As night‑vision monitoring is increasingly required in security video surveillance system projects, infrared cameras have become mainstream products in the camera market with steadily rising sales volume. What precautions should be taken for the installation and commissioning of infrared cameras? Today, the editorial team of Kaimorui will share relevant tips.

Precautions for the installation and commissioning of infrared cameras are as follows:

1. Infrared lamps must not face directly toward the camera. Infrared light, similar to sunlight to human eyes, will cause overexposed, washed‑out images.
2. Commissioning of infrared lamps shall be performed at night. Adjust the illumination position of the infrared beam via imaging equipment (such as monitors) at night, and properly set the lens aperture.
3. The installation height of infrared lamps should not exceed 4 meters. Excessive height will reduce light reflectivity. A downward depression angle of 20° is optimal; an excessively large elevation angle will lower reflectivity.
4. Infrared lamps do not have to be mounted at the same position as the camera. If the camera is far from the target area, the infrared lamp may be installed between the camera and the monitored object. For co‑location installation, the optimal approach is to mount the infrared lamp vertically overlapping with the camera.
5. Before using infrared lamps, users shall carefully read the operation manual, especially the safety notes for personal and equipment protection. Verify whether matching specifications meet requirements and check all influencing factors. Adjust equipment in a timely manner if requirements are not satisfied.
6. Operating specifications of infrared lamps must be guaranteed (refer to the product manual for details). For instance, the power of the power supply for infrared lamps shall exceed the rated operating power of the lamps.

The above are the precautions for installation and commissioning of infrared cameras. We hope these tips are helpful. If you have any questions regarding infrared camera installation, please feel free to contact our staff, and we will serve you wholeheartedly.