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CCTV Planning and Design

How to plan and design a CCTV system that meets your requirements and works as intended.

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CCTV Planning and Design

Whatever the type of CCTV system you have installed into your premises, it is always critical to plan and prepare for the installation or intergration. This includes designing how the system will meet all your requirememts and function as you want it to.

This knowledge base will give you some of the tools you need to help you choose the right system, follow industry guidelines and ensure your system is installed and integrated correctly and gives you the coverage for your needs, both legally and practically.

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Learn how to position CCTV cameras for clear, reliable coverage. Simple tips on angles, height and lighting from ACCL’s installation team.

CCTV Camera Upgrade

The latest CCTV systems have superior image quality and a host of features that your old system probably does not have.  Upgrading the system will benefit your organisation and provide better results. Read more.

Business CCTV Installation Best Practices (Do’s & Don’ts)- Coming soon.

If you’re ready to move from planning to installation, see our CCTV installation service.

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