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UL and C-UL Hazardous Areas Classification, North America

Explosion Proof Camera

  Here is a great article from the UL website in regards to UL and C-UL Classifications for Hazardous Locations, that is helpful. Read the full article on UL’s site here: UL and C-UL Classifications, Hazardous, NA  (UL.COM Hazardous-Locations) Source:  www.ul.com Author:  UL, LLC.   UL and C-UL Certification for North America UL and C-UL […]

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H.264 vs. H.265 Testing and Recommendation

Practical Test of H.264 vs H.265 In Relation to CCTV So H.264 vs H.265. We’ve been hearing a lot about H.265 compression and how it’s better than H.264. Well… how do you quantify ‘better’? Seeing hypothetical numbers on paper is one thing but seeing it in a real-world application is quite another. We decided to […]

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New Stoic Technologies 5MP Vari-Focal Starlight Bullet Cameras

STH-B5571AFW

Starlight Bullet Cameras from Stoic Technologies! If you are searching for a better camera for your HD Security Camera System we have some great options for you. The new 5MP Starlight Bullet Cameras from Stoic Technologies, are a welcome addition to our 5MP HD over Coax Line Up. These new starlight cameras have been extremely […]

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STOiC XVR Quick Start Guide and STOiC Manual

Thank you for choosing STOiC Technologies Products. The STOiC Technologies XVR and DVR Quick Start Guide and Stoic manual are attached below for your convenience. Additional information and technical support is available from Ellipse Security, Inc. If you need assistance, please call 877-880-7728. Applicable Models: 2MP Models SAS-XVR400 SAS-XVR800 SAS-XVR1600 SAS-XVR3200 5MP Models SAS-XVR5400 SAS-XVR5800 […]

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STOiC Networking Quick Start Guide for XVR’s and NVR’s

Thank you for purchasing STOiC products. For help in getting connected, please follow the Stoic Quick Start Guide below. STOiC Technologies DVR’s, XVR’s, and NVR’s, allow for remote viewing over your network, via your PC and/or mobile devices so you always know what is happening at your business or home. All STOiC Security Camera Systems […]

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FREEIP Quick Start Guide

FREEIP Remote Viewing Application and Quick Start Guide FREEIP is the free remote viewing application for STOiC DVR’s and XVR’s. FreeIP allows you to dial in from your mobile device and watch live streaming video of your security cameras in real time. You can also hear audio (if applicable) and control motorized cameras such as […]

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Guarding Expert App Quick Start Guide

Guarding Expert Remote App for iPhone & Android The Guarding Expert app allows for Remote Monitoring of Live and Recorded Video for our complete line of Tru View NVR’s, Network Video Recorders, and Network Cameras. You can play back recorded files, view live video from multiple cameras, control PTZ and Motorized Zoom Cameras, Screen Shot, […]

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850nm vs. 940nm, IR Wavelength Comparison for CCTV Applications

There are two common IR wavelengths used in CCTV applications today. IR or Infrared wavelengths are measured in ‘nm’ or nanometers, which are used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the light spectrum. Visible light ranges from about 390 to 700nm. The IR in CCTV applications take over from […]

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How to Connect Your CCTV Security Camera System to Multiple Monitors

A  facet of security camera system applications that we are asked about frequently is, “How Do I Hook Up Several Monitors to my Security Camera System?” Some Security DVRs have both a HDMI and a VGA output. A few of these can be used simultaneously, but most are designed to use one or the other. […]

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SmartIR and How to Avoid Issues

At least a few times a week we get a call that normally goes like this: Customer: I love the cameras in daytime, but at night I can’t see anything at all. Tech Support: Are you able to send a screenshot for me to take a look at? Customer: Sure. *Sends photo* Tech Support: It […]

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