We were back on site today finishing up a job that has cameras integrated into the AV system. 4 of the 5 outdoor cameras were blown. Here's the equipment list in question:
Elan V8 composite video switcher
6- Speco VL66 bullet cameras
Altronix 8 output fused 12V DC power supply
I checked the power supply and each output was giving me my 12V
The Video switcher was also blown. Would not power up.
Incidently, Cameras are mounted to the soffits
Checked the camera connections and seemed fine.
There has been no major storms lately so I've ruled that out.
Is it possible that the V8 switcher went first and sent a surge up the coax lines, frying the cameras?
