Understanding Surveillance Pole Selection: How to Choose the Right Height and Diameter

The height and diameter of a surveillance pole are not arbitrary; the key is to match them to the monitoring needs, installation environment, and equipment weight to ensure both clear visibility and stability.

1.Height Selection: Follow the "Monitoring Range" and Avoid Environmental Pitfalls

Choosing the right height allows the camera to function optimally without wasting resources.

Short-range monitoring (e.g., shop entrances, building entrances): Choose a shorter pole. It doesn't need to be too high to cover the target area and avoids blurry images from excessively high angles.

Wide-area monitoring (e.g., residential areas, city sidewalks): Choose a medium-height pole to balance coverage and image clarity, suitable for most everyday monitoring scenarios.

Long-distance/open-air monitoring (e.g., highways, large squares): Choose a taller pole to overcome obstructions and achieve wide-area, long-distance monitoring.

Additional Notes: Avoid obstructions such as trees and buildings, and ensure compliance with urban planning regulations; do not affect the surrounding landscape or interfere with overhead power lines.

2.Pipe Diameter Selection: Sturdy Enough is Essential, Matching Load and Environment.

The diameter of the pipe directly affects the stability of the monitoring pole; the core requirement is its ability to withstand the pressure from equipment and the natural environment.

Fewer Devices, Lighter Weight: For a single ordinary camera, a thinner pipe diameter is sufficient; excessive thickening is unnecessary.

More Devices, Heavier Weight: If additional lighting, pan-tilt units, speakers, etc., are required, a medium or thicker pipe diameter is necessary to prevent the pole from deforming due to insufficient load-bearing capacity.

Stronger Winds: In coastal or open, windy areas, a thicker pipe diameter is needed to withstand the impact of strong winds and prevent the pole from swaying or being damaged.

Installation Method Matters: Poles directly buried underground distribute stress more evenly, allowing for a slightly thinner pipe diameter; if flange-fixed or with long crossbars, a thicker pipe diameter is needed to enhance stability.

3.Key Selection Tips

1. First, clearly define "what you want to monitor and the area to cover," then choose the height; don't blindly pursue tall poles.。

2. Calculate the total weight of the equipment to be installed, and then determine the pipe diameter based on the wind conditions at the installation location.

3. Keep in mind: allow for a small margin of safety to facilitate future equipment additions and avoid the need for replacements.