Cpplus Handguide 1
Cpplus Handguide 1
CP PLUS
CCTV SYSTEMS
CP PLUS is a German owned, leading, global CCTV manufacturer and supplier with offices and dis-
tributors around the world. It is a top end camera and DVR manufacturer, domina ng many European
and Asian markets. Partnering with Stafix and its exis ng distribu on network, we are able to bring
high quality German designed cameras into the market at compe ve prices, offering customers
quality high- end products that can compete with low-end Chinese imports. With our wide product
range and exper se, our goal is to offer the customers customized solu ons to their surveillance
requirements.
Our products range from CCTV Cameras, Digital Video Recorders, Advanced Digital Video Recorders to
Network Video Recorders, Mobile Video Recorders and IP cameras. We strive to maintain best-in-class
pre-sales and post-sales services to keep our customers sa sfied. We also provide professional security
and surveillance system solu ons customized to meet various customer demands.
CONTENTS
Introduction
CCTV Selection………………………………………………………. 2
Types of Cameras………………………………………………….. 3
Types of Lenses…………………………………………………….. 4
Night Vision………………………………………………………….. 6
Video Recorders…………………………………………………… 7
Wireless……………………………………………………………….. 9
Accessories………………………………………………………….. 10
Case Studies
CCTV Home Systems.......................................... 11
CCTV Estate Systems........................................... 12
CCTV Game Farm Systems.................................. 13
CCTV Industrial Systems...................................... 14
Training Centres…………………………………………………… 16
Check list
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CCTV SELECTION
Since your choice of CCTV system impacts on the quality of your security, it is unwise merely to purchase an off-
the-shelf 'Kit'. Stafix Security Centres offer you the exper se and CCTV range of cameras to custom build your
system and achieve your dedicated requirement.
It is also not advisable to purchase your CCTV system on price alone. There is a wide variety of cameras on
the market. By knowing what you want and what you are buying you are more likely to achieve an end result
that is to your sa sfac on.
Internet VGA/HDMI
Remote View
IP CCTV
IP provides an easy solu on by u lising local area networks (LAN) to link IP cameras. IP CCTV provides high
quality megapixel images that are encoded into digital signals (binary) which are then compa ble with most
digitally based devices such as PCs, servers and routers. Features such as on-board recording and built in web
client so ware, create a system with be er flexibility, performance and integra on abili es.
Internet VGA/HDMI
Remote View
Dome Cameras
Dome cameras have the ability to blend in with their surroundings once installed on a ceiling. These cameras
can be used in residen al applica ons as well as public places such as convenience stores, offices and lobbies.
Box Cameras
Box cameras are feature rich and offer a complete variety of custom se ngs for the professional installer. Box
cameras need to be enclosed in an IP66 enclosure for outdoor applica ons such as parking lots and entry gates
where licence plate recogni on would be applicable. A box camera needs the addi onal purchase of a lens. The
added advantage of box cameras is that they are all vari-focal. (See page 5)
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PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) Cameras
PTZ cameras are mul -func onal cameras capable of changing direc on and point of zoom using a Joys ck
Controller or so ware on a DVR, PC or smartphone. These cameras are used primarily when an operator is
ac vely monitoring an area and needs to manipulate the camera. They are popular in department stores,
casinos and government buildings.
TYPES OF LENSES
Constant improvement of image sensor quality and design, sharpens the detail and clarity of images. CPPlus
use a mixture of CCD and CMOS (HQIS) imaging sensors to produce high quality images with improved
performance and energy efficiency. Picture quality is largely dependant on camera resolution, but choices in
cabling type (See page 10) and DVR encoding formats (See page 7) will also affect picture quality. To select the
correct lens for the application various aspects such as: focal length, TV lines, lux, infra-red abilities and IP rating
should be taken into consideration.
Lens Focal Length
The function of a CCTV Lens is to collect reflected light from a scene and focus it onto an imaging sensor (CCD or
CMOS). A CCTV lens is distinguished by focal length which is measured in millimeters. Focal length is the
distance from the centre of the lens to the sensor which directly influences field of view. The focal length of the
lens chosen will determine at what distance the camera will monitor, detect, recognise and identify an object.
8mm
Lens
6mm
Lens
Identify
Recognise
3.5mm Detect
Lens Monitor
The higher the lens value, the further away an image can be accurately identified. The lower the lens value, the
wider the angle of vision and thus more objects will be identifiable at close range. A 3.6mm lens is ideal for
seeing a wide variety of items close to the camera while an 8mm lens would be used for monitoring a gate or
passage from a distance.
