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Wednesday, October 12th, 20112 camera security system
Using Infrared and White LED Lights to Enhance Your Camera Security System
This article looks at two types of lighting Infrared and white LED lighting, which is extremely useful when monitoring during night hours is a primary focus on the CCTV system. Each type of lighting can be beneficial camera quality and depending on lighting and special application lighting technology may be preferable. Manufacturer also offers "hybrid" light, which combines the two types of illumination and can offer better video performance when applied correctly to your camera system.
First we will look at infrared light. This equipment has been used in video camera systems for many years. Cameras that only produce color can not detect the infrared light spectrum but B & W cameras can. Today's manufacturers offer a CCTV camera is color during the day and B & W night. They do this by moving the IR cut filter in the camera. Switching IR cut filter allows the camera to see infrared light produced by the illuminator. Using a "day / night" camera combined with an infrared illuminator, these cameras can see in almost complete darkness. The human eye can not see infrared light so that a future intruder this light for almost invisible. Using an infrared light is ideal for covert program, or when lighting an area can not be an option.
White LEDs right new equipment used in CCTV camera systems. White LEDs are white light, which can be viewed as conventional lighting. The white light they produce is visible to both a color camera and the human visual system. White LED light provides a number of advantages compared with traditional lighting systems.
1. Power Consumption - White LEDs use lower voltage and require less power compared to traditional 120, 240 or even 480 volt outdoor lights. Lower power use provides an energy efficient or "Green" result, which saves power and cost.
2. Lower installation costs - Since these lights are low voltage they can install the security camera company at the same time CCTV cameras are being installed. This leads to a lower cost of the system and one-stop shop for LED lights and cameras.
3. Integral Photocell - These lamps come with a built-in photocell that automatically turns on lights when it gets dark costs. This further saves on the system.
White LEDs also offer a refund via infrared light, because they enable the CCTV system still produces a color image. Color cameras are far superior than B & W ones and can offer much more forensic detail. allow one day / night camera system to remain in its color form will improve the videos worth and give details that would otherwise be missed by the security system. Visible light and well-lit areas is always a crime deterrent, so using of white LEDs for lighting can provide protection of property and assets.
For the best scenario is the "hybrid" lamps. These models have both IR and White LED lights. They work by providing IR light when it is dark and there is no movement. This allows live viewing of the camera by guards or anyone who wants to remotely monitor camera. When motion is detected White LED lights and the area is lit up. The camera system will produce a color image and can potentially avert a potential intruder or vandal.
When monitoring at night is your goal, so to explore the use of these lamps is essential for success camera system. Select The illumination type that suits your camera system goals and ensure that the cameras work flawlessly with the type of lighting.
About the Author
Daniel Cogan is the president of Access Security Corp. which is a member of the PSA security network. He has over 15 years experience is the design, installation and servicing of camera systems and specializes in integrated security systems. Access Security is certified in numerous CCTV surveillance systems and provides complete installation and service of security systems.
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