mike_va

Do you use that capability? What protocol do they use to record to the storage?

I tried it but do not use it. Pretty easy to set up using their free software. I don't know the protocol.

I know some of my Axis cams will record to NAS directly.

 

Interested in knowing which models you have. I have some 213's and would be thrilled to get them to record directly to a NAS.

I think it is just some models, P1344/1346/3346/3344 work.

I know some of my Axis cams will record to NAS directly.

CCD is not always better, my Axis P1346 is better than the Pan 502 at a given shutter. Axis 1602 is supposed to be the best, not cheap for ~D1

You'll get clogging as mentioned. Idiot homeowner before us had a rain sensor wired that way and it would always clog and overflow the gutters. Consider adding some encoders to the attic, sounds like you might have a run up there.

Talked to Altronix today - they said the ripple is a typical amount, and that their supplies MUST be used with cameras that have isolated supplies. He said that it will not adjust down to 12V even though it is a 12V supply because it is the battery backup version.

He also said if I used one of their "CCTV" supplies it would have the same ripple amount.

Really, if a camera has isolated supplies it can be run off of 24VAC...

So, it is operating as it is supposed to. In the pic you can see the devices that are not even bolted to the heatsink - just stuck with adhesive material. The one that is attached is with a rivet.

This is not a good long term reliable solution. At least it has a UL listing which is more than most of the inexpensive supplies out there have.

May post a video later of me taking a 40lb sledge to this thing. Luckily there is enough room inside for a good linear like power-one or acopian. This thing is not even in that league. I've never seen a switcher this noisy.

Could you post a couple of images of the can and board inside?

Not until tomorrow after work, but will do then. The PWB does say altronix on it. Thanks, Mike

Ground Loop? I have purchased a whole lot of altronix and have had no problems. Supplier stands behiind them if a return is necessary. Could be someone used a alstonix box and put a cheap/defective power supply and threw it out on ebay.?

Nah, there's to many details that are correct charger connection, 12/24V select, status relays etc. I suppose could be a bad supply, but I don't think the guy would do that - perfect feedback. I'll give Altronix a call tomorrow and see how much ripple this puppy is supposed to have.

Maybe...this thing is a POS. Here's a scope shot at 1.5A. I thought this was a good brand. It is clear that it is new and never used.

edit: scope shot is out of the system on the bench, resistive load.

Picked up a AL600ULPD8CB (new, via ebay) to power the "cheap" cams (CNB etc), to make it look a little more finished than my HP linear supply.

Now have faint wavy lines in the picture...

And the supply can only be adjusted down to 12.6V.

Did not hook up a battery, I would not think that was related.

Gotta admit, I'm not that impressed with the construction either. Some of the devices are not even screwed to the heatsink, just stuck on with sticky material. The one device that is firmly attached is via a rivet...

I'm sure I can add resistors to the circuit to get the voltage right, but these wavy lines suck.

Any ideas appreciated.

If you're stuck on having a bullet the WCM20VF is about the same price as the one you linked to and has a varifocal and does as well as the dome in low light. I use one with external IR and disconnect the internal IR.

get some perspex (search for "FILTER FOR NIGHT VISION" or similar) on ebay looks black from the outside. will work only with b&w cameras or cameras that are b&w. alternatively get some pinhole cameras, look at kt&c.

Is there a detailed explanation

type network in windows, list the devices. right click on the dvr, properties gives you the ip address. type that into a browser.

I gave up on PIR and use VitaminD analytics, buy a used Axis encoder or use an IP cam.

Not only the 264, but the new one has SDHC to deal with the edge recording using their free camera companion software.

Same here, we have audio - so it was funny one of the nuisance kids (who knew the camera was there) made sure to point it out to his friends "Hey he has a camera". Well he already knew that...

One the plus side he no longer cuts through our yard...goes through the neighbors yard instead.

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VitaminD is just for event capture, and does not work with 264. Still my favorite for ease of review and analytics/notifications that work, along with other software recording continuously.

Sounds like you're trying to do it on the cheap (and only during the day with those cams), Milestone Go is free but only local client.

Axis cams can sometimes be supplied from 12V etc or POE.

Trendnet POE switches are around $40 at Newegg when on sale for 4 ports this might make your life easier.

Avigilon gets this, also provides a histogram. Axis you can add to the header displayed, as attached (except that should be a small "B").

Some cameras you can get multiple streams, and depending on the VMS does not have to be viewed at full res. In addition to what has been mentioned, I know that Axis ACS allows you to define based on the number of cameras the different frame rates image size etc that is in live view. Also bandwidth will depend on the type of encoding, for example on live view you could do mjpeg or mpeg4 etc. This is independent of the stream being recorded.

The last pic looks like a cheap cam with no ICR (IR cut filter). Results in color being off during the day.

yep

Did you have a look at the display adjustments?

 

Digitally zoom into the image and see what happens

That was they key. Right clicked on the picture, changed brightness from 0.98 to 1.00 and problem solved. Tried exiting and restarting the client to see if it saved and it does (as one would hope).

We also had tried playing with the settings the other night, but mostly just rough adjustments and not on the last 2% of the brightness scale. Then got hung up reading the manual about camera settings.

Thanks!

P.S. Digital zoom did not seem to make a difference in the brightness, unless it is changed to 1.00 first.

Anyone know how to disable this feature? Looks "brighter" but overexposes faces at night, to the point where you cannot see any detail.

Camera (Axis P3346) looks perfect on other VMS. On Axis camera station, the image enhancement is off by default, and can be controlled by a slider. Looks perfect on Milestone too.

Reading the manual I cannot seem to find the settings they mention, perhaps this feature can only be adjusted with Avigilon cameras?

Thanks in advance.

May provide more than an amp for example depending how the protection is setup, and the exact nature of the overload.

Keep in mind not all these cheap supplies are UL listed - and may very well be a fire hazard when overloaded. What UL refers to as sustained flame, as opposed to a little smoke.

Not a good idea. You can get the correctly rated supply fairly inexpensively, and give yourself some margin - don't run a 2A supply at 2A.