Boogieman

Can you just run the cable underground?

you do realize this thread is 4 years old.....

Anyone have any info on this NVR http://www.aliexpress.com/item/16CH-UP-To-5MP-Hikvision-NVR-DS-7616NI-VP/1666936077.html I don't see it on the Hikvision website...Is it really a hikvision? I prefer this look over the standard flat NVR because its looks like a backup battery or small pc and not an NVR...

According to dahua [0x01] means DVR improper shut down or the system auto shuts down when encounters abnormal phenomenon.what is your dvr software build date?do you know how to get the ncom infor from RS232 port? see http://dahuasecurity.fr/onlinesupport_564.html have you tried unplugging the ups from the wall to see if it performs properly?

Are you plugging the passive injector to the 12v female plug or are you somehow trying to use passive poe via the Ethernet connection? How long is your run? Show us what parts you are using?

thanks buellwinkle

Any reliable manufacturer make an outdoor dome camera with built in PIR sensor. Av-tech makes indoor cameras but I have not seen any outdoor cams...In the alternative are there any discrete or nice looking (small) outdoor pir sensors that I can mount near the cameras? Thanks

did you try http://www.novattach.com/ContactUs.aspx There is a phone number...

I was looking for that option but I'm running the cameras I have through a Hikvision DS-7604NI-SE/P so I don't have that option. Unless there is a way to get into the settings bypassing the NVR. Unless there's a firmware update for the receiver. I can't change the angle of the camera because it's pretty much maxed out on the angle. The doorway is narrow and I had to mount it high enough where it wouldn't be vandalized. you would need to hook the camera up directly to your pc or network to make that change (you would need to power it tough via a poe switch or get via a 12v adapter. Honestly that location is a poor choice because while it may not be vandalized you are most likely not going to be able to get a good shot....better off mounting it lower and getting a shot of the vandal before they touch the camera....or get the Hikvision DS-2CD2532F-IS which is about 185 on aliexpress....so you can mount it lower

I think you guys are talking about this thread but its for Dahua...might be the same though...give it a shot viewtopic.php?f=19&t=39296&p=239124&hilit=dahua+orange+green#p239124

Thanks

Anyone using the hikvision domes in low light situations like a lounge/bar where there is basically only mood type lighting.

turn the camera so that it doesn't hit the wall...try enabling smart ir..... your lens is too wide for that location....also mounting it that high prevents you from getting a good face shot unless the person looks up.......

It would be great to see a side by side which is easy to do since hikvision makes 1.3 and 3mp version of the same camera....Now all we need is someone who has both to test....hint Buell

Were the Arecont's exhibiting this problem before your install? First try disconnecting your system and see if the Arecont's fail, then it is might be the cable...check to see if the other nvr's might be causing problems.... isolate your system only, and see if the problem exists...

are the Arecont's using the same cable? if not it is most likely not a cable issue... when you replaced the router was it for the same model? how about the switches? is there any other device attached to the network other than cameras and switches? are you overloading the switches are they gigabit? how many cameras per switch? How is the power in the building, maybe connecting to a ups or voltage regulator would help

Thanks myiicu. Have you tested this with hikvision? Does the 1.3mp version of the same camera produce better low light images? (I can say that my 1.3mp dahuas have better night/ir than 3mp hikvision, but im wondering if its true with the exact same camera). Also, is this improvement only with IR on and black and white or would I seen an improvement with the 1.3mp over 3mp if I forced day mode as well.

thanks for the input...was thinking of getting a mix of DS-2CD3332-I 3MP, DS-2CD2532F-I, and DS-2CD2132-I and DS-2CD2732F-I im afraid of ir refection indoors so I might use the DS-2CD3332-I 3MP inside as they don't need to be vandal proof...

First Dahua is not a no name camera and those cameras are very good. Where did you get the cable, because the specs provided do not mean that its solid copper just that its solid vs stranded. ok..if the Arecont are doing the same its most likely a network issue...what switch are you using? what router? are the arecont connected to the same power supply? or are they running separate poe?

What type of cable did you run...did you make sure its solid not copper clad aluminum (CCA). Can you access the cameras directly outside the nas when they go offline? Where did you get the cameras? Can you show us an image of the interface so maybe we can figure it out? Honestly, going with a noname cam on a paid job is just bad business. Replace the cameras...

Make sure the ipv4 default gateway is set to you routers ip address as well as the preferred dns server to be your routers ip address.. I had this issue with my hik camera, it would not work externally until I did that (although it was working fine locally)

Thanks

Does the motion detection on the camera work with the Dahua ok?

That one has no built-in Micro SD slot & Audio Range with $249.99.... $299.99 can do both, you pay what u get! The Costco version (249 varifocal) does have an sd card slot even though its not mentioned in the specs....it just doesn't have audio..

nice find, plus it has the alarm input and sd card storage...