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3. Figure 4 Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Alarm Button Box The Alarm Button Box already secured on the DVR and connected with associated DB15 cable is shown below Plug one end of the DB 15 Male Male cable to the mating connector on the back of the DVR and the other end to the mating connector on the back of the Alarm Button Box Tighten the screws on the DB15 connectors to ensure that they do not come loose Figure 5 Connect Alarm Cable Setting up the Video Data Power VPD Unit Remove the silver VPD box 4 coax cables and power supply from the DOG packing case Figure 6 VPD Components Place the silver VPD box within several feet of the DVR and connect the 4 BNC coax cables from the BNC connectors on the VPD box to the appropriate BNC inputs on the back of the DVR as shown below O Jj d Figure 7 Connecting VPD and DVR Plug the power supply into an outlet and connect to the VPD power input right next to the copper grounding lug as seen in Figure 8 below Power on the DVR via the button on the back panel above the power cord input ESWARNING TO AVOID POTENTIAL SHOCK OR DAMAGE FROM LIGHTNING IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE GROUND LUG ON THE VPD BE CONNECTED TO A GROUND SOURCE SUCH AS A PIPE OR LARGE METAL STRUCTURE VIA A REASONABLY LARGE 10 16 GAUGE WIRE THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A SOLID GROUND Figure 8 Connecting Ground Powe
4. detection alarms if they are within the field of view of a DOG camera Please do not include such objects in the field of view when sighting Lens field of view matches area of interest Area of Interest Objects that flutter in wind are excluded from field of view 23
5. ecu i uuum 19 Liouie24 C AT 5 Termination WEIT bat y ti ane fok kon ao elena dix etis aestus d dst 20 NOTE THIS MANUAL SERVES AS A GUIDE TO RAPIDLY SETTING UP AND USING THE DOG SYSTEM SPECIFIC DETAILS OF DVR OPERATION ARE DEFERRED TO THE ENCLOSED DVR USER MANUAL WHICH COMES PACKAGED WITH EACH KIT Digital Observation Guard System Description The Digital Observation Guard DOG from S4 Tech is a rapidly deployable self contained security and surveillance system designed for the CENTCOM operational environment The DOG is a standalone security system that has been designed to be portable rugged cost effective easy to install in the field and easy to maintain The DOG system consists of an H 264 Digital Video Recorder DVR unit capable of simultaneously displaying live video recording live video and performing motion detection for the cameras in the DOG system The system takes power from any 100 240V AC 50 60Hz power source and distributes video power and data signals to the remote rugged low light camera units up to 1500ft away using standard CAT 5 cable with standard connectors This distribution 1s accomplished via the DOG Video Power Data VPD unit and specialized circuitry at the remote cameras The pan tilt unit S power and control signals can also be sent over the same CAT 5 cable when this option is used Video data is collected displayed and recorded at the Digital Video Recorder DVR unit Motion detection user triggered al
6. few inches of the cable as shown below Figure 11 Prep CAT 5 for Camera Connection Once the CAT 5 cable end has been prepared unscrew the bottom half of the waterproof connector on the bottom of the remote camera module and pass the end of the CAT 5 cable through the connector as shown below Figure 12 CAT 5 Cable through Watertight Connector Body Plug the RJ 45 connector into the female RJ 45 receptacle inside the waterproof connector as shown in Figure 13 Make sure that the RJ 45 tab lines up with the connector tab hole and that it snaps into place inside the receptacle Once this is done screw the watertight connector cover back on and tighten Then strain relieve the CAT 5 cable by tightening the lower nut until the cable is snug inside the connector Figure 13 Complete CAT 5 Camera Connection Back at the DVR station the CAT 5 cable for that camera can now be plugged into the VPD in the corresponding channel 10 WARNING IN ORDER TO PREVENT CAPACITIVE OVERLOADING OF THE POWER SUPPLY IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PLUG THE VIDEO CABLES INTO THE VPD ONEAT A TIME WHILE THE VPD IS ALREADY POWERED UP THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IF THE CAT 5 CABLES ARE SHORTER THAN A FEW HUNDRED FEET Once this is done the camera image should show up on the DVR monitor screen as seen below Figure 14 Live Camera Image on DVR Unit Alignment of Cameras Camera alignment 1s accomplished by having a person at the camera loosen
