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Hello I am fairly new to this game, I work directly for the NHS and unusually in the ICT department but my entire role consists of - CCTV,Door Access Systems,RFID systems. I use a system called Elpas for RFID tracking , staff attack and baby alerts, Avermedia and Dowshu for CCTV (mainly avermedia these days),Vis-Axs and Paxton for door access control. I also seem to end up fixing emergency release mechanisms,maglocks, power supplies etc a fair amount. An unusual job for someone under the ICT banner but I enjoy it and have joined to learn a bit more to help me at work.

Hi Just joined this forum, thaught id introduce myself. Working in Northamptonshire, I have been installing CCTV for 10 years, Alarm systems for just over a year now. Hope you are all well. John.

Hi ladies and gents. My name is danny 21 from scarborough. Decided to go it on my own starting in March 11 after been made redundant from an electrical company. Have a couple of guys who work for me on a subby basis. Here to share and absorb the wisdom as been a young gun i dont have much experience. You can find me on google by searching (LINK REMOVED). Regards Danny

Good day all, I am currently looking for Engineering positions in the Gloucester to South Wales areas. I have been in and around the industry for approx 15 years and also worked as Area Sales Manager for Cooper Security, Manufactures of Scantronic and Menvier systems. As well as a position as an Engineer i would also look to return as a sales executive with a strong sales background and some impressive sales figures. I have a full Clean driving license and currently live in the Lydney area. Many Thanks Karl Karl welcome to the Forum please read the rules before posting thanks

I sent a trade member vetting request, But I wasn't sure if it will go through ok because I registered my username through my company email address but sent the vetting request from my personal email address but included my username and company email address. The reason being is my employer explicitly says not to expect any privacy from the company email and they reserve the right to read my emails unannounced at any time. I wasn't sure if they would be too pleased about sending a scan of my ID to an unconfirmed third party. Will my vetting request still be received or does the forum software ignore requests from unregistered email addresses?

Hi all Just thought id introduce myself... I'm James 37 fire alarm engineer based in Essex, over 12 years exp installing/maintaining/commissioning fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.. various FIA/BAFE/Branded company courses completed. Was working for my previous company for over 5 years, have recently decided to go out on my own. Hope to get to know some of you soon.

Just checking in, I'm an engineer in West Lothian mostly working on warden call, home automation, nurse call systems, ARCs, Door entry and access, Telecare, Telehealth and Telepresence and occasionally but now more frequently security and CCTV systems. I work for a national that was taken over by a bigger national and still reeling from all the changes. Regards.

Hi, I am an electronic engineer and work for a company that specialises in wireless communications equipment including perimeter security and remote sensors. I am looking at electromagnetic compatibility between transmitters and wireless and wired alarm systems. I also have some previous experience of installing both wired and wireless alarm systems. I am looking to specify an alarm system that will work in close proximity to some of our transmitting equipment. Currently, I am considering the Texecom ricochet system. I understand that wireless alarms generally use the 868 MHz IMS band and that CE marked equipment 'should' have undergone EMC testing and so should have …

Hi all im fozzy and have just found this site im looking for a bit of advice after taking a new roll in a company im from a maily fire back ground, access and cctv, but this role involves alot of security systems in which ive worked on quite a few systems but installing not the fault finding side. one of the things ive noticed is:- im getting alot of false activaions from PA`s when i check them out none in several locations have been actived any hints or tips would be good fozzy

Hi people, Im a self employed security engeneer that has just moved from Essex to kent. I have been in the trade since 1991. I mainly install intruder alarm systems, but have a installed many CCTV systems to.

Hi there, Could anyone help me with this. I have purchased a USB to Serial converter as my laptop only has USB ports. Honeywell (who don't move with the times) have no USB port so I have to connect with the RS232 port on board. My USB to serial converter does not work. I have had 3 recommendations for converters but I would like to hear from someone who has actually got one working. It worked great on my old laptop with on board comm port so its not the settings. I have been fitting Galaxy for about 15 years now but this one has got me and the tech people never answer the phone. Any help would be great. Regards DBS

Hi there, Been working in the security industry for 10 years, also an approved electrician and currently working my way through electrical engineering degree. Working up in the north of scotland. been using this site for a while now but never really posted. thought it was about time

Hey guys recently installed the powermax complete no problems apart from the exterier bell stobes upon alarm activation but no siren,is there anything in the programming to sort this?

Hi, Stumbled upon this forum by accident - but its one of those accidents that aren't painful Found some really useful stuff here - wish I had been a member much earlier! Back in 1999, my brother installed a ADE Karizma Plus alarm system in my place, with Pyronix PIRs & an external sounder, panic buttons and door contacts - I was the tea boy and didn't really pay attention to the installation procedure or how the system was wired or initiated. In 2008, the keypad displayed 'Low Battery' and so I decided to investigate. Between 1999 and 2008 the only problem I encountered was the keypad wearing on the digits used for the codes, so much so that I changed the code …

good day guyz im busy with a project were i upgraded the sites monitors and ptz keyboard i have 6 kd6 ptz and a samsung spc6000 controller is it possible for me to opperate those ptz with the samsung controller. please if you can help let me know regards greggs