A CCTV system should be planned before installation. Camera quality alone does not guarantee good monitoring if the camera location, viewing angle, lighting, storage, cabling and network design are poor.
Good CCTV planning helps protect premises, support incident review and improve operational visibility.
Camera location
Camera placement should be based on the purpose of monitoring. Entrances, exits, counters, corridors, parking areas, storage rooms and sensitive areas may require different camera types and angles.
A camera should not only be installed where it is easy to mount. It should be installed where it can capture useful evidence.
Recording and storage
The NVR or DVR storage capacity should match the number of cameras, recording resolution, frame rate and retention requirement. Higher resolution cameras require more storage.
Customers should decide how many days of recording they need and whether continuous or motion-based recording is suitable.
Cabling and power
IP CCTV usually uses network cabling and PoE switches, while analogue CCTV commonly uses coaxial cable and separate power. Both systems require proper cable routing, protection and termination.
Power backup may also be considered for critical monitoring areas.
MES perspective
MES supports CCTV planning, cabling, installation coordination and maintenance. A practical CCTV system should match the site layout, customer objective and future maintenance needs.
For offices and commercial buildings in Sabah, local support is useful when camera views need adjustment, recordings need checking or equipment requires maintenance.
Conclusion
The most suitable solution depends on the customer requirement, existing infrastructure, site condition and long-term support needs. MES approaches each project with practical technical understanding, proper coordination and a focus on reliable service delivery for customers in Sabah.