3. Is it difficult to install CCTV ? Smaller projects are within the scope of a competant DIY’er. The self install approach must be carefully considered. While help and advice can be obtained on equipment and materials it is very difficult to get it right without getting a professional survey completed. Lack of knowledge leads to poor working practice, poor performance, costly materials and in many cases the wrong products being installed. The truth of the matter is that most CCTV cameras are just not properly set up for their intended purpose, and that’s the main reason why it’s so important to understand the objectives, before installing the system. In the context of Security, their are essentially four main steps to achieving an efficient approach when applying Closed Circuit Television; but it is still worth remembering that in most situations, the general effectiveness of CCTV increases when it is used as part of an overall strategy, involving various other complimentary techniques, (for example, lighting, intruder alarms , access control, etc.). Step 1 is the Crime Audit (CA)... Before you can address any given problems, you first need to understand the scope and complexity of any criminal behaviour which has so far taken place. Step 2 The Risk Assessment Survey (RAS) ... is in some respects the key to designing an effective Closed Circuit Television system. Step 3 Development of the CCTV System Profile (SP)... this is actually the point where the system design begins to get .... just a little bit more interesting. Step 4 Look closely at the benefits of ‘macro’ profiling... Individual areas of the system are addressed. Hopefully now we hade described that CCTV is more than buying a few cameras and chucking them in. Clearly there is a case for a considered approach that, if done carefully and thoughtfully can save money and time. We refer to the term CCTV loosely as it is the common reference to surveillance cameras but as has been described, surveillance cameras are very often OCTV (Open circuit television). Please refer to our other guide which contains a glossary of terms and abbreviations
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 05:51:27 +0000
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