Cabling, Fiber & Security
Your wired network is the backbone of your operations. We plan, build, install, and maintain structured cabling, OSP fiber infrastructure, and integrated security systems that help keep people and assets safe.
As a telecommunications systems integrator providing wired industrial telecommunications in Western Canada, Tridon has the skill set and the experience to design, build, install, and maintain industrial wired telecommunications systems that allow your operation to thrive while keeping your team and assets safe and secure. Here are some of the solutions we can provide.
Fiber & Structured Cabling
What We Do
Key capabilities
- Cabling layout design and planning
- Structured cabling installs (ex: Cat6)
- OSP fiber installs and in-facility fiber
- Moves, Add‑Ons, Changes & Decommissioning (MAC‑D)
- Ongoing maintenance to catch issues early
Designed for harsh environments (dust, heat, vibration) where reliability matters.
Featured Solutions From CommScope
LightScope ZWP
Delivers full-spectrum fiber with enhanced video or dedicated wavelength services, and remains fully compatible with existing single-mode fiber networks.
Runways
Make cable management simple by securing and protecting your cable infrastructure with rugged, steel runways that cater to the needs of your facility.
Indoor and Outdoor Cable Enclosures
Protect your cabling from harsh environmental conditions, whether they’re from your facility or the great outdoors.
Infrastructure & OSP Fiber
Need bandwidth across a large site, between buildings, or to remote assets? Tridon can handle the full scope of outside plant fiber work—from engineering and construction through hydrovac and cable installation.
Engineering & Surveying
- Route planning designed to reduce disruption
- Build plans that support future maintenance and upgrades
- Safety-first project approach
Construction Methods
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
- Trenching & excavating
- Hydrovac support where needed
Cable Placement & Restoration
- Underground, buried, and aerial cable installation
- Utility pole and cable vault installations
- Manhole covers and site restoration as required
Aerial Applications
- Fiber installation on utility poles
- Above-ground components and vaults
- Support for mixed underground/aerial routes
Access Control Systems
Managing site access is essential for safety and security. Tridon designs, installs, and maintains scalable access control systems for temporary sites and permanent facilities, including door controllers and mobile access credentials.
How access control helps
- Control who can access restricted areas (and when)
- Support access cards, fobs, key cards, and mobile credentials
- Improve safety for staff, visitors, and critical assets
- Scale from a single door to multi-site systems
Typical components
- Door controllers and readers
- Physical barriers (doors, turnstiles, bollards, mantraps)
- Locks (electromagnetic locks, electric door strikes)
- Optional health screening stations (site dependent)
FEATURED VERKADA ACCESS CONTROL SOLUTIONS
AX11 IO Controller
It brings more of your building infrastructure into the Verkada ecosystem—including access control, security footage, sensors, and alarms.
AC12 One-Door Controller
It minimizes installation cost and complexity for doors that would otherwise be difficult to secure with an electronic system.
AD33 Door Reader
It supports both low and high-frequency card formats, allowing teams to distribute credentials across their organization.
AC42 Door Controller
It supports existing door hardware and card readers while enabling cloud-based visibility into your building’s doors and access events.
CCTV, Video Surveillance & Video Analytics
Security Solutions
Video surveillance helps keep your site, facility, team, and visitors safe. Tridon designs, builds, installs, and maintains cloud and CCTV video systems. Pairing HD cameras with video analytics can speed up investigations and support faster response.
System Building Blocks
- Security cameras (IP CCTV cameras)
- Video analytics (AI-driven alerts and search)
- Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
- Security camera enclosures (weatherproof protection)
FEATURED AVIGILON SECURITY CAMERAS
H5A Camera Line
H4 Multisensor
H5A Explosion-Protected Camera
AC42 Door Controller
FEATURED PELCO SECURITY CAMERAS
Optera 360°
ExSite Enhanced Explosion-Proof Camera
Sarix TI 2 Thermal Camera
Sarix Enhanced 3 Fixed IP Camera
FEATURED PELCO SECURITY CAMERAS
PND-A9081RF
XNB-9003
TNM-C4940TD
HCB-6001
Body‑Worn Cameras
Body‑worn cameras can improve safety, trust, and accountability. Tridon supports solutions for public safety and for frontline teams (security, healthcare, transportation, retail, and more).
Powerful Video Evidence Management Software
Police departments are understaffed and overworked. Officers must handle a wide range of problems, from petty theft to serious crimes. In many cases, they have limited time to write reports or watch video footage in detail after an incident.
Tridon solves this challenge with efficient evidence management software. Motorola Video Evidence Management Software allows officers to search through hours of footage in seconds, securely transfer video for court cases, and maintain the chain of custody—all without requiring special training. By saving time on administrative tasks, officers can focus on protecting their communities.
