This is the UK’s code of practice for detector activated remote monitored CCTV. NCP 104

This is the code of practice used for non BS 8418 systems by Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board listed companies. Thereafter many other terms will be encountered, with this glossary listing t [..]

An optical device to capture and focus light into the camera’s image capture system. Lens types include: zoom, fixed, wide angle or varifocal types.    Mounts

Shutter controlling the amount of light entering a camera. An iris can be a fixed or auto-iris type i.e. responds to changing light levels automatically. Images

The smallest area of the camera CCD that is capable of capturing light falling on it. The greater the number of pixels per defined area the higher the resolution or definition. Pixel capability is usu [..]

Transparent hemispherical protective lens/camera housing, often used with PTZ cameras. Lux

An international code system for indicating levels of resistance of enclosures to the ingress of dust and liquid. Detectors

An international code system for indicating levels of resistance of enclosures to the ingress of dust and liquid. Detectors

Devices that allow an expansion of the number of cameras or detectors, etc, to be connected to a local transmission system. Internet Protocol (IP) ‘Enabled’ Transmission

Device to select the camera image viewed. Quads