Security Systems
Video Surveillance
Video Surveillance monitors and records activities from many areas of a building. A single person can monitor any and all feeds from cameras located throughout the facility, regardless of the facility's location.
The standard, for many years, has been Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) with each camera connected directly to the recorder and the monitor by a dedicated coaxial cable. The distance limitation for coaxial cable has been overcome by a new generation of cameras that transmit images using Internet Protocol (IP). IP Cameras use dedicated or shared internet circuits to transmit images literally around the world.
Analog signals been replaced by digital signals and the recording of these digital signals provide a sharper and clearer image. Magnetic tape has been replaced by high-capacity hard drives. Cameras are typically color and have become much more compact. Many types of cameras are available with accessories that allow applications for nearly any situation. Options include:
- Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) to allow remote control of the camera
- Automatic iris adjustment for variable light conditions
- Heated housings with wipers for inclement conditions
- IP cameras that reduce bandwidth use by transmitting only when motion is detected
- Very small cameras for covert applications
TPI represents the leaders in the surveillance equipment and systems industry. We design and install systems from industry leaders such as Axis Communications, Pelco, Panasonic, Bosch, Honeywell, and GE Security. Our engineering and design group insures the systems will be reliable. Specializing in the latest in IP video surveillance and video analytics, we are premier integrator for your surveillance needs.
Access Control Systems
Electronic Access Control Systems are computer-based systems that monitor and control the access for each cardholder. The system allows restriction of a cardholder's access to specific entrances, time of day, and day of week. Each valid use and rejected attempt to use the card is time and date stamped and logged into a database. The system initiates an alert anytime an invalid use of a card is attempted. Lost or stolen cards can be immediately deactivated to avoid compromising security.
In addition to controlled area access, access card systems can be used for applications such as electronic time keeping, vending and cash transactions, and visitor management.
TPI uses the products of industry leading manufacturers to design and deliver our integrated access control systems.