Lou19 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Does the Ultra 8 dome work with older I/O boards? I have an Ultra 8 with an outdoor dome and I see no fans at all, just a desiccant bag holder- that’s it? Will an older Ultra work with an Ultra 8 I/O board? The Ultra VIIE have built in motion detection, why doesn't the Ultra 8 offer this feature? If anyone is up on this new dome and has the answers, it would be a great help. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Lou19, I will get you the answers shortly... I am in the middle of finishing up a proposal... as soon as I am done, I will answer each and every question you have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Does the Ultra 8 dome work with older I/O boards? YES, but if alarm functionality is required then really need a SDU8 IO board. I have an Ultra 8 with an outdoor dome and I see no fans at all, just a desiccant bag holder- that’s it? YES, SDU8 doesn't have anymore an internal fan. Don't need it since now SDU8 is lead free, Rohs Compliant) Will an older Ultra work with an Ultra 8 I/O board? YES, but if alarm functionality is required then really need a SDU8. The Ultra VIIE have built in motion detection, why doesn't the Ultra 8 offer this feature? Motion Detection on SDU8 had issues and was removed from the 1st release. That feature might be added in a future release, no ETA. If anyone is up on this new dome and has the answers, it would be a great help. Thanks Lou19, please find my answers above... Hope they are helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou19 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Very helpful, but one more question: Even though there are no fans in the dome or housing, why do the instructions still advise pulling the camera/lens covers from the dome for outdoor housing installation? Looks so unprofessional and less covert, I thought AD would finally address this issue with the Ultra 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted November 7, 2007 I do not follow your question, sorry... What do you mean by a'why do the instructions still advise pulling the camera/lens covers from the dome for outdoor housing installation"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou19 0 Posted November 7, 2007 CCTV, Check this out: http://www.americandynamics.net/WebApps/getDocument.aspx?filename=AD_Ultra_8_Installation_Service_Guide.pdf Page 9 under "Caution" Page 21 Figure 19 for reference I suppose they eliminated fans because of noise, but if they knew they had a cooling problem - why drop the fans in the housing? Thanks, Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted November 7, 2007 CCTV, Check this out: http://www.americandynamics.net/WebApps/getDocument.aspx?filename=AD_Ultra_8_Installation_Service_Guide.pdf Page 9 under "Caution" Page 21 Figure 19 for reference I suppose they eliminated fans because of noise, but if they knew they had a cooling problem - why drop the fans in the housing? Thanks, Lou I can not answer this question... All I know that they had issues with them and that the current offering is ROHS compliant... I wish we had a leverage on telling American Dynamics what to do, but... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou19 0 Posted November 9, 2007 News flash: There is a fan in the housing, well hidden. Found it tonight doing a bench test. This still doesn't excuse AD from improperly cooling with the camera halves on. Oh well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Good job man... at least you are up and running.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valboosky 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Removing the cover was instructed after they found out that it was necessary for the 35x camera to focus properly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanjh1965 0 Posted February 28, 2008 I was told to remove the lens covers because they tend to work themselves loose and cause scratches to the the Dome housing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
secureconcepts 0 Posted March 9, 2008 Can't get a decent pictute at night from this dome ! Day time: super, everything works. Outdoor setup connected to a geovision systeem. Other camera's with less lux rating (including an Ultra V) get better images from the same scene. Zoomed in on a street lamp (36 w PL light), below the lamp with a gate in front of it). The cam can not focus and does not get a decent picture. Looking at the specs I should get a super picture. According to Tyco the dome is ok (they tested it). I have the feeling that or I am doing something completely wrong or it's defective. Any suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
