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  1. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Watch this:
  2. HalfMoon

    Scene Electronics illuminators

    @tygger thank you, I got a reply from Erica with a quote. @j4co or @tygger : Have you tested these and have any pictures showing how well these illuminate for the cameras? I would like to see how they work before I buy them, if possible. Thanks!!
  3. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    You could use a POE splitter like you mention to break the power out of the Ethernet cable, then use a Y connector for the 5.5x2.1MM power connectors: Amazon.com: Eleidgs 3 pcs 1 to 2 DC Power Cable 5.5x2.1mm 1 DC Female to 2 male Plug for LED Strip Lights CCTV Camera: Home Audio & Theater...
  4. HalfMoon

    Scene Electronics illuminators

    How long did it take to get a response from this company? I sent a request in for a quote last week and have heard nothing back. I'd like to get a couple of the S-SG6P-90=IR's to test.
  5. HalfMoon

    trash dumpers caught

    Of course he did... just like he blamed the dumping on "an employee".... Sure..
  6. HalfMoon

    Review-I'll be the guinea pig for the new SD59225U-HNI PTZ.

    Internet Explorer (not Edge) works for me, or using the IETab add-on in Chrome. Otherwise I am in the same situation as you are.
  7. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I tried that one too, along with the 18 LED version. So far I think the 12 is the best of the three. The 6 LED one is a bit more of a concentrated spot light, so if it doesn't work out you can still return it as they are from the same Amazon seller + Prime with no hassle returns.
  8. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    It is sitting on the edge of a table in those shots. This was before I even started testing locations, just to see how the cameras did with the external IR light.
  9. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    You could try one of these pointed out towards the mailbox: Amazon.com : Univivi IR Illuminator, 850nm 12 LEDs Wide Angle IR Illuminator for Night Vision, Waterproof LED Infrared Light with 12V DC Power Adapter for IP Camera, CCTV Security Camera : Camera & Photo if it doesn't work for you...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    It just slides in and will "click" into place. Push down and let go to release/eject the card.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    You have to unscrew the three phillips head screws that keep the camera enclosure sealed. Then, on the circuit board inside you will see the MicroSD slot.
  12. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    The range is listed next to the box where you put in the desired bitrate.
  13. HalfMoon

    POE Switch

    Yeah, mine is in my office and will soon be in the wall in the closet to my home office in a cable management box. The Ubiquiti is pretty much silent, even when it is hot and the fans are going full speed. The Trendnet was able to be heard 2 rooms away with the door to my office closed. I...
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    POE Switch

    I have the 24 port version of this one and decided to just take it to work for use in one of my labs. The fans are WAY too loud for my home office, even in a 12U enclosure that is mostly sealed up. I ended up with this one that has more power wattage: Amazon.com: Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Hmm, I think I may have grossly over estimated my HDD space requirements and bought too many drives.
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    model number difference

    Template:NameConvention - Dahua Wiki has the decoder information for model numbers. In this example the difference is the "case sequence", or the actual case... From the links @glitch1985 provided: 5431R-Z: Casing: Metal Dimensions: Φ122mm×88.9mm (4.8”×3.5”) Net Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb)...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    @EMPIRETECANDY delivers Now I need to paint the house and do the install.
  18. HalfMoon

    I ordered Dahua IPC-HFW5231E-Z and received a HFW5231EP-Z

    Yes, that P indicates PAL firmware is default. This is the same as the HDW5231RP-Z turret units I received from @EMPIRETECANDY where I was able to load the NTSC firmware on them. I would suspect that you can do the same with your bullet cameras as well. As for the Starlight "settings" If the...
  19. HalfMoon

    Dedicated License Plate Cam project

    Thanks again to both of you. I went out this morning and found another spot that will get me to about 19 degrees, I will just need to get the wife's approval. In this location I will need to top off the bushes to make sure that they are nowhere close to blocking the view and keep them trimmed...
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    Dedicated License Plate Cam project

    Thank you both. I took out my Bosch Laser measure tonight and it looks like I am about 77 feet distance with 11 feet of total height. Quick calculations say this is about 7 degrees angle of altitude and will be about 40 degrees off axis. Seem reasonable? I know I'm going to have to test it...
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    Dedicated License Plate Cam project

    @toomscj7 do you have any links to resources for setting this up, or even any personal notes/advice? I have one of these cameras inbound and will be looking to set this up.
  22. HalfMoon

    Hardware recommendation for 18 Cameras

    Since posting this, I replaced my switch due to the noise from the fans. The fans on the Trendnet seemed to always run at 100% and sound like a jet taking off. I replaced it with this Ubiquiti unit that has a lot more power and is silent in my 12U rack 99% of the time: Amazon.com: Ubiquiti...
  23. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    You don't just want to mail it back w/o getting some kind of RMA authorization. I know he's swamped with questions and requests, but I seem to get the quickest response from him when my emails get to him at about 8-9 AM his time.... I think if he sees them come in he responds quickly...
  24. HalfMoon

    Can I improve the image from my IPC-HFW8232E-Z?

    @ZyBeR Any updates on your status?
  25. HalfMoon

    Proving power for Dahua SD42C212I-HC

    Sorry, I completely missed your 24v requirement. The one I linked would not work, but there are some that are 24v compatible that you can find by searching. Sorry, I don't know any for sure, but I would recommend buying from Amazon sellers with good return policies, just in case you have...
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    Proving power for Dahua SD42C212I-HC

    Search for "POE Splitter" on Amazon/elsewhere. I got one of these and they seem to work for testing some IR lights before I decided to just buy a more powerful power supply and just wire them up w/o POE power: Amazon.com: WT-GAF-12v12w 802.3af Gigabit Poe Splitter with 12 Volts output. Power...
  27. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    This is a work in progress, recently a couple of my neighbors decided to rent their houses out and the new renters are....... RENTERS. One of them tried to rip me off for $980 on a repair job and was a nightmare, so I want to keep an eye on what happens on and around my property. Also, I live...
  28. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I really think you will need to try them to see, based on distances and the images you get out of the camera in your placement and the zoom required. At the advice of some people here that know a hell of a lot more than I do, I put together this super cheap rig to test placement around my...
  29. HalfMoon

    Review-I'll be the guinea pig for the new SD59225U-HNI PTZ.

    @beingaware Can we get these back with the images blacked out if the camera owner is really that bent about it?? I just got mine yesterday and was going to reference what you changed as a testing point.
  30. HalfMoon

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    They come with the PAL firmware, but digital is digital, and I can confirm as many others have that the units will update to NTSC with the firmware listed in the first post in this thread if you want to.
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