Controller for DVR

[gatekpr 0]

Hello,

 

I have one of these DVRs:

 

http://www.securitycameraking.com/8-channel-ultimate-mini-series-59081-prd1.html

 

and also one of these controllers:

 

http://www.veilux.net/controllers/svk-64.html

 

The DVR says it can use a RS-232 controller.

 

The controller says it can control a DVR via RS-232 (in the instructions, that site doesnt show)

 

I've had great luck with Security Camera King, both support and sales. But in this case, trying to make these work together, seems to be at a loss. I've been told that using a controller like this "isn't very common" and "doesn't always work", but, it seems like that's what it was made for?

 

I guess my question is should something like this work? Essentially, I want to have a few locations away from the DVR with just a monitor and controller, no PC. I will still of course like to be able to control from the DVR and iphone app if needed.

 

Does that sound like what these controllers are meant for?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Bryan

[tomcctv 187]

I've been told that using a controller like this "isn't very common"

 

 

it is possable with that DVR but the controller you have listed is no good for that model.

 

 

I want to have a few locations away from the DVR with just a monitor and controller, no PC.

 

 

 

you also need a PC

[gatekpr 0]

 

 

it is possable with that DVR but the controller you have listed is no good for that model.

 

Do you happen to know what kind of controller I would need or maybe what this one is lacking?

 

I want to have a few locations away from the DVR with just a monitor and controller, no PC.

 

you also need a PC

 

I think I may be confused here, why would I need a PC in this type of setup? If I have a controller hooked directly to the DVR, and a monitor hooked directly to the DVR..?

 

Thanks for the help thus far!

 

Bryan

[tomcctv 187]

I think I may be confused here, why would I need a PC in this type of setup? If I have a controller hooked directly to the DVR, and a monitor hooked directly to the DVR..?

 

 

 

am confused as well now. your first post.

 

I guess my question is should something like this work? Essentially, I want to have a few locations away from the DVR with just a monitor and controller, no PC. I will still of course like to be able to control from the DVR and iphone app if needed.

 

 

 

 

what is it you are looking at doing. do you have PTZ cameras or are you just looking at controlling each dvr at 1 location.

[gatekpr 0]

 

am confused as well now. your first post.

 

I guess my question is should something like this work? Essentially, I want to have a few locations away from the DVR with just a monitor and controller, no PC. I will still of course like to be able to control from the DVR and iphone app if needed.

 

 

 

what is it you are looking at doing. do you have PTZ cameras or are you just looking at controlling each dvr at 1 location.

 

Oops, sorry I guess that wasn't very clear. So I have the DVR mounted in our comm room. We have a couple locations where I would like to view and control the DVR from without needing a PC/ipad/etc (i.e. direct connections, not using our network).

 

I want to be able control a couple PTZ cameras, as well as choosing what camera is in view, or setting back to multi view. From what I've read on some of the controllers and DVRs, this is what they are supposed to be for. So now I just need to find out what I need to make that happen

 

Thanks tomcctv!

 

Bryan

[tomcctv 187]

Oops, sorry I guess that wasn't very clear. So I have the DVR mounted in our comm room. We have a couple locations where I would like to view and control the DVR from without needing a PC/ipad/etc (i.e. direct connections, not using our network).

 

 

 

Hi. it looks like you have the dauha DVR from kings. so you can only use the controller from dahua. (we have used the aver pro controller in the past)

 

 

with the dahua you have two options network or RS 232 direct into the back of the dvr but it only has a short distance of 15m ...... you can extend this to a few 100 but you will need to go rs232 to rs485

are you only using 1 dvr ???

if you do only have 1 i can send you the pin out for the rs232 on the dahua to connect to a network controller (without using the network) rs232 to rs485

 

 

[gatekpr 0]

 

 

Hi. it looks like you have the dauha DVR from kings. so you can only use the controller from dahua. (we have used the aver pro controller in the past)

 

 

with the dahua you have two options network or RS 232 direct into the back of the dvr but it only has a short distance of 15m ...... you can extend this to a few 100 but you will need to go rs232 to rs485

are you only using 1 dvr ???

if you do only have 1 i can send you the pin out for the rs232 on the dahua to connect to a network controller (without using the network) rs232 to rs485

 

 

 

Thanks tomcctv this has been VERY helpful. Yes we just have 1 DVR but will be soon upgrading that to a 16 or 32 channel. That would be great if you could send me the pinout, please do!

 

Do you know where to get one of the controllers that work? I've been hunting around just now and cannot seem to find a place selling them.

 

So now can I connect multiple controllers to the DVR? I think I've seen that you connect one, then others connect to that controller as slaves?

 

I really appreciate the help!

 

Thanks,

 

Bryan

[gatekpr 0]

Well I found the model on Dahua's site, but I can't seem to find anyone that sells it.

 

How many here use a serial/network controller hooked to a DVR? I would think it would be pretty common, but maybe I'm wrong?

 

Thanks,

 

Kosch

[tomcctv 187]

Well I found the model on Dahua's site, but I can't seem to find anyone that sells it.

 

How many here use a serial/network controller hooked to a DVR? I would think it would be pretty common, but maybe I'm wrong?

 

Thanks,

 

Kosch

 

 

 

they are not used (only with the CMS software is when they are used most) they are not cheap i know Sean would be able to get you one or we can send one to sean, part number is QVIS (DVR-APO-ASS-001)

 

 

but there is an easier way of setting up what you need. how far is your dvr from monitor ???

[gatekpr 0]

 

they are not used (only with the CMS software is when they are used most) they are not cheap i know Sean would be able to get you one or we can send one to sean, part number is QVIS (DVR-APO-ASS-001)

 

 

but there is an easier way of setting up what you need. how far is your dvr from monitor ???

 

That just seems so weird to me that they aren't used that commonly. I mean, I totally believe you of course, but it seems like a good use of simple technology. I'll hit up Sean and see how much they might be, it may actually be worth it to me.

 

As for the distance, the plan is (was anyway, hopefully still can be) to have a couple monitoring stations, these would range from 15-60ft away from the DVR. Since the controllers are supposed to be able to slave, I figured that would work. The biggest point here is to keep it off the network, i.e. CCTV needs to be completely standalone.

 

Thanks!

 

Bryan

[tomcctv 187]

hi your best option is a kvm. (4way or more) attached to dvr vga out to your dedicated cctv monitors with mouse control.

 

dahua network controller is the best part of $300 each.

[gatekpr 0]

hi your best option is a kvm. (4way or more) attached to dvr vga out to your dedicated cctv monitors with mouse control.

 

dahua network controller is the best part of $300 each.

 

I kinda figured you were going to mention KVMs. I really haven't had any luck with remote KVMs, we've used a few here at our office and they just weren't that great.

 

$300 is well within reason for the controller to me as long as it works!