SPOTBOT CCTV Camera Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SPOTBOT
Table of Contents
CCTV Camera Instruction Manual
SPOTBOT – TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This document provides recommendations for ensuring optimal SPOTBOT
functionality. Please keep these recommendations in mind for new CCTV
installations as well as for enhancing SPOTBOT’s performance with existing
CCTV set-ups.
CAMERA INSTALLATION HEIGHT AND ANGLE.
Ensure your cameras are installed at a height and angle that enable them to
optimally identify a full human figure. The camera should be installed in such
a way that it is able to capture a full human figure in the area where you
want to be notified in case intruders are detected. Depending on the scenario,
optimal camera height should be between 2,8 to 3,2 m with an angle that faces
outward and not downward.
SUFFICIENT
ILLUMINATION IN LOW-LIGHT SCENARIOS (EVENING SCENARIO)
Ensure that your camera’s view has sufficient illumination in low-light
scenarios, such as in the evening. If you choose to use your existing cameras,
install extra flood lights if needed. The light source should face the same
direction as the camera and not shine into the camera lens. Adjust the camera
angle during installation to avoid interference from very bright lights or
headlights. A clear and good quality picture (day and night) enhances
SPOTBOT’s performance.
BSTACLES/OBSTRUCTION OBSCURING THE CAMERA’S FOCUS AREA
A SPOTBOT unit’s detection capabilities could be hampered if there is an
obstacle or obstruction obscuring the human figure or a part of the human
figure.
Such obstacles may include a dense fence, palisades, roof overhangs, gates,
vegetation or any other obstruction between the human and the camera’s view.
Please ensure that your cameras have a clear view of the area where you want
SPOTBOT to make detections.
INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVE CAMERA OPTIONS
Cameras with enhanced low-illumination functionality (such as Hikvision
Colorvu, Dahua Starlight or White-light Night) will enhance SPOTBOT’s
performance significantly in low-light scenarios. The picture on the left is a
normal IR camera and on the right is a low-light camera at the same spot and
at the same time in the evening.
AT WHAT DISTANCE FROM THE CAMERA CAN SPOTBOT DETECT A HUMAN?
This all depends on your CCTV camera lens specifications. A general rule of
thumb is that the human figure must be greater than 15% of the height
(vertical size) of the video frame sent to SPOTBOT. Please refer to the
picture below. For example, if the camera’s esolution is 1080 pixels, the
vertical size of the target should be greater than 162 pixels. Also avoid
situations where human figures exceed the height (vertical size) of the video
frame. 
CLEAN YOUR CAMERAS REGULARLY
A clean lens ensures that SPOTBOT will receive a better quality video. Clean
your camera lens on a regular basis and remove dust, spider webs or any other
obstacles that could affect the camera’s picture quality. A dirty lens will
have a negative effect on the performance of SPOTBOT.
Please contact us should you have any queries about this
document.
www.spotbot.co.za
info@spotbot.co.za
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