cctvmann

is this the setup in place to give some idea to members?

so after reading this next bit of the thread i gather the new encoder is needed to be connected to the original ptz and setup as that ptz's protocol, ie vcl/pelco/bbv etc. can you confirm 2 things are the ptz's actaul box camera type ptz's with large motors, or dome type ptz's

could you post the encoder details and dvr details so as everyone reading this knows whats doing what that way we can get a better understanding of the requiremtns once we can read/view more info on the system.

like tom says, need the info on the dvr and what router type he has got. before we can say how to network as different dvrs have setting done slightly differently. if you want to pm the details if you feel putting on the forum might give to much security info then feel free to pm the details.

heres a general layout on how i configured the cctv on our home,

the cameras are genie vrcd 5302 cameras

can you give a bit more detail in what you want to do, i guess you will be using a seperate dvr maybe hidden away as backup or remote dial in, and the main dvr as the connection when on site. what would be the point of not just hiding the main dvr, is this commercial or domestic.

as i said in a previous post we have signs all round the property but that doesnt stop scum like this turning up trying to get thru the front door. turns out i got home just in time, to find the idiot trying to nick cable and looking round the bins area the main thing that cheesed me off is the fact he tried to get thru the front door. soon sorted that out the cops have been alerted and they are picking up the cd tomorrow/sunday during the afternoon. thank god the front door was locked as my mum and dad were home if he had gotten in he could have gone thru the whole house. doesnt bear thinking about tbh.

no problem, glad to hear its sorted now, all the best colin aka cctvmann

try here www.rfconcepts.co.uk they do cctv and all different types of cameras hope that helps

why not install a standalone system like a dm sprite 2 and setup on the internet via the router through an open port, would be better than trying to put a pc together and using software for cctv. a standalone unit that is designed purley for cctv makes a much more reliable and effective system to be honest.

the samsung is Compatable With Protocols From Kalatel, American Dynamics and Sensormatic the honey well KD6 and HD6 user manual is here if its any help ? http://www.honeywellvideo.com/documents/9001.0800_Rev101_HEGS5000_5001_UserGuide.pdf

i have put small sticker type signs on the external windows and doors and garage door and back of the sheds, as we have camera all round the house, front ptz 1, front ptz 2, drive 1, drive 2, drive 3/bins, front door, side gate, rear ptz, garage doors internal, garden, pond, sheds where ever you enter our property wether through the gates, drive or garden theres signs dotted just about everywhere to warn you as your getting near the house.

crow when the camera 2 boots up it will tell you the camera address on the screen check what that says and post a picture if you can. and i meant location of job

the rs485 must be the correct way between cam 1 and cam 2 if its the wrong way wired it will cause loss of movement, also on the camera itself at camera 2 the cam address will need setting at 2 and that wll also need rebooting. the 485 does have power goind thru it a few millamps if memory serves correctly wrong polarity + snd - cnnections will just make it not work no damage will be caused. to reboot the camera just turn the power off to that camera wait 30 seconds then switch back on. where abouts is it you are setting the domes up?

heres a couple of pictures of my home system 10 cameras ( 2 ptz and 8 statics) recording to a dedicated micros ds2A unit.

did you change the cctv camera to cam 2 on the pcb in the camera address, as if that is setup as any other cam address it wont work. also check to make sure your plus and minus (+ and -) on the rs485 data connection is the correct way round for camera 2 because if not this will cause camera 2 not to move. what camera is it that your using? oh and one last thing did you rebbot the camera for the address settings to take effect.

thats correct if there is no control through the dvr at all then only the keyboard will need setting up, if you require to control the cctv thru the dvr for example over the internet then you would need to setup the dvr t rs485 plus have a cable from the dvr to the keyboard/ptz's

well sort of a new member, was registered before but to change of email address and forgotten login details could not get into old account so reregistered. look forward to giving and getting some useful information. on the site. im a security engineer, electrical contractor and also work in the computer data network side of things as well.