cctvmann 0 Posted December 1, 2012 hey folks maybe someone can help i have the ds2a with cd writer and keyboard plus ptz's what i want to do is to turn on the lights outside if i hear someone hanging around but do it thruough the ds2 keyboard theres a button to toggle wipers and washer plus lights but id like to know how it is able to get working. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owain 0 Posted December 1, 2012 hey folks maybe someone can help i have the ds2a with cd writer and keyboard plus ptz's what i want to do is to turn on the lights outside if i hear someone hanging around but do it thruough the ds2 keyboard theres a button to toggle wipers and washer plus lights but id like to know how it is able to get working. cheers your camera has to have a lights switch output, or you can use a separate relay controlled by the RS422/485. Something like http://www.bbvcctv.com/products/receivers/rx25x_multiple_protocol_auxiliary_relay_receiver/ A more DIY approach http://www.sigma-shop.com/category/17/rs485-relays.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites