New digital CCTV technology provides many advantages over traditional analogue recording systems. The increased video quality, ability to easily add more cameras to the existing setup, and remote monitoring facilities of a modern CCTV camera kit are great incentives for moving to a digital setup. Here are just some of the reasons why most companies are replacing analogue CCTV systems with digital versions:
- Improved picture quality: Digital CCTV cameras offer far greater resolution and clarity than tape based systems. This can be the difference between recognising a face and letting a criminal get away with no charges. The quality of the picture is measured in megapixels, which is how many dots make up the picture. While you can still find analogue CCTV camera systems that record to a digital recording box, also known as a DVR, these hybrid systems have to convert between analogue to digital and then back again to playback footage. This conversion process can further degrade the picture. With a Digital CCTV camera kit information is always processed in digital form, producing crystal clear images.
- Scalability: It is simple to add further CCTV cameras onto an existing setup. Digital CCTV systems are networked together via network cable, using the same Ethernet cables that computer networks use. This means that there is already an established framework in place for adding and removing camera devices, so adding more is easy. Contrast this with analogue CCTV security systems where each individual camera requires a corresponding cable running back to the monitoring system.
- Remote Access: With a networked IP CCTV kit, third party companies can be contracted to keep an eye on the monitored premises. This is very easy to do with the existing equipment in place and would require very little additional hardware. The ability to off source security to an external company drastically cuts costs, since with an analogue system a security guard would have to be employed to sit and watch the monitoring station.
A digital CCTV kit offers a great many advantages over older analogue camera systems. By leveraging the power of existing computer network technology it produces higher quality recordings and it will be easy to upgrade in the future. Add to this the fact that monitoring can be sourced out to third party companies cheaply, and you can begin to see why modern CCTV systems are here to stay.
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Everyone has a fear that at some point they will be burgled. Ask anyone you know, and the chances are that they themselves have been a victim of theft, or they know someone who has. So the law of averages say that it is likely to happen to you too at some point. However, there is no need to be a sitting duck in your home. You could buy quality security systems and CCTV camera kit to protect your property. Here are 3 reasons why installing CCTV kit is a great solution to a potential problem:
- Deterrence: Statistics show that burglars and thieves are far more unlikely to attempt a robbery that has visible CCTV cameras present. Why would they try to rob a property that could potentially get them caught when they could go for an easier option just down the street? The answer, of course, is that they generally will go for whatever is more risk-free.
- Peace of mind: It can be greatly reassuring to know that your property is being monitored whenever you are out of the house by security professionals. There are subscription services available where you can pay a monthly fee and the company will periodically check the status of your property to make sure it is protected. Sleep easier when on holiday with services like these.
- View your home remotely: Most modern CCTV systems have the facility to connect directly to the Internet, allowing the cameras to be viewed remotely via your own personal password. This can be very useful if you wish to check on the status of your home security when at work, for example, or when on vacation.
A CCTV camera kit has many more advantages, but these are some of the more obvious ones. They allow you to sleep sound in your bed, safe in the knowledge that your home is less likely to be targeted by thieves, and you always have the ability to check up on your property if need be.
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Closed Circuit Television security systems have a ratings system that reveal the toughness of the cameras used. The Ingress Protection rating, or IP for short, shows how resistant the video camera is to water and moist conditions, and it also indicates how resilient it is to physical objects.
The IP of an outdoor CCTV camera is a 2 digit number, with each digit having a completely separate relationship to the other. By checking the IP rating before purchasing a camera you will be able to understand what conditions it is suited to – the higher number the better.
Let’s examine an example IP rating: 67
The first digit denotes two things: the CCTV camera kit’s ability to withstand foreign objects being inserted into the enclosure, and the amount of protection the camera offers from its own internal moving parts – from fingers getting stuck in gears, for example.
In this case the number 6 shows that the camera is dust tight and has no exposed moving parts that can be interfered with. 6 is actually the best rating that a CCTV camera can have, so in this case the CCTV kit would be perfect for a dirty environment such as a car garage.
The second number in the IP rating denotes how waterproof the camera enclosure is. This value is graded on a scale of 0 to 8, and once again the higher the value the better the protection. A 7 means that the enclosure can be completely submerged in water, but only for a limited time. So no using this one in a swimming pool! That would require an IP rating of 8, and as you can imagine, the higher the rating the more expensive the camera is likely to be.
When buying a CCTV camera kit for the home the most suited rating would be 54 or above. This would offer protection both from rain and the types of wildlife commonly found in the garden.
I hope you found this description useful!
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