A well-designed and well-placed commercial building video surveillance system provides security to your employees, the public, and residents and also protects your assets.
Choosing the Right Commercial Building Video Surveillance System
There are several types of integrated video surveillance systems available. Video surveillance systems serve to deter crime while also aiding in saving lives in the case of fires, floods, intruders, or any other emergencies by having the ability to locate unauthorized intruders and emergencies in the building.
Video surveillance plays a critical role in relaying pertinent information so lives can be saved and threats can be addressed promptly. HRSS offers assistance in choosing the best video surveillance system for your needs with integrated security solutions.
Different Types of Commercial Building Video Surveillance Cameras
- Wireless Cameras
Wireless cameras have the advantage of offering installation flexibility, but they also offer a smaller selection of cameras and sometimes poor video quality. Wireless cameras must be powered at the camera’s location and can have nothing that obstructs the line of sight.
- IP/Network Cameras
Network/IP cameras use the internet to transmit images, commonly using a compressed bandwidth. They can be both wireless and hardwired to send images over greater distances without requiring a separate cable or power source.
- Dome Cameras
Dome cameras get their name from the shape of their housing unit, which is designed to make it unobtrusive. Its camera can quickly spin within the housing to maneuver for a wide-width view. This type of camera is often used in commercial buildings because they are available in “smoked” covers which hide the direction the camera lens is pointing from onlookers without compromising the quality of the picture.
- Bullet Cameras
Bullet closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are typically mounted on the wall or ceiling and point at a specific area to be viewed. They are suited for indoor or outdoor use. The cameras have a cylindrical shape which is why they are named “bullet” cameras. This type of camera usually does not offer pan, tilt, or zoom functions.
- Covert Cameras
This type of camera is designed to be disguised as objects such as clocks, motion sensors, or smoke detectors and can be discreet based on their location.
- Day/Night Cameras
These cameras work well for commercial security systems for outside applications. Day/night cameras can adjust and still capture images even in direct sun, reflections, strong backlight, and glare.
- High-Definition Cameras
High-definition cameras are well-liked for commercial buildings due to their ability to present extremely clear images and a zoom feature that does not affect the quality of the images. Their primary use is for commercial buildings being used as casinos, retail stores, or businesses selling high-end merchandise.
- Infrared/Night Vision Cameras
This type of camera can be used for both business and home security. They capture high-resolution video regardless of the time of day. These video surveillance cameras can also capture images at night in low-light conditions, making them a great component for integrated commercial security systems.
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
This type of camera gives the owner the ability to adjust the camera up or down, left or right, or zoom the lens. This is a great option for your commercial security system monitored by a surveillance specialist. These cameras can cover a wide vicinity with one camera and are typically more expensive.
- Varifocal Cameras
Varifocal cameras are appropriate for businesses that are not sure of the viewing angles or distance they want to survey. These cameras are designed to work using a lens that can manage different focal distances. The operator of the camera can keep the image in focus while zooming in and out.
HRSS Offers Assistance in Choosing the Best Video Surveillance System
Deciding which video surveillance security system fits your needs can be overwhelming with the many types of video surveillance available. HRSS provides a security assessment, system design, and quality commercial video surveillance equipment that best suits your business operations. HRSS offers more information on video surveillance for your commercial security system as part of our integrated security system solutions.
HRSS provides complete service of fire, and life safety systems with a team of NICET certified and field-trained experts. We collaborate with our customers to meet your specific commercial video surveillance system needs, including assessment, design, UL-listed equipment, monitoring, and repairs. Contact HRSS to learn more about how to improve safety and efficiency with video surveillance and integrated security systems.