Neil Heller
Neil Heller
Vice President, Vigitron, Inc.Neil Heller is vice president of Vigitron, which engineers and manufactures transmission products for video security applications and offers free IP infrastructure design services. He has been involved in video product design, product management, and sales for 43 years, having worked both in the United States and Japan. He is the author of four books on video technology and numerous articles for major publications.
Video product design, Product management, Sales, Video Technology, Transmission products, Video security applications
Articles by Neil Heller
If one component within the infrastructure changes, other components may need to be changed too Developing a bill of materials for an infrastructure is not difficult if you have the...
IP/PoE systems eliminate the need for local power, thus saving installation costs Cost considerations are an important reason to use existing installed cable as part of a new system...
When a manufacturer states a specific PoE power for a camera, always count on the maximum class power source Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an important consideration in IP video secu...
The use of multiple wires has advantages for network transmission Network connection to a remote device begins by considering the type of cable. In some cases, installed cable may...
Too often we attribute failure of connected devices to the devices themselves when the problem is actually an infrastructure failure Network infrastructures for security devices are...
Any wireless device can be a soft target for hackers Security network hacking is one of the hottest topics today. The ability to access security systems or devices anywhere, leaves...
Just as with network switches, there are no real standards for midspans In general terms, a midspan is a power over Ethernet (PoE) power source that is placed between a network swit...
Layering as applied to computers is a made up term having no relationship to any particular standards When it comes to setting the criteria for network switching, we often hear...
Too often a valid assumption turns out to be the opposite in practical operation It’s easy to misinterpret product specifications of IP video transmission products to the detr...
Since last year there has been a lot of talk with regard IP security cameras with 4K resolution. As with any advancement in video security, this too has come about due to advances...
Misreading specifications of transmission products can lead to making the wrong selection Manufacturers’ product specifications are the main source of determining product purc...
Differences between standard data applications and the requirements of networks designed for IP video security applications are critical for your system's performance When the need...
Standards for camera manufacturers presented a new challenge with the introduction of security cameras that require more than 30 Watts of power Standards for camera manufacturers pr...
Standards are like a warm blanket on a cold winter night. They make us feel safe and warm. A standard tells us the devices we use within our systems will interact with each other regardl...
The action of a voltage applied to a resistance element, draws power from the switch’s PoE port We often think about a power supply operating in a single format. A power sourc...
Transmission of video and PoE power for IP security cameras over infrastructures can be confusing. Network infrastructures are designed using twisted pair cabling that we refer to...
Any part of a transmission infrastructure has a dramatic impact on system performance We often view network switches as transparent transmission products. What goes in comes out. In...
Are network switches really designed for IP video security? The simple answer is no. As video security migrated to IP, a major concern for video security personal was the future of thei...
Often our selection of a network switch is based on price or major brand names, both of which can lead to problems Networking Basics for Security Professionals: How bandwidth...
Too often we make the assumption that networks designed for data communication are the same as those for IP video Networking Basics for Security Professionals: Bandwidth challe...
News mentions
Vigitron, Inc., the pioneering manufacturer of networking products designed for security applications, is pleased to announce it has been awarded patent US 11,777,752 B2 for its product line of PoE te...
Vigitron, Inc., the pioneering manufacturer of networking products designed for security applications, is pleased to announce that its Vi00103 NetMux™ has been awarded patent US-20220294654-A1....
Vigitron, Inc. the pioneering manufacturer of complete network solutions designed for security applications, announces the release of their Vi30132 and Vi30130 Enterprise Level L2+/L3 Lite High B...
The Vi00021U upgrades the previous Vi0021 by adding the additional ability to monitor PoE levels up to 60W for both UPoE and 802.3bt PoE types. It maintains real-time monitoring of both voltage and wa...
Vigitron the provider of IP/PoE network solutions announces the release of its new range of “U” products, the Universal PoE Transmission solutions. These PoE solutions provide 8 PoE Class...
Vigitron Inc, a pioneer in networking solutions designed for the most demanding security applications announces the release of their Vi35136 Hybrid Network Cord Switch. The Vi35136 has 8 copper 1G po...
Vigitron, Inc, the manufacturer of networking products for security applications, announces the release of their SysCap, Syslog information capture programme. The programme captures information from...
Vigitron Inc., the provider of network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce its next series of educational webinars. Titled ‘network design for security systems,’ th...
Vigitron, Inc., the globally renowned provider of network solutions for security applications, has announced the expansion of its fibre products and the introduction of their ‘Focus on fiber&rsq...
Vigitron Inc., the provider of network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce its next series of educational webinars. Titled ‘network design for security systems,’ th...
Vigitron Inc., the globally renowned provider of complete network solutions designed for IP/PoE products, has announced the release of their Vigitron Network Syslog Capture programme. This Windows-bas...
Vigitron inc, the leading manufacturer of network products designed for security applications, announces the next in their educational series “Understanding Fibre Optics”. The webinar wil...
Vigitron Inc., the manufacturer of networking solutions for security applications announces the release of their network test tools. These tools have been specifically designed to test for the unique...
Vigitron, Inc, the manufacturer of complete networking solutions designed for security applications announces major new product releases for ISC West 2019. These products cover areas of PoE Midspans,...
GNM Hough Inc., a systems integrator and dealer in South Florida specialising in commercial electronic security systems, has selected Vigitron, Inc. as their network supplier. Gina Hough, GNM Hough I...
Vigitron, global manufacturer of complete networking solutions, announces an integration platform for its line of network switches with the SeeTec Cayuga Video Management Software. The integration wil...
Vigitron, Inc., the provider of network solutions designed for IP/PoE applications, announces the appointment of Ms. Valorie Windsor as Mid-West Regional Sales Manager. In her capacity, Ms. Windsor wi...
Vigitron, Inc, the provider of network solutions for security applications announces the addition of Mr. Allan Stone as Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Stone has over 30 years of experience in the...
The Vigitron Vi3202 provides up to 60W PoE with a built-in coax extender for up to 5,000 feet At ISC West 2017, Vigitron will introduce its Vi3004/Vi3004LV and Vi3202, designed for...
The new series also includes a low cost, high PoE switch and an unique Layer 3 core fibre switch At ISC West 2017, Vigitron will introduce the first series of Hybrid managed ne...
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