CCTV Towers Overview
Our comprehensive range of CCTV towers are individually tailored for the security of each site or property, ensuring that our solution will always match your needs.
With over 40 years of security experience, our team of experts have delivered industry leading temporary security services to every sector throughout the UK. All services are fully managed in-house, from R&D and manufacturing to technical support and surveillance monitoring. This ensures that we retain complete control and accountability for the full-service delivery and these cost savings can then be passed onto our customers.
CCTV Towers Overview
Our comprehensive range of CCTV towers are individually tailored for the security of each site or property, ensuring that our solution will always match your needs.
With over 40 years of security experience, our team of experts have delivered industry leading temporary security services to every sector throughout the UK. All services are fully managed in-house, from R&D and manufacturing to technical support and surveillance monitoring. This ensures that we retain complete control and accountability for the full-service delivery and these cost savings can then be passed onto our customers.
Why Choose Orbis?
Our 8 Step Process

Design
Our industry-leading security systems are designed in-house to continually innovate and keep ahead of market demands.

Build
We maintain control over the entire manufacturing process to ensure full accountability for the quality and efficiency of our systems.

Secure
Our free security assessment provides a range of customer options tailored specifically to the needs of that site, rather than off-the-shelf products with limited capability.

Deploy
With over 200 vehicles and 25 depots across the UK, we can offer a truly local rapid response service to secure sites quickly and efficiently.

Monitor
Our 24/7 in-house Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) allows us to monitor and respond to threats within seconds, ensuring the highest level of security for our customers.

Maintain
Our service is fully inclusive of all maintenance and monitoring, ensuring one agreed cost and zero hidden charges over the entirety of the service.

Report
Our customers have direct access to their on-site systems and are provided a full monthly audit report for complete overview of their site security

Manage
Following installation, we continue to perform regular system checks to ensure that all equipment on-site is fully optimised and performing efficiently.
We offer comprehensive partner cover alongside full redundancy and disaster recovery plans to ensure our customers’sites are covered for any security scenario. With no minimum hire period and solutions to meet all budgets, you can rest assured that we have you covered.


Ultra / Ultra Solar Tower
Our premier CCTV Tower is available as either a mains-powered Ultra or self-sufficient Ultra Solar solution for sites without access to power, creating a feature-rich, emission free and robust security solution that can be installed on almost any site.
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Tetra / Tetra Solar Tower
The Tetra tower is our most affordable tower available and built with efficiency in mind. With 4 fixed HD cameras, the Tetra delivers 360-degree vision, for full site visibility at all times.
Available as a mains-powered or self-powered ‘Solar’ system, the Tetra is ideal for the protection of smaller sites or areas containing high-value assets.
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Max Tower
Our Max CCTV tower is our most affordable PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) tower system for larger sites that require efficiency on a budget.
This tower is ideal for construction projects that have access to mains power but don’t require the advanced features of an Ultra tower, resulting in a leaner, more cost-effective solution.
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Lite CCTV
Due to its compact size, the Lite can be deployed almost anywhere including stands, shipping containers, walls or any other solid surface.
With 24/7 recording, you can rest assured that your site is completely covered for any possible incidents.
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Our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)
Our ARC team, based at Riverside, manage and protect over 1,200 properties and sites? throughout the UK each year. Our experienced operators have direct Police control room access and can bypass 999 services, saving valuable seconds in the event of an onsite situation.
- Wholly owned and managed by Orbis (no third parties involved – ensuring full accountability)
- Operates 24/7/365 throughout the year
- Military graded building security
- Fully accredited BS5979 Cat II emergency service approved response
- Data management standard: ISO27001:2013
Why choose Orbis?
- 24-hour rapid response installation throughout the UK
- At 7m tall, our towers are the largest visual deterrent in the market
- 99.6% system up-time with an average response time of 11 seconds
- Eco friendly and environmentally sustainable solar powered options
- Towers resistant to wind forces calculated to BS EN 1991 1-4 Standard
- Systems are customised to the individual site needs of the customer
- Proactive preventative diagnostics and maintenance included
- Alarm Receiving Centre accredited to BS5979 CAT11, ISO27001, BS84818 Standards

