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September, 2021

How Do You Protect Your Home and Business Video Surveillance During a Power Outage?

Video Surveillance

    The Necessity of Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance systems have gained popularity in today's modern world and there is no doubt of its effectiveness in protecting not only personal safety but also home, commercial, industrial applications and other properties.

    A video surveillance system is commonly composed of one to multiple cameras, a video recorder, and a display unit to monitor your home and business 24/7. Depending on your requirement, there are two main types of security systems on the market: analog and Internet protocol (IP) solutions.

    Analog Security System
    Coaxial
    Coaxial
    Digital Video Recorder
    VGA or HDMI
    Monitor
    Analog Cameras
    Coaxial
    IP Video Surveillance
    Ethernet
    Monitor
    Ethernet
    Switch or PoE Switch
    Ethernet
    Network Video Recorder VGA or HDMI
    IP Cameras
    Ethernet

    Keep Your Surveillance System Working During a Power Outage with CyberPower UPS

    Regardless of type, most security devices require electricity to function efficiently. With this in mind, it is recommended to prepare an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as backup power for your surveillance system in case of a blackout.

    CyberPower UPS can provide temporary power and power protection for connected equipment, including cameras, video recorders, routers as well as monitors. When a power event occurs, it is able to keep the system running, ensure video data is stored properly, and prevent devices from being damaged.

    Choose the Right UPS for Your Surveillance System

    1. Calculate the Total Wattage of All Devices

    First, make a list of all the equipment that need to be connected to the UPS. Generally, it may include cameras, video recorders and/or other network equipment. Then, sum up the total wattage of all the devices.

    Example
    2. Determine the Minimum Runtime

    Then, think about how much time your surveillance system needs when the power goes out. Please note that the more devices plugged into a UPS system, the less runtime will be distributed among loads.

    Need help to determine the runtime for your equipment?

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    Additional Benefits When Using CyberPower UPS

    • Automatic Voltage Regulation
    • Surge Protection
    • Energy Saving Technology
    • Data Line Protection
    • Generator Compatible
    Example

    (IP Video Surveillance)

    IP Camera x 8
    64W
    Network Video Recorder (NVR)
    95W
    PoE Switch
    300W
    Total Load
    459W
    Recommended Minimum UPS Capacity
    574W

    *It is recommended that the capacity of a UPS is 20-30% higher than the total wattage of its connected equipment.

    **Power consumption (watts) provided above is for reference only, which may vary according to different specifications.

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