ConteraIP EX: Recommended Guidelines and Best Practices for Lighting

Recommended Guidelines/Best Practices when dealing with problematic lighting conditions.

• Lighting should be stable and consistent.
• IR illumination should be considered if proper lighting is an issue.
• Low light produces noise that will trigger false alerts.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at light sources (i.e. sun, vehicles with headlights etc.).
• Avoid or minimize shadows by re-positioning the camera or light sources.
• Avoid the presence of trees and other vegetation in the camera's field of view to reduce false alarms (i.e. branches blowing in the wind).
• Avoid the presence of water areas (rivers, lakes, etc.) in the camera's field of view. Masses of water can cause reflections and ripples in the water can cause false alarms.
• Auto Exposure/Auto White Balance/Iris can make scene changes which will cause false alarms. Consider turning these functions off to reduce false alarms.
• Entry points with revolving or sliding doors should be avoided as reflections will cause false alarms.