Tools Required For CCTV Camera Installation

In order to get a smooth and steady installation, multiple tools are needed. By the help of these tools different problems can be solved efficiently. The tools required depend on the needs of the technician.

Here’s a list of things that must be present in your CCTV installation tool kit.

Complete Proper Bag

A proper bag which is strong, have enough space to fill all the tools and strength to carry them. There are some necessary tools that must be in a tool bag, if not then you must add them to provide the best services. A hammer, screwdriver in different sizes minimum 3(small, medium, large) The small screwdrivers are very helpful too tight been sleeping and to open small components.

Tester For Electricity Voltage Check

There should be a tester to check electricity voltage, a multi screwdriver set as it consists of many different shapes and sizes of screwdriver. Some minimal tools such as a cuter, a good quality stripping tool so it can cut the cable without damaging it, a plyer. A good quality multimeter as it will help to check the voltage which is required by the cameras or system whether if they are receiving or not.

Crimping Tool

For IP cameras to work a crimping tool is needed. In order to make a DVR online you have to make a batch code, all this could be done by a good quality crimping tool. Other tools like LAN cable tester, soldering iron to solder the wire if there is an issue in the circuit. Soldering wire and flux are some small tools that can be helpful in case some problem arise. A strong and excellent quality drilling machine if needed if you’re going for installation. It is also necessary to keep different type of bits with you such as 6mm or 8mm along with a wall drill bit which can be used for bigger install location.

Other Accessories

All these are some necessary tools. However, it is also recommended to keep some extra tools in your CCTV installation bag. A 5-10 meter CCTV cable, CAT-6 cable(5-10 meter), video balun, all these can be very helpful incase of a problem. RJ-45 connectors, RJ-11 connectors, 4-5 BNC connectors along with DC connector and RC connector should be present in the bag. It is also safe to keep a DVR adapter approximate of 12 V – 5 amp so that it can support any type of DVR. A 4 or 8 channel power supply should also be present in your installation bag. It is also recommended to keep a working CCTV camera in order to instantly recognise the fault. If the camera is faulty then your time will not be wasted in checking the whole system.

All these tools can be easily fitted in your CCTV installation bag and will give you the confidence you need while stepping out to work. You will be ready to face any problem whether it’s about installation or the system, you can easily solve it with the help of these tools. This will save you a lot of time and will provide with a proper finishing off your CCTV camera installation.

Writer: Shiza Imran

Updated: 18-July-2022