Panic Button and Other Security Systems for Schools

Active Shooter Emergencies
 Active shooter situations have become a significant security issue. Many articles have been written about this. Solutions range from increased technology, active shooter drills in schools, and of course, gun control.  Ann Hampton Callaway even wrote a song, Thoughts, and Prayers. A recent article, Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School ...
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Access Control: What is it - Kintronics

What is Access Control?
Access control is anything that is used to prevent the wrong people from gaining access to your secure area. A door lock and key control access. If you have a dog in your yard, with a big sign that says, "Beware of Dog!" You have access control. Access control always includes ...
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Comparison of PTZ Cameras

What is the Best PTZ Camera?
Pan tilt zoom (PTZ)  IP cameras connect to the network and provide the ability to view extensive areas. A PTZ camera can move back and forth (pan), up and down (tilt), and zoom in and out. When it is combined with intelligent video management software (VMS), it provides an ...
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PA System Configurations - Kintronics

Comparison of PA Systems What is the best IP paging system?
 There are several configurations and implementations that can be used depending on your requirements. In general, the PA over IP system is much easier to install than the older central paging amplifier systems. Instead of running wires from a central amplifier location, the IP ...
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Comparison of Door Access Credentials

How do Door Access Credentials Work?  
 Door access control systems use various credentials to unlock the door. Credentials can include physical cards that we carry, a PIN number we enter, or even the physical aspect of a person (biometrics such as fingerprint or facial recognition).  This article compares the credentials that we carry. They are sometimes ...
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IP Camera System Installation

How to Save Money Installing the IP Camera System 

 Wouldn't it be nice if it was easier to install IP cameras? After all, installation is a big part of the expense of an IP camera system.  Some manufacturers provide IP cameras that are designed for easy installation. They thought about everything from how the cameras ...
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Cameras for Extreme Environments

A Review of Explosion-Proof Cameras, High-Temperature Viewing, and Other Extreme Environments.

Unfortunately, the need for special equipment is only discovered after the first disaster. When electric power was first used in coal mines, the lethal explosions prompted the changes in the electrical engineering standards. It became apparent that sparks had to be prevented when there was coal dust ...
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