Condo installation mainly focus on perimeter monitoring and also human and vehicle traffic at general areas. Of all the condo installatios i have deisnged and installed, the most important location for 2 camera to be installed at the carpark entry exit and additional 2 more cameras to focus on the driver facial image.
Second level of security are genral areas such as lift lobby and playground
Third level are carpark areas (multi-storey carpark) including the ramps. no point placing a camera whre the car speed is fast as we would not be able to capture details except car color and make.
Perimeter monitoring cameras are mainly used to replace photobeam and fencing security systems which are very costly. With motion recording becoming a standard in all DVR units, it can be used to replace these expensive fencing security systems.
Simply set the motion triggering areas on screen to the areas of the fence which needs protection. Then set the output (standard in most DVR) to trigger an alarm at the guard post
FIY, i have previously installed a custom made vandal proof outdoor metal enclosure for a condo perimeter fencing. This is required only when the owner is not content with standard vandal resistant outdoor enclosures such as from Pelco or Bosch.
