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Still no luck. The combination of the MPLT and CC300 is a nice setup. I am able to send RS485 between them and send RS232 between the MPLT and the Intellex. The only hitch is the dome config is not available on the Intellex GUI. The MPLT seems to be just another AD product that really doesn't work, like the Digimux series or the Ultra 8 outdoor housing. Lou OIF Vet

Changing the slip ring was easy, it is the same procedure as with the older models. Didn't help though, still having same problem. Thanks Lou OIF Vet

Hello everyone, I have an Ultra 8 which pans only at high speed and not under control. The problem often begins with a halt during boot up. If I manually spin the dome, past the optic sensor, the boot completes. The dome pans wildly during the boot sequence. After boot, all other parameters are controllable except for pan. Even a small pan right or left leads to wild panning in the direction requested. I have swapped out all boards, the pan motor, and the optic rotation sensor with no improvement. I have flashed the latest version of software into the dome. I did not replace the camera control board or slip ring, I do not believe those items are suspect. Anyone have any experience with these "possessed" domes? Thanks, Lou OIF Vet

CCTV, I am interested in the Ultra discs; I'm rolling the dice on a unit this is asking for software on start up. Let me know how to move forward with that. As for the MPLT, I am looking for a replacement as opposed to service - in the interest of time. Most Internet sources seem a little “over the topâ€

CCTV_S, My last ditch effort, after speaking with an AD tech, is to use a BPS to insure my power is clean and not fluctuating. I find it hard to believe the unit is that power sensitive. Anyway, I will also pull it and inspect the board for signs of loose connection or heat. Thanks, Lou OIF VET "Misfits" PS – Do you have any Ultra Intellex restore disks 4.0?

Hello everyone, I have an American Dynamics Megapower LT that recently began rebooting itself randomly. I have tried a new power supply, but no change. It would not be a big problem except I have to reset all the monitors to their proper tours and cameras every time. That is a big PITA. I have an inquiry with AD, but I come here for real world experience. Thanks, Lou OIF VET "Misfits"

You're right. I guess installing a panoramic mirror very close to the dome may get the job done.I'll give it a preset and maybe a PIR motion sensor alarm input. Any guesses on the temperature readings? Do I need to initiate the dome to calibrate this? Thanks, Lou

CCTV S, Yes, although AD refers to it as "8", the previous models were designated with Roman numerals. So the "Ultra 8" is technically the same as an "Ultra VIII". Do you think it is possible to use a lens over the camera to get a wider shot? My thoughts are of a contact like Fresnel type lens over the existing camera lens. Lou

Hello all, I recently installed an outdoor Ultra 8 dome with I/O board. I went into the dome menu and looked at I/O board status, the temperature indicated 41.9 Celsius, which is 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit!! How can this be? The ambient outside temperature is a chilly 18 degrees Fahrenheit! I can't wait to see what the summer temps are. Anyone have an explanation? Secondly, this particular dome needs a wider view - less then 3.4 mm. Is there a lens or camera I could replace the current unit with? The camera looks like a Hitachi model, probably vk-s series. I am clueless about how the RS232 cameras work, but I assume it works alone and communicates with the dome. I'm sure I would sacrifice zoom for wide angle, but it is needed in this case. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks, Lou OIF Vet

News flash: There is a fan in the housing, well hidden. Found it tonight doing a bench test. This still doesn't excuse AD from improperly cooling with the camera halves on. Oh well....

CCTV, Check this out: http://www.americandynamics.net/WebApps/getDocument.aspx?filename=AD_Ultra_8_Installation_Service_Guide.pdf Page 9 under "Caution" Page 21 Figure 19 for reference I suppose they eliminated fans because of noise, but if they knew they had a cooling problem - why drop the fans in the housing? Thanks, Lou

Very helpful, but one more question: Even though there are no fans in the dome or housing, why do the instructions still advise pulling the camera/lens covers from the dome for outdoor housing installation? Looks so unprofessional and less covert, I thought AD would finally address this issue with the Ultra 8.

Does the Ultra 8 dome work with older I/O boards? I have an Ultra 8 with an outdoor dome and I see no fans at all, just a desiccant bag holder- that’s it? Will an older Ultra work with an Ultra 8 I/O board? The Ultra VIIE have built in motion detection, why doesn't the Ultra 8 offer this feature? If anyone is up on this new dome and has the answers, it would be a great help. Thanks

I enjoyed the game, but I cannot stand the announcers, we miss replays to look at those three stooges. In addition, the camera pans so far back each play. I want to see the football and the action around it, not the Goodyear blimp aspect. Farve’s wife was ok, but save that interview for pre-game. Monday nights are not the same without John Madden and Al Michaels. Anyway, this system is AD with four outdoor Ultra VIIEs. The Ultra is not going to be small enough for the newest/fifth location. Day/night with color/b&w respectively is preferred, distant street lighting at night. I use an Intellex 4.1 in combo with a MPLT and an ADCC300. The Intellex communicates with the MPLT and thus three domes are controlled with Sensornet. The Intellex, through the USB port to RS422 converter, controls one of the domes independently with AD422/EIA422 protocol. This configuration allows remote access to the dome configuration menu through Network Client over the internet or locally, very handy. For some reason, going through the MPLT(Sensornet) and this feature is unavailable from the Intellex. The Intellex is able to send Pelco protocol - which is prevalent in most generic domes. I understand this new small dome with not be manipulated by MPLT/ADCC300, only the Intellex- no big deal. Ok, I’ve taken the sodium pentathol and given the information, which may be interesting to some, but would not change the answer to my original question.

CCTV Suppliars, "Lighten up, Francis..." (Sergeant Hulka to Private “Psychoâ€