Designing modern electronic security systems requires more than selecting cameras or readers. Successful projects depend on accurate calculations, careful planning and a clear understanding of how systems perform together. CCTVDesign provides technical tools and practical resources to support the planning and design of CCTV, access control and other networked electronic security systems.
Whether you’re an end user, consultant, designer, integrator or student, our aim is to make technical design simpler, faster and more consistent
Design Better Security Systems
Our growing collection of calculators and planning tools has been developed to support real-world electronic security projects.
Design Tools
- System Topology Designer
- Storage & Retention Calculator
- Estate Planning & Lifecycle Management
- Camera Field of View Calculator OODPCVS/DORI
- Lens & Focal Length Calculator
- Camera Height & Coverage Planner
- Network Capacity Calculator
- PoE Power Budget Calculator
- Cable Distance Calculator
- Access Control Capacity Calculator
Technical Resources
- CCTV Design Principles
- Camera Positioning
- Network Architecture
- Video Management Systems
- Access Control Design
- System Integration
- Commissioning & Acceptance Testing
- Security Standards Procurement Guidance
Independent Technical Resources
All calculators and guidance are developed independently and are intended to support good engineering practice across the electronic security industry.
Where appropriate, our articles reference recognised standards, industry guidance and established design methodologies to help users make informed technical decisions