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Couldn't tell ya, it doesn't say in their specs. It is a Hitachi head, that's all I know, so whatever Hitachi uses.

What we use specs out at 0.01 Lux.

Sounds like you just need a point to multipoint repeater setup? Am I missing something here? Just set a wireless access point up to capture all CPE signal, then run that AP to a router. Then run the router to another radio/antenna to send to the other side... There are some devices that support dual radio technology, but even then all you save is the radio. Bottom line, you are going to need at least 2 antennas to bridge your connection.

ACTi is has nice features, except when you see what optics they use. Sony. Blah. (Sorry for the Sony fans out there, but I have a SNCRZ30N and it can't see a thing at night.... now compare that with Hitachi optics and it's a night and day difference. Literally.)

There are cameras that cost less than $500?

My experience (which is limited with fixed cameras) is that the housing takes 24VAC (for the heater and fan) and the camera takes either 12VDC or 24VAC (or either one). Of course, the heater has the most draw. This probably the only reason 24VAC is necessary for the enclosure, as the fan is generally 12VDC.

Are they connecting from the laptop via DNS? If so, try connecting via the IP address instead, if it connects then it's a DNS issue.

Tranzeo equipment is mediocre, but I heard it gets you by in situations like these....

I believe Pelco D only works on 2400 Baud, so you'd be right to keep it there. What model of camera is this, and what are you using to try to do the Pan/Tilt?

Aimetis is supposed to be pretty good too. All software based...

Cheap too, < $300 for 1000 ft.

We use this stuff all the time. Very useful for running your video, power and PTZ communication all in one run

I use it. The place I order from calls it "Trimese" cable. No interference noticed, but the longest run we use it for is 40-45'.

All of our cameras are 65' high. They are mounted to the top of a 65' tall telescoping towers. Thermal works so good for us, we will soon be implementing them on all of our security towers. We obviously can't use them for evidence, but we don't need to, we just notify police if there's someone on the property that doesn't belong there. =)

If your budget can afford it, you might spring for the higher resolution color thermal cameras, but that will jump you to around $15k. You'll have to head to FLIR for these pieces, I believe. I took a comparo shot a bit ago showing the difference between our standard optical cam and one of our older thermal cameras. Keep in mind the thermal camera has a different fixed lens on it and so it's perspective is a bit different than the optical cams'. These happen to be on a 65' tall solar powered tower on a 9.85 mile wireless link, located at... you guessed it... the middle of nowhere.... Optical: Thermal:

I have good news for you, and bad news for you. For your application, you won't require zoom, which is makes any thermal camera much more expensive, that's the good news. The bad news is that the camera you require will not be one of the affordable "black and white" thermal cams that most security and government organizations use, that's the bad news. You will have to look towards Raytheon's Thermal Eye, or someone similiar for a color thermal camera, as the black and white models will not show detailed heat differences that you need for your application. You can start here: http://www.thermal-eye.com/productcatalog/prodItem91.html Couldn't give you a price on this one, I don't buy it. Expect in the neighborhood of $10k-$12k.

Depending on where you live, and the length of your build, I might be able to help you out.

Extreme's cameras are cheap too, compared to the thermal cameras we buy.

100% of our installations are wireless, we don't have any problems with stability or reliability. I've heard a lot of people say that wireless should be a last resort, and that could be the case for some people. However, I think that if perhaps people were educated on the priciples of a technology that's been around since the 30's, they could better grasp how to do it correctly. I'm not going to harp on this forever, or tell you wireless is always the way to go. What I'm trying to say is that IF PROPERLY PLANNED, wireless is just as reliable and stable as a wired connection, and for temperary security or portable security like my company offers, it is the only option we had-- so we had to be good at it. It changes your whole perspective. I guess that's why to us.... wired connections almost seem silly.

Smartbridge equipment is fine for P2P applications. P2MP is too much for their processor to handle.

Wonder what the Lux rating is on those Ultrax cam's? 10? 20?

I don't think he mentioned a budget for the camera/video equipment, only for the wireless equipment?

For wireless, the cheapest you could probably use is: http://www.smartbridges.com/products/appt.asp

I know of a company called "Cam Guard" that can lease, but I don't know about sales. You could try asking them: www.cam-watch.com

I don't think there's anyone who sells a wireless solar powered PTZ system. I can tell you that 120 Watts is going to be WAY too much for solar power. In all reality, 60 Watts is really too much.