Overwhelmed by the vastness of CCTV technology? Consider spending a few minutes with this \'primer\' to help prep you in specifying the right video surveillance system for YOUR needs!
There are several types of CCTV cameras to choose from depending on your needs and environment, including wired, wireless IP, black and white, and color cameras. Wireless IP cameras connect to your WiFi like other devices and offer good audio/video quality. Black and white cameras perform better in low light conditions, while color cameras are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. A CCTV camera system requires a DVR recorder to save video footage to a hard drive. Buy a security system according to your requirements and budget after researching options online.
Installing a CCTV Camera system is not any expenditure but an investment. It is an investment for the security of your loving ones, it is the investment for the safety of your business and it is for the safety of mankind. When you are planning to buy the CCTV camera then first need is to understand about the need and basic details about the CCTV cameras.
The document discusses key considerations for implementing a closed circuit television (CCTV) system, including: conducting a business requirements analysis and risk assessment; designing the system to balance security, usability, and environmental integration; selecting appropriate cameras, network, power sources, and video storage based on coverage needs and constraints; and developing maintenance strategies to support the system over its lifespan.
Comprehensive guide to deploying CCTV in your local area for council and local government staff who do not have a strong understanding of CCTV and its applications
Topics covered include:
Starting Out
What can be gained from CCTV?
What can CCTV Do?
Working Groups
Engagement / Consultations
Complimentary Initiatives
Defining an Outcome
Budget
The Consultants Role
Infrastructure
Power
Equipment Hosting
Policies, Procedures and MOUs
Technologies
Cameras
Video Management System
Key Points to Camera Selection
Scalability
Tender Specifications
Contractor Selection
Project Management & Deployment
System Commissioning & Hand Over
Monitoring
Active monitoring
Passive monitoring
Ongoing Maintenance
Overcoming Privacy Concerns
Grants Applications
About the Author
Acknowledgments
This document summarizes an access control company that provides cutting edge access control solutions globally. It has over 2600 installed sites and manufactures to CE, RoHS, and ISO9001 standards. The company offers easy to install, user friendly, and scalable access control systems with a wide range of products and custom configuration options.
The document outlines standards and acceptance tests for galvanizing and testing of materials. It discusses recommended practices for hot dip galvanizing of iron according to various Indian standards. Acceptance tests include visual examination, dimensional verification, and galvanizing tests. Standards are provided for the amount of zinc coating, specifying an average of 610 gm of zinc per square meter with a thickness of 80 microns. The quality of the zinc coating will be established through testing according to IS-2633 to ensure it is smooth, uniform and free of defects.
FEC is a leading manufacturer of testing equipment in North India, including for wire, cable, rubber, plastics, metals, leather, textiles, footwear, and general laboratory use. They offer a wide range of equipment for testing various materials according to national and international standards. FEC has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing of testing equipment and aims to meet both private and government sector needs such as for the DGS&D, Defense, Railways, and export quality testing. They pride themselves on their customer support and confidence in their quality and performance over the years.
There are several types of CCTV cameras to choose from depending on your needs and environment, including wired, wireless IP, black and white, and color cameras. Wireless IP cameras connect to your WiFi like other devices and offer good audio/video quality. Black and white cameras perform better in low light conditions, while color cameras are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. A CCTV camera system requires a DVR recorder to save video footage to a hard drive. Buy a security system according to your requirements and budget after researching options online.
Installing a CCTV Camera system is not any expenditure but an investment. It is an investment for the security of your loving ones, it is the investment for the safety of your business and it is for the safety of mankind. When you are planning to buy the CCTV camera then first need is to understand about the need and basic details about the CCTV cameras.
The document discusses key considerations for implementing a closed circuit television (CCTV) system, including: conducting a business requirements analysis and risk assessment; designing the system to balance security, usability, and environmental integration; selecting appropriate cameras, network, power sources, and video storage based on coverage needs and constraints; and developing maintenance strategies to support the system over its lifespan.
Comprehensive guide to deploying CCTV in your local area for council and local government staff who do not have a strong understanding of CCTV and its applications
Topics covered include:
Starting Out
What can be gained from CCTV?
