Gillfisher 0 Posted January 7, 2007 Hello I am planning on installing a CCTV system on my home, we have had some trouble with neighborhood kids messing around with our property so I would like to be able to identify them in the recorded video. Here is what I have come up with for a system and I would appreciate your experienced comments on this before I make the purchase. DVR - Nuvico NVDV3-4000 3 x Sanyo Pan Focus Day/Night VDC-DP7584SH (temps to -20F) 1 x Sanyo PTZ VDC-DP9584SH 500' Siamese cable w/95% copper BNC connectors B-tron AC8-2-2 24VAC power panel Existing 19" VGA monitor Am I missing any parts that I need to make this work? I believe I will still need to add cable and connectors for the RS-485 control for the cameras but I am not possitive. The specs on the camera board say Coaxial control board, I dont know for sure if that means I do not need another cable to each camera or if the siamese only will control them. The 3 cameras will need a range of about 30' max The PTZ will be for looking at different areas depending on what their up to. Thanks in advance for any advise you can offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted January 7, 2007 Sounds like you have it down. Keep in mind that a PTZ is ideal when you have a live operator most of the time. While the camera is looking left, it will not see whats on the right. PTZ's are not typically used in residential applications, especially when your looking to get some good video evidence. Often times you can install 3 fixed for less than the cost of 1 PTZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gillfisher 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Do you think I should go to an eight channel and up the number of cameras instead of the PTZ? I figured the three non ptz's would cover the area's they are messing around with, and the PTZ I could set on the 4th access to the property when were not home. When were home and they are running their 4 wheeler and snowmobiles I would be able to pan and zoom on them to get them tresspassing and tearing up the yard. I know little about surveilance and I expect to have some trial and error in the process, I hope I can reduce some painful monetary mistakes by using the expertice on this forum. Thanks for the input SecurityMonster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Your idea of using a PTZ for remote access is ideal, that is the only reason I would normally install a PTZ at a residence. Should you up the DVR to an 8 channel? Yes, I think you should, it sets you up down the road for expansion. Also, good design using fixed cameras will give you a better chance of catching somebody and giving you the evidence your looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
