CCTV Installation and Maintenance Articles

CCTV Installation and wiring

by Editor | Sep 25, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles

CCTV Installation and wiring Prior to any CCTV installation project, the cable drums should be checked for any damage. By checking the outer layer of the cable, any mishandling or damage can be spotted. When it comes to CAT5 or coax cable, cable drums should be...

PoE switch and PoE camera

by Editor | Sep 23, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles

PoE switch and PoE camera In modern CCTV systems, many of us started to use IP cameras with high resolution. When it comes to powering these cameras often we use PoE switches. There are many PoE switches available in the market and it is quite confusing to select the...

How to quote for a CCTV job?

by Editor | Aug 14, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles

How to quote for a CCTV job? Designing a CCTV system is like designing any other systems. Different installation companies will have different methods in quoting for a job. However, the below guidelines will help to you understand more about your project and quote...

Cloud storage for CCTV system

by Editor | Jul 15, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles

Cloud storage for CCTV system Recently, cloud based platforms have become very popular in CCTV storage. Storing video footage in cloud based software provides many benefits. What is cloud storage? Cloud storage is virtual storage used for storing CCTV video footage....

What are the differences between dome and bullet type cameras?

by Editor | Jul 2, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles, Uncategorized

What are the differences between dome and bullet type cameras? When I first started my career in CCTV installation, I used to buy cameras from a local supplier. I had no idea about dome and bullet cameras. All I knew was that bullet cameras are popular outdoor...

PTZ Camera

by Editor | Jun 3, 2014 | Articles, CCTV articles

PTZ Camera How to connect a PTZ camera? Connecting a PTZ camera is very similar to connecting a static CCTV camera. In most PTZ cameras there are three connections to make they are power, video and data. In some PTZ cameras you will find audio but it is very rare. You...