infraestructure
How to wire a surveillance camera
In this article, I explain how to wire a surveillance camera.There are different types of cables for surveillance cameras, depending on the model you are using. Let’s discuss the scenario for analog and IP cameras. How to wire an analog surveillance cameraAnalog cameras can use coaxial or UTP (network) cables to send the signal to a […]
Video balun for CCTV (how it works)
You can use a video balun for CCTV to convert from one type of cable to another. This type of device is very common on video surveillance projects that use analog cameras and DVRs (Digital Video Recorders).What is a balun ?A video balun is a device used to adapt the type of connection to allow the […]
What are the Common Mistakes While Installing Security Cameras
What are the Common Mistakes While Installing Security Cameras? That’s a common question that deserves a detailed answer…Security cameras are vital to keeping properties, especially homes and business establishments safe. However, security cameras are also used on streets and other open public places. Mistakes While Installing Security Cameras Can Cause You A Lot of ProblemsJust like in […]
Wireless Network Design for CCTV (the best guide ever)
What’s your first concern about installing security cameras for long distance monitoring such as a CCTV metropolitan surveillance system?The first question that comes to your mind is “How to transmit the videos to a CCTV surveillance center”? That’s when you think about wireless IP camera.But the design of a wireless CCTV metropolitan project is not that simple […]
How to connect a DVR to TV (using HDMI extender)
If you need to carry the video signal from your DVR for long distances, one solution is to use an HDMI extender that allows you to use Category 5 or 6 network cables to extend the signal to distances that can reach up to 120m.Sometimes you come across that situation where the use of an HDMI […]
What is Power Over Coax (PoC) for CCTV
Do you know you can power up your security camera by using Power Over Coax (PoC) without the need to use extra cables?This is the solution that many installers were expecting. Just connect a single cable to the camera and you are done. Video, PTZ commands and power sent over coaxial cable makes the installation […]
Analog CCTV is about to die
With the evolution of CCTV systems, major competitors in the market began to create new technologies that will ultimately cause the death of the traditional analog CCTV systems.The high-resolution analog camera technology on the market is recent and promising, isn’t it? So why people say that the analog is about to die?The fact is that […]
Best coaxial cable for CCTV
When you are about to design an analog CCTV project it is crucial to know which CCTV coaxial cables can be used and how they affect the overall quality of the system that will be installed.Let’s talk about the best coaxial cables for CCTV.In this article, we will talk about coaxial cables widely used in […]
Coaxial cable for IP CCTV Systems
When designing an IP CCTV system, it is necessary to know how the data will be transmitted from the cameras to the recording and monitoring system.There are different ways to send the cameras signals, some are better than others and sometimes also more expensive, so we have to know the options available and what are the […]
