Introduction

Workstation - A desktop computer terminal, typically networked and more powerful than a personal computer; It is often used for Displaying an overview or specific focal view of the installed Building automation, ELV or security system’s health, functions and operational progress. It allows the facility manager to passively monitor or actively control the system.

The workstation is the heart of the surveillance control Room. Separate workstations PC/Display are often designated to monitor specific areas continuously.

Display / Monitor - A computer monitor or a computer display is an electronic visual display for computers. A monitor usually comprises the display device, circuitry, casing, and power supply. The display device in modern monitors is typically a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) or a flat panel LED display, while older monitors used a cathode ray tubes (CRT). It can be connected to the computer via VGA, DVI, HDMI, Display Port, Thunderbolt, LVDS (Low-voltage differential signaling) or other proprietary connectors and signals.

For selective/small scale surveillance: Smart Phone screens can be used once there are linked to the NVR.
For Large scale surveillance; TV screens can be used as display monitors.