60m
Vari-focal Camera
2.8mm to 12mm
8mm Lens
50 meters
6mm Lens
2.8mm 12mm 3.6mm Lens 30 meters
Adjustment Range 20 meters
Camera
A vari-focal lens has a focal length that can be manually adjusted. They are usually used where the field of view
required has not been adequately es mated. This flexibility enables an all round CCTV solu on for a single
applica on which saves me on planning and installa on. The flexibility also allows you to adjust the camera
view to your specific need if required, on site, at a later stage. All CP Plus box cameras supplied by Stafix can be
fi ed with your choice in vari-focal lens.
Camera Resolu on
Resolu on can be defined as the fineness of detail that can be dis nguished in an image. Camera resolu on is
measured by the amount of pixels a sensor can compress into a single image, which is commonly expressed as
TV Lines (TVL). It is the capability of a sensor to observe and capture the smallest object clearly, with dis nct
boundaries. Resolu on is dependant on the amount and size of the pixels. Images compressed with higher
amounts of smaller sized pixels will create a higher resolu on. However, higher resolu ons require more
storage space.
Below is a comparison of different resolu ons.
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NIGHT VISION
Illumina on/Lux
Illumina on or Lux is the measurement of light. Without light or a minimum amount of it, a camera would not be
able to produce an image. Different cameras have different abili es to adapt to low light condi ons. This is
known as a lux ra ng. The lower the number, the be er the adapta on to low ligh ng.
Entry Level DVRs and NVRs Professional DVRs & NVRs Mobile DVR
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DVR Resolution
DVR Resolution is the format in which a DVR encodes, compresses and records images. Typically, when a DVR is
capable of a higher resolution format, it is backward compatible with lower resolution cameras. Using a higher
resolution DVR in conjunction with a higher level resolution camera will yield the best picture results. It is no use
using a low end DVR with a maximum resolution of 752Hx582V to view a 960 TVL camera. The DVR can only
view and record the clarity received up to 700 TVL. The expense incurred on the higher resolution camera
would be wasted by the DVR incapabilities.
Video Compression
For camera feed to be stored easily and streamed off-site to devices such as smartphones, the data needs to be
compressed. The key to video compression is the resolution and size of the video. High resolution video files are
large files and video compression for storage and streaming is critical to any video application.
Video is typically filmed with 25 or 30 frames per second. 25 to 30 still images are displayed giving the illusion of
movement. Because the images are so closely linked, not everything in the image moves from frame to frame.
Compression stores the changes in the frames as opposed to storing the entire frame.
H.264 is the preferred compression method because it provides high resolution video quality from the smallest
amount of video data required. Smaller files require less bandwidth and storage. H.264 delivers the same
quality as MPEG2 at a third or half the data rate and up to four times the frame size of MEG-4 Part 2 at the same
data rate.
Control Room
Station 1
Station 2
DVR to WiFi
Station 3
Station 2
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ACCESSORIES
Cables
Video signals are transmi ed from the camera to the DVR
via RG59 or Cat5 cable. RG59 cable is used for low-power
video and RF signal connec ons (Analog Systems). Cat 5
cable is a twisted pair cable for carrying video signal and
can also be used in Analog and IP/Digital Systems.
Cat5 Cable
BNC Crimp On BNC Screw On Rj45 Connectors Balun 1CH Pair Crimping Tool Mul -Func onal
+ Boots Tester
Any CCTV installa on will require various connectors, adapters and tools. Connectors are components used to
conduct and transfer signals from one cable or device to another. Adapters may be necessary to convert one
type or gender of a connector to another. A Crimping Tool is required to crimp and join a RG59 cable with a BNC
Connector. Baluns are used to adapt a RG59 BNC Connector to Cat5 Cable to achieve further distances. A Mul -
Func onal Tester is the ideal tool for a professional installer to use to see the camera view while posi oning the
cameras.
HDD Screen
A hard disk drive (HDD) is a data The LCD monitor displays the
storage device used for storing and picture feed from the DVR or NVR .
retrieving digital informa on. The The larger the screen the easier it
bigger the memory, the more video is to view the picture.
will be stored on the hard drive.
HDD 19” LCD Screen
POWER SUPPLIES
2.5Amp Transformer
A 2.5amp transformer can supply power to
12v CCTV devices using 220V, offering the
convenience of a ‘plug and play’ power
solu on.
Solar Panel
Where there is no 220V supply, solar panels can be used to charge ba ery systems to
provide the 12V requirements of the CCTV system. The Solar panels and ba ery size
have to be tailored to cope with the current draw of the cameras and DVR installed at
the specific site.
