?A company installs a CCTV system to protect themselves and their stock or equipment from criminals. The high crime rate in South Africa makes it essential to install as many security measures and checks as necessary. Companies and businesses handle cash and in that, they are especially susceptible to theft; often people lose their lives in the process. In other cases, fully loaded trucks leave company premises and they are prone to hijacks.
Households also make use CCTV equipment when they are situated in high-risk areas. After a number of burglaries or attempted thefts, many people opt for maximum security to safeguard themselves, their family, and their valuables.
When a technician or a team comes out to do repairs to your CCTC system, they check the following: the dome and fixed position cameras, digital video recorders, multiplexers, telemetry equipment, monitors and time-lapse VCRs.
Dome and fixed position cameras are tested, serviced and repaired during the visit. The hard drives of the digital video recorders are replaced and the firmware and software are upgraded should it be necessary. The team replaces defective components and checks the even flow of the power supply.
They also check the multiplexers for any defects according to certain set procedures and then upgrade the software and firmware as applicable.
They test and repair or replace the keyboards, joysticks, and control keys of the telemetry control equipment. Other repair work is affected as required. Technicians also service the time-lapse VCRs and replace parts if it has been in use for 10 000 hours or more. Lastly, the monitors are serviced and repaired. In all instances, they test the power supply to all the equipment, and all defective parts and components are replaced.
In all probability you will use the company who did the installation for you in the first place to affect the repairs as well, if not, find a well-known and trusted company to do so. Their technicians will be qualified and trained to do the best job possible.