Downloads
For more technical details, please download our
CCTV Tower brochure for more information.
Solutions for all sites
Feature | Ultra Solar | Ultra | Max | Tetra Solar | Tetra | Lite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Customer Portal (Live Access) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mains power requirement | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of cameras | 1 x 360° | 1 x 360° | 1 x 360° | 4 | 4 | 1 x 360° |
Camera type | PTZ | PTZ | PTZ | Fixed | Fixed | PTZ |
PTZ camera control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Camera capacity | Customise | Customise | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Camera zoom | 25x Optical 16x Digital |
25x Optical 16x Digital |
25x Optical 16x Digital |
N/A | N/A | 25x Optical 16x Digital |
Height | 7m | 7m | 7m | 5m | 5m | Customisable |
Object recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Thermal detection (early fire) |
Optional | Optional | No | Optional | Optional | Optional |
ANPR | Optional | Optional | No | No | No | No |
Viewing distance | 1km | 1km | 1km | 100m | 100m | 1km |
Live audio challenge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse | FOC | FOC | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Video storage | 30 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days |
Connectivity | 5G, 4G, 3G Wifi |
4G, 3G Wifi |
4G, 3G Wifi |
4G, 3G Wifi |
4G, 3G Wifi |
4G, 3G Wifi |
Deterring crime from the outset is always the best possible strategy, and due to its formidable size and visual presence, MAPS provides a real deterrent against criminal activity. Advanced features such as object recognition and powerful LED lights are included with this system alongside GPS tracking and tamper detection for enhanced system protection
Our national service teams can deploy MAPS within 24 hours throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, so if you’re looking for a cost-effective, feature rich security deterrent, then MAPS has you fully covered.
MAPS Advanced Features

Advanced connectivity
Advanced connectivity features ensure secure remote access to video footage and audit events for customers and operators. Advanced reporting allows users to monitor unit efficiency and alarm data in real-time.
- 4G/2G Mobile Network Communication with network roaming
- Advanced real-time reporting
- Customer portal
- Mobile App connectivity
- Up to 4-year battery life

Defensive measures and system protection
Links criminals to their crime scenes through state-of-the-art synthetic DNA technology, enabling police to later identify intruders, even if wearing masks or hoodies. The SelectaDNA signage also provides an additional highly effective visual deterrent.
- GPS tracking
- Tilt and tamper sensors

Industry-leading detection
Due to the impressive detection range of MAPS cameras, we can cover a larger site area using less units, saving customers considerable cost.
- 70m diameter PIR detection range
- 360-degree vision
- 4 fixed high-definition cameras
- Fully mobile unit allowing easy repositioning around a site using the supplied lifting straps

Effective Deterrent
MAPS provides a real deterrent against criminal activity, whilst still remaining quick to deploy and easy to relocate.
- 1.6m tall and 60kg weight
- 4 ultra-powerful high efficiency LED lights
- Pre-recorded or live ultra-loud audio challenge
- High visibility fluorescent decals
- Optional SelectaDNA spray with warning signage

Intelligent Camera Technology
Incredible high-definition video quality, day or night, with a range of advanced technological features usually found in much higher priced systems.
- Ultra-fast transmission speeds from site to operator ensuring faster response times
- Object recognition to help reduce false alarms and promote actionable intelligence
- Camera masking to create privacy spots for sensitive areas
Who needs MAPS?
MAPS in an ideal security solution for site owners with the following needs:
Smaller sites that need less area coverage
Essential coverage of highly valuable assets or compound areas
Rapid 24 hour deployment througout the UK and Northern Ireland
Sites where flexible security and mobile positioning is required
Sites working with lower security budgets
Why Choose Orbis

Over 40 years’ experience securing properties and sites for a wide range of customers

Free site survey to advise on the most efficient and cost-effective solution

24/7/365 monitoring through our accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) team

Significantly reduce upfront costs by renting, rather than purchasing

All maintenance included within the rental agreement

A truly national service team that can be rapidly deployed to any UK or Northern Ireland location
Testimonial
Kinetic Demolition
“In addition to the latest technology they provide, we are always delighted by their responsiveness and the second nature of their safety culture. I will continue to use Orbis for any upcoming projects.”






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