Recommended technical sources
Technical articles published in the industry and free to read. Rights belong to their authors and publishers; links go to the original pages (in English).
CCTV
Pixel density based on IEC 62676-4:2014
A technical white paper explaining how the detection, observation, recognition and identification goals relate to camera selection through pixel density.
Read the original ↗Data infrastructureFluke Networks: Bright future awaits for Cat 6A
An article arguing why Cat 6A cabling should be the default choice over Cat 6 and Cat 5e, based on PoE, heating and Wi-Fi 6 needs (a vendor viewpoint).
Read the original ↗PoE and cablingCabling and Connectivity for Power-over-Ethernet
An article on how PoE standards evolved and how heat in dense cable bundles affects performance, listing good cabling practices (a vendor viewpoint).
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- From audio to video intercom: how to do it in an occupied site
- How is a wet alarm valve integrated with the fire alarm panel?
- Why do fire detection systems go out of service? The 6 most common problems on site
- Emergency announcement in hotels: why integration with fire detection is a must
- CCTV planning for residential sites: it is the field of view, not the camera count
- What to look for when choosing a nurse call system for hospitals
- Periodic maintenance of fire detection systems: what the regulation says