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- Do you need a security system?
- Things to consider before purchasing a security system.
- What are the different types of security systems?
- What are the different types of cameras?
- Security Accessories
Do You Need A Security System?
Do you need a security system? You may have asked yourself this very question. Many people wonder how important a security system is and whether they need one. Several factors come into play when answering this question.Department stores, shops and larger offices benefit the most from a security system, especially a video surveillance system. These types of businesses have people entering and exiting the facility on a daily/hourly basis. Because there are so many people involved, it is hard to keep tabs on what's going on.
Proper security is critical in helping operations run smoothly and keeping buildings safe. Proper surveillance acts as a deterrent and can help answer many questions when a theft or break-in occurs. Having a video surveillance system allows you to keep tabs on what's going on.
Video surveillance systems can also save businesses money by streamlining security. Hiring enough security guards to keep tabs on merchandise and people can be expensive. Security systems make it possible to do the job of several security officers, all from one location. This saves you money in personnel costs.
Surveillance systems are also growing in popularity with homes and residential neighborhoods. Setting up a security system in a home is easy. Because you are not home all day, it can be difficult to keep an eye on your house. A camera can help do this for you. Our customers also use security cameras to keep an eye on children, babysitters, nannies and other household employees. This helps give you peace of mind.
Camera systems can be as simple or complex as you need them to be. Unfortunately, effective surveillance and camera systems can often be expensive and price prohibitive. ABC Office has a few suggestions that will let you find an affordable security system that you can install almost anywhere.
Things to consider before purchasing a security system.
What should I take into consideration when purchasing a video surveillance system?First take into consideration how many rooms you will need to monitor. You will also need to determine if you will need cameras inside or out and if they need to be able to record during the day, night or both. You will also need to determine how easy or difficult it will be to run wire through your building. In buildings with drop ceilings, it is very easy to run wire from one room to another. If you are not comfortable with running wire from a camera to a recording device, wireless systems are also available.
What type of camera should I use?
For basic home surveillance, box packages are available that include everything needed to set everything up. If you want to customize your surveillance setup, there are a wide variety of cameras to choose from. Outdoor cameras are designed to withstand the elements. Some cameras are tiny and designed to be discrete and unseen. Dome cameras are designed to intimidate and prevent theft by making it difficult to tell if the camera is pointed at you. Some cameras have interchangeable lenses for different situations. You can see what types of cameras can be used in a surveillance system by going here: http://www.abcoffice.com/secure1.htm.
What are the different types of surveillance systems?
Surveillance systems can be as simple or complex as you need them to be. The most basic camera system is installing a single camera and having the line lead directly to a VCR for recording. If you are installing more than one camera, you will need what is known as a switcher, quad or multiplexer. A switcher will allow you to switch between cameras. You can only see one camera at a time. A quad will take four cameras and display them on a monitor in a split screen view. Multiplexers are available in a variety of styles, allowing you to use several cameras.
What are the different types of Security Equipment?
- Emergency Lighting
- Multiplexers, Quads and Switchers
- Time-Lapse VCRs & DVR Systems
- Computer Security Systems
- Wireless Systems
- Box Systems
- Cameras
- Motion Detectors
- Sensor Alarms

Emergency lighting is also ideal for businesses by making the environment safe. Many businesses go completely dark when the power goes out. Emergency lighting can help people see where they are walking and prevent injuries.
Multiplexers, Quads and Switchers

Time-Lapse VCRs & DVR Systems

Computer Security Systems

Boxed Systems

Cameras

Cameras are one of the primary components in a video surveillance system. Cameras are available in either color or black & white video. Which you choose depends on your preferences. Black & white is usually less expensive, but color gives you more detail. Some cameras are also available with night vision abilities, for low-light situations.
Motion Detectors

Sensor Alarms

What are the different types of surveillance cameras?
- Professional Cameras
- Dome Cameras
- Lenses
- Bullet Cameras
- Wireless Cameras
- Mini Cameras
- Specialty Cameras
Professional Cameras

Dome Cameras

Lenses

Bullet Cameras

Wireless Cameras

Mini Cameras

Specialty Cameras

Security Accessories
- Mounting Brackets
- Camera Housing
- Shoplifting Prevention Systems
- Photo ID
- Counterfeit Detectors
- Metal Detectors
Mounting Brackets

Camera Housing

Shoplifting Prevention Systems

Photo ID

Digital card printers make photo identification easy and are now something any computer literate person can use. Thanks to increasing popularity and use, supplies are more cost effective and will run you less than the older Polaroid-style composite photo ID cameras. With a complex and increasingly dangerous world, a digital card printer is a necessity for both security and safety.
Polaroid cameras used to be the norm for photo ID. A picture was taken, removed from the camera and about 60 seconds to two minutes after the picture was developed it was cut to size. The photograph was then later attached to a pre-printed template, where it was later laminated and punched for use with a lanyard or badge holder. Although Polaroid photo ID systems are decreasing in popularity, they still have their place with low-volume photo ID production and small businesses.
The newer digital card printers use a process called die sublimation, where the color ribbon uses several different colored panels to create a full-color image. The quality of the image is as good and in many cases better than the older Polaroid-style composite ID systems. Most of these ribbons can create around 100 ID cards before being changed. Although the digital printer may seem like a large investment up front, the cost to operate it, purchase blank PVC cards and ribbons actually saves you money over the long run in comparison to the composite systems.
Counterfeit Detectors

Metal Detectors
