What is Security & Camera Cabling
Security and camera cabling is the use of category network cable or coax with a 22awg 2conductor (22/2) for transmitting power, video, and audio to and from security cameras and other security devices.
Security & Camera Cabling in Oakville
Oakville is known for its Professional Services and Advanced Manufacturing industries. This means there are many drop-ceiling office environments and warehouse environments. In offices with drop ceilings, cables are commonly run in the drop ceiling space (also called the Plenum) so it is important that contractors use plenum-rated cable so it meets fire code. In warehouse environments, cables are commonly run on the truss and rafters so it is important that contractors are properly certified to operate scissor lifts.
Benefits of working with a Security & Camera Cabling Company
The Benefit of working with a Security and Camera Cabling company is mainly peace of mind. When working with a dedicated structured cabling company, you are working with a team who has received professional training in information and communication technology (ICT). Properly trained professionals will make sure that code and standards are properly met as well as connectivity and transmission is working properly.
With security being so important today, the cable and connections on which the systems relay on, must be reliable. It is the knowledge that it was done by a trained professional and tested to the highest industry standards that will provide you the peace of mind needed for your business to be successful.
Challenges in the Security & Camera cabling industry
It seams these days, most people have a cousin who can do cabling. Other trades commonly offer to do cabling as well. Though there is nothing wrong with this if properly trained, it is all too common for us to be called to help fix cabling that was not done properly. With transmission speed getting faster and video quality getting better, the days of polarity focused connections and testing is a thing of the past. With faster speeds comes higher risk of cross talk and impedance issues. Something not caught by a polarity test. Terminations (connections) should be done by a trained professional and should be tested by a qualification or certification tester, meeting TIA standards.
One common challenge we come across is finding non-fire rated cable (CMR) used in a plenum ceiling space which requires Plenum (CMP or FT6) cable to meet the fire code. We also commonly find exposed pairs on the back of connectors which causes Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) or other impedance issues, failing test results. Lastly, a common challenge we come across is messy wiring. Though this is not a code or standard issue, it is best practice to us cable organization techniques so your IT space doesn’t look like a rats nest (most are, you are not alone).
What to expect working with Runing Cables
Running Cables mission is to be a role model in the industry. You can expect our trained professionals to install cables to meet codes, follow standards, and exercise best practices.
Codes: Designed for safety, we follow all the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Standards: Designed for performance, we follow and constantly update our training on the ANSI, TIA, IEEE, BICSI standards insuring that you are getting the highest level of workmanship.
Best Practices: Designed for usability and reliability, we use methods and materials in combination with experience that are proven to produce superior results. Expect cable and rack organization to be a priority to us.
What you can expect working with Running Cables:
- Quick response on all emails
- Kind and caring techs, who care about doing organized work
- Good communication throughout the installation
- Cleanup after the work has been completed
- Send post project documents (i.e. test results, marked floor plans, cutsheets, and rack diagrams)
Security & Camera Cabling for General Contractors
We work well with General Contractors by communicating well and being flexible with trade schedules. We know construction has a lot of unknowns and delays can be prevented by remaining flexible and in good communication with the GC.
Security & Camera Cabling for IT Companies
We work well with IT companies and MSP companies by being an extension of their services. Not just doing the cabling but mounting the cameras, switches, patching in and sending pictures, we can keep the IT staff focused on technical work freeing up bandwidth for more clients and moving faster.
Security & Camera Cabling for In house IT Professionals
We work well with IT professionals in larger companies because we provide consistency and reliable work. We commonly work on multiple location of a single company which allows use to work with the IT staff implementing a standard for their cabling that is custom to there needs. Some of the ways we do that is colour code for patch cords, rack structure, and sending floor plans and documentation when an install is complete.
Security & Camera Cabling for Security Companies
We work well with security companies by allowing them to spend more time on the integration of systems and less on the wiring of them. We do all the cabling for them and can even mount the cameras for them so their team can come in and set up the system. With this partnership, they can serve more customers.
