Five things you must know about IP camera installation

In the current equipment, network surveillance cameras are undoubtedly the audience. No matter from the long-term development or the convenience of application, network monitoring equipment has already made a very good impression in people's hearts. However, judging from the situation reported by the frontline service personnel of Sino-German Hongtai, many customers have greatly reduced their monitoring results due to improper installation. So what should we pay attention to in the installation of network cameras?

First, the location requirements of the camera

For surveillance cameras, the installation angle is directly related to the imaging effect of the device. Therefore, many users regard the monitoring effect as the primary reference for the installation position of the surveillance camera. However, they have overlooked a very important point: there are other factors to consider in the choice of the installation location of the surveillance camera.

The first is at the height of the installation, in order to prevent the camera from interference from the surrounding environment, to achieve a better photo and survival effect. When installing in an indoor environment, we must ensure that the height of the device is not less than 2.5 meters as much as possible. In an outdoor environment, we also need to place the monitoring equipment at a height of more than 3 and a half meters from the ground. Otherwise, no matter from the perspective of camera self-protection or equipment monitoring, there will be many negative effects. Only after taking into account these most basic issues, perspective is what we consider.

Second, the wiring requirements of the camera

For the network camera, its line installation method is obviously more abundant than traditional analog equipment. However, no matter which transmission method is used, interference is one of the issues we have to pay attention to. Especially for wired video signals, the same direction transmission of signal lines and high-power wires is undoubtedly a taboo in the process of wiring, let alone put them in the same transmission line tube for convenience of construction. Even if it is not possible to separate the two due to environmental constraints, it is necessary to ensure a separation distance of at least half a meter. Only with such a plan can the impact of strong magnetic interference on video transmission be better avoided.

For devices that use wireless signal transmission, there are fewer restrictions on the line. But the camera itself should also avoid strong magnetic interference sources around it. At the same time, ensure that the camera is isolated from the ground.

In addition, we must also pay attention to avoid the impact and obstruction of the line on the work of the PTZ.

Requirements for lighting environment

When using surveillance cameras at night, in order to avoid reflections and shadows, lighting equipment is usually required, and infrared lighting can be used instead of ordinary light bulbs. However, users must use black and white surveillance cameras and network surveillance camera servers with infrared lighting equipment, because black and white surveillance cameras are more sensitive to infrared light, while color surveillance cameras cannot perform infrared functions.

For a wide dynamic camera like Sino-German Hongtai, although the imaging ability in the backlight environment is improved. However, this does not mean that the camera can continuously complete the work in a strong light environment. Because under strong light, direct strong light easily makes it difficult for the camera to accurately locate an accurate image, and eventually causes the color filter on the sensor chip to be permanently discolored, causing the camera to appear streaks in the monitored image. Therefore, if possible, we make the camera in a "smooth light" mode as much as possible, but in any case, we must avoid the direct stimulation of the camera lens by the strong light for a long time.

Fourth, high-performance terminals are indispensable

Bandwidth limitation has always been one of the important reasons why network monitoring is difficult to expand. It is precisely because of this factor that there has been a long-term two-tier differentiation for network users-those who have the strength to adopt a self-built network, but users who are not capable can only endure slow transmission, or find another way. However, with the continuous improvement of compression technology and the optimization of the network environment. The living environment of network monitoring is also getting better.

However, if general public network users can better complete network monitoring, an advanced processing terminal is obviously indispensable. In terms of system performance, we should try to use current advanced processing systems such as linux or win7, and have advanced CPUs, relatively large capacity memory and graphics cards, etc., so that our equipment can play a more comprehensive imaging effect .

In addition, if there are other auxiliary alarm facilities in our system, we should pay attention to their compatibility with the system and the stability of the equipment itself in the current environment. We also need to focus on and debug when setting up the equipment.

Five, installation of equipment accessories

In addition to some complete aspects mentioned above, some camera auxiliary equipment installation specifications are also links that we must not ignore in construction. For example, to ensure that the installation position of the camera's pan / tilt, rack and other equipment meets the design requirements, the installation should be smooth and firm, and easy to operate and maintain. The distance from the back and sides of the rack to the wall must meet the maintenance requirements; when necessary, we need to install a protective cover or temperature control device on the camera. For links with complex lines, we should also indicate the usefulness and characteristics of each line for future maintenance and sorting.

The above mentioned is the key link that Sino-German Hongtai reminds everyone to pay attention to when setting up a simple network monitoring system. Compared to some complicated large-scale monitoring systems, these aspects are obviously more simple and intuitive. However, from a critical point of view, these can be said to be the lifeblood links that affect the working quality of the camera, and they must not be ignored. Only when we grasp these important but easily overlooked elements mentioned above, can we enjoy a more efficient and convenient network monitoring effect.