How to check power at IP camera

[techbloke 0]

Hi All

 

Is there a simple meter out there to check power, voltage, current draw for a IP Camera at the camera end from a PoE switch or PoE NVR?

 

Thanks

[Boogieman 1]

Hi All

 

Is there a simple meter out there to check power, voltage, current draw for a IP Camera at the camera end from a PoE switch or PoE NVR?

 

Thanks

What problem are you trying to solve?

[MaxIcon 0]

There are 3 basic ways to test POE power at the camera end:

 

- Cheap simple power tester ($30), just shows the presence of power but no detail, doesn't work with the camera plugged in, best bet if you want simple and cheap:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWRUK0G

 

- Better, more expensive tester ($130), not only tests for POE power but will connect inline with the cam and show how much power it uses, as well as troubleshooting some network/cabling issues:

http://www.amazon.com/Byte-Brothers-POE1000IL-LAN-Tester/dp/B0015BMXFI/ref=pd_cp_pc_0

 

- DIY voltage tester (few bucks), make an ethernet breakout box so you can read voltages on the various wires, requires a meter and knowing what you're doing.

[techbloke 0]

Hi All

 

Is there a simple meter out there to check power, voltage, current draw for a IP Camera at the camera end from a PoE switch or PoE NVR?

 

Thanks

What problem are you trying to solve?

 

I want to find out if the PoE switch or PoE NVR is suppling enough voltage etc for the camera to operate properly. Was easy with analogue as could just use a multimeter.

Just looking for a simple plugin unit with pass through. Have had a look at the Byte brother Power panel as mentioned below but here in New Zealand they are expensive $200+ mark

[ssmith10pn 0]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086640-REG/vigitron_vi0021_viewmate_ip_camera.html

[MaxIcon 0]

That looks like a good in-between solution, especially if it's priced attractively in NZ. I haven't seen that one before. The BB unit is a more general purpose network tester, and you can get it with a tracer module that comes in handy, but it's a bit pricey if you don't do this a lot.

[techbloke 0]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086640-REG/vigitron_vi0021_viewmate_ip_camera.html

 

Cheers Mate,

Unit looks pretty good and is available in NZ by one of our suppliers.

 

[ssmith10pn 0]

I use one everyday to point and focus. The voltage and wattage readout is an added bonus.

[ssmith10pn 0]

Manufacturers Home page.

 

http://vigitron.com/68/Vi0020_ViewMate_POE_Camera_Setup_Tool.aspx