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EN 62676-4 (VSS/CCTV)

Q: Is EN 50132 still valid?

The application guideline 50132-7:2012 is replaced by EN 62676-4:2015. Use EN 62676-4 for new projects.

EN 62676-4 provides application guidelines for video surveillance systems (VSS/CCTV): operational goals, design/placement, performance and management. It supersedes EN 50132-7.

Certified: design, installation and maintenance to standard; handover report with verification.

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Status & updates

Current: EN 62676-4:2015 (application guidelines).
Supersedes EN 50132-7:2012 (CCTV application guidelines).
Under revision: prEN IEC 62676-4:2024.
Performance via DORI (pixels per meter): Detection 25 • Observation ~63 • Recognition 125 • Identification 250.

Design & placement

Define per-camera purpose (detection → identification) and map to DORI/PPM & FoV.
Fields of view, mounting height/angle, lens/sensor, day/night/IR and lighting.
Environmental/vandal ratings, cabling/PoE and UPS.

Performance & storage

Resolution/frame rate, compression/bitrates and WDR tuned to the goal.
Storage capacity & retention (privacy), integrity/export.
Access control, logging and basic cyber hygiene (patching/firmware).

Integration & maintenance

Integrate with alarm/access/monitoring; periodic verification, health checks and firmware management to maintain demonstrable performance.

Frequently asked questions

Is EN 50132 still valid?

The application guideline 50132-7:2012 is replaced by EN 62676-4:2015. Use EN 62676-4 for new projects.

What is DORI?

DORI links performance to pixels-per-meter: ~25/63/125/250 px/m to select lens/sensor and realistic distances.

Do you provide reporting?

Yes — handover report (settings, test images), DORI rationale per camera and optimisation advice.