CCTV Installer Tools

Free field calculators for planning camera systems: storage, bandwidth, PoE, coverage, lens choice and low-voltage wire runs.

Planning estimates only. Always confirm the final design against the camera, NVR, switch and cable manufacturer datasheets.

NVR Storage

How much hard drive you need for the retention you want.

Typical H.265 main stream: 2 MP ≈ 2 Mbps · 4 MP ≈ 4 Mbps · 4K ≈ 8 Mbps
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Network Bandwidth

Size the NVR uplink and switch backbone.

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PoE Power Budget

Check that the switch can actually power every camera.

Use the datasheet max (IR + heater on), not the typical figure.
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Camera Coverage & Detail

Scene width at a distance, and whether you'll identify a face.

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Lens Picker

Which lens gets the detail you need at that distance.

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12/24 V DC Voltage Drop

Voltage that actually arrives at the camera on a long wire run.

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