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Message bodyApologies if this has been answered previously. New to this Forum..... Can anyone advise on the following please – I am attempting to install 2 IP cameras in a remote building have them linked over a TCP/IP network to the main building and then connect them into the existing American Dynamics DVMS system. The American Dynamics unit only accepts Analogue (BNC) cameras. The 2 buildings will be connected via Fibre Optic and have a Cisco 3550 switch in each. Is it possible to covert from IP (RJ45) to Analogue (BNC) so I can connect the 2 IP cameras into the DVMS system? There is a server running DHCP on the network so devices can either automatically obtain an IP address or I can assign myself. I have seen via a Google search this item – http://www.use-ip.co.uk/acti-acd-3100-one-channel-video-decoder.html Would it do the job or can someone recommend a better option? Many thanks in advance, Jim.

Soundy/Hardwired, I see your point about the decoders only working with their own IP cameras. I thought there was a standard, but as you have advised this is not the case. I might see if Bosch can supply, however it sounds like they would be about the same price. With regards to the Velocity/American Dynamics integration. Velocity have written into their software drivers that only work with a set few makers of DVR's. The one that is fully able to be integrated is the Intellex (American Dynamics) range. Bosch will link but most of the functions do not work. The way I would be using the kit would be configured to automatically flag up the camera image when someone swipes their card and access is denied. It looks like it can be configurd to do much more which I can play with once installed. If this was a new install (CCTV + Door access) then it would be done differently. As teh Door Access system is already in place, my install is just a bolt on. I have costed it and it still works out half the price if I do it myself than bringing in a company to do it. Once again, many thanks for all your assistance. You have both been a great help. Jim.

Thanks for your answers. Soundt - I did look at the American Dynamics NVR system and disgarded it as I was advised it would not integrate into the Velocity system. Believe it must be running the Intellex Software for it to be compatable. The NVR unit runs Linux, where as the DVMS unit runs Win7. Hardwired - Is there any other makers of decoders? I still cannot believe the ACTI decoder will only work with ACTI IP cameras. They would be cutting down on the amount of customers to sell to if they limit to their own cameras. I looked at the product install guide and there is no mention that you must use their own cameras. Is this something you have found out by experience? Kind regards, Jim.

ssmith10pn - Yes, it is the Hirsch Door Access system with Velocity running on the server. The American Dynamics DVMS is one of the few models that fully integrate into the system. Soundy - I agree it would be easier to just convert the camera to fibre, however as it is in a different building I would be using up too many fibre connections on the Backbone firbe cable. Very expensive to run new fibre cable. As the door access system and Velocity server are already installed, the CCTV part is an extension to the security of the buildings. Wanted to integrate all in 1 to save having several different solutions. One question - If I use the ACTI 3100 Video Decoder to convert video IP to Analogue BNC, what IP cameras can I use. A previous reply stated that I can only use cameras from the ACTI range. I thought as long as I have an IP camera (correct res output) I can link to the ACTI decoder. Is this the case? Many thanks, Jim.

Hi, Sorry, I did not list the IP camera because I have not purchased one yet. Any suggestions would be helpful. Fixed Dome short range with IR. I decided not to run the cameras directly over fibre as I might need to expand the network in the 2nd Data Centre. This way I only use 1 fibre to connect the 2 DC's. Mangement might get a bit annoyed if I use all their fibre links for cameras! Also, there is a Door Access system in the 2nd DC which I will be linking into the main system. That connects via TCP/IP Cat5. Many thanks, jim.

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I am linking 2 Data Centres together, the fibre network cables are all in place. The reason for using the American Dynamics unit is that it is one of the few DVR's that can integrate into the Velocity Door Access System. I have checked the manufactures web site and they have an installation document for the IP to Analogue decoder, looks like it will do what I need over the IP network. I can assign the IP cameras an IP address, the decover can be programmed to connect to the IP camera via the IP address to obtain the video and convert to Analogue. Problem solved. Thanks.