Search results for query: pre-wiring

  1. tangent

    Does anyone know if massachusetts legally requires low voltage license to install security cameras?

    The definitions Chris linked above define Electrical Work as follows
  2. L

    Front porch camera/conduit/junction box installation questions

    My $0.02 from the peanut gallery: - conduit appears overkill to me. Camera itself just as easy to damage/rip off as cable, and weather/sunlight exposure seems at or near near zero under roof right above... so I don't get using conduit?? I am assuming a quality outdoor rated cable (not...
  3. tangent

    Does anyone know if massachusetts legally requires low voltage license to install security cameras?

    They do for fire and alarm systems. This may help clarify what some of the different licenses mean: https://www.mass.gov/doc/electricians-consumer-fact-sheet/download One could argue that installing cameras is basically the same as installing network wiring. Call up the state DOL (just don't...
  4. H

    Ubiquiti Lite AP AC (LAP-120-US) connecting to Nanostations (NS-5AC-US)

    Hello, I am currently taking on a project to put cameras on light poles surrounding our property. I have ordered 6 of the LAP’s (building is massive and that many is required to have line of sight to the nanostations) and I’ve got 10 nanostations (1 for each pole). I’ve been able to log into...
  5. V

    Request thoughts on camera placement/location at a gate

    We must be on the right track the number of cameras has grown from the initial one cam to now three cams and counting. Now I am beginning to see a cam on the control pedestal, and one each on the pillar – maybe more. Initially I was camera-shy about a slew of cameras on poles that would make...
  6. TonyR

    Wich is the video and audio, and can it be spliced into an av jack cord

    It would help a lot if you would provide: Camera make and model A clear, still image of the wiring, separated a bit show colors
  7. mackmadera

    trying to configure nvr.

    A bit more playing with it and I'm able to get 16 IP cameras on this NVR without using any of the POE ports. So no harm, no foul :). I'm converting all of my wiring to POE and using the splitters to power the cameras that aren't made for POE. For $25 you can get an 8 port POE switch. This...
  8. Teken

    I'm urgently looking for a PTZ outdoor camera with certain setting options

    Lots of good information provided thus far so will only add a little more insight as it relates to other options. By far using several spotter cameras is the easiest option to assist a PTZ camera to track a person. The other alternative is to use external mounted sensors that connect to the...
  9. TonyR

    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    I recall in my stint in Naval Air there was the unit "RCH"........well, you can read for yourself, the first entry: :highfive: https://www.allacronyms.com/RCH/military
  10. Teken

    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    Guess it’s better than getting my short hairs pulled! :lmao:
  11. Mike A.

    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    You can also pull things back half-a-hair* to avoid the stubs* and not ending up flush. ------------ * Precision wiring terms.
  12. Teken

    Outdoor PTZ with 2-way audio?

    If you’re serious it comes down to money. If your budget doesn’t allow a large outlay in cash the best value is to use external accessory to obtain a microphone / speaker. Yes, having to enclose extra wiring and components is a PITA if there isn’t room for the same. Even with a POE splitter...
  13. Teken

    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    The plastic piece is called a (Load Bar). We only use these in our installations as noted it makes the insertion and correct wiring fool proof. :thumb: As others mentioned pass through connectors are great but are not to be used in exterior installations. As this is another entry point for...
  14. Flintstone61

    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I may be in your boat.....I have a 180 turret that was hooked to a Cisco POE switch that is 802.3af and im starting to think my wiring may not be my problem....ran cable twice....I think if a guy calculates the LED's and the the 2 cameras running inside.....it might need at 802.3AT switch or...
  15. V

    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    I use Klein pass-thru RJ45 connectors, and the Klein tool, for the same. Their website has a how-to-use video, and I found it very helpful and watched it multiple times. Prior to using the tool, I never had much luck with RJ45 connectors. Different outcome now. BTW, I got into RJ45 connectors...
  16. N

    Wiring POE cameras throughout a forty acre forest to track brown bears...

    Finally got a PTZ1A2M-25X installed. Still trying to figure it out. I tried some ONVIF stuff and ran into some issues but I haven't dedicated much time to it yet. Eventually will plan on wiring up a microphone and will try to have it look in various directions based on sound or based on...
  17. H

    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I don’t exactly think a firmware update is going to fix my issue. It sure looks like I’m on a version of firmware that isn’t even listed —old. Kinda figure at this point what can it hurt. There certainly seem to be valuable improvements in the updated firmware over what I currently have. My...
  18. L

    PoE surge protection.

    Thanks for sharing. I guess you're an example of someone having pretty good SPD setup. I'd also love to hear of experiences of people with less than ideal setups. Hopefully living in places with lots of lightning and highly charged rain. To explain what I mean by highly charged rain consider...
  19. gokeez

    Amcrest IP5M T1277EW-AI not fitting junction box, has anyone had success with others?

    Dealing with compatibility issues can be a real headache, especially when it comes to mounting cameras. While I haven't specifically used third-party junction boxes with the Amcrest IP5M T1277EW-AI cameras, I've found that sometimes trial and error is the best approach. Considering the...
  20. naturecam

    POE switches (outdoor) to reduce cable runs

    Thanks again for the great info. Some of it I thought of and some I didn't. I can replace the cable with shielded easily enough. I do have the AC running in a separate conduit, about a foot apart from the network cable. One question regarding you statement - We don’t run multiple cameras on...
  21. wittaj

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    All about the cost! They shouldn't even allow it to be sold. My neighbor just bought a Costco Lorex system (despite my suggestions/concerns LOL) and I convinced him to let me re-terminate one of the cables and sure enough CCA.
  22. David L

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    Wow, how are we going backwards? I have seen houses completely rewired to replace the Electrical Aluminum wiring from the 70s 80s and prior...
  23. wittaj

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    The crazy thing is many of the all in one box kits are CCA wiring.
  24. flynreelow

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    129 at monoprice https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=886
  25. David L

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    Thanks, I missed that, did seem quite cheap... EDIT: Wow, looking back on Amazon, there is a lot of the Aluminum wiring being sold...guess no big surprise since it is Amazon... So guess $140-150 a box is now the going rate. I'm glad I still have two pretty full boxes left from my Cabling Days...
  26. David L

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    We use to avg. about $80 a box. https://www.amazon.com/Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Unshielded-Twisted/dp/B00AM15FIE/
  27. G

    IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)

    Well that is a fair point. If I'm not going to utilize cat6, there's no reason to make it harder then I guess and I can go with cat5e I used to do low voltage years ago, so I'm familiar with working with the wiring & termination. But I got out before cat6 was becoming popular, so I've never...
  28. Teken

    PoE surge protection.

    If the shielded cable is already in place as you said the easiest and most productive (next steps) are to use the correct shielded RJ45 connectors on both ends. Adding a SPD of any kind no matter the cost will NOT help prevent the wire you have now to act like a giant antenna. The SPD will not...
  29. Teken

    PoE surge protection.

    Ideally everything is shielded and connected to the single point earth grounding system in the home / business electrical system. For shielded Ethernet cable to work as expected and offer shielding and grounding both RJ45 connectors must be the shielded type. That same cable either inserts into...
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