New to CCTV Have a system in thought

[davidalindsey 0]

Hi there,

I have been lurking this forum for a couple of days now.

Just learning, reading, getting ideas on a CCTV systems.

I am new to CCTV but not so much in computer networking.

 

So I just bought a 1700sqft house and the area is known to have some burglaries, so I have been looking for a camera system as a deterrent and just to have fun with as a new hobbie.

 

Here is my system layout:

Dahua ESDV-PROLINE-8 8 Channel Security W/ H.264 Compression and D1 Resolution

RG59/u Coaxial Patch Cable - BNC

8CH Passive Video Balun Receiver & Power Supply Hub (VPS)

Cat6 cable

Eastern CCTV EV01P-VP-T Passive Video Balun

CNB VCM-24VF Outdoor Dome Security Camera 2.8-10.5MM True Day/Night 600 TVL

Costar CDC2500HX PTZ High Speed Fastrax III Security Camera

 

I want to make sure I understand how this works,

I would have the DVR recording motion, DVR will connect to LAN so that I could watch over LAN computers aswell as on the phone and computers outside LAN.

Having a Passive Video Balun Receiver & Power Supply Hub (VPS) connected to the DVR via BNC Coaxial Patch Cable then outputing to Cat6 cable then to individual EV01P-VP-T Passive Video Baluns and connect the wires from that to the cameras.

That would have video and power all in one cat6 cable via the Balun Receiver & Power Supply Hub?

 

One thing I am not sure on is how to hook up RS485 connection for PTZ.

With the model balun EV01P-VP-T, it does not look like they accept a RS485 connection.

With LTS LTA1010 Pair Passive Video Balun with Power connectors on Amazon it looks like they may have two screw terminals for inputs.

Either way I would not be able to have an output for RS485 on the VPS.

Any ideals on how to controll a PTZ in this system setup?

 

I have a crude diagram of the setup i want to accomplish.

I am still have not made my mind up on if I want a 4Ch or 8CH system, but these are the components and system design i am thinking of.

Any ideas, tips, comments, or suggestions are more than welcome.

Thanks.

[Soundy 1]

All looks good!

 

According to the specs I found (http://www.costarvideo.com/products/products.aspx?id=111), those PTZs require 24VAC power, where the VPS units are 12VDC, so you'll need a separate 24V power supply for the PTZs. You can still use the VPS for the balun function, and split out one pair of those Cat5 runs for the RS-485 control.

[davidalindsey 0]

okay cool,

So for the PTZ I should use something like this:

PTZ Camera Cable, 2 x Video Balun

[jtetterton 0]

okay cool,

So for the PTZ I should use something like this:

PTZ Camera Cable, 2 x Video Balun

 

Yep, that diagram is correct. That's how i've got my Costar CDC2500H wired, it works perfectly. I don't have the optional joystick though. The Costar should be preconfigured and all you have to do is connect it and set the DVR to match (instructions on the site).

 

As soundy said, you can use the EV01P-VP-T if you split one pair off before you terminate it into the RJ45 at the balun. The EV01P-VP-T uses three pairs for power and one pair for video if terminated according to the instructions.

 

Jason