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1. Understanding protection grades

Before choosing an outdoor security camera, you need to understand the concept of protection rating. Protection rating is a rating that indicates how well a device is protected from the intrusion of external substances under different environmental conditions, and its ability. Protection ratings are generally divided into two types: IP and IK.

How to choose the protection rating for your outdoor security camera:

IP ratings describe the protection level of a device and are given as two numbers. The first number indicates how well it can withstand dust, and the second number how well it can withstand water. The higher the number, the better the protection level of the device. For example, a device rated IP67 means that it is completely dustproof and can function normally up to one meter underwater.

The IK rating indicates the impact resistance of a device and is expressed as a number between 0 and 10. The higher the number, the higher the impact resistance rating of the device. For example, a device with an IK10 rating can withstand an impact force of 10 Joules, which is equivalent to a 5 kg object falling freely from a height of 20 cm.

2. Select the protection level according to the environment

When choosing the protection grade of an outdoor surveillance camera, it should be selected according to the actual environment. Different environments require different protection grades. For example, if the surveillance camera is installed outdoors, it is necessary to consider the issues of dustproofing and waterproofing, and it is recommended to choose an IP67-rated device. If the surveillance camera is installed in a high or cold area, it is recommended to choose a low-temperature type device for cold resistance. If the surveillance camera is installed in a public place, it is recommended to choose an IK10-rated device for impact resistance.

3. Selection of protection grade according to function

When choosing the protection grade of an outdoor surveillance camera, you should choose according to your functional requirements. Different functions require different protection grades. For example, if the surveillance camera needs to support night vision function, we recommend choosing a device with special functions such as anti-fog and anti-glare. If the surveillance camera needs to support face recognition function, we recommend choosing a device with special functions such as high resolution and high frame rate.

4. Other precautions

In addition to choosing the appropriate protection class, you should also pay attention to the following:

We select products from reliable manufacturers to ensure product quality and after-sales service.

Install correctly according to the instruction manual and ensure that the protection rating of the device is not affected.

Regular maintenance and servicing should be carried out to ensure that the protection rating of the equipment is not compromised.

These steps can help you choose the right outdoor surveillance camera protection rating to ensure normal operation in different environments and protect your safety and interests.