Avigilon IR Bullet Freezer Installation

[skomo 0]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm doing a quote for a client that has a -27 Degree C freezer that he needs coverage of. Its a store room for seafood.

I'm going to quote the Avigilon IR Bullet as it can handle down to -40.

Just wondering if there are any problems i should be aware of if anyone has already done something like this...

 

Cheers,

Ash

[ssmith10pn 0]

Wouldn't a brick camera in a heated housing be a better option?

 

Just asking. I have never done a freezer installation.

[thewireguys 3]

Make sure you check out the help file on the partner site for the power requirements. Off the top of my head you would want to use 802.AT for POE power.

[buellwinkle 0]

There are some good cameras that work down to -40C/F that use standard PoE switches/injectors. Axis P33 series and ACTi bullets for example.

[thewireguys 3]

^^ True but neither of those options have remote zoom/focus with adaptive IR. Also if you installing Avigilon's VMS it makes the most sense to install Avigilon's cameras.

[buellwinkle 0]

The P33 does, works quite well. Have not tried the Avigilon, but with the P33 series, you can define the focus window to get pretty accurate focusing and zooming. But the reality is, you set the focal length and focus once and doing that manually is not a big deal. If the OP needs true zoom (18x) with fast focus and presets, the ACTi KCM-5611 is awesome in low light and is rated to -40C/F with standard PoE switch/injectors.

[thewireguys 3]

Axis only has the IR on the P3364-LVE which is 1MP.

 

As for ACTI the units I have installed a separate power supply for the cameras was needed for the unit to operate the max temperatures.

 

But the reality is, you set the focal length and focus once and doing that manually is not a big deal.

 

I can tell you don't have much experience installing cameras in sub-zero environments.

[buellwinkle 0]

LOL, I assume he would pre-focus the camera before he put it in the freezer. Helped a friend on a project in a meat processing plant. Most of the building is a large fridge where the meat is processed and stored. As for -40, never even came close and don't think I want to. That has to be northern Alaska or Antarctica temps.

[thewireguys 3]

After installing hundreds of cameras at multiple ski resorts remote zoom/focus is a must in extreme climates IMHO

[skomo 0]

I'm using Avigilon camera as that is what VMS they have.

I was going to power the camera using a separate AC psu.

 

Do I need to worry about using non standard cables? I was told normal cat5 might freeze and break at that temp.

 

Thanks for all the info

[thewireguys 3]

I'm using Avigilon camera as that is what VMS they have.

I was going to power the camera using a separate AC psu.

 

Do I need to worry about using non standard cables? I was told normal cat5 might freeze and break at that temp.

 

Thanks for all the info

 

Yes normal riser rated cat5/6 does not like to be pulled below 32 degrees. I would use a outdoor rated cable if you can.