CCTV quote info quiz

Tell us the reason why you require a quote for a camera system at your property?

Select the options that apply.

It’s useful to understand the property to better select the appropriate cameras

Things to take into consideration when determining the number of cameras:

• Corners, remember a camera cannot see around corners
• Cameras can view up to 90 degrees, thus if you have a straight outside wall you need to view from left to right (180 degrees, you will need 2)
• Cameras with a 90 degree viewing angle cannot see far away, on average 20m night vision

CCTV control systems (DVR/NVR) are build to handle a set number of cameras. This being, 4, 8, 16, 32 or more. Knowing if you are planning to add additional cameras will guide us to provide the appropriate control system to attend to your current and future needs.

Cameras needs to communicate with the control station (DVR/NVR). Analogue systems has to have a cable running from each camera to the DVR. IP camera systems can transmit its video through a network interface, which has wireless options available.

An analogue system is the more traditional type of installation. This is more cost effective, however installation is more difficult, but suitable for smaller type of installations.

IP (network) camera systems tend to be more expensive but have superior quality and reliability and is easier to install in larger scale systems, or larger property types.

Bare in mind, if a lot of cameras are in remote locations, an analogue system would not be possible.

New technology allows cameras to view colour at night opposed to the traditional black and white. These night colour cameras adds to the cost.

Certain models of camera allows you to hear sound at its location.

Alarm systems and CCTV camera systems can communicate with each other. As an example, if movement is detected through the alarm system, the camera system can be notified to have a PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom camera that can turn) to look at the specific location. The reverse is also available that the camera system can trigger the alarm system if specific movement is detected.

Cameras can be mounted in remote locations without any power with a solar panel. These are typically for longer distances around a perimeter.

If internet access is available, all the systems we supply has viewing capabilities for your mobile phone. You might want to have a screen locally to view them.

Advanced technology allows cameras to view more than just normal video.

Select the options that apply to your needs.

PTZ, or Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras are cameras that can turn and view in different directions. These camera movements can be controlled via the mobile phone app, however, to control them more precisely and at the property a controller is needed.

Camera systems need to be secured to avoid tamper. Having the control box (DVR/NVR) in a suitable location to avoid tamper or theft is highly advised. If no hidden or secure location is available, we can provide a neat steel box with glass door to install the system into. These boxes not only assist in avoiding tamper, but it also greatly increases the neatness of the installation.

We provide a number of quality brands to choose from.

As a registered supplier of AI detection systems like Spotbot and Guardian AI, we can provide these additional systems to you.