Biphase

Alot of manufacturers only make a 1/3"

Extech makes nice meters....jsut picked up a LUX meter as well.

Forward Vision...aka Extreme now Bosch.

I want to see the cameras "tilt" limit!

I agree with Rory - Bosch EXTREME camera series.

Found ya a good white paper: http://www.crockettsales.com/assets/productdata/IRCorrectedLensesWhitePaper.pdf

1. You can do it, but why? Just pick a single manufacturer since you are still in design stages of the project. Save yourself the headache when you have a problem. 2. Using 4 differfent cameras, you will probaly be using a software that supports the MJPEG stream from the cameras....hopefully they all support it. 3. Based on 1 and 2, pick one manufacturer.

You could just get fiber converters......IFS...Bosch.

You probaly have a VG4-3XX-XXXXX A 300 series is Gen4 series autodome. The in ceiling and outdoor models are completely different. Here are the parts you need: Interface Box VG4-S-BIM In-ceiling Housing (COMMS and CPU modules installed) F01U010500 LTC 9349MK - needed for in-ceiling mounting in a drop/suspended ceiling tile The bubble dome is replaceable. It twist off, locked in by 4 tabs. Definitely a two hand job. Clear Bubble with white trim ring PART # VG4-SBUB-CCL Tinted Bubble with white trim ring PART # VG4-SBUB-CTI Depending on how new it is, check with where you bought it, maybe they can help you out.

THE ANSWER: WWW.PORTFORWARD.COM

Downloaded LuxRiot....its ok. Seems like it has alot of JPEG support via rtsp or http....and the system requirements are very specific, but only reminds me of a dell. Genetec..ONSSI or somethin like that would choice.

I agree...

Use Panasonic SD3 or Bosch Dinion BLC.

This is because the inactivity is set to Scene 1. You need to change it through the menus. DO you have a joystick controller?

If you are seeing C+ C- and Shield - thats biphase. confirm with bosch, thats an old dome.

Biphase is a form of RS-422. It is 422, but proprietary to bosch. You probaly want to get a LTC 5136 kit .....comes with the keyboard a LTC8786. Taking 232 to Biphase. which you can run 5000ft. THe LTC 8786 has a DB9 connector and rj11. the rj11 is used by the keyboard. the dvr would use the DB9. FYI - Bosch VG4 autodomes also support Pelco P and D protocol. So if your DVR outputs either of them, you can use it. They also support RS-232 too. Make sure its OSRD.

Get a LTC 8782 converter... Bosch has one that goes from Biphase to Pelco.

You dont. Its riveted, if were talking aobut G3 autodome.

Since you are worried about RF, why not use shielded CAT6?

What you need: Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices software free and avail for download from Bosch VP-USB BNC to USB converter that will work with that software using BILINX.

G3 domes....depends on the exact model # on what it supports. Does it have 4 DIP or 8 DIP switches on the top ? Some with the 8 DIPs support Pelco P.. RS-232 or Biphase generally. You are limited with 232 - 50ft. Look on DVR to see what it outputs... Then take a look at the Bosch LTC 8782 converters. There is a list of protocols that can be converted to biphase. You should be able to output pelco p or d at least? If so, then there is a converter for you.

most IP cameras support a RTSP stream....why not code it into a webpage? Depends on what you have.

Bosch VIP X1600

Take off the DC iris lense - go with a fixed lense so you can close the iris down a little. Don't they have a BLC mode?

Bosch IP cameras and encoders have a MJPEG stream. You can reach it from web browser ( IPADDRESS/snap.jpg )