Tim Saunders

Hello, We have a fairly large installed base of CCTV cameras in an industrial environment. I want to start moving towards IP based video, and am looking for some solutions. First, I would need some sort of encoder that I could split streams onto LCD monitors, second I am looking for camera's that will hold up in a dusty high vibration area that can be either POE, or Wireless, third i would need something that would convert a CCTV signal to IP, fourth i would like the option to be able to randomly record any stream to a NAS. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thx, Tim Saunders Automation Specialist Canfor - PG Saw

ya i'm in PG. Those are the ultimate goals. I really want to end up with a complete IP based camera/monitor infrastructure. Except i will need to utilize/migrate the existing CCTV cameras and monitors, so it will be a gradual changeover. There isn't a lot of money to get this done so it'll be in stages. First thing, I want to test a wireless IP camera. I need to find out if the interferance will be a problem in the sawmill. If wireless proves to be fine, then all new cameras will be wireless. I would probably re-use the existing coax runs for existing cameras. Although if i could find a BNC to Wireless IP converter, that would be great. The coax cables with the BNC ends on them are a pretty big maintenance headache for us right now. I'm fairly new to the CCTV world and any suggestions are appreciated. Thx, Tim