Surveillance Cameras Are Only as Good as the Mounting and Casing Used in Installation

Surveillance cameras are an integral part of any modern security system whether residential or commercial. Today, we are going to take a closer look at two elements of security camera installation that will determine whether these cameras can be used to their maximum potential. Here are some important choices to consider when mounting CCTVS and selecting the proper casings.

5 Considerations When Mounting Security Cameras

When it comes time to select where and how to mount security cameras, there are many decisions to be made. Here are 5 important considerations:

• Mounting to Poles and Other Fixed Infrastructure – One of the main considerations when mounting cameras on existing infrastructure is accessibility to power that the camera requires in order to function. You can’t just hang a wire down the wall and plug it into a socket, or the camera could be disabled with a simple pull of the power cord. At the same time, you want cameras out of reach of vandals and trespassers so they can’t disable the camera with a can of spray paint or a baseball bat.
• Consider Lighting and Viewing Angles – A security camera is only as good as the quality of the video. Poor lighting or the wrong angle can reduce the effectiveness of a camera by leaving blind spots.
• Vehicle Cameras – If you need to have a dashboard cam, finding the right location and viewing angle can be a particular challenge. Or if a large vehicle such as an armored car needs a camera inside the vehicle, this can pose lighting issues.
• Service Desks – To protect employees, it may be necessary to have a camera facing a service desk or the area where a person may approach the desk from.
• Cameras Secured Inside Equipment – Sometimes a camera needs to be secured inside a piece of equipment to show what is going on around it and ensure the device isn’t being tampered with. A good example would be an ATM.

4 Things to Think About When Choosing a Camera Casing

There are many casing options for cameras. What is the best choice for your company? It depends on the application, so your brand may require some or all of the following casings:

• Vandal Proof – These casings are designed to prevent tampering so that a vandal or trespasser cannot easily disable a camera.
• Explosion Resistant – These casings are important when cameras are being used to maintain safety in a volatile environment.
• Lightning Protection – If your camera is located outside, you don’t want to lose your feed due to a stray bolt of lightning.
• Covert/Disguised – You likely want some of your cameras to be visible as a deterrent to criminals. However, it is always a good idea to have some hidden cameras as well so that someone who decides to try and disable the cameras doesn’t find them all.

These are just a few of the options when it comes to surveillance camera mounting and casings that Surveillance Secure can help you to consider. To get started, contact us today by calling (877) 388-1248 or use our website form.