IR lights are very useful for night time surveillance, but only if they are positioned correctly. Here are some top tips for how to position your IR lights to get the best results! Don’t – forget that any matter with a high water content such as vegetation absorbs IR radiation and makes it difficult for the light to reach…
A Step-By-Step Guide… Step 1: Slide the ferrule over the co-ax Step 2: Using the utility knife remove the outer sheath from the co-ax 20mm from the end. (Careful not to cut through the wire braid underneath). Step 3: Discard the waste to reveal the prepared co-ax and fold back the outer wire braid. Step 4: Using the utility knife remove the…
In an IP rating the first number represents the resistance of the item to solids and the second figure indicates its resistance to liquids. For example, if a camera has an IP rating of IP67, 6 = totally protected against dust and 7 = protected against effects of water immersion between 15cm-1m IP ratings (International Protection…
Tuesday 14th March sees the Surveillance Camera Commissioner Mr Tony Porter launch a new strategy to maintain people’s right to privacy and keep them safe in public places. Designed to give useful guidance to CCTV scheme operators to better understand their legal obligations (Data Protection Act) and what constitutes best practice, the Commissioner’s vision is to make…
Allow Extra Time… Allow extra time in the morning to de-ice your car, up to 10-15 minutes is recommended. You can’t rush de-icing your car, make sure it’s done properly. If you absolutely have to travel in snow and ice allow extra time, don’t rush anywhere and drive safely and cautiously. Stock Up! Prepare your…
12 Top Tips for Home Security Make sure your CCTV is recording, you don’t want to miss the incident if something happens! Did you know that 90% of burglars will avoid homes with CCTV? Don’t let your subscriptions pile up. If you subscribe to a newspaper or magazine, pause delivery or make sure someone collects…