Cabling built for security devices
IP cameras, door controllers, intercoms and readers all rely on the network. Poor cabling is one of the most common causes of cameras dropping out and doors misbehaving. We plan the cabling with the security design, so every device has the right cable, the right power and a sensible path back to the comms room.
- Structured cabling: Cat6 and Cat6A for cameras, controllers, intercoms, Wi-Fi access points and workstations
- Fibre links between buildings, gatehouses and long yard runs
- Comms cabinets and racks: patch panels, cable management and tidy, labelled terminations
- PoE planning: switch capacity and power budgets for cameras and intercoms, with UPS backup
- Containment: cable tray, conduit and penetrations coordinated with the builder and electrician
Tested and documented
Every run is tested and labelled, and recorded in your as-built documentation with cable schedules and rack layouts, so future moves and upgrades are straightforward.
Part of the whole system
Cabling is the base layer for CCTV, access control, intercoms and integration. Having one team responsible for the cabling and the devices means there is no finger-pointing when something does not work.
Can security devices share our existing IT network?
Often, yes, if the switches have the capacity and power. We work with your IT team to decide whether security devices should sit on a separate VLAN or physically separate network, and document whichever is chosen.
Do you cable for new builds and fit-outs?
Yes. We coordinate containment, rough-in and terminations with the main contractor's programme, and hand over test results and cable schedules at completion.