In the CCTV market, there are various types of equipment available with different quality levels. While it is possible to find IP Cameras for home use with a lower level of functionality, it is also possible to find Cameras that utilize the most advanced technologies and have a durable finish.
Fortunately, there are metrics that prove the quality level of the equipment and its resistance to adverse situations.
As we saw in the following article, the IP66/IP67, IK09/IK10, and NEMO ratings can demonstrate a camera's resistance to exposure to liquids, dust, and impacts. These can be used as a differentiator to add value to a professional camera.
However, MTBF is considered one of the most important metrics regarding the quality and longevity of equipment, as it measures the amount of time in hours that a product is susceptible to defects.
In professional projects, for example, this is a decisive factor in purchasing a product, as the investment can be significant, and obtaining equipment that is highly susceptible to defects or has a low MTBF can cause irreversible damage to a project.
In comparison to some models of cameras from various brands, it is possible to see significant variations in the MTBF rating across different lines of Cameras. However, brands associated with home use projects generally have lower durability, as in the case of Intelbras, which has an average of 10,000 hours of use in MTBF.
Among professional brands, Axis Communications stands out in quality and usage time, with an average of over 100,000 hours in MTBF across its lines of Cameras, which performs better compared to other professional brands like Bosch and JVC, which have an average of 90,000 hours.
When seeking the right solution for a CCTV project, it is extremely important to find an integrator that provides all the necessary information about the equipment so that the true value of the solution is presented along with all the benefits provided.
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