As winter nights approach, CCTV systems will come under increasing pressure to perform in low light conditions.
Some systems may not be up to the task and will fail to achieve the effective night-time images required. So saying CCTV lighting product firm Raytec.
The Northumberland firm has developed a "CCTV Lighting Pack" which is available to installers, consultants and end-users. The pack includes a set of CCTV lighting tools to help you achieve effective night-time images, including a CCTV lighting guide, DVD and Cost Saving Calculator. The pack details best practices and technology tips on both Infra-Red and White-Light CCTV lighting technologies. The pack is designed to improve system performance and help reduce costs.
What they say
"Lighting is a critical factor all year round, but the long winter nights really test systems to the max. The winter period is the perfect opportunity to evaluate the performance of the CCTV system and to improve lighting conditions when required. In addition to our support pack, we are offering free lighting surveys on existing or planned installations" says David Lambert of Raytec.
Raytec are holding a series of open test nights across the UK – free to all. For a copy of the winter pack or to find out more information on the test nights ring Raytec on 01670 528446.
The test sessions are open to CCTV installers, specifiers and camera manufactures wanting to test the performance of a CCTV system with Infra-Red or White-Light.
The evenings will be a practical test of CCTV lighting with camera and lens combinations. The test agenda will be tailored to incorporate the cameras, lenses and lighting combinations requested by those attending.
Shaun Cutler of Raytec says: "These test nights have been fantastically successful in the past and are an opportunity for the industry to test CCTV equipment at night using CCTV lighting to improve quality. Installers can use the test to trial their next installation, consultants can check the integration of different components and camera manufactures can check the image quality their camera will provide alongside Raytec high performance Adaptive illumination lighting products."
Confirmed test dates include October 11 and November 8 (both in Northumberland) and November 15 in Hampshire, with Tavcom Training. Additional dates and venues to be confirmed.
