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COURSE OBJECTIVES :
  1. You will learn how a CCTV system works, including the principle, types and features.
  2. You will understand the digital technology used in CCTV, including basic digital concepts, compression techniques, types, features and how to choose digital recorders.
  3. You will get to know the different digital CCTV devices used and their applications in networks and internet.
  4. You will also understand how to choose, install and trouble shoot for each CCTV components like cameras, lenses, switchers, transmission systems, monitors, CCTV accessories and recording systems.
  5. You will get a step-by-step understanding of the CCTV installation process including mounting of equipment, cabling, testing & commissioning and maintenance.
  6. You will understand the CCTV system design process including CCTV survey and various CCTV applications.

CEU Number:  SM-0006 (approved by NBFAA)            CEU Credits: 2.2

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COURSE METHODOLOGY :


Self paced web based training with interactive audiovisual content including animations and product simulations. Pre test, quizzes and post test. Collaborate with other students through discussion forums and email contact with instructors.


FOR WHOM: Basic to Intermediate Level

End Users, Installers/Dealers, Suppliers and Specifiers.
Technical and Non-Technical people
Existing and New staff


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
56 Kbps Internet connection (minimum)
PC with speakers

TESTING :
The WBT has the following testing modules

Pre-Test : 10 questions
Post-Test : 25 random questions from a question databank

A certificate of completion will be issued to students who get more than 65% in the Post test.
COURSE CONTENTS :
 
CCTV Concepts
Introduction
Scanning
Lightning
Bandwidth
Compression
Synchronization
Cameras
Principles picture formation
Types of CCD cameras
Important camera features, like sensitivity, resolution etc.
Different types & sizes of CCD chips
Lighting and camera response
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Choosing cameras
Lenses
Construction of lenses
Types of lenses
Features of lenses including focal length, F Stop, Depth of field etc.
Different lens sizes and formats
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Choosing Lenses
CCTV Accessories
Types, features and applications of Pan Tilt Heads
Type and features of housings
Infrared Illuminators
Choosing of CCTV Accessories
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Transmission Systems
Video transmission including coaxial cable, Fiber Optics. Telephone networks
Different methods for transmission of control signal
Power transmission systems
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Switching systems
Principle and features of different types of switchers
Multiplexers, quads, & matrix switchers
Monitors
Different types and important features of monitors
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Recording systems
HDD Drive, Interfaces, RAID
Different type of recording systems
Types, features and how to choose digital recorders
Adjustments, precautions and trouble shooting
Other CCTV devices 
Video Motion Detectors
Video amplifiers etc.
CCTV System Design process
Different design debates and design trends
How to choose the different CCTV components
How to conduct a CCTV survey
CCTV Installation process
Cabling, equipment mounting
Testing, commissioning and maintenance
Operator Training & Manuals
CCTV Tools
CCTV Applications
- Security, Monitoring, Process Control,
- Audio/Video Communications, Medical, Robotics