Essential Aspects to Review Before CCTV Installation

1. Essential Aspects to Review Before CCTV Installation Installing a CCTV system involves critical considerations to ensure you pick the optimal setup aligned to needs while maximizing returns.

2. Determine Monitoring Objectives CCTVs serve diverse monitoring purposes Perimeter Security In-Premise Safety Operations Oversight

3. Perimeter Security: Cameras focused outward offer property access control, deterring intrusions. Crucial for remote sites. In-Premise Safety:Internal views protect assets and people indoors via activity monitoring and access control into restricted premises sections. Operations Oversight: Surveillance of production lines, warehouses etc. enables process monitoring to improve efficiency. Useful for quality assurance too. Define priority monitoring areas and goals upfront as they dictate equipment types and positioning aspects during installation planning.

4. Camera Types and Specs Various camera options differ in functionality: • Fixed vs PTZ: Fixed cameras provide specific viewfields from mounted angles. PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) ones are adjustable remotely - useful for expanding coverage. • Image Quality: HD cameras now provide exceptional video quality and definitions. Important for capturing identifiable details like number plates or facial features.

5. Outdoor Resistance • Wireless vs Wired • Automated Addons • Night or Low Light Visibility • Infrared and lowlight sensitive cameras are critical to monitor poorly lit Indoor or outdoor areas at night. Specialist options like thermal cameras also available. • built-in motion sensor alerts, automatic PTZ tracking features and AI additions like object or facial recognition all enhance monitoring scope nowadays. • check camera hardiness levels before Installation on open outdoor sites or harsh environments like factories. Waterproof, vandal-proof casings etc crucial here. • While wireless CCTVs allow flexible repositioning, wired options provide more stable connectivity and power supply.

6. POSITIONING ASPECTS Camera positioning constitutes a pivotal part of the Installation plan directly impacting coverage quality. Our specialists survey sites to map out ideal camera models for each location alongside necessary mounting accessories, power supply and connectivity mechanisms.

7. Configuring firewalls, changing default passwords, disabling unnecessary ports etc. to prevent unauthorised access • 01 • Cybersecurity Preparedness Encrypting data transfers and storage to make information undecipherable when intercepted • 02 While expanding monitoring scope, connected systems also raise vulnerabilities like hacking, data leaks etc. Our teams undertake key strengthening measures: Advising on physical securation of recorder systems and cables against tampering. • 03 Keeping firmware updated on cameras and security recorder models to ensure vulnerability patches and data integrity. • 04

8. Legality Considerations Certain CCTV practices remain restricted like explicitly capturing identifiable views of neighbour’s private property. Our consultants clarify doubts and demonstrate optimal camera angles or required screening options to avoid legal issues down the line. Scalability Needs High Resolution Capabilities Analytic Integrations Review expected business growth plans and real estate expansions when planning commercial CCTV systems installation. Scalable IP-based designs using cloud storage allow seamless capacity boosts via additional licenses and cameras. AI-based analytics like people counters, queue managers, vehicle analysers etc tailored to oversee commercial workflows allow extracting value from surveillance beyond just security. Ensure network capacity and recorder compatibilities support add-on modules. With large commercial premises and longer recording durations, storage and bandwidth need factoring while determining camera resolution capacities during installation. Full HD 1080p or 4MP+ mega-pixel cameras desired for extensive coverage.

9. Post Installation Support Fool Proof Redundancies Compliance Guidance Our comprehensive CCTV maintenance contracts offer prompt diagnoses and fixes of any unforeseen glitches. Annual routine cleaning and camera calibrations also help improve longevity. Further expansion consultations assist upgrading the system as operational needs evolve. Downtime intolerable for commercial CCTV monitoring. We create comprehensive redundancy plans spanning dual internet links, failover camera licensing groups, redundant storage set ups, UPS backups during power failures etc. for 24x7, reliable footage. We assist commercial customers adhere to legislated surveillance norms related to workplace safety, privacy protections, secure storage durations etc unique to the UK context. This oversight prevents breaches.

10. WHY CHOOSE US TO INSTALL CCTV? • With decades of experience handling CCTV installations in London and Surrounding Areas for retail chains, factories, warehouses, office blocks and other commercial premises across London, our security integrators bring combinations of multi-industry expertise enabling tailored setups. Get started by calling Commercial Electrician London at +442071834006 for your upcoming project!

11. THANK YOU! • Commercial Electrician London • NICEIC Registered Commercial Electrician in London • +44 207 183 2293 • www.commercialelectrician.london • International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2BN