7. is not very dark outside Turn up the brightness on the monitor for each affected camera until the picture improves If the picture does not improve up to the point that the image washes out then it is too dark and some illumination is necessary Press the MENU button on the front panel Select CAMERA SETUP select CHANNEL press ZOOM ENTER to change use the UP DOWN arrows to select the desired channel and then ZOOM ENTER to set Select BRIGHTNESS then ZOOM ENTER then use the UP DOWN arrows to adjust Select ZOOM ENTER to set new level and ESC repeatedly to exit the menus 21 Some of the CAT 5 connectors on the Remote Camera Modules seem to be corroding Make sure the seal around the CAT 5 cable coming into the Remote Module is tight Wrap tape around the cable before tightening the connector if necessary to get a tight seal If available consider applying a silicone based dielectric grease to the contacts for extra corrosion protection Contact Info For questions or support please see our website at www s4 tech com or contact admin s4 tech com 703 467 9034 For user manual or other technical downloads go to the customer tab on the website and login with the following user customer password 2004 S4Tech Replacement Parts The following replacement parts may be ordered for the DOG Base Kit prices do not include shipping Credit card orders are accepted Please contact S4 Tech for order information DB TC F Transport Case with ne
8. DESIRED VIDEO CLIP DATA HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO CD S IF YOU HAVE ALREADY RECORDED VIDEO AND PLAN TO CHANGE THE RESOLUTION To reset the recording mode to the recommended settings use the following steps Press the MENU button on the front panel Use the arrows to select RECORD SETUP and press ENTER Select RECORD SETUP MODE and then press ENTER Select 720X240 60PPS and press ENTER Press ESC to go back up to RECORD MODE menu Select PRESET CONFIG and press ENTER Select EVENT ONLY and press ENTER Use ESC to move back up the menu hierarchy 15 Configure Motion Detection Video Loss and Alarms The Event menu is where alarms are configured If there is a loss of video alarm motion detection alarm or input alarm triggered by the Alarm Button Box then recording to the hard drive of the event begins automatically These alarms can be turned off during system setup as they can be annoying Once the system is setup the following alarm settings are recommended for normal use Press the MENU button on the front panel Use the up down arrows to select EVENT SETUP and press ENTER Select INTERNAL BUZZER and select ON OFF to set the audio alarms Select PER CHANNEL CONFIG and then press ENTER Select CHANNEL SELECT and press ENTER Select CH1 and press ENTER Select VIDEO LOSS DETECT and press ENTER Select ON and press ENTER to detect loss of video input Select MOTION DETECT and press ENTER Select ON and press ENTER select DETECTION CONFIG a
9. EARCH button on the DVR panel Select the SEARCH EVENTS option and then select a clip and start playing it back If there are no recorded event clips in the unit then this will not work Press the COPY key and it will mark the start of the export When the playback has reached the point that you want to stop then Press the COPY key again and it will mark the stop the export Follow the screen menus to burn the selected export to USB media If the export fails due to not enough memory start again and select a shorter segment Changing Focusing a Lens The remote camera units are supplied with 3mm or 6mm lenses installed as indicated by a marking on the bottom of the remote camera box Additional 3mm and 12mm replacement lenses have been provided to change the field of view and distance of two cameras as needed The 3mm lens will provide a wider field of view for short distances while the 12mm lens will provide a narrower field of view for longer range To change a lens the camera must be plugged in near the DVR so that the image may be focused while the new lens is being installed With a short CAT 5 cable plug the camera into the VPD near the DOG Base Station so that the monitor is visible Select the channel that the camera is plugged into by pressing the corresponding number button on the DVR This will put the camera view in full screen mode Unscrew the end cap on the camera as shown in the figures below Be careful not to tip the cap when remov
