Brave Cam
Solar-Powered Pole Cameras
Brave Cam Solar-Powered Pole Cameras is a new technology that has the potential to revolutionise the way we use cameras in outdoor settings. Our pole cameras are supported by the NX Witness VMS platform. Lighting fast, easy-to-use, cross-platform IP video management system (VMS) / Video Surveillance Software designed to discover, view, record, and manage IP video cameras so you can monitor, analyse and react to critical events in real-time.
Brave Cam Solar-Powered Pole Cameras are also extremely convenient and it is monitored and backed up via a 4G Permaconn PM54 GPRS, sending the events directly back to our central control room. They do not require a traditional power source, and they can be easily installed in a variety of locations in remote areas including in the construction site, wildlife preserves, and other outdoor settings. This makes them an excellent choice for applications where continuous operation is essential, such as surveillance and security systems.
VMS OR NVR – PRO’S AND CONS
What is an NVR?
An NVR is a box with cheap hardware and software to manage recording video footage from IP and network cameras. The focus of the manufacturer is the development and selling of the hardware.
What is a VMS?
A VMS is specialised video management software that is constantly being improved via regular updates shared with the users. The hardware can be basic, depending on the size of the system. A good system integrator will design this for you. The focus of the manufacturer is the development and selling of the software.
VMS – Video Management Software
| + Amazingly easy to use |
| + Is lightning fast to find incidents |
| + Expandable to any number of cameras |
| + Expandable for storage space – no limit |
| + Some brands provide free upgrades for years |
| + Always have the latest security features |
| + Some brands have no recurring fees |
| + Can have cloud-based storage if suitable internet service |
| + Your system integrator can design the hardware to suit the required bandwidths and future expansion plans of the system |
| - Price of initial installation higher than NVR but cheaper over 20 years |
NVR – Network Video Recorder
| + Cheap |
| - Limited by the bandwidth of the NVR |
| - Limited hard drive space |
| - Limited by the number of channels |
| - Becomes outdated in time |
| - Cannot be upgraded, needs to be replaced |
Camera resolution - Is more always better?
One of the most common topics of discussion within the security industry revolves around camera resolution.
NVR or VMS for my CCTV - What's the difference?
We are living in an increasingly hi-tech world. Every day new security products are being created and marketed to us, and the pace of these new products can be overwhelming.
Important CCTV Considerations
At Brave Security, we have a designer that specifies the best place to install, the installer then must run the cable & install it there.