| e you go ahead and start choosing and installing the | | | | Often with the advancement of technology they will |
| system it is wise to be aware of the common security | | | | be computer screens that are used with digital security |
| camera term and definitions that you may come | | | | systems. |
| across. Familiarize yourself with them at the start of | | | | Motion Detection – This is where movement is |
| the project to ensure you get the best system for | | | | used to trigger the activation of the security systems. |
| your requirements, in this article some of the most | | | | The motion detection systems use special sensors |
| common terms will be explained for you. | | | | that will activity if any form of motion is detected. |
| Alarm Input – This will tell the unit to begin | | | | Outdoor Security Systems – These are |
| recording if anything triggers the alarm mechanism. | | | | specifically designed for the outdoor environment and |
| CCTV – Closed Circuit Television, the security | | | | are waterproof and weather proof. |
| camera system will transmit the information over a | | | | Plug and Play – This is a term that refers to the |
| closed circuit of electrically conducting cables or via a | | | | installation of the camera system. Usually when you |
| wireless transmitter. | | | | connect a new device to the system the main control |
| Day and Night Cameras – These cameras allow | | | | unit will recognize the unit without the need for setup. |
| the user to capture very clear pictures in very low lit | | | | Remote Surveillance – This is where you have |
| areas. | | | | the ability to be able to view the images provided by |
| FPS – Frames per second are the number of | | | | the camera systems remotely from anywhere you |
| images that can be displayed by the system per | | | | choose. |
| second. | | | | Resolution – The higher the resolution the clearer |
| Housing – This is in reference to the casing that | | | | that the images you retrieve will be, this will be |
| will be used to house the video camera. | | | | applicable for the digital camera systems. |
| Infrared – This technology is usually used in night | | | | Wireless Camera – The wireless cameras allow |
| vision cameras. | | | | the systems to be setup without wires, they will use |
| Infrared Cameras – These cameras are used to | | | | wireless technology to transmit the images to the |
| formulate a picture using infrared radiation rather than | | | | receiver. |
| the traditional forms that use light. | | | | The list of security camera term and definitions within |
| Lens – The camera lens is the part that | | | | this article covers some of the main ones you might |
| determines how much visibility can be seen from the | | | | see, there are other terms that you may come across |
| camera, different lenses will provide varied views and | | | | when researching your system. If there are any which |
| angles. | | | | you do not recognize then make sure you understand |
| Micro Cameras – These are small cameras or | | | | the complete meaning before purchasing your system. |
| hidden cameras usually used inside the premises or | | | | The technology can be complicated and understanding |
| house. | | | | the key facts will be important in ensuring that your |
| Monitor – These are used to display your | | | | system operates in the way that you would like. |
| images that are captured from your security cameras. | | | | |