Archer993 0 Posted October 19, 2015 Just installed five Speco cameras - one SPO2B2 and four SPO2B5 connected to a Speco SPD16HS9TB. The installation went well UNTIL nighttime temperatures dropped into the 40s and the IRs went on. A thin, oil like film formed on the inside of the SPO2B2 and two of the SPO2B5s to the point of making the images from these cameras very blurry. I cleaned the glass and reinstalled but the same thing has happened again. This is a nightmare. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted October 19, 2015 Hi. That sounds like a heat problem Do you have enough to power to run everything like fan and heater as well as the camera and IR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archer993 0 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) tomcctv I believe so as I am using a brand new POE switch. Two of the other SPO2B5s are fine. The EdimaxES-1008P POE switch has a Power budget of 150 watts. The 5 Speco cameras are drawing 30 watts total with IRs on. Edited October 19, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssmith10pn 0 Posted October 19, 2015 02B5 shows as a IP bullet> http://www.specotech.com/index.php/products/video/cameras/ip/item/872-o2b5 02B2 is also an IP bullet http://www.specotech.com/index.php/products/video/cameras/ip/item/872-o2b5 It appears it needs 6 watts of 12v DC power in the spec sheet but in features it states that is POE is all that's required. Confused They have a great warranty. Call them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archer993 0 Posted October 19, 2015 ssmith10pn Confused here too. See my power calculations above. There should be plenty of power. Cables are new and runs are 75 to 100 ft each. The interesting thing about the film on the inside of the glass is that it's more like a light gun oil and not water condensation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssmith10pn 0 Posted October 19, 2015 We had some old GE IP domes that would do that. Oily film all over the inside of the dome. Never did figure it out. GE replaced HUNDREDS of them. One customer made GE buy all new Axis cameras and they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archer993 0 Posted October 20, 2015 Pulled all 5 cameras today and the DVR. Sent it all back. Speco would not talk to me because I am not an authorized dealer. Can you imagine...spent thousands of dollars and lose 2 days of my time and they won't talk to me! Is that short sighted, bad business or what? My guess is that the aluminum extrusions that the camera cases are made out of were not cleaned of process lubricants and that's what showed up inside the camera. Feel bad for the other guys who will have to deal with this nightmare. I must also say that image quality was not what one would expect from a HD camera—couldn't read a plate from 20ft or the Speco box label from 10ft. So long Speco...never again. Thanks guys for the feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
