SO MUCH CHOICE AND PRICE VARIATION
If you search the Internet for a home cctv camera, you will find hundreds of different brands, models and price variations.
How do you choose one? It’s so difficult to pass up a low priced camera!
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With more than 30 years of experience with cctv cameras I am able to help you with this decision, what’s more we will use other reputable sources to help you as well.
HOME SECURITY ASSESSMENT – RISK BASED Do not base your home and family security on adverts, costs and hardware promises! The process is to establish a risk profile, then determine the operational objectives of your system, and then to use those objectives to select equipment and hardware that can deliver. STEP 1 The simplest, yet
If you are a restaurant owner, you may want to consider investing in a CCTV system. While the initial investment may be costly, the long-term benefits of having a CCTV system can be extremely profitable. A properly designed and installed CCTV system can help to improve customer satisfaction, increase employee productivity, and reduce shrinkage. In addition, a CCTV system can act as a powerful marketing tool, providing customers with a sense of security and peace of mind.
There are a few reasons why you might want to encourage your business to upgrade their old CCTV system. One reason might be that the quality of the footage captured by newer CCTV cameras is significantly better than that of older models. This means that businesses can get a clearer picture of what is happening on their premises, making it easier to identify and prosecute criminals.
Is it time to upgrade your business cctv system? Read More »
Recently, one advantage of IP camera systems has emerged. This advantage is responsible for forcing me to consider IP camera systems more frequently than before.
No, the concerns about life safety and mission critical applications does not go away. We may just need to spend a lot more money, time and effort on getting the infrastructure as optimal as possible, and in some cases deploy a hybrid – IP /HD Analog System.
How Artificial Intelligence is driving the IP Camera trend.
The major advantage which is causing this refocus – is that an IP camera is literally a mini computer or server. IP Cameras have CPU capability on-board. They are now outpacing HD Analog systems in the area of compute power.
All of these problems are due to design and management failures.Lack of Maintenance and Auditing You cannot just install a cctv system and forget about it. Your cctv system shoud be accompanied by a detailed audit, service and maintainence plan. The plan should include auditing of camera function and views, and a procedure for rapid reporting and repair.Most companies just assume that the system is functioning.
Management blamed the CCTV system when they couldn’t get the footage? Read More »
Smart Wireless cameras are now able to integrate with whole home smart solutions. Recognize you and unlock doors automatically, operate lights, let you know when the baby is disturbed or uncomfortable, or when the cat has knocked over your vase.
Smart solutions with control hubs, and single board controllers can be made to do many wild and cool things.
These cameras provide Security, convenience and comfort when they are well integrated with the smart home, within a secure network, and within range of a strong wi-fi signal.
If you are going to buy a generic kit of cheap cameras and recorder and stick them up about your house – the unfortunate truth is that you are throwing away 90% of whatever you spend on that. It most likely won’t prevent a burglarly, or home invasion – it won’t summon rapid assistance, and will not help you prosecute at all.
Yes it’s true – 90% of CCTV systems did not achieve their objective. Read More »
It is reported that damage claims are the primary loss leader in the car wash industry. These claims directly affect business by slowing or stopping the cleaning line and distracting employees from the core job of servicing customers
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The first thing is the total current demand from your system.
Let’s look at an easy way to determine this.
Look at the capacity of the battery that has been supplied. Mostly you will find a 7AH or 8AH battery. In some instances you may have been provided with an 18AH battery.
Establish for how long the battery maintains your system when the power outs, and divide the capacity of the battery with the number of hours of operation maintained.
This rough calculation will give you an estimate of the Current in Amps that your system will draw per hour.
