Technical tips to help you with common CCTV problems.
One of the main advantages of NiteDevil’s lower light technology is there is no limit to the distance the camera will see (other than the lens that is fitted) as it uses the overall illumination of the area it covers rather than relying upon the maximum distance and spread of IR light. See the…
Situating your camera so that you capture the exact footage you require for the purpose you need it for is essential in a good CCTV system design. Weather you are looking to monitor & control, detect, observe, recognise or identify… here is a general guide to help you. These image sizes are an approximation and are relative…
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…
A bit unsure what some of those unusual terms and pesky acronyms actually mean when you come across them? Well here’s a quick guide to help you…. AGC – Automatic Gain Control is a handy feature that automatically adjusts the Video amplitude under various lighting conditions. If the Gain is manually set too high,…