10. LAY STO Figure 20 Power Down Button 14 Password Setting Initially there is no password required to change settings on the DVR If the system is reset to its factory settings for some reason then the default password will be 1234 To set a password do the following Press MENU button on front panel Use arrows to select SYSTEM SETUP with cursor and push ENTER Select USER MANAGEMENT and then select PASSWORD PROTECTION Select ON OFF to enable or disable password based access Select ACCOUNT SETUP to configure accounts Select AUTHORITY SETUP to configure access levels Use ESC to move back up the menu hierarchy Set the Date Time To set the Date Time of the unit e Press the MENU button on the front panel e Use the arrows to select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER e Select DATE TIME SETUP and then press ENTER e Select and assign the various parameters using the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to choose options and the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change values e Use ESC to move back up the menu hierarchy Set Recording Mode The recording mode is used to set resolution and preset configuration The recommended option that gives a good mix of resolution and frames sec for 4 cameras is 720 X 240 60PPS The default and recommended mode is Event Based which means that only motion detection and user triggered events will be stored CSWARNING IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE RECORD MODE ALL EXISTING RECORDED CLIPS WILL BE PURGED SO MAKE SURE THAT ALL
11. arms and storage parameters are all set up in the DVR menus Installation of the rugged low light camera modules only requires mounting the module to a wall or pole and connecting a single standard CAT 5 cable with an RJ 45 connector through the weather resistant connector on the camera module The DOG Base Kit is shown in Figure below Figure 1 DOG Base Kit with Optional Military Grade Transport Case The DOG system with its various options and configurations is shown in Figure 2 below Option kits for the DOG system are IR Illuminator Kit both visible and IR illumination to over 300m with adjustable flood light and spotlight modes via removable filter lenses for all four cameras PT Kit Pan Tilt units that connect to the remote rugged low light cameras and IR illuminators for both day and nighttime surveillance of large areas Operates using the same signal power CAT 5 cable as a DOG Camera Wireless Kit with over 200m LOS range that uses the same standard 1500m CAT 5 connections as the standard DOG system High Performance PTZ Kit A small form factor high performance pan tilt unit with an ultra low light 10X zoom camera 300m range Can accommodate a DOG thermal camera or IR illuminator Operates using the same signal power CAT 5 cable as a DOG Camera Thermal Camera Kit a small form factor thermal camera 320x240 resolution that operates using the same signal power CAT 5 cable as a DOG Camera Sensor Kit long ra
12. ean it off The application of RAIN X water repellant may help minimize frequent dust collection on the lens e If internal condensation is present loosen the end cap of the camera 5 turns and leave camera powered on for several hours Once condensation has burned off then retighten e If there is no visible dust or condensation on the lens then refocus the lens per the Change Focus Lens procedure described above e If none of these actions work then send in camera module for repair replacement VPD does not power up properly when all four cameras are plugged in the video is noisy or black Unplug all remote camera units and power up the VPD With the VPD still powered on plug the remote cameras back in one at a time 20 Video image comes and goes on the monitor Try moving the CAT 5 cable around near the connectors on both the camera end and the base station end If the video fluctuates with the cable movement then the cable is going bad or a connection 1s loose Unit freezes up when video is played back Internal video board may have gotten loose especially if the unit has been under rough transport conditions Contact S4 Tech for how to reseat the board I get motion alarms for no reason every 15 to 30 seconds It has been observed on some DOG DVR s that having a Sequence Call Monitor Schedule enabled can cause false motion detection events To remedy this problem the following procedure should be followed e Press the MENU button o
13. ed as there are some small parts that may fall out Once the cap is removed locate the set screw in the rim of the camera body and use a very small screwdriver supplied with DOG Kit to loosen it slightly Now unscrew the lens by fingertip until it comes out 17 Screw in the replacement lens and turn it until the picture on monitor is in focus Once in its best focus position tighten the lens down by turning the set screw with the small screwdriver Screw the cap back on by fingertip Figure 22 Changing Focusing a Lens Packing up the Unit The following pictures are a reference for packing the unit into its transport case First pack all the small items into the main bin on the bottom of the case The DVR unit goes in upside down with the feet sticking up on top of the bin that was just packed It will rest on the cutout ledges Next pack the VPD and cameras into the right side cutouts as shown Finally put the cover over the bottom of the VCR and place the monitor on top in the space that 1s formed The standard DOG transport case 1s a Contico model 1320 It is meant for one time or infrequent use For repeated transport under rough conditions the optional military grade rugged transport case available from S4 Tech is recommended 18 Terminating CAT 5 Cable It is recommended that CAT 5 cables be terminated using the T568B wiring standard as shown below 19 123452878 Hook Is Uncler neath T568B Standard viewed w
