Feel Safe in Your Own Home

Posted on: 24 November 2020

The security of a retail facility should never be underestimated. Just because you have 24-hour security personnel posted around the property does not make it burglarproof. Thus, businesses often prefer to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for round-the-clock facility monitoring. However, different types of CCTV cameras exist, and they range from analog systems, the cheapest, to internet protocol (IP) cameras — the most expensive. What if you want high-quality video surveillance without breaking the bank? Look no further than a high-definition transport video interface (HD-TVI), which is a format of analog camera technology that delivers HD-quality surveillance video at an affordable price. Apart from its low cost and high-quality video, here are other benefits of HD-TVI for retail facilities.

Zero Latency -- A busy retail facility has a lot going on at any given time. As such, video surveillance in such settings is effective if security personnel can monitor it in real-time. However, this is not what you get with IP surveillance, since it relies on internet connectivity to transmit real-time videos. Therefore, if you have a weak internet connection or limited bandwidth, the video feed from an IP cameras lags. Consequently, security personnel are more likely to miss important events. On the other hand, HD-TVI allows security staff to monitor video in real-time. This means that they can act immediately when they spot something out of the ordinary.

Longer Transmission -- Multiple factors affect the quality of surveillance videos, including the quality of cables and the distance from a camera to the central control unit. This is mainly an issue for expansive retail facilities, which need high-definition videos. While IP systems deliver high-quality feeds, they require expensive cables to transmit over long distances. Conversely, HD-TVI systems can send high-resolution video using lower quality wires. The capability makes HD-TVI the best surveillance system for multi-storey malls, which require long cable runs.

Simple Installation -- Installing a CCTV system in a retail facility can be done as a DIY project. However, complex systems take time and require experienced and professional personnel. For example, IP cameras need internet service providers to lay down the infrastructure. In contrast, installing HD-TVI is straightforward for any tech-savvy person. You can install the entire system using a manufacturer's manual and test the configuration accordingly. Moreover, an HD-TVI system is easier to maintain compared to an IP video security system, which goes a long way in simplifying troubleshooting.