We at Satin AVS know that a CCTV system is only as good as its installation. Minor errors in setup may result in blind spots, inadequate footage, or systems that malfunction at the time of greatest demand. In this post, we describe pitfalls we are used to seeing in our line of business and do not allow them to occur in our team, contributing to making your site safe and sound.
Omitting a Decent Site Survey
Most installers are in a hurry to install cameras without mapping the angles, light sources, or network coverage. This often leads to:
- There are areas of overlap coverage and areas of blind spots.
- Cameras that have direct light, and hence give poor images.
- Power supplies or network points that are in inconvenient positions.
A survey of sites of professionals saves time and money. At Satin AVS, we always conduct a full survey and design plan so every camera serves a clear purpose.
Selecting the Improper Type of Camera or Lens
The choice of an indoor dome over an outdoor gate or vice versa, or a poor lens, can render the footage useless. Common errors include:
- Application of simple cameras in low-light or infrared conditions.
- Inappropriate monitoring requirement resolution.
- Fixed lenses that can be adjusted or PTZ cameras would be more relevant.
We ensure that all the cameras installed meet the ambiance, lighting, and security requirements of our customers.
Lack of Cable Management and Power Planning
By using loose and unlabeled cabling or cabling with no protection, one limits the life of the system and makes it difficult to troubleshoot. Power issues include:
- No UPS or surge protection for recorders and cameras is available.
- Violation of the principle of sharing power and network cables that are not shielded.
- Power capacity should not be overlooked when network switches are being used.
We install tidy, labelled cabling and provide power protection as part of our CCTV maintenance and services.
Failure to maintain Storage and Recorder Configuration.
Storage absence or wrong recorder settings can ruin the good footage.
Avoid:
- Thinking you take fewer days of recording than you do.
- Compression settings are of low quality.
- Failing to establish a backup or a remote storage.
Our crew makes sure that the storage is of the appropriate size and recorders will be set to save the footage safely and clearly.
Disregarding the Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In the UAE, the CCTV systems are to be in accordance with the local standards of compliance. The non-compliant installations may lead to fines or rework. We are abreast with all guidelines in order to make sure that all systems installed by us are compliant with the standards.
How Satin AVS Prevents These Mistakes
- See the entire site survey and adequate system design prior to installation.
- The selection of the correct hardware and lenses for the particular environment.
- Provision of safe and clean cabling and good power control.
- Providing continuous CCTV maintenance and performance.
- Ensuring that every project met the UAE requirements on security.
Final Thoughts
An effective CCTV system is one that has been efficiently planned and installed. In Satin AVS, we integrate knowledge, technology, and customer support to ensure that your security does not fail. We do everything from design to maintenance so that you can focus on the most important things in life, that is, peace of mind.
