When people think about a CCTV system the first and sometimes the only thing that they think about is the cameras that they see. The CCTV cameras, yes are important, however they are not the sole consideration in designing a successful CCTV system. The types of cameras, the location of the cameras, how the cameras are displayed and recorded and even the type of cable utilized to transmit the video signal from the cameras must be brought into consideration.
A CCTV camera installation can be and often is a complex task. The complexity of the installation of the CCTV cameras and associated equipment can often be mitigated by a series of meetings between both parties. The client in the first meeting will define their needs as to areas of coverage and whether or not they actually need a color camera or a black and white camera in a particular location. The provider must recognize that the client in all probability has no knowledge of CCTV systems and is turning to the provider to provide the solutions to the needs.
The client must make their needs known to the CCTV provider. These needs, which include problem areas that they want to, cover, what type of coverage that they need and their final budget for the project. While the provider may have a different concept for the project the needs of the client must be met. There may be options to a CCTV camera installation that the client is unaware of. These options should be brought out to the client and potentially the CCTV installation will be subject to further budget review.
Budgetary considerations can be accomplished by installing a less expensive camera package in some locations and more expensive equipment in others. The substitution of black and white cameras for color cameras often saves hundreds of dollars that can be utilized in other equipment. The provider can provide the client a drawing showing camera locations and areas of coverage on the facility. This drawing will allow the client to visualize the coverage and have no doubts as to the areas on the facility that will be covered by the CCTV camera system. This drawing can be provided to the client for presentation to management for final approval.
Meetings with the between the client and the CCTV camera installation provider will provide the problems faced by the client and the solutions proposed by the CCTV camera provider. At the end of the meetings, both the client and the provider will know exactly what is to be provided and the coverage of the areas that the client perceives as problem areas. When the installation is complete, both the client and the provider will be satisfied with the finished product.
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