Camera systems built for large industrial spaces.
Wired PoE security cameras for warehouses, distribution centers and industrial facilities. Long-range lenses for big open floors, loading dock coverage, perimeter monitoring, and 24/7 IR for operations that never stop.
Lens choice decides what a camera is for. We pick it per position, from what we see on the walkthrough.
Warehouses need cameras residential installs never use.
Scale, lighting and an industrial environment make warehouse camera systems a different discipline.
Long-range coverage
Standard 4mm cameras do not cut it in a 50,000 square foot warehouse. We spec varifocal and long-range lenses that cover wide aisles without losing resolution at distance.
Loading dock coverage
Every dock door, with cameras angled to capture both inbound freight and who is handling it. Loading docks are where shrinkage happens, so coverage here is not optional.
24/7 IR night vision
Warehouse operations do not stop at night. Cameras with built-in IR, and supplemental IR where needed, keep coverage in complete darkness.
Perimeter and exterior
The outdoor perimeter, gates, truck staging and the building exterior. Weatherproof, vandal-resistant housings on the same recorder as the interior cameras.
Inventory zone monitoring
High-value SKU storage, cage storage and restricted zones get coverage of their own, for theft deterrence and for operational accountability.
Industrial-grade hardware
Warehouses are dusty, humid and full of vibration. We spec cameras rated for that environment, not consumer hardware that fails within months.
Work out how many cameras your facility needs with our camera count calculator, then check each view with the security camera distance calculator.
Big camera counts make big files. Size it before the install.
Pick a camera count and a retention window. This is the same rough benchmark we start from before we do the exact math.
16 cameras for 30 days needs roughly 20 to 30 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
16 cameras for 60 days needs roughly 40 to 60 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
16 cameras for 90 days needs roughly 60 to 90 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
32 cameras for 30 days needs roughly 40 to 60 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
32 cameras for 60 days needs roughly 80 to 120 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
32 cameras for 90 days needs roughly 120 to 180 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
48 cameras for 30 days needs roughly 60 to 90 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
48 cameras for 60 days needs roughly 120 to 180 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
48 cameras for 90 days needs roughly 180 to 270 TB. That is a rough benchmark. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression before the recorder is configured, and leave margin so the last days of the month are not lost.
Industrial-grade systems that run 24/7.
Every component is specified for the warehouse environment, not adapted from a residential or light commercial product line.
Varifocal and long-range cameras
2.8 to 12 · 4 to 16mmFor large open floors and long aisles, varifocal cameras with adjustable focal length and long-range lenses keep usable resolution at 50 to 100+ feet. A fixed 4mm camera is the wrong tool for a warehouse floor.
IR illuminators for dark areas
Supplemental IRWhere ambient light falls short, at dock interiors at night, cage storage or the perimeter, supplemental IR works with the camera IR to extend range and remove dark zones.
High-channel recorders
16 to 32+ channelsWarehouse installs often run 16 to 40+ cameras. We spec recorders with the processing power to handle every camera at full resolution, not systems that downsample under load.
RAID storage for long retention
RAID · 30/60/90 daysLarge camera counts at high resolution generate a lot of data. RAID gives redundancy, and drives are sized for your retention: 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on operations and insurance.
Managed PoE switches
Power budget calculatedHigh camera counts need properly specified PoE switches. Total power budget, per-port wattage and switch capacity are calculated before any equipment is ordered.
Remote access and user accounts
Ops · security · ownerOperations managers, security staff and ownership each get the right access level: live view, playback and clip export from any device. No cloud subscription required.
Scoped before anything is ordered.
Warehouse jobs need more planning than a typical commercial install. Cable distances, mounting heights, lens selection and switch design are settled before equipment is ordered.
Site walkthrough
We walk every dock door, inventory zone, restricted area and the exterior perimeter. Ceiling height, lighting and layout are documented, and lens choice follows from what we see.
Camera placement plan
A full written scope: every camera position with its lens, the cable routing plan, recorder and switch spec, and storage sizing. You approve the plan and camera count before we order anything.
Install day
Cable run in conduit on exposed industrial ceilings and walls. Cameras mounted at height with proper anchoring. Recorder and switch rack-mounted or panel-installed, every camera commissioned and checked.
Handoff
User accounts set up, remote access confirmed, and motion zones set for after-hours perimeter and restricted areas. Operations staff walked through footage review and clip export, with full system documentation.
Warehouse camera installation, answered.
RFI log · requests for information
RFI-WH1What type of cameras work best in a large warehouse?
For large open floors, varifocal cameras, typically a 2.8 to 12mm or 4 to 16mm zoom range, are the right tool, because we can tune the field of view for each position instead of being locked into one fixed lens. For loading docks and the perimeter, we use cameras with built-in IR and weatherproof housings. Fisheye cameras can work for general awareness from a high ceiling, but they should not be your main identification tool, because they distort too much to show detail on people.
RFI-WH2How do you keep good coverage in a warehouse with tall shelving?
Tall shelving is the defining challenge of a warehouse install. In open-aisle layouts, ceiling-mounted cameras at each aisle end capture people moving in and out of the aisles. In tighter racking, we may mount cameras at the top of rack bays looking down the aisles. Some zones benefit from cameras mounted on the racking itself. We assess your layout and tell you honestly what can and cannot be covered before the install.
RFI-WH3What is the best way to cover loading docks on camera?
Loading docks need two angles: one on the exterior truck bay, for who pulled in, what vehicle and when, and one inside the dock door, on the freight and the people handling it. The interior camera has to handle a door that switches between fully open, with bright daylight, and closed. We use WDR cameras that handle that contrast without blowing out or going dark. Docks are where shrinkage documentation matters most, so we do not cut corners on the hardware here.
RFI-WH4How much storage do I need for 30 days of warehouse footage?
It depends on camera count, resolution and frame rate. As a rough benchmark, 16 cameras at 4MP recording 24/7 at moderate compression need about 20 to 30 TB for 30 days, and 32 cameras need about double. We calculate storage exactly from your camera spec and compression settings before the recorder is configured, and build in margin so you do not lose the last days of the month. RAID adds redundancy, so a failed drive does not mean a gap in your footage.
RFI-WH5Can warehouse cameras work in cold storage or freezer environments?
Yes, with the right hardware. Standard cameras fail quickly in freezers, because condensation when doors open and constant temperature swings destroy ordinary electronics. Cold storage calls for cameras rated down to -40°F or lower, heated housings in some cases, and connectors rated for the environment, with care at the point where cable enters the cold zone. Tell us your temperature range when you reach out and we will spec for it.
Camera systems for every commercial building in NYC.
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We walk your warehouse, check every dock door, aisle and perimeter, and give you a written scope with exact camera placement and hardware spec. No generic quotes.