Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

[Solar Deity]

Mr. @Arjun, I'm sorry but this 'ole classic come to mind.....

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do, I have another puzzle for you
Oompa Loompa doom-pa-da-dee, If you are wise, you'll listen to me
Who do you blame when your kid is a brat? , Pampered and spoiled like a Siamese cat
Blaming the kids is a lie and a shame, You know exactly who's to blame

The mother and the father

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-da, If you're not spoiled, then you will go far
You will live in happiness too, Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do

You've managed to rub EVERYONE the wrong way. See how many people respond to your questions for help? You catch more bees with honey, rather than vinegar.
After joining 3 weeks ago, you've headed down the tracks like a runaway freight train. I'm not one to talk, as I've only been here 5 days longer, but I try to be respectful to the others here trying to help. You've taken a different approach. I guess this may be attributed to your age? If not, the Willie Wonka song may apply.

Please just F****** LET IT GO. If I were Andy, I'd seriously consider NOT selling you a bucket of prop wash, let alone a camera.

Figure out how large an SD card you can mount. Not sure you'll get any more responses here. Maybe Andy will answer you!

SD

 

[Arjun]

Thanks SD
Let's get back on the topic discussing the technical specifications and operation of this camera.

Mr. @Arjun, I'm sorry but this 'ole classic come to mind.....

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do, I have another puzzle for you
Oompa Loompa doom-pa-da-dee, If you are wise, you'll listen to me
Who do you blame when your kid is a brat? , Pampered and spoiled like a Siamese cat
Blaming the kids is a lie and a shame, You know exactly who's to blame

The mother and the father

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-da, If you're not spoiled, then you will go far
You will live in happiness too, Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do

You've managed to rub EVERYONE the wrong way. See how many people respond to your questions for help? You catch more bees with honey, rather than vinegar.
After joining 3 weeks ago, you've headed down the tracks like a runaway freight train. I'm not one to talk, as I've only been here 5 days longer, but I try to be respectful to the others here trying to help. You've taken a different approach. I guess this may be attributed to your age? If not, the Willie Wonka song may apply.

Please just fucking LET IT GO. If I were Andy, I'd seriously consider NOT selling you a bucket of prop wash, let alone a camera.

Figure out how large an SD card you can mount. Not sure you'll get any more responses here. Maybe Andy will answer you!

SD

 

[Akguy25]

Is the use of the microSD card required? Any downside to just storing recordings on NVR?

 

[Mike]

Guys enough of the bullshit.

@Arjun please take up any further communications with Andy regarding sending you a camera via PM's, you are clogging up this thread with stuff that should be private. Thanks.

 

[holco]

Any recommendations for a PoE Switch/injector? (Europe)

 

[DarkHelmet]

Any recommendations for a PoE Switch/injector? (Europe)

This thread is about a camera. Should probably post this question in the "accessories" forum.

 

[holco]

This post is about a camera. Should probably post this question in "accessories"

I am a noob and want to be sure that it fits the IPC-HDW5231R-Z

 

[DarkHelmet]

I am a noob and want to be sure that it fits the IPC-HDW5231R-Z

This cam barely uses any power. Any POE switch or injector will work the follows the standard listed below.

 

[Chase]

I am a noob and want to be sure that it fits the IPC-HDW5231R-Z

Here is what I use. Amazon.com: BV-TECH 8 Port 120W 10/100Mbps Power over Ethernet Switch - Designed for IP Camera Use(Gray): Computers & Accessories

Your switch needs to be able to power your camera. 802.3af PoE Standard

 

[aristobrat]

Is the use of the microSD card required? Any downside to just storing recordings on NVR?

MicroSD isn't required. Can act as a backup, if the NVR ever fails or gets stolen.

 

[Arjun]

Can it be used for side-loading firmware updates?

MicroSD isn't required. Can act as a backup, if the NVR ever fails or gets stolen.

 

[Akguy25]

MicroSD isn't required. Can act as a backup, if the NVR ever fails or gets stolen.

Thanks @aristobrat

 

[cybermech]

Can it be used for side-loading firmware updates?

Don't think so. Updated firmware last night, and the selection was only to browse files on my PC.

 

[Arjun]

Got an update from Andy, and am very pleased with his follow-up. He concluded that I'm crazy, and he's right on his part. I'm really impressed with Andy. He is a well-composed person and took the matter in his own hands, and I look forward to a positive experience with him going-forward. I have confidence and faith in Andy. @EMPIRETECANDY

I sincerely apologize to anyone that may have felt I was overtaking this thread. Thanks again for everyone's input; its certainly helped me keep myself calm.
Cheers!

 

[nosnoop]

Arjun, what you are doing is called spamming this thread. Just count the number of posts you made in the past few days in this thread alone. This thread is not about you and your order. Please don't do this again.


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[Himd]

Based on the info in this thread (thanks all), I plan to order from Andy. This is my first ip cam system. Does it look complete?

• 6-8 cameras, IPC-HDW5231R-Z, $170 each
• 1 NVR, 5216-16P-4KS2, $360
• 2 WD Purple HDD 4.0Tb
• mounts, (not sure which ones, I will be mounting under flat eaves), $? included per Andy
• 6-8 Cat6 cables, longest run about 200 ft (recommendation on where to buy?)

Best way to order from Andy/Empire is to message him here and pay via Paypal?

 

[aristobrat]

Seems like a lot of folks buy a box of CAT6 and make the cables to the exact length needed. Probably going to be a good bit less expensive too.

The POE built-into the NVR makes it a little more of a hassle for you to web into the cameras directly, which is required currently to setup some functions like IVS. Make sure you're good with that. Buying a separate POE switch with the money you'd save from switching to the non-POE version of that NVR is an option to work around that.

 

[ChooChooman74]

I just got some money in, and ready to order more myself. I have some other things in my cart, and debating if I want to wait and do 1 order or split in 2 when he gets more Turrets.

 

[handinpalm]

Based on the info in this thread (thanks all), I plan to order from Andy. This is my first ip cam system. Does it look complete?

• 6-8 cameras, IPC-HDW5231R-Z, $170 each
• 1 NVR, 5216-16P-4KS2, $360
• 2 WD Purple HDD 4.0Tb
• mounts, (not sure which ones, I will be mounting under flat eaves), $? included per Andy
• 6-8 Cat6 cables, longest run about 200 ft (recommendation on where to buy?)

Best way to order from Andy/Empire is to message him here and pay via Paypal?

I have done my share of crimping connectors, I can now afford to buy prefab, since I do not have time. Have been using these cat6e cables from ebay and very happy with quality and strain reliefs. If you need small feedthru holes in your house, may want to feed cable through then crimp your own RJ45, otherwise it will be at least a 3/4" hole for the connectors w/ strain relief..

CAT6'e GIGA Network Ethernet Cable Copper DSL INTERNET 50'FT 75 100 125 150'FT | eBay

 

[cybermech]

I just got some money in, and ready to order more myself. I have some other things in my cart, and debating if I want to wait and do 1 order or split in 2 when he gets more Turrets.

No reason not to do 2 orders. No guarantees on when you'll be able to get exactly what you want, so buy what you can now and wait on the rest. I ended up with 3 orders.