Video Door Entry System - Why have one installed?

Why are so many people these days purchasing and installing Video Door Entry systems? Especially with recent events in mind I believe the Security in your home and for your Business is on everybody's mind day and night.

Most people have at some point had the experience of surprise when somebody knocks on your door. Who could that be? It could be that it is early morning or late at night, do you really want to answer the door not knowing who is at the other side. You may be alone at your home or have young children with you. Or you simply may not be appropriately dressed to open the door!

What ever the reason, the simple solution would be to have a Video Door Entry System installed. You could then quickly have a look who is at your front door before deciding to open. Should you not be sure of who is there or what they want, you can simply pick up the handset and talk to the person outside.

For some people it may also be suitable to have a door release installed which enables you to open the door from the handset of the video door entry, rather than having to go to the door itself and open it up. This could be very convenient for elderly people, people with disabilities which prevents them from freely move around, or maybe the front door is down a flight of stairs which could be difficult and time consuming to climb up and down.

Even for many business premises there are great advantages of having a Video Door Entry fitted. For example many offices are located on the first floor, maybe above a shop or another business premises. To avoid having people freely walking through the door and into your office, to minimize any security risk, you could fit a Video Door Entry which people would have to ring in order to gain access. In this scenario it would also be very convenient with a door release avoiding having staff running up and down the stairs to open up for your clients.

It could also be for businesses such as Children's Nurseries that there is a higher security risk than other types of businesses, the staff must ensure the person they let into their premises are an authorised person to pick up a child. They could prevent any unnecessary arguments by confronting the person via the Video Door Entry rather than face to face.

Other areas where more and more Video Door Entry systems are used, along with CCTV systems, are shops with high value goods, such as jewellery shops. They could buzz people into their premises after being able to view them via the Door Entry System. Naturally this is a help only and cannot entirely prevent criminal activities to happen. But it is also a preventative method, the person who stands at the Video Door Entry knows they have been seen and could later be recognised should any criminal activity take place, such as theft or damage of goods/property.

CCTV DVR Apollo HD Pro D1 - 32 channel high performance standalone DVR

CCTV DVR Apollo 32 Channel CCTV Digital Video Recorder

• 32 channel simultaneous playback 
• Up to 32 cameras with HD ready 720p display
• H.264 compression and VGA, BNC  & HDMI video outputs
• Dual encoding streams supported
• Live, recording, playback and back up
• Smart video detection: motion detection camera blank, video loss
• Easy back up - USB devices, network download
• Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ, email
• Supports up to 8 SATA HDD & CD/DVD-RW, 1 eSATA, 2 USB 2.0
• Built in webs server, multi-DVR client, DMSS 7 CMS
• View via Smartphone

CCTV Transmission

CCTV DVR Connectors - Set of 2 Baluns
The TT-101A Video Balun is a passive transmission device that transmit video signal over unshielded twisted pair wires, point-to-piont, for distances up to 1000 feet (330m).

The extremely compact size allows the TT-101A to fit anywhere that a BNC can fit. It is ideal for mounting directly on virtually all high-density DVRs without any additional cabling. its crosstalk and noise immunity ensure quality video signals.

CCTV DVR Connectors - BNC Male to Female

• BNC Male to Female with mini cable 25 on both sides
• Passive type, no power needed
• Prevent video signal distortion caused by video ground loops
• Eliminates picture tearing, cross talk and rolling
• Prevent power cables laid by others interfering with CCTV signal
• Buit in Transient Voltage Suppressors for surge protection

CCTV DVR Connectors - 16 Terminal Connector Rack Mount Passive Transceiver Hub

• High-Density 19", 1U Rack Mount
• Full-motion CCTV video at distances up to 330m when used with any passive transceiver
• Up to 1500m with any active UTP video receiver
• 60 dB cross talk and noise immunity
• NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats
• No Power required
• Built-in transient suppression protection

CCTV DVRs - Apollo HD D1

CCTV DVR - 4, 8 & 16 Channel HD Ready Standalone DVR

CCTV Digital Video Recorder - Apollo HD Features:

• 4, 8 & 16 Channel simultaneous playback
• Up to 4, 8 & 16 Cameras with HD Ready 720p display
• H.264 Compression & VGA, BNC & HDMI Video Outputs
• Dual encoding streams supported & Live, recording, playback & backup
• Smart video detection: motion detection, camera blank, video loss
• Easy backup - USB devices, network download
• Alarm Triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ, email, ftp upload
• Supports 1 SATA HDD, 2 USB2.0 & built in webs server, multi-dvr client
• View via Smartphone

Cabling and Power Supplies

Cable and Power

CAT5 Cabling

UTP Cat 5 balanced cable recommended for use with Video Baluns. This cable is specifically designed for CCTV use even over long distances. 305m box.

20 metre Video-Audio-Power Cable

Readymade DIY composite camera cables. 20 Meter of composite cable allowing you to connect the cameras to the recording equipment.

