Security Project Planner
Use this guided tool to turn a rough site idea into a useful set of diagrams, calculators, templates and quote-request notes.
What the planner is best at
| Use case | Why the planner helps | Best next page |
|---|---|---|
| Small CCTV project | Quickly suggests diagrams, storage estimates and templates. | CCTV Storage Calculator |
| One access-controlled door | Turns a rough requirement into diagrams, templates and handover documents. | Single Door Diagram |
| Farm / remote camera | Points users toward wireless, 4G or solar resources and the right supporting tools. | Solar CCTV Builder |
Practical warning: The planner is strongest as a project organiser. It gives useful direction quickly, but you should still run the individual calculators and confirm every device choice before installation.
How to get the most value from this page
- Use this page with the relevant calculator, template, planning pack or quote brief.
- Save or print any generated output before changing inputs.
- Check all assumptions against actual device manuals and the real site layout.
- Update the as-built documentation after installation or troubleshooting.
How to use the project planner
1. Enter the rough site details
Camera count, door count, intercom, alarm, remote requirements and retention days are enough to start.
2. Review recommended resources
The planner points to diagrams, templates, calculators and quote briefs that match the job.
3. Export the project pack
Copy, download or print the generated pack and use it as the first draft of your documentation.
Project inputs
Generated recommendations
Example planner outputs
| Scenario | Likely output |
|---|---|
| 8-camera shop | 8/16 channel NVR, PoE budget, camera schedule, CCTV quote brief. |
| Farm camera with shed | Wireless bridge or 4G/solar resources, remote-site diagrams, solar runtime check. |
| Clinic visual alert | Visual alert planning pack, cable schedule, quote brief and testing sheet. |
| One access door | Access control single-door diagram, door schedule, strike vs maglock guide. |
Before using the project pack
- Confirm every device location on a floor plan or site sketch.
- Check cable distance and route before buying equipment.
- Run detailed PoE and storage calculators after the first estimate.
- Use the generated project pack as a starting point, not a compliance design.
Quick FAQs
Can I use this as a final design?
No. Use it as a planning and documentation resource, then confirm the final design against product manuals and site requirements.
What should I do next?
Use the related calculator, template, planning pack or quote brief so the information becomes useful project documentation.