SA03-01 (X Series) Installation Manual.pdf - Footprint Security

CHOOSING A CAMERA LOCATIONThe camera utilises still-image digital photography technology. As with any othercamera, consideration should be given to the desired image subject matter withrespect to light conditions, target person’s movement, and distance. Similarly, thoughtshould be given to the motion sensor operation to ensure that the target person is stillwithin the camera’s field of view when the image is captured.Prior to installing a camera consider the following factors:1. Direction and amount of available lightTo achieve the highest quality images,ensure that the area being monitored iswell lit and that any ambient light (egfrom sun or street light) is behind thecamera. Having a light source in front ofthe camera will result in the imagehaving extra white in it as well as detailbeing lost in darker, unlit areas.2. Direction of movementIf movement is across the field of view,say, left to right, then some imageblurring will occur in low lightconditions such as dawn or dusk. Also,the motion sensor is least sensitive formovement directly towards the camera.If possible, it is best to position thecamera such that target person walks ata slight angle to its field of view.3. Target locationThe camera takes highest qualityimages when the target person isstill or paused. Consider the layoutof the target area and point thecamera where the target person ismost likely pause or stand still eg infront of a valuable item or at a gateor door.LightBehindcameraIn front ofcameraMovementPersonmovingPersonmovingPerson pauses atvaluable objectSA03-01 (X SERIES) INSTALLATION MANUAL V1.0.1 (APRIL 2009) 14