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Chap.5 Camera Housing and Mounting
Chap.5
Camera Housing and Mounting
5.1 Housing
A housing protects cameras from damages caused by vandalism or harsh environments, thereby ensuring
constant operation. Two major types of housing are vandal-proof and weather-proof housing.
5.1.1 Vandal-proof
A vandal-proof housing can resist violent attacks, enabling cameras to operate in high-risk public environments
such as prisons, transportation stations, parking lots, and ATM sites. A vandal-proof housing features a robust
design made of metal or polycarbonate plastic and can resist a violent impact force.
5.1.2 Weather-proof
A weather-proof housing protects cameras from damage caused by rain and dust, allowing cameras to be used
outdoors. In extremely warm or cold environments such as in the desert or in snowy weather, a housing with a
built-in heater and fan will be needed to ensure constant camera operation.
A weather-proof housing should conform to the IP rating that defines protection against solid objects and liquid on
a six and eight scale respectively. Generally, a housing should be at least IP66-rated to provide sufficient protection
for camera components.
Figure 5.1 Vandal-proof housing
Figure 5.2 Weather-proof housing
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