NOTE: This article was written before the April revisions to i-502’s security requirements and was published 3 days before those changes were made. For more information on those changes, please see HERE. Ensuring surveillance compliance – Hardware The security camera requirements within i-502 are a mess. I have compiled some simple guidelines to help ensure compliance […] Read more
One of the easiest ways to get in trouble when designing your i-502 camera system is not paying close enough attention to what is needed to achieve 45 days of constant recording. Most camera systems sold are configured for motion detection or triggered recording. The i502 regulations for Washington State, though, require constant 24 hour […] Read more
Outdoor Grow Mistake #1 Not Providing enough resolution to meet the quality requirements on perimeter shots. When we design a system for an i502 outdoor grow operation we know that there must be a 20 foot perimeter of covered area where clear and certain identification is required. We also know the resolution standard. The third […] Read more
CCTV Dynamics has been offering CCTV design services to i-502 businesses for several months now, and we’ve become very familiar with how to design a proper system, as well as what some of the applicants are seeing from other security companies. We’ve found some gray areas where costs can be saved without risking compliance issues and […] Read more
Restaurant Cash Register Integration Cash registers are a key target for theft or fraud. You should place a high-resolution CCTV camera at your cash register(s), so you can keep track of all money and credit card transactions. Video surveillance can alert you if employees are skimming money off the top or using customer credit card […] Read more
For most people, the idea of cutting holes into their house is downright scary. This fear is easily overcome when we look at the advantages of installing your own home security video system alongside the massive cost savings of doing it yourself. With this Home CCTV Installation Guide, you can rest assured you will be […] Read more
A Case Study in the Practical Application and Benefits of Surveillance in Today’s Retail Environment. We hear every day how much employee theft is costing the small business owner. Last year the estimates claim a total loss of SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY BILLION DOLLARS according to a recent report from the Association of Certified Fraud […] Read more
How to set up your SNIPER DVR for audio surveillance 1) Assemble and power the microphone kit (sold separately) as per instructions. 2) Plug the speakers into the green audio jack on the back of the PC. Make sure they are powered and on. 3) Plug the microphone audio connector into a white RCA connector […] Read more
These instructions are for the SNIPER DVR series, though you may find them useful for many other security recorder models. 1) Note that this system will require the PTZ adapter; note which 9-pin connector (COM port) you use. If there is only one, then it is COM 1. 2) In the SNIPER DVR software, click […] Read more
There is no video on my cameras! First check the power. If the cameras have power, they should get warm to the touch. If your cameras are cold, they probably don’t have power. For dome cameras, unscrew the dome cover to feel the camera inside. Be careful! The domes can get quite hot to the […] Read more