14. ideal protection for that scenario The UPS will ensure that DOG equipment operates smoothly throughout power surges and losses If 120V AC is not available or the optional UPS was not purchased then surge protection from the local AC power source can be provided by using the high quality industrial surge protection device It is very important that a surge protection device be utilized in areas of questionable line power as the resulting surges blackouts and brownouts may damage the DOG Base Station components An optional industrial grade 120 240V AC 50 60Hz surge protector is available from S4 Tech The surge protector is shown in Figure 3 below All AC line cords for the DOG Base Station DVR Monitor VPD power supply should be plugged into this device or a comparable unit F Figure 3 120 240VAC 50 60Hz Surge Protector and 120VAC 60Hz UPS EW A RNING TO AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE DOG BASE STATION USE THE SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE SUPPLIED BY S4 TECH EW A RNING DO NOT USE THE UPS UNIT WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN 120V AC ALSO DO NOT USE THE SURGE PROTECTOR AND THE UPS TOGETHER Connecting the Monitor Place the S4 Tech Digital Video Recorder DVR on the table or desk where it is to be used Make sure the unit is turned off and connect a power cable Next place the monitor on the table next to the DVR unit and connect the VGA Monitor cable as shown in the figure below and then connect a power cable to the monitor
15. ith clip down OO UB Bi Bw Br Figure 24 CAT 5 Termination Wiring S4 Tech can supply CAT 5 options that include 1000ft CAT 5e cable spools EZRJ 45 crimp tools and connectors and stripping tools see the Replacement Parts section below The EZRJ 45 products allow longer 2 4 lead wires to be used making the RJ45 connection process much easier Troubleshooting DVR Boots Up and Freezes Initializing Hard Drive or Database message or Continuous Reboot e Remove the top cover from the DVR by loosening the four screws on the side of the cover and the one screw at the top of the cover at the back end of the DVR unit e Disconnect the hard drive cable from the back of the hard drive e Boot the DVR back up and see if the issue is resolved e If resolved then you can temporarily operate the DOG unit without a hard drive It will provide live video and motion detection but recording is disabled without the hard drive e Contact S4 Tech for replacement of the hard drive The Camera does not operate when first connected to the CAT 5 cable e Test the CAT 5 cable with a tester or other camera to see if it 1s bad e If the cable tests ok then visually check the RJ 45 connector on the camera for damage e Contact S4 Tech is neither the cable or connector is faulty The Camera Image is Blurry e Visually inspect the camera lens for external dust or internal condensation e f there is dust on lens use a lint free cloth or wipe to cl
16. n the front panel e Use the up down arrows to select SEQUENCE SETUP and press ZOOM ENTER e Use the up down arrows to select CALL MONITOR DWELL and then press ZOOM ENTER e Use the up down arrows to select 120Sec and press ZOOM ENTER e Use the up down arrows to select CALL MONITOR SCHEDULE and press ZOOM ENTER e Use left arrow to delete all channels and press ZOOM ENTER e Press ESC ESC When searching for an alarm clip the unit freezes up and the buttons on the front panel do not respond Sometimes a recorded event clip can be corrupted and it will cause the DVR to freeze up when it enters the search window The only current solution to this problem is to purge all the recorded data If there are important event clips on the DVR that are not on the same search screen as the corrupted clip then search them and burn them to a CD or USB stick Then purge all data and start over again e Press the MENU button on the front panel e Use the up down arrows to select RECORD SETUP and press ZOOM ENTER e Select the PURGE DATA option and select ZOOM ENTER Some of the buttons on the front panel including the MENU button do not respond when pressed and there is a key shaped icon Oo near the bottom of the screen This indicates that the front panel has been locked To unlock the front panel simply press and hold down the ESC button on the front panel until the icon disappears from the bottom of the screen The camera images are dark even though it
