Lesson 1Overview of CCTV system architecture: cameras, recorders (NVR/DVR), storage, network, powerLearn how cameras, NVRs or DVRs, storage, switches, and power connect to build a full CCTV setup that handles recording, remote viewing, backups, and growth for Ugandan businesses.
Roles of cameras, encoders, and recordersNVR vs DVR vs hybrid setupsNetwork layout for CCTV dataStorage size and keeping plansRemote access, viewers, and management softwareLesson 2Regulatory and privacy considerations affecting camera placement and recordingUnderstand how privacy laws, data rules, and standards shape camera positions, storage times, sound recording, and signs, so your CCTV stays legal and strong during checks or court in Uganda.
Main global and local CCTV lawsData protection, agreement, and purpose limitsSound recording limits and good waysSigns, alerts, and privacy coversStorage times, access rights, and recordsLesson 3Illumination and low-light technologies: IR, white-light, low-light CMOS, WDR, BLC, HLCSee how IR and white light, low-light CMOS sensors, WDR, BLC, and HLC team up to give clear pictures in dark, backlit, or high-contrast spots common in Ugandan CCTV setups.
IR LEDs, IR distance, and wave choicesWhite-light lights and warning effectsLow-light CMOS and lowest light ratingsWide Dynamic Range ideas and adjustmentsBLC and HLC for back light and bright spotsLesson 4Lens basics: focal length, field of view, fixed vs varifocal, auto-iris, megapixel lens considerationsGrasp how focal length, sensor size, and lens quality affect view area, ID distance, and picture sharpness, and compare fixed, varifocal, auto-iris, and megapixel lenses for Ugandan CCTV needs.
Focal length, sensor size, and view angleFixed vs varifocal lens usesAuto-iris vs manual iris workMegapixel lens clearness and MTFLens pick for common Ugandan scenesLesson 5Mounting, housings and environmental ratings: pole, wall, ceiling mounts, IK and IP ratings, vandal housingsLearn how mounts, housings, and weather ratings shield cameras from rain, damage, and hits, and pick pole, wall, ceiling options for steady, safe, and right views in Uganda.
Wall, ceiling, and pole mount picksOutdoor housings and warmer-blower unitsIP ratings for dust and water entryIK ratings and anti-damage designsCable paths, seals, and pull reliefLesson 6Power and connectivity: PoE fundamentals, power budgets, cable types (Cat5e/Cat6, coax), surge protectionGet hands-on knowledge of PoE rules, power plans, cable kinds, and coax choices, plus surge and lightning guards, to keep power and data steady, safe, and up to standard for Ugandan CCTV.
PoE rules, ways, and power groupsCalculating and checking power plansCat5e vs Cat6 vs coax for CCTV linksConnectors, panels, and endsSurge, lightning, and ground waysLesson 7Image sensors, resolution standards and their trade-offs: 720p, 1080p, 4MP, 4KLook at how sensor size, pixel space, and levels like 720p, 1080p, 4MP, 4K impact detail, data use, storage, and night performance, for smart choices in Ugandan watch scenarios.
Sensor kinds, sizes, and pixel spaceCommon CCTV clearness and shape ratiosDetail levels for spot, watch, knowData and storage effect of clearnessBalancing clearness with night needsLesson 8Camera types and form factors: fixed dome, turret, bullet, PTZ, panoramic, covertCheck main CCTV camera kinds and shapes, like domes, turrets, bullets, PTZ, panoramic, and hidden ones, and see how each affects cover, warning, tamper proof, and setup ease in Uganda.
Fixed dome and small dome usesTurret cameras and IR workBullet cameras for long pathsPTZ cameras for active watchPanoramic and multi-sensor camerasHidden and quiet camera choices