CCTV Explained in Plain English
Because CCTV
cameras are becoming an important part of many company's business management
and loss prevention programs it is essential to have a reasonable understanding
of your requirements - or more importantly, deploy the skills of a reputable
UK CCTV consultant.
The benefits
of implementing a quality CCTV system include: Minimising the risk of
theft and other illegal activities. Protecting your premises from threats
such as arson, terrorism and vandalism. They are not just there for
crime prevention and detection! Monitoring individual employees work
performance helps improve business, Improving customer service by observing
peak periods and planning the staff rotas. By observing staff activity
CCTV can assist in staff training too by pinpointing areas which need
addressing..
We are laden with Acts of Parliament, Laws, Rules and Regulations that
can bring heavy fines upon us if we fail to maintain them. CCTV can
help by enhancing health and safety standards and ensuring employees
comply with legal obligations. In so many cases a well-designed CCTV
system can help by doing the work of a much larger guarding team, thus
leaving people free to deal with situations that arise in a more efficient
and cost-effective manner.
Choosing the
right CCTV system and having it professionally installed is essential
- it will provide you with superior results and will ultimately save
you time and money. Remember that commercial CCTV systems don't come
in ready-made kits, so each component can be provided especially for
your needs. We will take a look at each one of those items.
CCTV pictures
are displayed on monitors. Small desktop monitors, rack fitted security
monitors or large hanging multiscreen monitors, they show the end product
of your system - live and recorded pictures. Monochrome, colour or high
definition colour, monitors are available in a range of sizes. Contrary
to popular belief, larger monitors do not show a wider picture, they
merely display in larger formats. In selecting monitor size, the distance
from viewer to screen will dictate the required monitor size. Reception
desks and counters may be fitted with 9" or 12" monitors,
whereby a wall or ceiling mounted monitor showing a multiscreen display
will need to be quite large. A good CCTV surveyor will recommend a monitor
to best suit its environment.
Moving (pan/tilt) cameras can take the place of many fixed cameras.
Generally fitted with a zoom lens, they can be remotely controlled to
cover a wide area. Used predominantly in larger retail and commercial
perimeter protection, the benefits of a carefully positioned camera
are vast. Often housed within a dome, these cameras can spin round and
round to any position faster than any subject being viewed, and zoom
in for a close-up picture. They can be 'taught' to 'tour your premises,
viewing key areas much more effectively.
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