Lesson 1Identifying critical coverage zones: gates, loading docks, storage aisles, office, guard roomSpot the key areas needing cameras in warehouses. Focus first on gates, loading bays, storage walkways, offices, and security posts based on theft risks, lorry movements, and past incidents to create a solid, justifiable camera plan.
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 calculationsGet to grips with picking lenses, view angles, and resolutions for warehouse jobs. Calculate coverage, pixel sharpness, and spotting distances using lens focal length and mounting height for walkways, loading areas, gates, and tall storage racks.
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 scenesSee how low-light and wide dynamic range tech improve pictures in busy spots and bright-dark areas. Learn to check spec sheets, compare options, and pick settings that keep details clear in dim walkways, loading bay doors, and sunlit sections.
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 sketchesWork out how many cameras you need and sketch coverage maps for warehouse setups. Draw floor plans, mark lines of sight, and adjust positions to hit business targets while keeping costs and fitting work low.
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 recordingKnow when to add audio to warehouse cameras and how to do it right. Check mic positions, recording rules, consent needs, and no-go privacy areas inside and outside to dodge legal troubles in Kenya.
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 where to mount and aim cameras to cut out blind spots and glare. Design overlapping views, handle reflections from floors and doors, and check sightlines with test shots during the warehouse walk-through.
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 useCheck out fixed, adjustable-lens, dome, bullet, turret, and PTZ cameras for warehouses. See how each shape impacts coverage, deterrence, upkeep, and price to pick the best for your site's risks.
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 detectionLook at vandalism and weather risks for warehouse cameras inside and out. Learn IK impact and IP water/dust ratings, smart mounting heights, and tamper alerts to cut damage, breakdowns, and sneaky blind spots.
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 boxesChoose add-ons that shield cameras and ease fitting in tough warehouse spots. Know when to use enclosures, sun hoods, brackets, cable pipes, and boxes to handle wires, heat, shakes, and future fixes.
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 bloomAssess natural and man-made lights in the warehouse from day to night. Check backlighting, LED buzz, IR glow, and weather shifts so cameras give clear pictures in all Kenyan 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
