Overview

Proper selection of a camera through identification of a CCTV camera’s purpose, light sensitivity measurements, best use of resolution, and identifying camera features are presented. The learner’s ability to associate the CCTV security goals and application of equipment to meet those goals emphasized. A final assessment evaluates the learner’s comprehension of the course’s content. This course takes approximately 60 - 90 minutes to complete.

Course Outline

• Introduction

• Four (4) Basic Criteria Used to Select a Camera
  • Purpose
    • What is the purpose of each camera
    • Example of

• Sensitivity
  • Terminology
    • Foot Candle (USA)
    • Lux (Europe)
  • Parking Lot Example
    • Apply design to the purpose of each camera used
    • Reflective Light Loss Factor
    • Lens Light Loss Factor
    • Summary

• Resolution
  • Definition
  • Types of Resolution
    • Horizontal Scan Lines
    • Pixels
  • Standard Limitations
    • NTSC (US)
    • PAL (Europe)
  • Interior vs. Exterior Environment and Security Camera Application
    • Interior Environment
    • Exterior Environment
    • Two-Camera Scenario
    • Multiplexer Scenario
    • Recorder Scenario

• Camera Features
  • Introduction
  • Types of Features

• Course Summary
• Course Assessment

Continuing Education Information   Approved for .2 NTS CEUs by the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association - NTS CEU Course Number: CM-0004   Our courses may be approved for NICET CPDs. For more information on NICET CPDs, click here.