As we all are aware that CCTV cameras are ideal surveillance equipment and spy gadgets that are popularly being used today for security purposes. The marketplace is flooded with security systems that include CCTV cameras outfitted with state-of-art technology. When it comes to security camera installation, the task may be easy for some and difficult for others. Cabling in the CCTV camera installation is often the main issue that makes it difficult. In this article, this issue will be addressed. Follow the tips given below for a smooth installation.
- Know the camera power
You must always make use of regulated power supplies having a high tolerance. Also, ensure that the security camera being used has 40 percent of camera capacity of the needed voltage. This will prevent both voltage loss and overheating. Also, in order to avoid voltage drop, you also must go with a power cable of suitable length and thickness. Also, ensure of proper cooling and even ventilation for power supply.
- Proper cabling
Avoid installing the video cable parallel to the AC power cables that have high current. Do not let RG59U Co-Ax runs to exceed 200m for colored cable and 350m for Black and white. Avoid bending the cables and over tightening of cable ties. You should also avoid any sharp bends when doing your cables. Before installing the devices, ensure to label the data signal cables and the cameras.
- Test before installing
Make sure that you test each and every subsection of the equipment before installing. In order to prevent condensation in the camera, ensure to properly seal the mounting brackets of the outdoor domes. You also must make sure that there is enough space for cameras and connectors before housing them. Don’t install the equipment under direct sunlight as it can heat up and get prone to damage. Also, check out that the equipment cannot be easily reached by thieves or frauds. However, ensure that the equipment is not installed at a very high position so that it does not capture the video properly.
- Take in time-lapse VCR considerations
Take into account the VCR considerations by servicing the VCR and ensure a quality video recording. Your home security will improve when you get an excellent quality of images. You will also be preserving the original content recorded on the tape.
- Proper wireless video transmission
For making sure that the transmitter and receiver are properly aligned, you must consider a wireless video transmission. And therefore you must carefully check the interference sources like overhead power lines, wireless LAN networks, and other such that could possibly interrupt your power generating system. Trees can also be a major interruption in the transmission path so you must also consider them before installing the CCTV security cameras.
Following the above-mentioned tips will help in the proper installation of CCTV security cameras and ensuring proper security for your property. Plus, these tips will help you in making a perfect choice of security cameras.
