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New member to these forums and hoping to get some insight from the people here about using IP cameras in elevators. Traditionally, I've always used analog cameras in elevators as coax cabling is easier to deal with in such an environment. However I have a client who is requesting an IP only solution for their suite of systems (Access & CCTV). The building is 21 stories, and has 14 elevators, each one of which requires a camera. The building backbone is fiber, with Cat 6 horizontal cabling making an IP solution preferable, but with that many floors I can't run copper as I'll exceed the 90m cable distance restriction for 802.3 (allowing for 10m patching). The client wants a seamless integration of systems, so I know I also probably can't use a mix and match solution (for example, Mobotix for the elevators and Pelco for the rest), and it must also integrate to the (as yet unspecified) Access Control system. How would people normally get around this ? All advice gratefully received.

Figured (as is polite) I'd introduce myself to the forums, especially since I've just posed a question in the IP camera section Am a security consultant with 20 years experience in physical security, although with more limited amount of experience in CCTV. Mainly dealt with Pelco systems in the past, and trained on their DX range of DVR's and the Endura product previously (am both PCSD and PCST qualified). Been lurking on an off for a bit, and am hoping to pick up more info on latest trends and technologies out there, especially IP related stuff.

.....it's a new build, so cabling cost won't be an issue (well, except for the physical cable). Providing I spec it far enough in advance, then I don't see that as an issue. That said, for upgrades / retrofits it does look intriguing. No pricing that I can see on the site, and it would worry me the availability of qualified installers. From past experience, a system (regardless of what it is) can be amazing, but if installed badly isn't worth a thing.

Cheers for the quick replies. I was thinking along the lines of analog -> IP but wasn't sure of the best setup to use. An encoder in the machine room makes sense, and I know there are network drops on the floor below making that a viable option. Will have a look at those links too. As an aside (purely from a security standpoint) I tend to avoid using any form of wireless solutions whenever possible. Not because of hacking but because of jamming. I have a neat little wireless jammer that will shutdown any wireless network within 50m of it when turned on, making something like a wireless CCTV system totally inoperable. Before anyone asks, I use it for bug detection when doing security surveys, but it's fun to mess around with at trade expo's too