17. nd press ENTER select DETECTED AREA SETUP and press ENTER Use the up down arrows and the ENTER key to create a detection area profile on the screen Anything outside the defined area will not be detected Press ESC to go up one menu layer Select SENSITIVITY and press ENTER Use the up down arrows to select a value that is suitable 88 is a good start Select BLOCK THRESHOLD and press ENTER This value represents the percentage of the screen area that a detected object must occupy before an alarm is declared Select an appropriate value 3 596 is a good start and press ZOOM ENTER e Repeat this process for channels 2 4 Exporting Video Clips to DVD Video clips may be exported to a USB storage device via the USB port on the front panel If the selected clips occupy more memory space than is available on the USB storage device then the backup will be rejected and the process must be started over so be conservative in selecting the number of clips to be backed up The figure below shows a USB stick and USB hard drive connected to the USB port on the front panel A USB CD DVD burner with a standard device driver does not require any device driver software to operate may also be used 16 Figure 21 Plug in USB Storage Device To export clips to the installed USB storage media do the following e Insert USB recording media stick hard drive or CD DVD burner into the USB port on the back panel e From the camera view screen press the S
18. nge 300 m microwave perimeter sensors or shorter range 100ft intrusion sensors that operate using the same signal power CAT 5 cable as a DOG Camera Radar Kit a small form factor radar with 300m range and 120 degree field of view that operates using the same signal power CAT 5 cable as a DOG Camera 4 S DOG System and Accessories Tech Viewing and Control Station Location 100 240VAC Power Supply 100 240VAC Power Supply Video Power Data Distribution Scambled Radio w BA5590 Batter PTZ Options CAT5 Cable Video Power Data to 1500 ft Radar IR Illumination Options Sensor Camera Combo Cay ay ey ay DANA RY Rn qo taw ke ka Thermal wen PI Camera 2 Figure 2 Digital Observation Guard System and Options Setting up the Base Station Surge Protection and Battery Backup Surge protection is built into the DOG remote camera modules and the VPD unit This circuitry helps protect the DOG Base Station DVR and Monitor from electrical surges induced at the cameras or outside wiring To ensure the best possible surge protection it is recommended to ground the VPD unit as discussed below and as shown in Figure 8 In many locations and situations the AC line power may be very noisy and exhibit frequent brownouts blackouts and surges as 1s frequently the case with generator supplied power If 120V AC power is available and the optional UPS was ordered See Figure 3 then this is the
19. o select a new value for the item Once the proper value is displayed push the 12 ENTER button to select the new value and finalize the change The ESC button takes you one layer up in the menu tree each time it is pushed To access the DVR configuration screen press the MENU button on the DVR panel as seen in the figure below H 264 compression Figure 17 DVR Interface Panel Once the MENU button 1s pushed the main menu as seen below appears on the screen Figure 18 Main Menu Screen Labeled WARNING THE DVR SHOULD NOT BE POWERED OFF BY SIMPLY SHUTTING OFF POWER TO THE DEVICE PLEASE READ THE SECTION BELOW ON THE PROPER POWER DOWN PROCEDURE HARD DRIVE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF THE CORRECT SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED 13 Power Down When powering down use the main menu power down first then when indicated on the screen shut off the power button on the back To power down from the menu e Press the MENU button on the front panel e Use the arrows to select the Shutdown option as shown in the figure below e Select Power Off e When the screen indicates You can safely turn off DVR now turn off the main power switch ice Event Database Configuration Export a Please re confirm Fm Cancel Figure 19 Power Down Menu Screen Alternately the unit may be powered down by pushing in and holding the lighted power button until the power down message is displayed on the screen COPY CALL P
20. oss and Alarms esee nnne nennen 16 Exporting Video Chpsto JD VD soar reciben e etti seuls Gnd dtu ectetur ian dade dus 16 Changing Focus a Elis se p doe iade vi b CH Rau tum ca dread sui onto Ra ke e paid edna n n Usu GR a eka MUR 17 Pack eu pine OUTA A e te a cebat e Nene tA en educate dicati a ans a eat erm eid 18 CHAN ANE c T5 abe ob aa ii pate a ata a il T E n a kn e a po e ane dd 19 Tonbe Boon ai ian al ti ak an re re as a e an A kd Es A a a e RO an et e DUE de a ii UB Ede 20 Contact IN TO e it nt kab oo to at kt a ao n e n e ab e anle 22 Replacement PADS ie ant cda i Peu tied So Pe naue cu e e tn e do kk e a Son stan be 22 Appendix A Video Motion Detection Setup Tips sseseeessssssessesesesseeeeeeeee nennen nennen nennen eene 25 Table of Figures Figure 1 DOG Base Kit with Optional Military Grade Transport CasE eeeeeeoooooeeeeeenesessssooseoeoooooon 3 Figure 2 Digital Observation Guard System and Options eene eene 4 Figure 3 120 240V AC 50 60Hz Surge Protector and 120V AC 60Hz UPS eere 5 Fisgure 4 C onnecuns the VIOHIOE o opes kosa e E a 5 Feur o Connect Alar CA PI El arctan aa kt ii n e a l e a e a e a e n kt E 6 I19ure 6 VED Components kra kask ay p a it ka a l l al a n is ya e e ak a kota ao Due eee 6 Fisoure 7 Connecting VPD and DVR sekwe a eki dosie lis kitte be ke ri dik aes sa s vis sin 7 Figure 8 Connecting Ground Power and CAT 5 Cables
