Common mistakes to avoid when installing a CCTV system

Having a robust and modern CCTV system is imperative for every workplace, and especially retail and service workplaces. Proper surveillance by cameras can act as a deterrent for possible criminal behavior. They can also be of vital help to authorities in the event of any issues, leading to quick and efficient resolution that protects the business from major disruption.

However, even the best CCTV system is undermined and even rendered useless if it is not placed correctly. Here are the most common and worst placement mistakes that will compromise your security system’s surveillance capacities:

The wrong height

Placing your surveillance cameras too low off the ground will limit the scope of what the camera captures. You want mostly a capture of faces and upper body in cameras looking inside the workplace and full images of cars and license plates for outside the workplace in areas like parking lots.
On the other hand, placing the cameras too high will probably make them vulnerable to the weather. The best placement depends on the type of camera (especially the angle and range it captures) and what it is supposed to be surveilling for.

The wrong spot

You must make sure that the spot where the camera is placed is not restricting its view. Things like tree branches, curtains billowing, possible furniture or other items which obstruct the camera’s view have to be taken into account for the place where the camera will be mounted.

Cameras facing each other

Often more than one camera is necessary to efficiently cover the area that needs to be surveilled. A common mistake is having cameras facing each other and ‘caught’ in each other’s scope. This can cause distortion of images due to one camera catching the infrared light of the other. Make sure that the angle of the placement is such that it doesn’t happen.

Choosing the wrong camera

Often the rise in popularity of a camera type might compromise the CCTV system if too few or inappropriate choices of cameras are selected. In particular, PTZ cameras, which can track threats and are harder to guess in terms of their scopes and camera angles, are becoming more popular. However, sometimes they are chosen as a solution instead of more regular cameras. That means that a single PTZ camera is expected to do the work of two or three regular ones. Sometimes that can’t happen, and as a result the CCTV system is weak and unable to record all activity in the workplace.

Sometimes a strategic use of several regular cameras makes for a more robust system than one of few PTZ cameras. In general, choosing the correct camera for the needs of your workplace is key. At Krypto, we will give you full support in choosing the correct equipment for a strong CCTV system that is custom made for your workplace. Our expert technicians and specialists will make sure you get the best value for money and the equipment you truly need, rather than just an off-the-shelf generic system that may not be what your premises need.

Strong or low lighting

You must always take your workplace’s lighting into consideration. Too much lighting may make captured images hard to discern while too little lighting might result in the same problem. If your workplace’s lighting is too strong or too low then the type of camera you choose must be able to handle that and adjust accordingly. At Krypto we will visit your workplace and study its unique parameters to help you make the ideal choice for your premises at the best value for money.

Choosing the right CCTV system is imperative for a strong surveillance that will allow you to deal with malfeasance properly, efficiently, and without much disruption while deterring most crimes of opportunity. At Krypto, we make the process of choosing the correct system and installing it properly easy and efficient while all the choices you make are informed and strategic.