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Choosing a location for your PTZ Camera
With a PTZ camera, you have some flexibility on
where the camera can be mounted. Some things to
consider when choosing a location -
1)
What you want to monitor and where you’ll get the
best view of it.
2)
How you’re going to connect the camera to your
DVR; remember that cables and connections should
be kept out of the weather.
3)
It’s recommended to mount your cameras at an
elevated position to keep out of harm’s way.
4)
Make sure your camera has minimal sky in it as
the light in daylight can make the foreground of the
image darker.
5)
Think about the most likely way a potential offender
may approach your home.
6)
The camera’s casing is resistant to water and
tampering. However, the cable and connector are
vulnerable and require protection.
7)
Prolonged exposure to adverse weather conditions
such as sunlight or excessive moisture, may
eventually damage the internal components of the
camera and adversely affect its performance.
8)
When running your cable, try to avoid bending it at
sharp angles.
9)
Don’t put your cable near live electrical wiring.
AC electricity generates radio “noise” which can
interfere with the signal from your camera.
10)
As the camera can pan a full 360 degrees, this
means that (for example) installing it in a tight corner
is probably not an ideal utilization of its potential. A
freestanding pole of sufficient height and integrity
to reliably hold the camera securely is an ideal
choice, as is the centre of a wall in a larger room or
a warehouse.