UL 268 is the standard that governs the operation of smoke detectors used within the United States, and the new 7th Edition of UL 268 addresses two significant issues: mattresses and hamburgers. And the Bosch FCP-350 smoke detector series meets...

AT&T has announced that they will sunset their 3G network in the US on February 22, 2022. If you have Bosch B443 cellular modules that are using the AT&T network, you will need to replace these modules before this deadline because they will stop...

In the past, intrusion detection alarm panels were programmed by entering hexadecimal codes into keypads. This was practical because the alarm panel was limited to a small number of features and you could only choose from a small number of responses.

When designing an intrusion detection system, you want to cover all points of potential penetration. By that, we mean you want to identify every opening in the structure and give the alarm panel some way of determining when a person has used that...

The Bosch Security Manager (BSM) mobile app gives you control over your Bosch B and G Series intrusion panels remotely from your mobile device. With system management at your fingertips, you can control all aspects of your intrusion system,...

Seismic detectors look for vibration like that caused by a saw or drill. Lots of people rely on big, heavy, metal boxes to keep their valuables in. Of course, we’re talking about safes and vaults. The problem is that safes don’t keep people out, it...

Building codes are written to help balance security, safety, and standard operations. That is, the ability of building owners to keep unauthorized people out while enabling people within the building to exit quickly and easily in case of a fire.

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Many in the security industry were taken by surprise when Interlogix announced that they were exiting the industry. System designers and project managers often try to standardize on specific manufacturers wherever possible. Keeping the number of...

Access management is an essential component of building security. It is the process of granting authorized users the right to enter certain buildings, areas and rooms, while preventing access to non-authorized users. Sounds simple, but today’s...