WCCTV highlights the key components of rapid deployment CCTV Towers, why they are so effective, and how they support multiple security applications.
Fixed CCTV systems no longer serve the purpose they used to for most businesses, especially as temporary and remote sites are demanding security more now than ever.
For those with these requirements and for businesses looking for a more portable solution, most are moving towards mobile CCTV options, with Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers being an ideal solution for this.
They offer a range of benefits, from speedy installation to around-the-clock monitoring, their aim is to work as a proactive criminal deterrent and evidence gathering tool that remains flexible to your needs.
Some suppliers, like ourselves, may also offer several supplemental benefits such as Time Lapse Video recording, Site Condition Monitoring Sensors and Video Analytics.
Having been a part of the security industry for over 20-years now, we understand the challenges businesses face deciding on what products and services to utilise, however, in most instances we’d recommend CCTV Towers.
This is due to their unique components and ways of working, in which we will cover in more detail later on, but firstly we’ll explore what a CCTV Tower is.
What Are Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers?
Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers are specifically designed to offer an all-in-one security solution to temporary sites, off-grid locations and sites looking for a more portable solution.
Industries like construction & demolition projects, vacant properties, traffic & highways, critical infrastructure and events management tend to utilise Towers to both visibly deter and monitor their sites for any threats.
Compared to other surveillance alternatives, CCTV Towers work completely autonomously, requiring no power or internet input to run.
This key element allows them to reach those remote locations that other security systems will be unable to, making them one of the most versatile and convenient surveillance solutions across various industries.
Between 1 and 4 cameras will be attached to the top of the Tower’s mast, with camera quality and capabilities varying from one manufacturer to the next.
The Defining Characteristics of a Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower
To expand on this description, the defining characteristics of a Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower include:
- A highly visible presence
- Adjustable mast to raise the height of the Tower as required
- Integrated video transmission platform (usually utilising mobile transmission)
- An integrated hard drive for video recording
- Motion detection sensors (wired and/or wireless)
- An IR PTZ camera
- Multiple powering options
Most importantly, they are rapid to deploy. Their compact, yet powerful design provides an all-in-one solution that can be installed and relocated easily.
Requiring normally between 1 to 2 engineers, Towers can normally be deployed within 20-to-30 minutes, providing near-immediate protection to whatever location requires surveillance.
This is all due to the autonomous power and cellular connectivity they tend to utilise which allows them to remain completely independent of your site.
For a temporary application, this factor is why CCTV Towers tend to be the preferable choice over fixed CCTV systems.
Key Features of Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers
Although most CCTV Towers will work on a similar premise regarding design and the flexibility they provide, there are some key features you should look out for that set apart an advanced CCTV Tower to a less so one.
These particular features play a deciding role in the safety and security your site receives, as well as in the type of approach used to prevent crime.
From protecting EV charging stations to protecting and securing your construction site machinery and equipment, below summarises the key features to keep an eye out for with a CCTV Tower:
HD Video Quality to Capture Evidence
To adequately detect and confirm intrusions onto your sites, HD video quality is a must.
This is vital in taking a proactive approach to security as it helps improve accuracy and minimise false alarms, whilst supporting the evidence gathering of any near-incidents or events.
We utilise IR HD cameras with PTZ capabilities, providing a near 360 degree view of your site that can see up to 200 metres in complete darkness.
This not only boosts your detection success, but also records crystal clear imagery 24/7 so that you can easily review footage and use it as evidence for any police investigations.
Remote Access From Any Device, Anywhere
Accessing your cameras no matter your location is essential to ensuring your site is fully protected.
Advanced CCTV Towers like ourselves will have inbuilt 4G capability that allows users to access the cameras via our free app, desktop software - or, more often, the images are sent directly to our partner monitoring station.
This access allows you to be as hands-on or hands-free with your security as you wish, ensuring our systems suit whatever needs your company has.
Local Storage Capability to Review Video
Being able to access video from any device, wherever you are is important, however, so is being able to review recorded footage also.
Having a CCTV Tower that contains onboard storage to review any incidents retrospectively is a useful tool for your company to understand near-incidents, any possible weak spots or simply check in.
This feature also ensures users can back up all video clips for evidential usage, this is crucial to any Police investigation that may need to occur if any incidents do take place on-site.
Multiple Powering Options
Many remote or temporary sites lack a fixed power supply, so having access to various power options, specifically autonomous power options like solar power and environmentally-friendly methanol fuel cell backups is key in maintaining flexibility.
CCTV Towers should be able to be utilised in all settings, whether there is access to power and internet or not.