Multiple Output DC Lead

Multiple DC lead connects one Power adaptor to up to 5 Cameras

Add on Audio for CCTV

Add on microphones for all CCTV cameras and other applications. Connects to the BNC and DC socket on the camera and adds audio. With BNC socket (Video), Phono Socket (Audio) and DC Socket (Power) outputs for simple plug & play connection. Internal & external use with box.

RG59 + 12vdc Co Axial Cable

RG59 Cable with 2 core DC cable running alongside to facilitate installations. 100mtr rolls.

CCTV Camera PSU Power Supply for 18 cameras

Input Voltage Range 220VAC

Output Voltage 12V DC

Output Current 18A=1A*18 /18A=1.5A126

Output Power 216

Effenciency >78%

Work Temperature 0-40°C

Storage Temperature 0-70°C

Humidity 95RH

Elevation >3500

Rated Input Voltage 220VAC

Input Voltage Range 190 - 264VAC

Input Current 2.3A

Input Freq Range 50/60Hz

Voltage without load 12VDC

Voltage Regulation 12V +5%

Voltage with full load 12v -5% +5%

Current Regulation 1%

Current Range 0.3-20A

Ripple and Noise <100mV

Peak <250mV

Start Time <3s

Hold Up Time <20s

Over Current Protection Rated Current 110%-160%

Short Circuit Protection OK

Power adaptor for Cameras

Model TP12VAdaptors
TP12/300 Regulated 12VDC 300ma power adaptor for one CCTV Camera. These plug-in units are regulated to keep the output voltage constantly regulated. An LED indicator shows when the unit is on.

TP12//500 Regulated 12VDC 500ma power adaptor for one or two CCTV Cameras. These plug-in units are regulated to keep the output voltage constantly regulated. An LED indicator shows when the unit is on.

TP12/1A Regulated 12VDC 1250ma power adaptor for 2 to 4 CCTV Cameras. These plug-in units are regulated to keep the output voltage constantly regulated. An LED indicator shows when the unit is on.

Input Voltage: 240V AC

Output Voltage: 12V DC Regulated

CE Approved

1 Year Guarantee

CCTV Installations in Schools and Colleges!

 

CCTV Systems are required in most public places and more and more advanced technology is used in Schools, Colleges and Universities. The installation of CCTV systems needs to be done around the classes that are carried out and keep the disruption to a minimum.

Access Control & Access Control Installation

In today’s society all business are recommended to have security systems installed, this can be CCTV Systems, Door Entry and Access Control Systems.

Before you purchase any particular type of Access Control System, you need to think about what areas you need to prioritise and what is of most importance to you and your business.

From the control of a single internal door through to a fully computerised, multi-site network of control points, you can have your Access Control System customised to suit your specific needs.

You can control most standard types of internal and external electronic and magnetic door releases and devices, including barriers making full use of location points, whether in full view or hidden out of sight.

Operated by contactless smart cards or key fobs, or biometrics, you will have full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day, placing it at the forefront of security solutions.

You can also have an adapted and extended system with extra time and attendance clocks and access control kit quickly, easily, and without complication.

Which System To Choose

If you need to control the access of one or many independent doors in a building, the Standalone Access Control System can be used. You gain access by using a PIN with a keypad or by a proximity or magnetic token. The way you gain access will depend upon which keypad you have chosen. When having this type of system installed, you will have to program each door individually, which includes if a token needs to be barred or the code needs to be changed, this has to be done on each individual door in the building.

However you could also chose a PC Based Access Control System, this allows you to control one or many doors in a building over a network via a PC.

Access through each door can be gained by using a PIN with a keypad, proximity or magnetic token or by possession with hands free tokens. How you can gain access depends upon which type of keypad you have chosen for your system.

The PC Based System offers you the control from a PC over the network which means you can change access of a token immediately. The command is sent to all doors in the building. You can also set up different types of access levels for individuals or groups of users.

Another great benefit with these types of systems are that you can create reports of the access gained in the building, ie you can see who went where and when.

Biometrics

Biometrics is an Access Control system technique of studying the physical characteristics of a person such as your fingerprint, hand geometry, eye structure or voice pattern.

Biometric methods of identification work by measuring unique human characteristics as a way to provide irrefutable proof of identity, for example, finger or iris scanning or dynamic signature verification.

For the effective "two-factor" security authorisation of an individual to a Tensor time and attendance or access control or fingerprint recognition is used in conjunction with a smart card.

Access Control Smart Cards

There’s a selection of smart cards available on the market that can operate your Access Control System.

A very popular smart card is the Paxton Net2. It is approximately the same size as a standard credit card, and is thin and flexible enough to be carried in your wallet.

Renowned for being robust, an Access Control smart card can be read in under ¼ second even if it is covered in oil and grease.

USB Biometric Scanner

The P09 is a high security fingerprint reader that plugs into the USB port of a PC. It's small design and stand-alone "plug & play" ability makes it an ideal peripheral for laptop or PC security; controlling access to computers or to PC networks.

The fingerprint reader increases security while reducing the number of passwords you require. With the simple touch of a finger you can access confidential information on your PC or Network.

The choices are many and it is worth spending time thinking about which system you would chose for your business, taking help of Access Control Installers is highly recommended as they would be able to assist you making teh correct choise for your particular set up.