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  1. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Thank you, that worked! Does the Period Settings need to be set? I tried to add every day for Period 1 and and save it but that is not sticking either Explorer.
  2. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    I have been experimenting with @Wildcat_1 's settings and having some success. One thing I have run in to, is when trying to save things like Alarm Track time and Period settings, they are not sticking. They are going back to the default settings when leaving the screen and coming back in...
  3. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Thank you! Its very much appreciated! David
  4. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    I have been following along and gathering a great deal of info from the thread, however there are still a few holes in my understanding. Is there a place that describes the difference and significance of the Draw Rule, the two different Draw Target buttons, Target Filter, Pixel Counter and...
  5. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    With regards to the this camera with Auto Tracking we purchased from Andy, can we install new firmware as it comes out, or is the process different for the cameras with Auto Tracking?
  6. djborden

    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Just got one of these from Andy... very thankful for this thread! You do an excellent job documenting the camera and its features so thank you! I tried powering the camera with my standard POE router. It turns on, but once the IR lights came on, it appears to run out of power and reboots any...
  7. djborden

    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    I was having these issues with focusing at night... what corrected them almost 100% was some reflective tape in frame roughly the same distance I wanted to record plates. I also do not zoom in 100%
  8. djborden

    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    So I installed my 2nd camera(same model) and it does not have the issue taking the script commands like the first one I installed, so it appears I have a somewhat defective camera in that the focus steppers/servos do not hit the commanded points approx half the time. It will either overshoot or...
  9. djborden

    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

    thank you!
  10. djborden

    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

    Thanks, I appreciate it. You have two user accounts so it took a bit to find. Here it is for others that may be interested, post #14 in this thread: fine tuning assistance with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 I can see you pulled the front off and its held on by 4 screws. Do you remember how you got...
  11. djborden

    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

    Has anyone tried to disassemble the camera and see if you can unplug the stepper motor for the focus? If its possible, you could get focus where you need it, remove power and then pull it apart and unplug the focus motor. I have two of these cameras. I just installed the 2nd one and it...
  12. djborden

    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    Thanks for the reply... Good to hear yours hits focus every time you command it via the service you wrote. Any chance there are others that have experience with or willing to test if your camera hits focus every time you use a script or service to manual set a focus position on your Dahua...
  13. djborden

    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    If the camera would accurately take focus commands, then I suspect I could use scripts to compensate for that. Has anyone tried using the scripts for commanding focus, and if so, do they always hit their mark? Mine is way off about 50% of the time.
  14. djborden

    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    I have the same issue with my IPC-HFW5231E-Z12. Ive used the same sunrise and sunset utility along with the focus check and set scripts mentioned above, however when the script commands a focus position, it either over shoots or under shoots half the time, so am wondering if the camera is...
  15. djborden

    Dahua Firmware Mod Kit + Modded Dahua Firmware

    Is it possible to disable auto focus with this firmware hack? Having issues with LPR and focus creeping at night.
  16. djborden

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z12 5.3-64mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z12)

    Thanks for posting this! It appears to be working great. The only issue is Im unclear if its repeating. My assumption is the 'sleep, 2000' stalls the loop for 30000 milliseconds(30 seconds?). but Im not getting an update on text file.
  17. djborden

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z12 5.3-64mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z12)

    Im unfamiliar with scripting but have built a few Unbuntu boxes running the GUI. I did some googling and see Python, Shell and Bash scripts come up. If its not a hassle, any chance you would be willing to give just a few more details on what it takes to execute the script you are running to...
  18. djborden

    New member, have a couple questions on a Dahau SD59230S-HN, 24VAC or POE+? Diff between HN and HNI

    Thank you! Wanted to give an update... took the 24V AC power supply apart and it had a blown fuse. Once I bypassed it to do a test, the camera powered up as expected. So happy the camera appears to be fine!
  19. djborden

    New member, have a couple questions on a Dahau SD59230S-HN, 24VAC or POE+? Diff between HN and HNI

    This is the camera: Dahua SD59230S-HN 1080p HD Outdoor Network PTZ Dome Camera - 30x zoom, 300' IR Visibility, 1080p HD @ 30fps - $0.00
  20. djborden

    New member, have a couple questions on a Dahau SD59230S-HN, 24VAC or POE+? Diff between HN and HNI

    Thanks Looney2ns, really appreciate the help! Unfortunately, I wont be able to return it so hopefully I can make this work as is. One more question... Is this camera suitable to be used outside? I thought I saw it was rated at IP66, but in a manual that I found it seemed to state it has...
  21. djborden

    New member, have a couple questions on a Dahau SD59230S-HN, 24VAC or POE+? Diff between HN and HNI

    I have a Dahau SD59230S-HN that Im just getting to install. First want to say that this forum has been invaluable for researching cameras that will be installed in my business. I currently have some lower cost Hikvision and Reolink cameras and find their night performance poor. Ive found...