COMPONENTS OF A CCTV

SYSTEM
ENRIQUITO T. FIDELES, JR
EIM TEACHER
SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
SAN JOSE, LIBJO, DINAGAT
From the outside, a CCTV system may look
complex or confusing, but the reality is they are
very simple to understand. There are only a
handful of components needed for a successful
CCTV system installation. The key to success
when installing a CCTV system is planning,
education, and implementation. Here are the
basic components of a CCTV system:
1. Security Cameras:
The security cameras of a CCTV system are
obviously a vital component. There are many
different security cameras on the market that
are designed to support different applications
and mounting option, and it is up to you to
choose the security camera that best supports
your installation requirements.
2. Security DVR
The security DVR is the heart of a CCTV
system. This is where the video the security
cameras are capturing is recorded, stored, and
managed. The security DVR will come with
software pre-loaded that gives you the freedom
to manage and configure each security camera
individually.
Every security camera will have to be cabled
back to the security DVR. Security DVR’s are
available in 4, 8, and 16 channel configurations,
and each security camera will attach to its own
channel.
3. CCTV Cable
CCTV cable is the cable type used to attach the
security cameras to the security DVR and their
required power supply. Most professional
installers use a Siamese CCTV cable for their
installations. This is essentially two cables that
are attached together to make one simple to
install cable.
4. The CCTV power supply
will allow you to
power the security
cameras. CCTV power
supplies are available
in 24VAC or 12VDC
power types, and they are offered with different voltage
strengths. So you need to evaluate the amount and type of
power your security cameras need, and choose the right
power supply to support them.
4. BNC Connectors:
BNC connectors are
terminated on the ends
of the RG59 coaxial cable
and allow a plug and play
installation between the
coaxial cable, security DVR,
and each security camera.
BNC connectors are really the strongest
connector’s on the market, plus they are most
common for high bandwidth video applications.
Once the coaxial cable of the CCTV cable has
been terminated with a male BNC connector,
connections can be made with the female BNC
connectors that are on the back of the security
DVR and the security camera.
Tools:
There are minimal tools needed to install a
CCTV system. A basic screw driver will allow
you to mount your security cameras, and you
will need a cable stripper to prepare the CCTV
cable, and a termination tool to install BNC
connectors on the ends of the CCTV cable.
Other than these few basic tools, a CCTV system
really just entails attaching numerous products
together. This is why almost anyone can install a
CCTV system on their own!
THANK YOU!