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I need to install a camera on a pole in a remote location powered by solar power. Is there anyone that sells a sort of a 'turnkey' kit of everything that needs to be mounted on the pole including the solar panels and abattery box, etc? Can any of you tell me any sources for either a kit or the individual components.

We could use IP cameras.

What is the best way to connect 8 cameras to a multimode fiberoptic line. My company does not do any fiber work (and will not start on this particular project) I want the fiber vendor to supply a connector/ termination device but do not know what to ask for. All the cameras are within a short distance of the fiber line. I would like to pull the cameras (either Cat5 or coax) to one point and tie in together. What will I need and who manufactures the devices I need; where can I buy them; and what kind of cost are we talking about? Thanks for your help.

Which is superior with regard to general use and in terms of simple to use GUI. I have used DF for about 4 years and am interested in possibly changing to others. What other cards in this range might you also prefer.

I have a client that wants to cameras mounted on a pole. It will be about 12' above the ground. Obviously a 4x4 wood post can twist and warp and generally not look very good. I am concerned over attracting lightening for a metal pole. What do you think? IF metal what can I do to protect the cameras?

Due to a change in business I am looking for a new supplier of a good reasonably priced 16 channel card. I need at least 120 FPS.

I want to convert the analog signal to ip and use ip viewing recording software rather than a DVR. The reason is fairly long and complex but the bottom line is there is an analog camera (actually a few) that would be perfect for the application but this client only needs one camera at a remote location so IP is perfect solution as far as viewing / recording and data management. Thanks in advance.

I want to convert the analog signal to ip and use ip viewing recording software rather than a DVR. The reason is fairly long and complex but the bottom line is there is an analog camera (actually a few) that would be perfect for the application but this client only needs one camera at a remote location so IP is perfect solution as far as viewing / recording and data management. Thanks in advance.

We have been doing CCTV for about 3 years now and have managed to avoid access control, but too many opportunities are knocking and I fear it will hurt our buinsess in the long run if we continue to tell our customers that we can only provide them one service. I was a GC for about 20 years prior to my CCTV life so I have a slight knowledge as to the components of a properly installed access control system. I have the opportunity to quote a simple (small area) 7 door system at this juncture and need some help. I am quite familiar with maglocks, electric strikes, card readers etc. My real shortfall is the 'brain' behind the system. What specifically am I looking for in this department. Who makes a relatively simple and somewhat bullet-proof system? What should this cost. Can you suggest any publications to read or sites to visit for more information. I am here because I dont want to profess my ignorance to my regular suppliers. I appreciate your help.

what is TDR?

By the way - a bit more info - there are 18 cameras. The baluns are passive. Could we possibly need to either amplify the signal or install active baluns. Which is more cost effective?

We installed a system in a condo community using cat5 and baluns. The intent all along was to relocate the DVR in the future. The longest original run is about 750'. The time to relocate is now. At the time of the original installation, we installed additional cat5 cables from the temporary DVR location to the new location (about 850'). All images in the original location are perfectly clear and sharp. All images in the new location are, technically, crap! We spliced using beanies and crimp connectors - both with bad results in the new location. We have verified all results (at both ends) using a test monitor. We have tried replacing baluns with no change. The power supply wiring has not been altered - we only extended the signal wire.

I have never installed IP cameras before but I have a project that it seems would be the best sserved by them. Can anyone recommend a particluar camera. Would I be better off using an analog camera with router, wireless access point, etc.? Thanks in advance.

STUPID ME!!! I just realized what you are saying by thinking about the 4 pair and only using one pair for signal. My brain, slow though it may be was imagining the other three pair carrying the power, as I have done before. This brings me to another question. Imagine this hypothetical (real on my job). There is a long +/- 300 foot hallway with cameras located about 40' down perpendicular hallways every 75'. {I hope this is making sense.} Is there a clean way to "T" off of the main hallway run to the other cameras?