Friday, June 26, 2009

Killing Field

Some readers might find the 2nd photo in this post disturbing, reader discretion is advised.

A boxful of damaged network Ip camera.


It reminds me of Pol Pot's killing field.


This is a follow up to “Better Safe than Sorry” post.

Those IP cameras were brought to us for repair by a CCTV installer, after inspection those IP cameras was damaged by power surged. It could be the power grid's power surged or another more likely culprit, lightning strike induction.

Induction is a very common phenomenon in tropical countries. It is caused by nearby lightning strikes. Induction generates high voltage spikes in electronic gear, this sudden power spikes will damage electronic circuit in the CCTV equipment.

Please note that, all electrical and electronic gear damaged by power surge is not covered by the limited warranty.

Hence, again, it is better safe than sorry. Power surge protector is highly recommended in any deployment of CCTV system.

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