CCTV Installation

Hi-Tech Training Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Installation Course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of CCTV systems at a foundation level.

This practically based course is designed to give participants a general knowledge of the operation and installation of Closed Circuit Television Systems at a foundation level. Content includes: – setting up cameras, lenses, monitors, video switches, quads, multiplexers and time-lapse recorders, video signals, scene illumination, cable and connectors, the “Operational Requirement”. 50% Practical “Hands-On” approximately.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamental elements that make up a CCTV System.
• Set up a Camera
• Set up a Monitor
• Set up Switches
• Set up Quads
• Set up Multiplexers
• Set up recording devices
• Connect up and test system elements
• Be aware of the issues associated with lighting and scene illumination
• Adjust the Back Focus of a lens to prevent picture going out of focus from day to night.
• Be aware of the significance of the “Operational Requirement” and the EN50132 test protocols
• Be aware of the relevant standards and issues
• Use a lens calculator to choose correct lens for particular application
• Have an awareness of the changing technology and it’s impact on the industry

Course Content

• CCTV Systems:– Introduction and uses.
• Elements of a basic CCTV system:- Camera, monitor and digital recorder.
• Camera types and uses:- Fixed and movable, indoor and outdoor, monochrome and colour, day and night.
• Camera specifications:- Sensitivity, signal to noise ratio and resolution.
• Back Focus adjustment.
• Lens types:- Fixed and variable focal length, manual and motorised zoom.
• Use of lens calculator.
• Scene illumination:- Lighting considerations, LED’s, infrared lamp maintenance and bulb life.
• Switches, Quads, Multiplexers and control systems: – Types and applications.
• Monitors and Multiple screen displays.
• Recording the footage:- Analogue and Digital video recorders.
• Time-lapse recording. Reviewing video footage.
• Cables and connectors: – Types, uses, limitations, preparation and testing.
• Introduction to Digital CCTV and IP technology.
• Connection to other security systems.
• Use of test equipment including: – Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Light Meters, Pattern Generators and Cable Length Meters.
• Relevant standards, issues and the “Operational Requirement”.
• The Analogue or Digital option? Changing technology and keeping updated.

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