Are you a security system technician looking to either start your own business or expand a pre-existing one? If so, you may be wondering what equipment you need. With so many new gadgets available on the market, it can be difficult to determine which ones are absolute must haves and which are a waste of money. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top security business tools and equipment that you need to invest in right now.
The Security Technician Equipment Necessities
Not all security technicians need the exact same tools, but there are some basic security technician equipment that are used across the board. Must have necessities include:
Screwdriver Kits
The most basic of the basic, screwdrivers are necessary for almost all security installation jobs. Choose a set that is versatile, easy to maneuver, and equipped with non-slip handles.
Tone and Probe Sets
Tone and probe sets are used to identify cable locations through wall jacks. They can also penetrate wire bundles easily.
Battery Testers
Battery operated or backup alarm and camera systems are the bulk of most security setups. Having a portable battery tester will make installation and upkeep much simpler.
Cable Verifiers
Cable verifiers check the integrity of all security cables as well as detect all wiring flaws, saving you time during installation.
Security Testers
Used for the installation and maintenance of closed circuit monitoring systems, security testers can be used to display the video feeds directly from camera systems and control the movements of pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
Cable Jacket Strippers
This tool takes the guess work out of stripping the jackets off of a variety of cables, including twisted pair UTP/STP, multicore, and fiber optics cables.
Transmission Testers
Transmission testers help you verify that cables have been installed correctly and are compatible with alarm and camera systems.
Network Connectivity (NCT) and Configuration and Diagnostic (CDT) Tools
These testing tools significantly reduce installation times for fire and burglar alarm systems by mapping out networks and finding and correcting configuration and diagnostic issues automatically.
While this is not a complete list of all the tools you may need or want for your security business, by purchasing all of the equipment mentioned above, you will be well on your way to starting or growing your security business.
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