Review-Dahua SD1A203T-GN Starlight Mini PTZ

[micoinde]

SD and Dahua PFB203W

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[Arjun]

SD and 203

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Now this looks great! What mount did you use?

 

[micoinde]

Dahua PFB203W


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[aristobrat]

@micoinde, to confirm, there is no ability for the network cable to exit to the top or side of that mount? Looks like it can only go directly through the back of the mount, into the surface on which the mount is attached?

 

[micoinde]

Rear opening into mountjng surface or side surface mount through rubber grommet.


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[Mike A.]

Rear opening into mountjng surface or side surface mount through rubber grommet.

Looks like they've changed the way the surface mount option comes vs older/other versions of these mounts. They didn't used to have the hole with a removable "plug" installed as in your pic. Just an outline of where you'd cut/grind out a similar opening. Don't think that the PFB200 even has the outline. In any case, that would make it a lot easier.

 

[wackystuff]

SD and Dahua PFB203W

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does the camera mount into the pre-exisiting holes of the PFB203W or did you have to drill new ones? if drilling new holes, what did you use?

 

[nymphaeles]

It looks like to me that there maybe a water-proof issue with camera mounting on a PFB203W. Water may enter the SD card compartment or might come through the wiring outlet.
@micoinde
What do you think?

 

[tangent]

It looks like to me that there maybe a water-proof issue with camera mounting on a PFB203W. Water may enter the SD card compartment or might come through the wiring outlet.
@micoinde
What do you think?

the sd compartment has a rubber gasket, but I certainly wouldn't immerse it.

 

[looney2ns]

does the camera mount into the pre-exisiting holes of the PFB203W or did you have to drill new ones? if drilling new holes, what did you use?

Yes, the holes are drilled and taped.

 

[looney2ns]

It looks like to me that there maybe a water-proof issue with camera mounting on a PFB203W. Water may enter the SD card compartment or might come through the wiring outlet.
@micoinde
What do you think?

Good caulking job is your friend.

 

[nymphaeles]

the sd compartment has a rubber gasket, but I certainly wouldn't immerse it.

If the cam is mounted on an exterior wall, during a rain, the amount of water pour on it is quite substantial. Note that the diameter of the base of the cam is bigger than that of the PBF203W, water will certainly enter the gap in between the cam & the mount, flow around the base, and remain in around the perimeter of that SD compartment and the 3 recessed screw holes.
It might work if one tapes off the screw holes and seal off the SD compartment with some caulk.
What you guys think?

 

[tangent]

If the cam is mounted on an exterior wall, during a rain, the amount of water pour on it is quite substantial. Note that the diameter of the base of the cam is bigger than that of the PBF203W, water will certainly enter the gap in between the cam & the mount, flow around the base, and remain in around the perimeter of that SD compartment and the 3 recessed screw holes.
It might work if one tapes off the screw holes and seal off the SD compartment with some caulk.
What you guys think?

There are other mounting options. There may be a new variant of this mount, that's at little unclear at this point see: Has Anyone Here Tested the SD1A203T-GN Yet (2MP 3x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera)?
I'd wait a bit. If you really wanted to use the PFB203W, you could use some metal flashing between the mounting bracket and wall mount. Precisely drilling and tapping some holes would also be required.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

One guy send me this DIY , attention, the PFB203W not support the camera if not do some diy.

 

[aristobrat]

If the cam is mounted on an exterior wall, during a rain, the amount of water pour on it is quite substantial.

Dahua rates this camera as IP66, which means "water projected in powerful jets (12.5 mm nozzle) against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects."

 

[nymphaeles]

Dahua rates this camera as IP66, which means "water projected in powerful jets (12.5 mm nozzle) against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects."

It may work OK if mounted under some top cover, such as in a porch or under the soffit which prevent water to hit directly on the base of the cam. Otherwise, use proper mount equipment as listed in the camera datasheet. PFA107 will prevent water from entering the base of the cam.

 

[aristobrat]

FWIW, Dahua's uses this "SD card door" design on other models, such as the Starlight bullet (below).

None of that camera's proper mount equipment (as listed on that camera's data sheet) protects that door from water directly hitting it. Not to mention, these cameras can be rotated 360', which means the door can be on the bottom for some owners, on the side for others, or even on the top.... These cameras are also rated IP-66+, which means these doors have to handle "water projected in powerful jets (12.5 mm nozzle) against the enclosure from any direction"... basically, a pressure washer. Same rating that the SD1A203T-GN has...



These IP ratings are not supposed to be subjective... what they stand for (and how specifically to test for them) is an international standard (IEC 60529).

 

[tangent]

These IP ratings are not supposed to be subjective... what they stand for (and how specifically to test for them) is an international standard (IEC 60529).

The subjective thing would be how tight the screws are.

 

[nbstl68]

Maybe I missed it in the thread but why couldn't you paint the black surface white? (Making sure to mask off the up the IRs and such. )
This would be great in my mom's home who lives alone at 84 to check in on her but would pref it was all white.

 

[aristobrat]

One guess was that the IR might reflect more off of white than black. For whatever reason, the version of this camera that doesn't have IR comes white, not black.