BrandTech Security Systems

Closed Circuit Television systems have been available for many years; they have also undergone some almost miraculous transformations in recent years. What used to be very expensive, cumbersome and hard to configure systems are now very reasonable, easy to configure, and easy to maintain, and they provide much more versatility and usefulness than just a few years ago.

WHY WOULD YOU USE CAMERAS?

When choosing system components the first decision you need to make is what are you using it for. The primary uses for CCTV systems are surveillance, traffic control, theft, shoplifting, employee theft, and/or robbery deterrence, and identification. Surveillance and traffic control probably do not require color cameras; black & white may actually provide better resolution. However, theft, shoplifting and/or robbery deterrence and identification may require color cameras, if there is an arrest and prosecution a court will require color to make positive identification, on a black & white recording a red sweatshirt would appear to be gray.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO USE THE CAMERA'S FOR?

Next, you need to decide what exactly do you want to see, how far away is it, what are the lighting conditions, is it indoor or outdoor, how wide a viewing angle is desired? The answers to these questions will help you choose the correct kind of camera and lens combination, the correct mounting or enclosure, even what kind of cabling needs to be provided. Deciding how you will view, record and store the information is next on the list.

When you are ready to spec your system contact Brandtech for the latest information and a competitive quote, we are in the business, we have access to all of the new products, we know how they work, and what works in any given situation.

THE ADVANTAGES OF CCTV SURVEILLANCE?

A couple of words of caution; some businesses will display a fake camera in their place of business with the idea that this will deter shoplifting, robbery or employee theft. In light of some recent court case this practice should be discouraged, it has been successfully argued that the presence of a "dummy" camera can provide patrons or employees with a false sense if security that is not there. This false sense of security has led to injury.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE?

Buying your security system as an all in one set from a "big box store" can save some money, however you will almost surely end up with equipment that is inferior and not specified correctly for you needs, and when you need service or adjustment, you may not be able to get service.