Today we start a new series on educating our clients on CCTV Surveillance Systems. This technology has become an integral part of our lives as we are determined to put the security and safety of our loved ones or employees first. Remember to keep visiting our blog for more articles over the next few weeks.
WHAT IS CCTV
CCTV, or closed-circuit television, is a system that allows you to keep an eye on what’s going on in and around your business. Cameras and monitors enable you to view events live, and recorders archive footage for later reference. Don’t mistake a CCTV monitor for an ordinary television. It doesn’t receive publicly broadcasted content—only footage from security cameras installed on the premises.
CCTV technology has been around for decades, but improvements in recent years make it even more effective at capturing criminals in the act and bringing them to justice. Consider the various parts of a CCTV system and how they all work together.
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TYPES OF CCTV CAMERAS
- Wired security cameras use cables to transmit footage and conduct video surveillance, but the signal can weaken when the transmission range exceeds 300 meters. Using the appropriate networking cables, switches, and signal boosters can help overcome this problem. Several cameras can be interconnected to a single monitor located in a security room.
- Analog cameras have been around for years and are still the most common type of CCTV camera installed today. They have basic functionality and store video onsite.
- IP (Internet protocol) cameras carry out the same functions as their analog counterparts, but with vastly greater capabilities. IP cameras boast sharper, higher resolution images and more flexible features like remote zoom and repositioning. They also give you the option to view footage on a web browser. This makes it possible to receive notifications regarding anything peculiar your cameras records—such as movement inside your business at 3:00 am—and view it live from anywhere via a computer or smartphone. The major drawback of IP cameras is their higher price tag. There are also IP cameras that work with wireless technology.
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In our next article, we would discuss the items included in a complete surveillance system and their uses.
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