Setting up a Digital Security Camera System
Setting up a Digital Security Camera System
Setting up and maintaining a digital security camera system can really be quite simple, as long as you know what you are doing and have patience. The first step is to determine what pieces of security equipment you are going to need, and although this will vary depending on the amount of money that you have to spend and the features that you are looking to get, there are a few products that are basically necessities.
The Basics
One piece of security equipment that every digital security camera system needs is a camera. There are many different types and features to choose from these days, and it really all depends on whether you are looking to get indoor or outdoor monitoring. Both would of course be best, but for outdoor monitoring in particular, you may want the color outdoor CCD camera with 24 infrared LEDs.
This camera is a high quality resolution color CCD camera that is contained a very stylish and durable housing. As well it is easily connectable with your TV, VCR or DVR, and what's even more, to save on energy costs, it has built-in sensors that turn on the infrared LEDs when light fades.
Motion detectors are also an important part to any digital security system, and these are devices that contain a physical mechanism or electronic sensor that works by alerting the user of the presence of a moving object within the field of view.
Some motion detection systems work by transmitting high frequency radio wave signals into the secure area, while others use infrared light to detect heat changes. The RAB Super Stealth 360 Degree Motion Sensor is one great model in particular, and it features two sensors in one to monitor 180° in front and 360° below.
It also offers time adjustment from 5 seconds to 12 minutes, 6000 volt surge protection, 1000 watt switching capacity, temperature compensation for reliable all weather performance, and an LED indicator and extensive instruction manual to ensure that you have a trouble-free installation process.
Glassbreak sensors are also critical to a digital home security system, and they are actually one of the most crucial components of all to a digital home security system. They work as a perimeter device because they are able to catch a burglar attempting to make entry into your home. They are available in both hardwired and wireless versions, and although there are few problems associated with them, one of the most major is that they are not able to hear through walls or around corners and so you may have to set up quite a few.