http://securitytechsupport.com Here to help you sevice your system Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:10:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes when equipment is moved or replaced, cables need to be extended. Every now and then you'll find coiled up spare cable as a "just in case" but usually not. Here's a few things that should happen while extending cables: Wire color to color. If the cable you are extending has ... http://securitytechsupport.com/tips-and-tricks/extending-cables-and-making-splices/ So what's the difference between MBS (Magnetic Bond Sensor) and DSM (Door status monitor)? DSM senses when the door is closed whether it is locked or not. These are commonly used for alarm systems, access control systems or any other type of system that would require knowing if the door is ... http://securitytechsupport.com/access-control/magnetic-bond-sensor-door-status-monitor/ This is a great video demonstrating how a combination lock works. I've never given it much thought but after watching this video I think it's pretty ingenious. www.SecurityTechSupport.com in reference to: YouTube - 481.How combination locks work -- BestofYouTube.com (view on Google Sidewiki) http://securitytechsupport.com/sidewiki-comments/how-a-combination-lock-works-its-amazingly-simple-and-clever/ If you've done any service work at all, you've probably had the following happen to you: Client has a problem so you want to get that problem fixed as quickly as possible While you go to the head end to identify the equipment in question and trace down cables, the client comes ... http://securitytechsupport.com/troubleshooting/fix-the-problem-dont-just-make-the-symptom-go-away/ Check out the link at the bottom of this article. Ever been confused about OHMS law? This video makes it extremely easy. I= V/R I= current V=voltage R=resistance Leave a comment if you've got a question or additional information. Thanks! in reference to: Make: Online : MAKE presents: Ohm's Law (view on Google Sidewiki) http://securitytechsupport.com/definitions/ohms-law-video/ Sometimes when there's an issue such as "a door will not lock", multiple things could go through your mind as you are driving to the site as far as what the problem may be. Could be a software issue... a power supply issue... a wiring issue... could be a lot ... http://securitytechsupport.com/access-control/always-check-the-simple-things-first/ I had a service call that I had to do recently that involved a pedestrian gate (a normal swing gate next to a rolling vehicle gate) that would not lock. This gate has a card reader and a maglock. The customer called and stated that the maglock would not secure. ... http://securitytechsupport.com/access-control/securing-plug-in-transformers/ December 2009 Honeywell Systems Group Back by Popular Demand… Honeywell's Knowledge Series Webinars You're invited to join Honeywell to learn about new and exciting product developments as well as get the hands-on training you need! In response to your feedback, we're pleased to announce that we're expanding our popular Knowledge Series Webinars to include a new "Show ... http://securitytechsupport.com/industry-news/honeywells-knowledge-series-webinars-dec-2009/ AMAG M2100 1DCR End of Life Notice We know how important the ability to anticipate, well in advance, any changes in the availability or reparability status of your AMAG Technology equipment is to your long range planning. That’s why we've established a policy of giving you advance notice of the end of ... http://securitytechsupport.com/access-control/amag-m2100-1dcr-end-of-life-notice/ When it comes to installing and servicing exterior security cameras, there are several things to consider. Below are a few of them. Height- Sometimes when customers want cameras installed, they think that higher is always better since the higher the camera is installed, the more it will view. Make sure that ... http://securitytechsupport.com/tips-and-tricks/6-tips-to-prevent-future-service-calls-on-exterior-security-cameras/