21. r and CAT 5 Cables Once the power has been connected and the CAT 5 cables have been run out to the Remote Camera Modules the CAT 5 cables are plugged into the appropriate channels as seen in the figure below En x j iz xm x pM ut al Si ai P s g N a AM Figure 9 Connecting the CAT 5 Cables Setting up the Rugged Remote Cameras up to 1500 ft At this point the DVR monitor VPD and alarm box are setup and the monitor shows a blank view as seen below If this is not the view then push the MODE button repeatedly until the split channel view showing all four channels is seen Figure 10 Monitor Screen The first step in setting up the remote camera modules is to run the CAT 5 cables from the VPD out to each camera location It is highly recommended that all cables and cameras are tested prior to running your cables to the final installation point This will help reduce work if a bad cable or connector is found prior to the running of the cable The CAT 5 cables should not exceed 1500ft for optimum performance and should be UV resistant if they are going to be outdoors for prolonged periods of time months Once the camera modules have been mounted and the cable has been run the connection at each camera end is made First prep the CAT 5 cable by removing any protective boots around the RJ 45 connector and adding several wraps of electrical tape to help ensure a good seal around the first
22. the thumb screw as seen in the first image of the figure below on the tripod and move the camera around while a person viewing the camera on the monitor communicates alignment instructions If you have the optional BNC viewing port and field monitor connect it up as seen in the second and third images Once the camera is aligned properly lock it down with the thumbscrew as seen in the first image Figure 15 Camera Alignment 11 Removing a connection from a Hemote Camera Unit Figure 16 To remove the connection from a remote camera unit perform the following e Loosen the lower waterproof connector nut until the cable is loose in the connector e Loosen the lower portion of the waterproof connector and remove from the main body e Puta screwdriver into the main body and push the RJ 45 tab up while simultaneously pulling out the cord Figure 16 Remove CAT 5 Camera Connection DVR Setup The DVR has been pre configured at S4 for basic operation After the DOG system is set up the user should read through the DVR manual and tune the motion detection and alarm parameters Some basic configuration information is provided below The DVR is configured via menu items that are presented by pressing the MENU button on the DVR panel and using various other panel buttons to make selections To select an item use the up and down arrows to scroll the cursor to the item and then push the ENTER Once the item is highlighted use the up down arrows t
23. w foam inserts DB C55 1000 CAT 5e Cable 1000ft spool outdoor grade DB RCASE v1 Optional military grade heavy duty transport case DB EZ TS CAT 5 EZRJ 45 termination set tools amp 50 connectors 240 DB SURGE 240 Industrial grade surge protection 120 240V AC 50 60Hz DB LPCC Low profile color camera DB VPC 100 Video Power Cable 100ft for low profile color camera 22 Appendix A Video Motion Detection Setup Tips Avoid Looking into High Brightness Areas Do not point the camera at the sun or towards the locations where sunrise or sunset occur Also do not point the cameras at directly at where bright lights will turn on at night The bright light from the sun or artificial lighting will make the image wash out and may trigger video motion alarms It is best to point the camera downward and to capture the area of interest from above Use the Proper Lens Select the lens 3 6mm 6mm or 12mm such that the field of view of the lens just covers the area of interest If you are looking at a gate for example then select a lens whose field of view just covers the gate and entrance path This will greatly increase your probability of detection as the intruder will fill a larger portion of the viewing area than a lens whose field of view is a lot wider Exclude Objects that Flutter in the Wind from the Field of View Trees flags banners laundry lines and other movable objects will flutter 1n the wind This fluttering causes motion
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