Jeffrey 0 Posted March 8, 2011 I'm adding a few more cameras to fill out my 8 channel dvr. Two that I'm adding is across a paved parking lot that I can not get video cable to. What is my best option? Wireless Transmitter? For one of the two, it is possible to run a cable around the end to that corner, but I only have one cable to get there? Could I integrate two Cameras into one cable? I've attached a paint drawing of my situation. Thanks in advance for your help! **Between Cam1 & Cam 2 the parking lot ends and is gravel, so I can run cable thru conduit in a ditch if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptzguy 0 Posted March 8, 2011 What kind of cable is the 'spare' Jeffrey and how have you got power to cams 2 & 3?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted March 8, 2011 You could run up to four video feeds over a single piece of Cat5/Cat6 cable... although you'd need to get power to them as well. Depending on the cameras and their power requirements, you may be able to pull a single Cat5/Cat6 run to the first camera, and use one pair each for the two cameras' video, and the other two pairs for power. If the power needs are low enough (no IR!) and the cameras support 24VAC, with the relatively short distance involved, the two remaining pairs should be sufficient for powering both cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 0 Posted March 8, 2011 The spare is a Coax Siamese cable with power/ground/video You could run up to four video feeds over a single piece of Cat5/Cat6 cable... although you'd need to get power to them as well. Depending on the cameras and their power requirements, you may be able to pull a single Cat5/Cat6 run to the first camera, and use one pair each for the two cameras' video, and the other two pairs for power. If the power needs are low enough (no IR!) and the cameras support 24VAC, with the relatively short distance involved, the two remaining pairs should be sufficient for powering both cameras. There are two exterior light poles I'm attaching them to the side of. Obviously there is power there but I was hoping to power from the power supply box on the backup battery where the DVR is. The Cameras are a 12v ea, IR Camera in a housing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Could use a Foresight VDS2500 to run 2 video's over one coax and use the 18/2 to power both if you have enough current Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Could use a Foresight VDS2500 to run 2 video's over one coax and use the 18/2 to power both if you have enough current Will this be my best option you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptzguy 0 Posted March 9, 2011 There's absolutely no chance of pulling in more cables?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted March 9, 2011 Could use a Foresight VDS2500 to run 2 video's over one coax and use the 18/2 to power both if you have enough current Will this be my best option you think? i use the VDS2500 alot. it is also your cheapest option. by the time you have bought coax / power cable/ power supply. the VDS2500 comes with its own power supply to run two 12v cameras at a range of upto 1300ft. you will only need to use your coax you have as power and both videos are transmited down the one coax. plus you will also have data that can be used to switch lights or detect motion alarms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0mbie 0 Posted April 4, 2011 Could use a Foresight VDS2500 to run 2 video's over one coax and use the 18/2 to power both if you have enough current Will this be my best option you think? i use the VDS2500 alot. it is also your cheapest option. by the time you have bought coax / power cable/ power supply. the VDS2500 comes with its own power supply to run two 12v cameras at a range of upto 1300ft. you will only need to use your coax you have as power and both videos are transmited down the one coax. plus you will also have data that can be used to switch lights or detect motion alarms. Where can I buy this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 0 Posted August 17, 2011 I ordered the Forsight product. I began running the cabling last night. Now, waiting to get a trencher for my ditches and get my conduit installed. Should have it going By middle of next week.. Thanks everyone for your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEANHAWG 1 Posted August 18, 2011 Now that is a cool product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Well, I've got one working. I'm not sure if a coaxial got broke when I pulled it, or I messed up a compression connector, or a bad camera.. Either way, it's going to be a pain to test/debug. I now have my labor day planned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