What can CCTV Do?
Working Groups
Engagement / Consultations
Complimentary Initiatives
Defining an Outcome
Budget
The Consultants Role
Infrastructure
Power
Equipment Hosting
Policies, Procedures and MOUs
Technologies
Cameras
Video Management System
Key Points to Camera Selection
Scalability
Tender Specifications
Contractor Selection
Project Management & Deployment
System Commissioning & Hand Over
Monitoring
Active monitoring
Passive monitoring
Ongoing Maintenance
Overcoming Privacy Concerns
Grants Applications
About the Author
Acknowledgments
This document summarizes an access control company that provides cutting edge access control solutions globally. It has over 2600 installed sites and manufactures to CE, RoHS, and ISO9001 standards. The company offers easy to install, user friendly, and scalable access control systems with a wide range of products and custom configuration options.
The document outlines standards and acceptance tests for galvanizing and testing of materials. It discusses recommended practices for hot dip galvanizing of iron according to various Indian standards. Acceptance tests include visual examination, dimensional verification, and galvanizing tests. Standards are provided for the amount of zinc coating, specifying an average of 610 gm of zinc per square meter with a thickness of 80 microns. The quality of the zinc coating will be established through testing according to IS-2633 to ensure it is smooth, uniform and free of defects.
FEC is a leading manufacturer of testing equipment in North India, including for wire, cable, rubber, plastics, metals, leather, textiles, footwear, and general laboratory use. They offer a wide range of equipment for testing various materials according to national and international standards. FEC has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing of testing equipment and aims to meet both private and government sector needs such as for the DGS&D, Defense, Railways, and export quality testing. They pride themselves on their customer support and confidence in their quality and performance over the years.
This document discusses behavioral-based safety (BBS). It provides a history of BBS, defining key concepts like behavior and attitudes. BBS focuses on observing and analyzing worker behaviors to understand why unsafe behaviors occur and apply interventions. The ABC model is discussed as identifying antecedents, behaviors, and consequences. Factors affecting behaviors are described. BBS aims to create a safety partnership through continual focus on behaviors and applying research-supported strategies to improve safety.
The document introduces the INTRON-D plus communication and emergency warning system. It has the following key features:
1. It is a networked and customizable system that can integrate with various network environments and support up to 250 distributed systems.
2. It provides functions like public address, general alarm, intercom, and integration with PBX systems.
3. It has a modular and customizable design that allows configurations to meet various regulatory standards and customer requirements.
This document describes the INTRON-D plus digital communication system. It provides modular, flexible solutions for intercom, public address, and general alarm applications in industries like oil & gas, chemicals, mining, energy, and transportation. The system offers digital indoor and outdoor stations, a centralized rack, audio processors, and amplifiers to enable clear two-way communication, broadcasts to groups or zones, integration with other systems, and automated emergency warnings. Modular components and redundancy features help ensure system reliability and safety.
1) Tan delta testing uses a very low frequency AC voltage to measure the dissipation factor of insulation to determine its quality and condition. A higher loss angle indicates more contamination.
2) The cable or winding is disconnected and the test voltage is applied and increased in steps while tan delta measurements are taken. A straight trend line indicates healthy insulation while a rising line indicates contamination.
3) Routine maintenance of bushings includes inspecting the porcelain for cracks, metal parts for corrosion, oil levels, and cleaning surface contamination which can cause flashovers. Leaks should be repaired to prevent moisture issues.
The document discusses strategies for improving productivity. It defines productivity as the ratio of output to input. Productivity can be improved by:
1) Increasing output while keeping input the same.
2) Decreasing input while keeping output the same.
3) Increasing output more than any increase in input.
Some examples provided include shortening production flow paths to increase output without increasing input, using more cost-effective materials to decrease input, and producing new products using existing facilities. Other strategies mentioned are modern manufacturing techniques, waste minimization, training, and supply chain optimization.
Electricity and water should be used wisely. Natural light should be used instead of electricity when possible. Water should only be used for brushing teeth when necessary. Electronics like TVs should be turned off completely rather than left in standby mode to conserve energy and resources.
