Lesson 1Identifying critical coverage zones: gates, loading docks, storage aisles, office, guard roomFind the key areas needing cameras in warehouses. Put first gates, loading docks, aisles, offices, and guard rooms based on dangers, movement, and past problems to make a strong design that holds up.
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 calculationsLearn lens, view field, and resolution picks for warehouse jobs. Use focal length and height to figure coverage, pixel count, and see-far ranges for aisles, docks, gates, and tall storage.
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 WDR help picture quality in busy spots and bright-dark areas. Learn to check spec sheets, compare tech, and pick settings keeping details in dark aisles, dock doors, and sunlit parts.
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 sketchesGuess camera numbers and draw easy coverage maps for warehouse work. Learn to sketch floor plans, mark lines of sight, and adjust places to hit goals while keeping costs and setup simple.
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 and how to add sound in warehouse watching. Check mic places, record rules, agreement needs, and private zones for inside and outside to cut law and rule 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 mount spots and aim angles to skip blind areas and shine. Learn to make overlapping views, handle floor and door reflections, and check sightlines with test looks in 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 useLook at fixed, varifocal, dome, bullet, turret, and PTZ cameras for warehouses. See how each shape changes coverage, scare factor, upkeep, and cost to fit warehouse dangers.
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 detectionCheck vandal and weather dangers for inside and outside warehouse cameras. Learn IK and IP marks, height plans, and tamper finds to cut harm, stop time, and blind spots from bad acts.
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 boxesPick extras protecting cameras and easy setup in warehouse places. Learn when to use housings, sunshields, mounts, pipes, and boxes to handle wires, heat, shakes, and later 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 bloomLearn to check natural and made lights in warehouse day and night. Look at backlight, LED shakes, IR bounces, and season shifts so camera spots and settings keep good pictures always.
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
