Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Maximize Your Wireless Surveillance System

By Shawn Johnson


A lot of us have video surveillance systems that seem lacking in range, do you want to get a little more from your system? You might also be thinking of getting a system that will work on a temporary basis and without any wired source. Or perhaps you are someone who got frequency jams that disrupt the functionality of your camera? And if you answer yes to any of the questions mentioned above, then it is time to find solutions.

Wireless Range

Range is often a crucial challenge that people must overcome with their wireless surveillance devices. Cameras often wield a shorter range much like that of an insect, and it limits your coverage quite a bit.

To help solve this problem there's a fast and rather simple solution; upgrade the antenna! By upgrading your antenna you can assist improve your wireless signal and get anywhere from 10 to 20 to 30 ft or more further range, based on the antenna strength and size.

When searching for a higher class antenna there are a few things you will want to bear in mind. First is to be aware what type of network your antenna uses. Whether it be SMA or something else you will need to find an antenna with the same type of network.

Then you will have to know the strength of your antenna since it is calculated in "db". This describes your antennas gain, that put the strength and efficiency of your antenna. The larger this number then the stronger your antenna is, and you'll wish to find a higher powered antenna when upgrading.

Lastly you're going to NEED to know the wireless rate of recurrence that your surveillance system works at. This is imperative simply because if you do not utilize an antenna with the same frequency as the camera system; then you will be unable to get any type of transmission. Some of the most typical signals are 2.4GHz, 900MHz, and 5.8Ghz amongst others. Make sure to match the brand new antennas frequency to that of your respective system.

In the end if you're able to upgrade your antenna you'll most definitely get a better reception quality and farther range capacity from your wireless surveillance system.

Wireless Power

But regardless of what the subtitle says, the need for external power will be immediate as there is no known contraception in human history that has wireless power. Whenever a surveillance system claims to be wireless, it's just declaring that it doesn't need to have a video and/or audio cable linking it to your recording equipment and receiver. This is sometimes a instead advantageous asset in certain applications; however it still features the issue of having power to your camera.

For temporary surveillance a possible solution can be found by getting a 12VDC lithium-Ion battery pack for your surveillance camera(s). This can provide power to your devices for a few hours or so (based on the power consumption of your camera), but it will eventually need to be replaced or recharged for additional use. For more elongated power use, a car battery or portable generator may be capable of giving the power you need, given you have to have the electrical engineering abilities in making it do so.

If you are installing your wireless surveillance system on a long term basis even so, then you require more long term solution such as a 110V socket standing by.

Choosing The Right Frequency

Digital systems have secured signals, less interference, and they can accommodate a far greater number of cameras on the same system. Hopefully these pointers are helpful in solving your wireless surveillance system problems and creating your facilities safer.




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