IP cameras are cameras that record from 1MP up to 10MP and beyond. To give you an idea of the level of detail they can capture a full HD tv displays 2MP. Whereas a high end analogue camera displays resolutions of around 0.4MP. IP video cameras broadcast their video as a digital stream over an IP network.

Like an analogue system, video is recorded on hard drives, but since the video is an IP stream straight from the camera, there is more flexibility as to how and where that video is recorded.

The DVR is replaced with an NVR (network video recorder), which in some cases is just software since it doesn’t need to convert analogue to digital. Video footage can then be stored on new or existing network RAID drives as directed by the NVR software.

IR is the abbreviation for Infrared. IR cameras have image sensors that are designed to sense and process infrared light emitted from IR LEDs. Similar to Day & Night cameras, IR cameras turned to monochrome mode when illumination falls below a certain Lux. An IR camera differs from a Day & Night camera in which an IR camera is able to capture video images in absolute darkness with the help of infrared light source.

This depends on the size of your hard drive, the number of cameras, which recording mode (on motion, on alarm, continuously, etc.), what type of video compression you are using, quality of resolution used. For more information refer to you system manual.

Most security cameras require two pairs of wires: one pair (positive and negative) for power, and one pair to transmit the captured video to a display or recording device (TV or DVR, for example).

Wireless cameras only require one pair of wires – for power. The video is transmitted wirelessly via transmitter and receiver devices. A wireless camera is really a combination of the camera plus a built-in wireless transmitter to send the video, and a receiver to receive the video, which in turn plugs into the monitor or recorder.

Don’t forget power is always required for the camera. Wired systems are definitely more robust and reliable.

PTZ stands for Pan Tilt Zoom. PTZ cameras can be instructed to pan back and forth, tilt up or down, or zoom in or out. The cameras are controlled locally with a joystick, or remotely via the internet or smart phone application.

The first step is for an installer to go to your home or business and make a plan of the property including camera positions, lighting etc. Installation cost its estimate on how many cameras, length of cable and other materials need it for the job. If you like a free quote today please complete the form to the right of this page.

CCTV is a very powerful tool in the fight against crime. Not only does CCTV provide a fantastic visual deterrent – footage can be used to provide evidence against anti-social behaviour, theft, vandalism and burglary – saving you thousands in the long run.

• CCTV helps to deter thieves.
• View remote locations, including multiple locations at once.
• Safely monitor premises from a control room.
• Provide CCTV evidence to Police to secure a prosecution.

E.G. Security Solutions provides our customers with advanced technology, innovative product features and a redefinition of product value. E.G. Security Solutions offer top brands on security solutions. If you have a specific brand or system in mind we can certainly install it for you. All equipment is purchase by a 3rd party.

HD-over-Coax (High Definition Composite Video Interface) is an over-coaxial-cable analogue HD video transmission standard developed specifically for the CCTV industry. HD-over-Coax composites video, audio, and data control signals together and then transmits them over one coaxial cable, simplifying installation. Using RG-59 cable, HD-over-Coax transmits HD video over distances in excess of 500m (1640 ft.) with no expensive repeaters or signal boosters.

The HD-over-Coax solution incorporates both cameras and DVRs. The technology currently offers two specifications: 1080p (1920 x 1080) and 720p (1280 x 720). In addition, the technology features Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) which provides extremely low signal distortion for long-distance transmission.

Cameras on an modern analogue CCTV system send their video in the traditional base band format over coax or UTP(unshielded twisted pair ex. cat5e) cabling back to a digital video recorder (DVR). Here, video is digitized and stored on hard drives.

Most modern DVRs are a network device, and as such can be accessed remotely from the LAN, or with the proper configuration, from across a WAN or the internet. There are no tapes to change.

Video is kept on hard drives, typically on a FIFO basis so there is always a rolling video archive of the past X days. So, despite the fact that video is being transmitted from the cameras in an analogue format, live and recorded video is still available over the network.

Once you are happy with the proposal we can go ahead and do the installation. This process usually takes about an hour. The installation itself can take between 1 day and 1 ½ days depending on difficulty of running the cables.

Equipment can take up to 10 business day to arrived to are location. E.G. Security Solutions does not carrie full surveillance system on stock. This will prevent customer warranty to expire. Read more under warranty.

Day and night cameras are cameras that are able to provide video surveillance even at low levels of illumination. A day and night camera displays a full colour image during the daytime but produces monochrome (Black and white) video images at times when the lighting is poor.

The Network Video Recorder, also known as the NVR, is another essential element to any IP camera system. Connected to the same IP network, the NVR can be installed virtually anywhere in your building or home. The NVR allows you to record and store video on a hard drive, snap images and transmit them to your computer or remote device for live and recorded viewing. Network Video Recorders usually have multiple channels for inputting security camera feeds, and are an all-in-one place for combining feeds and keeping a comprehensive eye on your surveillance feeds.

NVR’s differ mainly from DVR’s in that they record video from IP cameras, while DVR’s mainly record analog-based video to a digital format.

If your security system was purchased and installed by us, your warranty will be held by E.G. Security Solutions. If you purchased your own security system and we only installed, we do not hold your warranty. You must contact your security system manufacturer.

Some IP CCTV systems have a 2 year warranty on cameras and NVR from the day it was purchased. If your security system is Analogue CCTV, your warranty will be 1 year from the day of purchase. To find out more information on your system warranty, please contact us.