Case Study
Ready on Opening Day -- Cameras, Alarm, Intercom, A/V, and Network From Scratch
Eyepic Eye Care
Security Cameras · Alarm Systems · Intercoms · Structured Cabling · A/V Systems
New retail buildout for an optometrist practice in Park Slope. PAX Security handled cameras, alarm, video intercom, full network infrastructure, background audio, and digital signage -- everything coordinated to be operational before the grand opening.
7
Systems Installed
8TB
Camera Storage
Day 1
Everything Operational
0
Opening Day Issues
The Challenge
What We Were Brought In To Solve
Eyepic Eye Care was opening a new optometrist practice in Park Slope from a bare shell. The space needed security cameras, a full alarm system, a video intercom, structured network cabling, background music, and digital signage -- all installed, tested, and operational before the doors opened to patients. There was no existing infrastructure to build from, and the grand opening date was fixed. Every system had to work on day one.
The PAX Solution
How We Delivered
We built the full technology stack from rough-in to finish. For cameras, we ran Cat6 to every position and installed a DW Spectrum 8TB NVR with Samsung indoor cameras covering the sales floor, exam rooms, and entrance, plus a Vivotek 180-degree panoramic camera covering the exterior. The alarm system used a 2GIG EDGE touchscreen panel with door and window sensors, a glassbreak detector, PIR motion, a wireless panic button, and a Z-Wave smart deadbolt on the rear door. The front entrance got an Akuvox SIP video door phone with a 7-inch indoor monitor and an electric door strike for remote unlock. Network infrastructure included dual Ubiquiti UniFi switches, two CAT5E patch panels, a UniFi AC-PRO wireless access point, and a 1500VA UPS for power protection. We finished with 6.5-inch in-ceiling speakers on a Wi-Fi streaming amplifier for background audio and a Samsung 55-inch display with a digital signage player at the reception area.
Our Process
A Clear Process From First Call to Final Handover
We make security upgrades simple with fast communication, clean installations, and systems that work the right way from day one.
Discovery Call
We learn about your building, goals, pain points, and timeline.
Site Walk & System Design
We assess doors, wiring, entry points, and layout to recommend the right solution.
Proposal & Scope Review
Clear pricing, clear scope, and options that fit your property and budget.
Professional Installation
Clean cabling, coordinated scheduling, minimal disruption, tested equipment.
Training & Ongoing Support
We train your team and stay available through our PAXCare service plans.
The Results
Key Outcomes
- Full camera system operational on opening day -- NVR, indoor fixed cameras, and 180-degree outdoor panoramic
- Alarm system with glassbreak, motion, door/window sensors, wireless panic button, and smart deadbolt
- Akuvox video intercom at the front entrance with indoor monitor and electric door strike
- Complete structured network from scratch -- dual Ubiquiti switches, CAT5E patch panels, enterprise Wi-Fi
- 1500VA UPS protecting core network and security equipment from power interruption
- In-ceiling background audio system with Wi-Fi streaming throughout the sales floor
- Samsung 55-inch digital signage display installed and configured at reception
- Every system installed, tested, and handed off before grand opening
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