Our full range of CCTV Towers offer various power options, allowing you to have complete customisability with your security to suit the specific needs your site or business has.
Motion Detection Capabilities
Threat accuracy is key in the prevention process of crime.
False alarms can be costly and distract your system from true threats faced by your site or business.
With our Rapid Deployment Towers, they can be fitted with multiple wired and wireless motion detectors that will alarm if an intrusion is detected.
This means that the cameras automatically pan to the area where the sensor has triggered, allowing trained professionals to monitor the potential threat and record it in crystal-clear imagery.
Remote Diagnostics to Monitor Performance
Lapses in security systems can be extremely destructive, therefore, when researching CCTV Towers, you should look to establish if they have a system in place to monitor the performance of it.
With our Towers, they feature a unique Heartbeat diagnostics tool that remotely detects any fault with the cameras as soon as they occur, running continuous checks to ensure minimal downtime.
This feature allows us to be proactive in any servicing required on your CCTV Tower and keep your site protected.
Useful Accessories and Add-ons to Enhance Your Security
Having to use multiple suppliers for various tools can create management difficulties for your site or business, so if you can find a supplier that offers add-ons and accessories to your CCTV Tower, that will save you a lot of hassle.
Our units feature three additional output channels allowing for the addition of Time Lapse cameras, live voice address systems, sirens, blue light alarms and more. These enable us to build a customised bespoke surveillance system to fit the user's requirements.
Other features such as the addition of Site Condition Monitoring Sensors and ANPR which allow you to enhance the security you receive to support and prevent the challenges you are faced with.
Where can you use Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers?
We have been supplying Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers since 2001.
This experience has allowed us to develop innovative and technology-led CCTV Towers that have been deployed across various sites and businesses, all of which faced unique challenges.
Our Towers have managed to adapt to these differences and successfully support our client’s differing security needs.
Through this knowledge, we have found the following applications are the most appropriate for CCTV Towers:
Construction Site Security
Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers are ideal for construction site security as they require zero supporting infrastructure and can be up and running in a matter of minutes.
Installing a fixed CCTV system at a temporary worksite is cost-prohibitive and wouldn't provide the flexibility to support a constantly changing environment.
Due to their portability, CCTV Towers can be moved around a construction site as it develops, helping site managers respond to new surveillance requirements with minimal operational disruption.
Our Towers can also be fitted with Site Condition Monitoring Sensors which keep watch of environmental factors such as CO2 emissions and dust.
Critical Infrastructure Site Security
Critical infrastructure sites, including power stations, solar farms and the rail network, are at risk of vandalism, metal theft and more serious crimes such as terrorism.
CCTV Towers provide a proactive and reliable alternative to utilising costly man-guarding solutions at these locations.
The presence of a CCTV Tower acts as a deterrent to criminal activity. With remote monitoring and response backing our full range of products, helping to stop criminals in their tracks.
Proactive security is the best form of protection to critical infrastructure sites and by working with ourselves, you’ll receive a fully-managed service that boosts the effectiveness of our Towers.
Major Events Security
Events are short term by their nature but often require a bespoke security response and a high degree of situational awareness.
CCTV Towers are the perfect options for sites like these as they provide a temporary solution without the need to skimp on the quality of service in which you receive.
Our units have been used at some of the highest-profile events, including the COP26 Conference, G7 Summit, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, as well as several major music festivals in the UK.
They are fully autonomous systems with remote video access, making them a must-have security solution for any major event.
Vacant Property Security
Vacant properties tend to face greater risks of vandalism, squatting and theft, all of which can impact the property’s value and lead to neighbour disputes.
Recovering from these types of crime is costly, therefore, the security required to protect this property type should be proactive and preventative in its approach.
CCTV Towers, specifically those backed by remote monitoring services can provide exactly that.
Generally, this means monitoring centres will watch a live video stream of your property 24/7, monitor threats and respond appropriately.
Our Towers feature live voice-down audio challenge, sirens and even the ability to call the Police to the scene if needed, in the instance of a security breach.
Also standing up to 6 metres tall and painted bright yellow, they are naturally designed to warn off criminals from the property before any damage can be done.
Why Choose Our Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers?
Our experience, world-class customer support and leading-edge technology make us the ideal security partner for anyone looking to install temporary CCTV solutions.
We manufacture our equipment and do not rehire, resell or rebadge someone else's equipment, allowing us to provide direct support and competitive pricing.
Our service is the most comprehensive available in the marketplace and ensures your sites remain safe, but in a cost-effective manner.
Customer convenience is one of our main goals alongside providing high-class security, so you can be assured that our CCTV Towers offer the best service in both ease of use and protection.
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