Security & Surveillance

Commercial-Grade Protection from Camera to Control Panel

Security gaps cost more than equipment ever will, and an unsecured entry point, a blind spot in camera coverage, or a non-compliant fire alarm panel exposes a facility to break-ins, liability claims, and code violations that compound quickly. Professional-grade IP cameras, NVRs, access control hardware, and fire alarm devices give integrators and facilities teams the components to build layered protection systems that deter, detect, and document every incident. The catalog covers video surveillance from 2 MP to 32 MP, access control from single-door readers to multi-site controllers, fire alarm panels from conventional to addressable, and intercom systems from basic audio to SIP-based video with facial recognition.

Security Systems for Every Facility

• Commercial office buildings — layered video surveillance, card-based access control, and visitor management across lobbies, parking structures, and restricted areas
• K-12 schools and university campuses — perimeter cameras, lockdown integration, video intercom at entry points, and NFPA 72-compliant fire alarm systems
• Healthcare facilities — camera coverage for pharmacies and restricted wings, badge access on patient-care areas, and fire alarm zoning for mixed-use medical buildings
• Retail stores and shopping centers — high-resolution cameras with analytics for loss prevention combined with after-hours intrusion detection
• Warehouses and industrial sites — ruggedized outdoor cameras, perimeter detection, vehicle access barriers, and fire protection for high-hazard storage areas
• Multi-tenant residential buildings — video intercom at lobby entries, elevator access control, parking gate integration, and common-area camera systems

How to Choose the Right Security System

Start with a site survey. Map every area needing camera coverage, identify doors requiring controlled access, and determine whether fire alarm integration is in scope. A 4 MP turret handles indoor hallways and retail floors, while an 8 MP bullet with a varifocal lens covers parking lots and perimeters. Hikvision AcuSense and Uniview LightHunter series both offer deep-learning analytics that reduce false alarms caused by animals, headlights, and weather.

Access control scales from standalone keypads to networked controllers managing hundreds of openings. Credential types include proximity cards, smart cards, mobile credentials, and biometrics. Electric strikes suit standard latch doors while magnetic locks handle double doors and high-security openings. Rosslare controllers and Seco-Larm accessories cover the full range. Always pair electronic locks with request-to-exit sensors and integrate with fire alarm panels for automatic release during alarms.

Fire alarm design follows NFPA 72 and local authority requirements. Conventional panels divide buildings into zones for smaller facilities, while addressable panels assign unique addresses to every device for faster identification in large buildings. Potter and FireLite cover both architectures. Plan PoE network switches for IP cameras and size surveillance storage based on camera count, resolution, retention period, and compression codec.

Security Systems by Category

• Security Cameras — turret, dome, bullet, and PTZ IP cameras from 2 MP to 32 MP with night vision, varifocal lenses, and deep-learning analytics
• NVRs & Video Recorders — 4-channel to 32-channel network video recorders with H.265+ compression and remote playback
• Access Control Systems — controllers, card readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, and credentials for every door
• Intercoms & Door Entry — video and audio intercom stations, lobby panels, and tenant directories for visitor management
• Fire Alarm Systems — control panels, pull stations, smoke and heat detectors, and notification appliances for code-compliant fire protection
• Door Hardware & Exit Devices — panic bars, door closers, and exit hardware that integrate with electronic access control for life-safety compliance
• Surveillance Storage — Western Digital Purple and Seagate SkyHawk drives purpose-built for 24/7 recording in NVR and DVR systems

Security Systems by Brand

• Hikvision — IP cameras, NVRs, and AcuSense video analytics for commercial and enterprise installations
• Uniview (UNV) — cost-effective IP cameras and recorders with LightHunter low-light technology
• AiPhone — video intercom and door entry systems for multi-tenant, education, and healthcare facilities
• Akuvox — SIP-based smart intercom panels with facial recognition and mobile app integration
• Potter — fire alarm control panels, flow switches, and supervisory devices for commercial fire protection
• FireLite — addressable and conventional fire alarm panels for contractor-friendly installation
• Napco — integrated security and fire alarm solutions with cellular communication
• Rosslare — scalable access control readers, controllers, and credentials
• Seco-Larm — magnetic contacts, request-to-exit sensors, and power supplies for the security installation trade

Complete Your Security Setup

• Cables — bulk Cat6, RG59 siamese, and low-voltage wire for camera, access control, and fire alarm circuits
• Rack Cabinets — wall-mount and floor-standing enclosures for NVRs, switches, and access control panels
• UPS & Power Protection — battery backup for cameras, NVRs, and access control during power outages
• Storage — NAS devices and additional drives for expanded video retention