Monitor Screen
A 3.6mm will provide monitoring of the entrance area while a 6-8mm will
provide recogni on of the driver. Inside the house dome cameras are ideal
with bullets covering areas such as the garden and pool. RG59 and Cat 5
are ideal for transmission. RG59 with power and a 9-way power supply
make for an easy installa on for most normal sized homes.
Covert cameras are ideal where suspicious ac vity is suspected.
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CCTV Estate Systems
Estates normally have two key areas to monitor: access points and a perimeter fence. At the entrance you
would require a number of varied cameras to cover access points: 3.6mm Domes to see facial features easily;
Box Cameras to clearly iden fy number plates; Vari-Focal Cameras with IR to see approaching vehicles; various
Bullets to cover all points at the guard house. As many as eight to sixteen cameras could be posi oned at a single
entrance. High quality products should be used to monitor vital access points. On the perimeter fence Vari-
Focal Bullet Cameras with longer IR distance abili es will help monitor tampering or intrusions on the
perimeter. PTZs can be integrated with perimeter monitoring systems to trigger preset tours and pa erns.
Wireless devices are o en used to effec vely transmit camera video feeds back to a centralized control room.
Monitor Screen
Wi-Fi Station
Wi-Fi Receiver Number Plate View Facial Capture
Camera View
Monitor
LION CAMP
Screen SALES YARD EAST FENCE NORTH FENCE
Off-Site Monitoring
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CCTV Industrial Systems
These systems will generally consist of a variety of cameras which would Monitor an area, Detect an object,
Recognise the type of object or clearly Iden fy a person. This will directly influence the lens size and quality of
resolu on required. Areas such as shelving-rack passages would require Bullet Cameras monitoring aisles, while
areas such as show rooms should require 3.6mm Dome Cameras to monitor general ac vi es. Vari-Focal or PTZ
cameras could be used to focus on and iden fy specific and detailed stock movement.
Dome Cameras should be mounted close to key areas to recognise exact ac ons such as on lls and PCs.
Quality Vari-Focal Cameras are ideal where focal points are not always known as they can be changed on site.
PTZ Cameras are convenient addi ons if control over the cameras’ posi ons and points of zoom are required. In
dark large warehouses at night it is important to make sure that the chosen camera has sufficient IR to monitor
the required area. Large numbers of cameras in a busy warehouse will require larger storage capacity to
maintain recorded footage for a pre-determined period.
Monitor Screen
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BUILD YOUR OWN ANALOG CCTV KIT
Pick the DVR
4Ch DVR Entry 8Ch DVR Entry 16Ch DVR Entry
10A 9-Way PSU + Ba ery Backup Balun 1CH Pair 100m Cat5 OR 300m Cat5
10A 9-Way PSU 10A 9-Way PSU + Ba ery Backup HDD 2TB 8” LCD Screen
What Video Connectors do you What type of power supply would What type of cable will you be
need? you need and does it need ba ery using?
o BNC Crimp On backup? o RG59 Coax
o BNC Screw On o 1 channel plug in transformer o RG59 Coax with Power
o Passive Balun o 9 Channel o CAT5 Unshielded Twisted Pair
o Ac ve Balun o 10 Channel with Ba ery Back Up o CAT5 Shielded Twisted Pair
o RJ45 Crimp On o 18 Channel o CAT6 Shielded Twisted Pair
o RJ45 Boots o 18 Channel with Ba ery Back Up
What type of screen do you need? What Power Connectors do you What tools do you need for the
Do you need more than one need? installa on?
screen? o Female Jack Plug with Leads o CCTV BNC Crimping Tool
o 8 Inch LCD o Male Jack Plug with Terminals o CCTV Stripping Tool
o 19 Inch LCD o Female Jack Plug with Terminals o RJ45 Crimping Tool
o 32 Inch LED o CCTV Tester
o Other
Airports Retail Banks Factories
BRANCH DETAILS
Bloemfontein 051 448 6695
Cape Town 021 534 5056
Centurion 012 880 0222
Durban North 031 563 0274
East Rand (Jet Park) 011 397 3507
East London 043 726 6652
George 044 874 0669
Kimberley 053 861 5631
Nelspruit 013 752 7152
North Rand (Kya Sands) 011 708 6442
Pietermaritzburg 033 342 6727
Pinetown 031 702 6351
Polokwane 015 292 6273
Port Elizabeth 041 365 7178
Pretoria 012 335 4290
Rustenburg 014 537 2823
Somerset West 021 851 1978
Upington 054 332 1458
Vanderbijl Park 082 783 8449
West Rand (Roodepoort) 011 472 8823
2
YEAR
WARRANTY