How to Choose Security Lighting

Lighting a space at night is critical not only for capturing high-quality surveillance footage but also for deterring crime. Whether you’re managing a large-scale commercial site or upgrading a home security setup, the right lighting can significantly enhance overall protection.

Below are key considerations to help you select the best lighting for your security system.
Wavelength

Choose the Right Light Type: Infrared, White, or Hybrid

Power Input

Match the Light’s Power Input to Your System

Range & Angle

Match your camera’s field of view (FOV) to the light’s range & angle.

IR 850nm VS 940nm Infrared Light

The Human Eye’s Sensitivity to Infrared Light

The human eye can see the light wavelengths in the range of about 380nm to 700nm. Light above 700nm in the infrared spectrum (IR Light) is not visible to the human eye. The shorter “near-infrared” wavelengths, which are closer to visible light, from about 700nm to 900nm, can appear as a faint red glow when looking directly at a high powered IR LED source. However, it is invisible to human eye as “light” that illuminates other objects.

850nm VS 940nm IR Lights – What is the Difference?

What is the difference between an IR illuminator 850nm and 940nm?

Radiation intensity: The radiation intensity of the 850nm Infrared LED is about two to three times higher than that of the 940nm IR light.

What is an IR Illuminator?

An IR Illuminator emits light in the infrared range of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. With IR light, a scene that still looks dark to the human eye, is visible for security cameras with nighttime capabilities.

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About IR Light

How IR Illuminators Work With Security Cameras

IR Illuminators provide IR light that enables true Day/Night day Security Cameras to capture clear images at night or in low-light. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye. True Day/Night security cameras are sensitive to IR light and can use it to capture images. Adding infrared light to a scene significantly improves the cameras performance in low light.

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About IR Light for Security Cameras

A video surveillance system has to be functional 24 hours a day in order to aid in the prevention of crime and the perpetrators prosecution. While designing a security system, it is important to consider lighting conditions as a factor that significantly affects camera image quality. Poor lighting conditions can compromise an entire system. Adding AXTON white or infrared (IR) security lighting will increase the effectiveness of your camera in adverse lighting conditions.

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Security Lighting Plan Design Tips

Tips and resources for planning your site’s security lighting. We can also design a free lighting plan for you, or offer you instructions on how to match your lighting to your security camera’s capabilities.

STEP ONE

Determine your site’s security lighting requirements.

STEP TWO

Understand your camera’s capabilities and field of view (FOV).

STEP THREE

Choose the lights that match the required coverage.

STEP FOUR

Design a lighting plan for your site. See the lighting plan tips below.

Solar Powered Lighting Basics: An Essential Guide

Understanding Solar Powered Lighting Systems

Solar-powered lighting harnesses energy from the sun’s rays through photovoltaic cells in solar panels. Throughout the day, this energy is accumulated and stored in a battery, which then powers the lights during nighttime. The duration of illumination, based on a single day’s solar charge, depends on the efficiency of the solar panels and the capacity of the battery storage.

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