RandyParlee

try it... It's not like it's any work to change a setting.

You should be able to do one normally open and one normally closed - get the door contacts that have both sets of screws. Check to make sure your system has both options.

Sure as long as you're planning to install the DVR onsite and not pump all of the video over the internet. Pretty much any modern system can do it.

We've done a few installs with it and it works well. Axis is pretty specific about using Sandisk Class 10 cards only and they require one of 3 specific brands of NAS. One customer is using it on 2 sites and he likes it a lot better than his old analog system. Axis also has its new line of cheaper dome cameras so it's getting much more affordable to buy their gear. The new cameras are ok but when you're used to playing with the 3364s it's a noticeable step back. I'm currently testing a 1344 writing a motion stream at full res @ 30 fps and a secondary continuous stream at low res @ 1fps on the same card. They don't recommend doing that but I was told it can be done so I want to see for myself. One thing I'll warn you about is that you should not log into the camera with your browser after you install it - do everything from the ACC interface.

Why don't you just set up motion alerts on the NVRs?

If dirt's a problem you should use enclosures for your box cameras. That way you can clean them without scratching your lens. It should also make it easier to just use a hose to blast them from the ground. Most enclosures also have a fan for cooling.

This is just one of those weird things... I've got an Axis 1114 that came back from a customer and when I tested it on the switch (cisco) it worked great but when I put it on an Axis 30W PoE injector it not only didn't work but the injector started quietly beeping - the crazy thing is the injector has no sound making technology. I took it to Axis and the returns tech (in Toronto) had never seen anything like it.

We've got Aimetis running on several virtual servers and it's stable. The basic lics are $99/cam. Download a trial to get a taste. Heck, try out several VMS' to see what you like.

Hi all, I've got a wireless IP camera in the back of huge grocery store but the customer wants to watch from the office in the opposite corner of the building. The distance is over 500' so we'd need fiber or repeaters if we wanted to cable it. The cost for cabling is too high for one camera. What am I looking at if I wanted to do power-line networking? Is there going to be issues if it's not on the same circuit? Product recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks

Wasn't there a little block with screw downs in the parts bag that came with it? I've got some here that look like they'd fit but I don't know which camera they came out of.

I'm pretty sure Aimetis does it. Call them to confirm or download a trial.

What's the camera? It should have screw down terminals on a block in the box that just clicks in there.

Are you able to read all of the plates? If not, what do you figure your success rate is?

Talk to a smaller ISP in the area and see what they can do for you. They can be pretty clever.

You don't need Internet access. The wireless kits (camera with NVR/DVR) will (should) communicate out of the box but you still need to power the camera so you'll need some sort of wiring. Some cameras are 802.11 wireless and they go through a wireless router or access point.

Just to clarify, I guess we're still getting set up with Anixter in the US (it's all set here in Canada) but Graybar US/Canada is good to go. I directed you to distribution because we want them to get used to selling our mount. Please don't hesitate to call our toll-free number 866 445 2623 and order direct. Or email us at sales@novattach.com. Sorry for any inconvenience. Cheers, Randy

Hi VST_Man, For the Ibeams I usually use a piece of 7 X 10" mild steel bent in an L shape with 2 beam clamps (basically I form a square the size of the dome cameras so you can go larger or smaller based on your cameras). For hanging from the ceiling we invented the Novattach. Go to Novattach.com and watch the video and you'll see me hanging a PTZ in 30 seconds (I once put up 13 PTZs in a warehouse in 100 minutes with these). They also make it simple to move the cameras if you have to. They're available from us or Graybar or Anixter.

Got any more info on the application? Is the paper always going to be in the exact same place?

Has anyone played with these ACESEE IP cameras? I keep getting emails from them and the prices are really good. I'm considering buying a couple to try out but I won't bother if your reviews suck. Thanks RP

Assuming that you have internet access on the cameras you could use 2 Axis cameras with 2 SD cards and Axis Camera Companion. Here's the link to the compatible cameras: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htm PM or email me for pricing.

Set your camera motion grid to a size that only a car can trigger.

I'm not a huge fan of the 1604 as a LPR but I haven't tried it with anything but the stock lens. The 1765 does gatekeeper which will give you 2 applications from the same camera (more bang for your buck from further back). It's a helluva camera. Can you do wireless and use some sort of hybrid on-board storage (for redundancy) and NVR? Have you discussed the project with Axis? They'll probably loan you an engineer for a few hours if you're using their gear.

Has anyone played with the PMON 1001 from Acti? Will it work with other cameras if you use different viewing software?

ACC is only compatible with certain models (not the 207W). Here's the list: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htm

if you have i/o s on the camera there is probably already a 12v take off.