Combating the Lucknow Dust
In areas like Khurram Nagar or Jankipuram, dust levels can quickly blur your camera lenses. A blurry lens means the facial recognition or motion detection features of your high-end CCTV will fail.
The Cleaning Routine
Use a micro-fiber cloth and a non-abrasive lens cleaner. Never use rough paper towels as they can scratch the IR (Infrared) coating of the camera lens.
Monitoring Your Hard Drive Health
The most common point of failure in security systems is the storage. Hard drives run 24/7 and eventually wear out.
The Weekly Check: Log into your mobile app or DVR interface once a week and verify that the "Recording" icon is active. Check the "HDD Status"—if it says "Error" or "Uninitialized," call your technician immediately.
Power Backup & Battery Care
Frequent power fluctuations in Lucknow can damage the delicate power supply of your cameras.
- Check the health of the UPS battery every 6 months.
- Ensure the power supply (SMPS) of the cameras is kept in a ventilated box to prevent overheating during Lucknow's May-June heat.
Maintenance FAQ
How often should I have a professional audit?
We recommend a professional health check every 6 months to tighten loose cable connections and update firmware for better cybersecurity.
Why are my night vision recordings dark?
This is usually due to dust on the IR LEDs or the camera being blocked by spider webs. Regular cleaning prevents this.