This document discusses various tools and methods for terminating and joining cables, including wire cutters, strippers, crimping tools, crimps, power cable crimps, soldering irons, soldered joints, and single core joints. It notes that crimps are used to terminate cable ends and make connections to control panels and starters, coming in various colors denoting cable size. Power cable crimps require hydraulic tools to compress large crimps correctly to prevent excessive heat and potential fire from a poor connection. Soldered joints require stripping, tinning, and joining wires with heat and solder before insulating with heat shrink.
Introduction to fundamentals of instrument & controlMahmoud Wanis
This document provides an introduction to the fundamentals of measurement and control. It outlines the objectives of describing key process parameters like pressure, level, flow and temperature. These parameters are measured using instruments that convert them to electrical signals. Pressure is measured using devices like manometers, bourdon tubes, and transducers that convert pressure to movement or electrical signals. Controlling processes requires maintaining a balance between inputs and outputs over time using different control loop types.
The document describes and provides prices for several IP cameras and a network video recorder (NVR) from a company called Activ8. It includes details about the resolution, night vision range, weatherproofing, and other specifications of 4 IP camera models ranging from 1.3 to 3 megapixel resolution. It also lists specifications and the price for an 16-channel NVR that supports third-party cameras up to 5MP resolution and includes HDMI/VGA output, 16 PoE ports, and storage capacity of up to 16TB via 4 HDDs. Contact details and a 1-year warranty are provided at the bottom.
1) The document discusses the safe use of electricity in the home. It describes common electrical appliances like lighting, heating, and motors.
2) It outlines electrical hazards such as damaged insulation, overheating of cables, damp conditions, and carelessness that can cause electric shock.
3) The document provides guidance on safely using electricity through the use of fuses, circuit breakers, earthing of appliances, and double insulation to protect against electric shock.
An essential topic from Building Services and this presentation covers everything you need to know about Closed Circuit Television (CCTV's) and its parts,types.
This document discusses behavioral-based safety (BBS). It provides a history of BBS, defining key concepts like behavior and attitudes. BBS focuses on observing and analyzing worker behaviors to understand why unsafe behaviors occur and apply interventions. The ABC model is discussed as identifying antecedents, behaviors, and consequences. Factors affecting behaviors are described. BBS aims to create a safety partnership through continual focus on behaviors and applying research-supported strategies to improve safety.
The document introduces the INTRON-D plus communication and emergency warning system. It has the following key features:
1. It is a networked and customizable system that can integrate with various network environments and support up to 250 distributed systems.
2. It provides functions like public address, general alarm, intercom, and integration with PBX systems.
3. It has a modular and customizable design that allows configurations to meet various regulatory standards and customer requirements.
This document describes the INTRON-D plus digital communication system. It provides modular, flexible solutions for intercom, public address, and general alarm applications in industries like oil & gas, chemicals, mining, energy, and transportation. The system offers digital indoor and outdoor stations, a centralized rack, audio processors, and amplifiers to enable clear two-way communication, broadcasts to groups or zones, integration with other systems, and automated emergency warnings. Modular components and redundancy features help ensure system reliability and safety.
1) Tan delta testing uses a very low frequency AC voltage to measure the dissipation factor of insulation to determine its quality and condition. A higher loss angle indicates more contamination.
2) The cable or winding is disconnected and the test voltage is applied and increased in steps while tan delta measurements are taken. A straight trend line indicates healthy insulation while a rising line indicates contamination.
3) Routine maintenance of bushings includes inspecting the porcelain for cracks, metal parts for corrosion, oil levels, and cleaning surface contamination which can cause flashovers. Leaks should be repaired to prevent moisture issues.
The document discusses strategies for improving productivity. It defines productivity as the ratio of output to input. Productivity can be improved by:
1) Increasing output while keeping input the same.
2) Decreasing input while keeping output the same.
3) Increasing output more than any increase in input.
Some examples provided include shortening production flow paths to increase output without increasing input, using more cost-effective materials to decrease input, and producing new products using existing facilities. Other strategies mentioned are modern manufacturing techniques, waste minimization, training, and supply chain optimization.
