Lesson 1Identifying critical coverage zones: gates, loading docks, storage aisles, office, guard roomIdentify key coverage zones that determine camera placement in warehouses. Prioritise gates, loading docks, aisles, offices, and guard rooms based on risk levels, traffic patterns, and past incidents to create a focused and justifiable design.
Risk-based ranking of warehouse areasCoverage needs at vehicle and staff gatesLoading dock bays, ramps, and staging zonesHigh-value and restricted storage aislesOffice, guard room, and control room viewsLesson 2Lens, field of view, and resolution selection: focal length, horizontal FOV, placement height calculationsMaster selection of lenses, field of view, and resolution for essential warehouse tasks. Utilise focal length and mounting height to compute coverage, pixel density, and identification distances for aisles, docks, gates, and high-bay storage areas.
Relating focal length to horizontal field of viewPixel density targets for ID vs overview viewsHeight, tilt, and distance calculation examplesChoosing multi-sensor vs single-sensor coverageBalancing resolution, bandwidth, and storageLesson 3Low-light and WDR technologies: selection criteria for motion areas and high-contrast scenesUnderstand how low-light and Wide Dynamic Range features impact image quality in active areas and high-contrast scenes. Learn to interpret datasheets, compare technologies, and select settings that retain detail in dim aisles, dock doors, and skylit zones.
Lux ratings, gain control, and noise trade-offsTrue day/night, IR-cut filters, and color modesWDR dB ratings and handling backlit dock doorsTuning shutter and frame rate for moving forkliftsTesting low-light performance during site surveyLesson 4Camera count estimation and placement mapping: drawing simple coverage diagrams and sightline sketchesEstimate camera numbers and prepare simple coverage maps for warehouse projects. Learn to sketch floor plans, mark sightlines, and optimise placement to achieve operational goals while managing costs and installation complexity.
Creating scaled or approximate floor sketchesMarking camera icons, FOV cones, and rangesCounting cameras by task and risk categoryIterating layouts to reduce overlaps and gapsDocumenting final design for installersLesson 5Audio considerations and legal/privacy checkpoints for indoor/outdoor recordingUnderstand when and how to incorporate audio in warehouse surveillance. Review microphone positioning, recording policies, consent needs, and privacy zones for indoor and outdoor areas to minimise legal and compliance risks.
Use cases for audio in docks and guard areasMic types, placement, and noise challengesOne-party vs two-party consent fundamentalsSignage, policy, and worker notification needsMasking private areas and disabling audioLesson 6Mounting, aiming, and sightline planning: overlap, blind spot elimination, anti-glare strategiesPlan mounting positions and aiming angles to eliminate blind spots and glare. Learn to design overlapping coverage, handle reflections from floors and doors, and confirm sightlines using test views during the warehouse survey.
Selecting structural mounting points safelySetting tilt and roll to avoid ceiling viewsDesigning overlap to cover blind spotsMitigating glare from doors, glass, and metalUsing test monitors to confirm sightlinesLesson 7Camera types and form factors: fixed, varifocal, dome, bullet, turret, PTZ — pros/cons for warehouse useExplore fixed, varifocal, dome, bullet, turret, and PTZ cameras for warehouse applications. Understand how each form factor influences coverage, deterrence, maintenance, and costs to match camera types to specific warehouse risk profiles.
Fixed vs varifocal lens use in aisles and docksDome, bullet, and turret pros and cons indoorsPTZ roles for yards, perimeters, and guard toursImpact of camera size and appearance on deterrenceMaintenance and cleaning needs by form factorLesson 8Vandal and weather protection: IK and IP ratings, mounting heights, tamper detectionReview vandal and weather threats for indoor and outdoor warehouse cameras. Learn about IK and IP ratings, mounting height strategies, and tamper detection features to minimise damage, downtime, and blind spots from deliberate interference.
IK impact ratings and typical warehouse risksIP weather ratings for docks and yard polesOptimal mounting heights to reduce tamperingUsing cages, housings, and anti-ligature optionsConfiguring tamper alarms and event responsesLesson 9Accessory selection: housings, sunshields, mounts, conduit, and junction boxesSelect accessories that safeguard cameras and ease installation in warehouse settings. Learn when to use housings, sunshields, mounts, conduit, and junction boxes to manage cables, heat, vibration, and future maintenance access.
Choosing housings for dust, cold, and humiditySunshields and glare control on dock exteriorsWall, pole, and pendant mounts for high baysConduit, cable glands, and strain relief choicesJunction boxes for service loops and terminationsLesson 10Environmental and lighting assessment: day/night illumination, backlight, LED flicker, IR bloomLearn to evaluate natural and artificial lighting across the warehouse during day and night. Assess backlight, LED flicker, IR reflections, and seasonal variations so camera placement and settings deliver usable images in all conditions.
Mapping daylight, skylights, and dark storage zonesRecognizing backlight from doors and windowsIdentifying LED flicker and selecting safe shutterManaging IR reflections, bloom, and hot spotsDocumenting seasonal and shift-based light changes
