Planning, running wires, and setting up a wired PoE (Power over Ethernet) camera system can seem like a daunting task, but with proper planning and preparation, it can be a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps you'll need to...
Mounting your surveillance camera properly is just as important as choosing the right cameras. To get the most out of your security system, let’s talk about how to choose a mount that meets different installation requirements. Starting with some...
As Christmas approaches, the increased lightning and rainy days can be devastating for your outdoor security systems. Our team often get queries about how to protect the CCTV systems during the Canadian winters, so we will talk about lightning protections for outdoor cameras today. If you want to know about waterproofing, check...
Have you ever been confused about which focal length will perform better in different scenarios? How to choose between 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm lenses for specific purposes? Let's explore the relationship between focal length, lens, field of view, object distance and monitoring distance to make better decisions on choosing the...
As a professional surveillance system installer, the installation is not only connecting wires but also configuring. How can you configure the cameras to satisfy all your clients’ needs? Here we are going to tell you about the parameters of a...
Have you ever encountered the problem of the video recorder lagging or stuttering? Pairing unsuitable switches, configuring wrong parameters, hard disk failures, etc. All could be the reasons for a lagging or stuttering screen by the video recorder. Learn about...
During a video recorder installation, most installers find network problem the most complicated issue at their wits’ end. Even when every camera’s ready and connected, what should we do if the channel status prompts “Network Unreachable”? Don’t panic, here we provide you a network solution in only three steps. Ordinary Video Recorder The...
What is the cable used for? Does this power cord cause wear and short circuit? Will a 200m wiring video cable affect the transmission? We believe that you may encounter many problems during the wiring project or equipment use. Here we will tell you how to choose a suitable wiring scheme. Power cable The general specifications...
During an outdoor installation, there are different situations and scenes installers may encountered. Here we are going to explain some concerns to prevent problematic outcome: Outdoor Installation Concerns Field of View The field of view around the installation point should...
