Diagram 1Getting More from MonitoringQ: I frequently install burglary, medical alert, critical event, and fire alarm systems connected to my central station, but I am looking to expand my business.
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Keeping Secure with VoIP

Ron Nelson
May 1, 2006
The use of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) is increasing every day. Although this emerging technology may lower the expense of telephone service, it also has the potential to reduce
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Home Networks

Ron Nelson
April 4, 2006
Which of the following hardware devices is used to connect networks together? HUB Router Firewall Any of the above None of the above Which of the following hardware devices is
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FIELD GUIDE TO DVR'S: ask the expert

Ron Nelson
March 13, 2006
Figure 1Figure 2No Network – Is Remote Viewing Still Possible?I installed a DVR for one of my clients, who wants to add an analog CCTV monitor in the security room
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FIELD GUIDE TO DVR'S: dvr troubleshooting checklist

Ron Nelson
March 13, 2006
Problem: DVR failed to record an event. WHAT TO CHECK: Failure to record can be caused by many factors. The first things to check are the basics: Is the camera
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Protecting the Great Outdoors

Ron Nelson
February 5, 2006
Installing outdoor protection systems offers an entirely different set of challenges to a security dealer. In addition to the weather concerns, there also are potential problems from animals and activity.
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High Security UL Installations

Ron Nelson
January 8, 2006
In some applications, it may be necessary to install a UL-certified system or perform the work to UL standards. To issue a UL certificate, the installing company must be listed
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