Public Safety Video Equipment
Motorola M500 POLICE IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM
WatchGuard 4RE Interview Room Video
Law Enforcement In-Car Video
Watchguard COMMAND CENTRAL EVIDENCE
Motorola V700 LTE Body Camera
Frontline worker Video Equipment
AXIS W102 Body Worn Camera
AXIS TW1200 Body Worn Mini Bullet Sensor
AXIS TW1201 Body Worn Mini Cube Sensor
AXIS W110 Body Worn Camera AXIS W110 Body Worn Camera
Industrial Public Address & General Alarm Systems (PA/GA)
In high-noise industrial environments, PA/GA systems deliver clear, life‑critical information to a zone or an entire facility. Tridon designs, builds, installs, and maintains systems tailored to your safety objectives.
Core System Components
- System controllers (store messages, handle inputs, integrate third‑party systems)
- Amplifiers (deliver power to speakers and horns)
- Call stations (paging and emergency announcements)
- Backup power supplies (keep alerts running during an incident)
FEATURED BOSCH PA/GA SOLUTIONS
Bosch System Controller
8 Channel Amplifier
Wall Mount Call Station with Extension
Malfunction Power Supply
FEATURED GAI TRONICS PA/GA SOLUTIONS
Mine Dial & Page Terminal
Loudspeaking Telephone AM7009
Elemec3 Network PA/GA System
Class 1, Division 1, 25-Watt Horn
Remote Video Monitoring
Live remote video monitoring helps reduce theft, vandalism, and trespassing—especially after hours. Trained operators monitor your feeds in real time and can respond the instant suspicious activity is detected.
How it Works
- Activity detected by analytics-powered cameras
- Review to confirm false alarm vs real threat
- Talk them down using two‑way speakers
- Further action (ex: contact police) if needed
- Documentation with written incident reports
What You Need on Site
- Security cameras in key areas
- Video analytics for detection
- Two‑way speakers for deterrence
- A secure platform (often with mobile app access)
Best fit scenarios
- Construction sites and temporary yards
- Remote operations
- Facilities with frequent after-hours incidents
- Sites needing verified alerts (not just recordings)
Remote monitoring is not just “recording”
The difference is real-time action. Operators can react immediately, warn intruders, and contact police when needed. You also receive reports showing what happened and what actions were taken.
Industrial Security Alarm Systems
Industrial sites need alarm systems that can detect intrusion and also monitor life-safety and environmental conditions. Tridon designs, installs, and maintains systems tailored to your facility and risks.
Core System Parts
- Control panels (the hub of the system)
- Keypads (arm/disarm and programming)
- Sensors and detectors (intrusion + environmental)
- Life-safety sensors and environmental sensors (ex: smoke, CO)
FEATURED BOSCH PA/GA SOLUTIONS
Encore PIR Motion Detector
LCD Hardwired Keypad with Built-in PowerG Transceiver
Wireless PowerG Repeater
Internet Alarm Communicator
FAQs
When to choose structured cabling vs fiber
Many sites use both. Structured copper cabling (like Cat6) is common for in-building endpoints. Fiber is ideal for long runs, high bandwidth, and connecting buildings or remote areas. We plan the mix so your network supports voice, video, data, and security systems—today and as you grow.
Access control for industrial environments
Industrial sites often need rugged hardware, clear procedures, and fast ways to add or remove access. We help you plan zones, entrances, and workflows so the system fits real operations (not just a diagram).
Where body‑worn cameras are used
Body‑worn cameras are often used by emergency response teams, security guards, healthcare professionals in emergency rooms, retail and loss prevention teams, transportation staff, and field crews. The right policies and training matter as much as the device.
Can alarms connect to monitoring and reporting?
Yes. Many sites connect alarms to central monitoring and response workflows. The exact setup depends on site requirements, compliance needs, and how your team handles incidents.
Questions We Hear Often
Do you provide both installation and ongoing maintenance?
Yes. Many clients use Tridon for design and installation, then keep us involved for MAC‑D work, repairs, and ongoing maintenance.
Can you design one integrated solution across cabling, cameras, alarms, and access control?
Yes. We can plan how systems work together so your security team has a simpler workflow and your infrastructure is easier to maintain.
Do you install systems in hazardous industrial environments?
We plan solutions based on site conditions, required ratings, and safety rules. Some featured examples include explosion‑protected CCTV options and Class 1, Div 1 loudspeakers.
Do you offer “hardware only”?
We can supply equipment as part of a project, but the best results come from selecting, installing, and programming hardware for your site’s real needs.