Tuesday, July 7, 2009

CCTV Is Modern Property Protection: CCTV Installation & Installing Security

By Jonathon Sparks

Installing Security: Why do you need CCTV Installation? CCTV (closed circuit television) systems can protect your property cheaper and easier than a manned security service. The CCTV systems when combined with motion detection, the Internet and central station monitoring can provide all of the property protection that is required.

Many modern CCTV cameras have motion detectors built into them. If multiple cameras are utilized at a facility, the multiplexer / DVR will have a motion detection system built into it. This motion detection can be customized for the area of view of each camera on the site. The motion detector whether in the camera or in the multiplexer has an output that can create an alarm state. This alarm state can either enable the DVR to record or can transmit a signal to a central station.

Burglar alarms are monitored from a central station. Today, through the use of the motion detector and the Internet, the images of the camera in an alarm state can be transmitted to a central station for viewing. The central station operator can monitor any number of property sites at the same time so it is vital when installing security you install CCTV installation. This ability allows for a cost savings for the property owners. When a motion detector goes into an alarm state, the image of that camera is transmitted to the central station. If an animal or simply a tree limb blowing through the field of view triggered the alarm, the operator can disregard the alarm. If, however the alarm is an actual alarm there are unauthorized personnel on the property. The operator can then notify the proper law enforcement agencies of the trespass.

This technology which has become more and more prevalent during the last 5 or 6 years enables any business owner to have his property monitored at all times without hiring a physical security company to check on the property. The one time charge for installation of the CCTV equipment and the monthly monitoring charge are far less expensive than the hiring of a physical security company.

When the safety of property is entrusted security guards or security services there is always the possibility of human failure or inattention. That is why it's important to have CCTV installation when installing security systems. Security guards when patrolling a property generally make their patrols within set time frames. When the security staff is not present the property is unattended. A CCTV system is always awake and always viewing the areas of the property that they are directed to.

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