The document discusses CCTV cameras and systems. It defines CCTV cameras as specialized cameras used to monitor activities within a given location. It notes their abbreviation stands for "Close Circuit Television Camera." The document outlines the benefits of CCTV cameras such as security, traffic monitoring, crime prevention and detection. It also describes the different types of CCTV systems, cameras, components, and the typical steps to a CCTV system project.
2. Table of Contents
Introduction
Benefits of CCTV Cameras
CCTV System Types
CCTV Camera Types
3. Introduction
CCTV Cameras are specialized types of cameras used to monitor activities within a
given location
It is abbreviation for ‘Close Circuit Television Camera’
4. Benefits of CCTV Cameras
Maintaining security in restricted or secure areas such as homes and financial
institutions among others
Monitoring traffic
Building and ground security
Observing behavior of people within a given setting such as workplace, prisons or
hospitals
Crime prevention and detection
5. CCTV System Types
1. Wired CCTV System
This involves CCTV cameras connected together by physical wires and
cables
6. 2. Wireless CCTV System
This involves CCTV cameras connected together using the internet or local area wireless
connection. The illustration also shows the hybrid IP Camera system
7. CCTV Camera Types
Indoor Camera
Outdoor Camera
Night-vision Camera
Dome Camera
Bullet Camera
Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Camera
Hidden Camera
8. Night Vision Camera Dome Camera
Indoor Camera Outdoor Camera PTZ Camera
Bullet Camera
10. CCTV System Components
CCTV Cameras
Power Supply Unit for Analogue Systems
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for Analogue Wired Systems
Network Video Recorder (NVR) for IP CCTV Systems (Wired &Wireless)
BNC Connectors
RG59 and Cat 6 Cables
Housing and Brackets
Display Monitor
12. CCTV System Project Steps
Expression of Interest
Site Survey to establish requirements and specifications
Proposal, Acceptance and Contract Signing
Supply and delivery of components required
Installation and Configuration –
1. Mapping and installation of Coaxial cables, or network cables
2. Camera mounting and setup
3. Power unit and DVR/ NVR installation
4. Configuration of the system
Training and Commissioning