Electricity and water should be used wisely. Natural light should be used instead of electricity when possible. Water should only be used for brushing teeth when necessary. Electronics like TVs should be turned off completely rather than left in standby mode to conserve energy and resources.
This document discusses various tools and methods for terminating and joining cables, including wire cutters, strippers, crimping tools, crimps, power cable crimps, soldering irons, soldered joints, and single core joints. It notes that crimps are used to terminate cable ends and make connections to control panels and starters, coming in various colors denoting cable size. Power cable crimps require hydraulic tools to compress large crimps correctly to prevent excessive heat and potential fire from a poor connection. Soldered joints require stripping, tinning, and joining wires with heat and solder before insulating with heat shrink.
Introduction to fundamentals of instrument & controlMahmoud Wanis
This document provides an introduction to the fundamentals of measurement and control. It outlines the objectives of describing key process parameters like pressure, level, flow and temperature. These parameters are measured using instruments that convert them to electrical signals. Pressure is measured using devices like manometers, bourdon tubes, and transducers that convert pressure to movement or electrical signals. Controlling processes requires maintaining a balance between inputs and outputs over time using different control loop types.
The document describes and provides prices for several IP cameras and a network video recorder (NVR) from a company called Activ8. It includes details about the resolution, night vision range, weatherproofing, and other specifications of 4 IP camera models ranging from 1.3 to 3 megapixel resolution. It also lists specifications and the price for an 16-channel NVR that supports third-party cameras up to 5MP resolution and includes HDMI/VGA output, 16 PoE ports, and storage capacity of up to 16TB via 4 HDDs. Contact details and a 1-year warranty are provided at the bottom.
1) The document discusses the safe use of electricity in the home. It describes common electrical appliances like lighting, heating, and motors.
2) It outlines electrical hazards such as damaged insulation, overheating of cables, damp conditions, and carelessness that can cause electric shock.
3) The document provides guidance on safely using electricity through the use of fuses, circuit breakers, earthing of appliances, and double insulation to protect against electric shock.
An essential topic from Building Services and this presentation covers everything you need to know about Closed Circuit Television (CCTV's) and its parts,types.
2. You’ve determined you need security cameras. Maybe you are responding to an issue where an ‘eye-in-the-sky’ could have saved the day… Perhaps you think that a few surveillance cameras , in the right spots, would greatly enhance the physical security systems you already have in place… Or maybe, you would like to update & enhance a camera system that already exists… …either way, you find yourself in the same spot. You need the ability. Now. Do you feel the pinch of needing to you bring yourself a little more up to speed on the vast (or is it overwhelming?) world of CCTV Camera system technology? …allow Security Solutions to help you out!
3. So, where do I start?!? First, be rest assured that even the most basic camera systems can exceed your expectations when used and applied properly. Costly features are nice, and in some cases critical… but for now, here in the beginning, challenge yourself to keep it simple... Recognize that movies and TV shows might have slightly skewed your understanding of what you need a modern CCTV system to accomplish for you… It’s true. Many of us have unrealistically placed expectations on how we need our camera system to perform. Granted, the technology IS fantastic. Facial recognition, license plate reading, and video analytics technologies are all out there… for a price. Making sure you DEFINE what your camera system needs to accomplish is the critical first step. … you see, it is ultimately YOUand the folks you elect to use the system who will determine how successful of a security tool your camera system will be.
4. Step 1: Identify the areas to be observed. It almost sounds too simple. But seriously, a great camera system starts here. You know the risks and where they are located better than anyone. Plan out what images you’d like your camera system to see. In the CCTV world, these ‘images’ are called ‘fields of view’. Sketching out your plan may help here, but making good notes is better… For example, if you have an outside parking lot that you’d like to monitor traffic on… make a note. If you have a certain door securing a room of valuables... make a note. If you’d like to record who and what comes into your facility’s front entrance… make a note. Don‘t worry about wide-angle lenses, lighting, and camera height just yet. …just make notes about what you’d like your surveillance system to keep tabs on.
5. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ? Now the challenging part. You know what you need, but how do you ask for what you want? Take a minute and review the next pages. While you are doing so, it might help to remember the areas you identified in Step 1. In any case, here are a couple of helpful things to know: ‘IP’ vs. ‘Analog’ Cameras: In the CCTV world, this is the difference between digital and analog based systems. Analog technologies have been around for many years, but IP (internet addressed) cameras offer the functionality to be viewable on a computer network, not just a DVR or VCR. With the availability of the internet, it is possible to remotely view whatever your IP camera is seeing.
6. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘Fixed’, or ‘Static’ Cameras: this type of camera is the true workhorse of most CCTV systems in use today. This type of camera remains focused on one field of view, in an unblinking and vigilant manner. The fact that the static camera is not distracted by auxiliary movement , noise, or fatigue lends it to great utility in detecting very subtle activities like shoplifting or pilferage. This type of camera is invaluable in maintaining constant visibility of high-risk or high-value areas. Fixed cameras are manufactured with a variety of lens types, weatherproofed housings, and video output options. Motion detection, varifocal lenses, and local audio pickups are common features available today. These are very versatile and well proven surveillance tools!
7. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘PTZ’ Cameras: an abbreviation of the definition ‘Pan-Tilt-Zoom’ type of camera. This camera type allows a user to reposition the view of the camera using a remote interface; whether that is a control joystick, computer keyboard, or a remotely accessible web browser. In addition, this type of camera can in some cases be configured to ‘patrol’ an area; constantly rolling back-and-forth across a predefined path. The functionality of this camera is not a replacement for the common and familiar fixed or static cameras, but a PTZ camera located in a strategic spot can tremendously enhance the surveillance capabilities of your camera system.
8. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘LUX Value’: is a measure of light intensity, or how much light is present in a given space*. Modern cameras are manufactured to operate within a specific LUX range, depending on the intended location. Listed below are some common ‘LUX Values’ for familiar areas. Cameras that cover the full spectrum of light sensitivities are available, from Full Sunlight to Starlight(nearly pitch black). * ‘LUX’ = (Lumens x m2)
9. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘IR’, or ‘Infrared’ Camera: The ability of a camera to see in variable exposures to light greatly adds to the utility of the camera… but what about seeing in dark? Many modern cameras permit for an ‘IR’, or ‘Infrared’ detection operation. These cameras often have an array of IR emitting LED’s built into the housing so that IR illumination is directed exactly where the camera is pointed. Due to the nature of the IR wavelength, no illumination is observed by the human eye, yet the camera is able to use the emission with great results; often providing ‘eyes in the dark’ for a cost much cheaper than adding additional facility lighting. This feature greatly expands the surveillance capabilities of a camera system. Image from camera without ‘IR’ sensitivity Image from camera with addition of ‘IR’ sensitivity
10. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘DVR, or Digital Video Recorder’: Being the utility basis for a CCTV system, the ability to record, store, and playback the video observed by the cameras is often accomplished by the system’s DVR. The DVR performs it’s function as a terminal clearinghouse for all the video feeds in a system. Determining how many days (and to which quality) video feeds need to be stored is a function of proper CCTV design and heavily influences the DVR selection. DVRs will accept an incoming video feed, catalog it, time stamp it, and even perform basic video analytics. Modern DVRs can be purchased as network appliances, often being fully integral with existing computer networks. The features and storage capacities available are often only tempered by the cost of the unit, with price points ranging from a few hundred to many thousands of dollars.
11. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. ‘PoE’, or ‘Power over Ethernet’: One of the constant design challenges of camera systems has been that for every camera location, electrical power must be made available. In the past, this meant running low-voltage DC power lines from a power supply to remote locations for use by the camera. This situation added cost due to the materials and labor involved in the installation. The impact of this requirement has been lessened somewhat by the advent of ‘PoE’ network switches and devices. With this type of hardware, the electrical power for the device is carried by the same singular data cable used to take the video stream away from it. Common type of ‘PoE’ network switch While the impact doesn’t appear to be significant – requiring only one connection to be made between the camera/switch – the result is that camera system design has been greatly simplified and streamlined. Cameras can now be hung in locations previously determined to be less- than-ideal because of the difficulty in supplying them power. The result: video surveillance in surprisingly tight or physically restrictive locations.
12. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. Camera Housings: Another widely configurable element of camera system design is the selection of which type of housing (or enclosure) to choose in containing a camera. Often times, this decision in effect determines the camera, as certain housings are designed to accommodate for specific cameras. The design variability of housings offers a great number of considerations: Will the camera be subjected to wet & cold weather? Then a weatherproof housing with an electric heater may be in order. Is vandalism a potential problem? Then perhaps a Detention-Grade housing is the solution. Mini-dome styled housings are a popular choice for indoor applications. The sleek styling these housings present often minimize the intrusion of a camera system into the ambient environment. In addition, a smoked globe often makes it difficult to determine where the camera is pointed. Effective deterrence, for certain! Whatever the application, a housing exists to meet the need!
13. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. Converged Security: In your busy world, who has the time & resources available to have an expert onsite, who is familiar with all of your facilities’ different physical security systems? The good news is that ‘convergence’ is making life much easier. It is now quite possible to integrate your CCTV camera system, electronic access control system, and Fire/Burglar Alarm systems all tied together; into one singular, seamless enterprise platform… ALL systems, in one place. It is ‘force multiplication’ through technology! Hybrid Systems: …or, “matching up the old with the new”. Already have an system of analog cameras in place? They may be rock solid, good-as-new cameras, but they just lack the nice digital edge that the makes the newer technology so appealing. Guess what? There are many industry-proven methods for integrating your (old) existing cameras into a new digital backbone. So you don’t lose your existing capital investment!
14. Step 2: Demystify the lingo. Does anyone remember Step #1 ? Now, take a minute to review the notes you took in Step 1. You may find that you are able to slightly refine or bring detail to the requirements you have already laid out. Do you want your new camera system to integrate with your existing computer network so that it is rendered maintainable by your existing IT staff? …then maybe an IP addressed camera system is the route you should take. Do you have a dark area of the parking lot you’d like monitored for those late-nights spent at the office? …perhaps an IR capable camera is a fit for the need. Would you like to not only see, but hear what events your camera is recording? …then look into adding audio capture abilities onboard cameras. In any case, you can apply a few pieces of knowledge to your specification, or at the least open your questions up a bit when asking the experts about a direction to take! Congratulations!
15. Step 3: Make it happen! So. Now you know a few things. You’ve successfully navigated the waters of a dynamic and high-tech industry. You have identified your needs, and you’ve begun to ‘flesh-out’ the type of system capabilities you are looking for. …but what if you have tougher questions, like how to integrate this new system with your old one? …or maybe the most important one: How much is this going to cost?!? Take a deep breath. Relax. This is the easy part. You need the experts. Granted, you know just enough to avoid the ‘run around’ by a nefarious vendor, but you would really prefer to build a trusted relationship with someone not out to simply sell you parts… You’d like a partner in this project… someone dependable, with experience in this type of thing, with a long track record of meeting the physical security needs for clients worldwide.
16. …give us a call. Thank yourself later. Security Solutions is far more than just folks with technical knowledge; we have real-world, everyday experience with all the twist-and-turns that you deal with in securing your assets and your company. We’ve made a name for ourselves in providing custom tailored products and services to our client base for over 40 years. Call us at 1-800-253-5625 to begin the relationship with your new security partner. …We look forward to discussing this new camera system with you!
17. You can reach us in a myriad of ways: Security Solutions USA (U-Change Lock Industries) 1640 West Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 Local: 405-376-1600 Toll-Free: 800-253-5625 Web: http://www.securitysolutions-usa.com http://www.u-change.com Email: sales@securitysolutions-usa.com All pictures and content in this guide remain property of Security Solutions, unless otherwise sourced from the public domain. All content within not embossed, flagged, or cited as copyrighted is not willfully used in violation of such protections. All private or copyrighted sources are cited. All copyrighted content and images are used with permission from sourcing organizations or individuals. Security Solutions does not intend for this guide to be a replacement for competent professional security consultation, and encourages the end-user to pursue such consultation. Any liabilities incurred by the end-user remain those of the end-user. 2009