IR lights are flickering at night; tried but can't fix it

[amrogers3]

I can't figure this out. I messed with ALL of the "condition" settings and nothing is working. This happens when dusk hits and the IR kicks on. I tried google with no luck but maybe I am not searching the correct issue.

Any suggestions on what settings to adjust or what to google to figure out how to fix this?

This is what it looks like

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[bigredfish]

What model camera is that?
Has it always done that or had it been fine and then just recently started?

It looks like the IR being focused in a small tight area is bouncing back so strong its hitting the light sensor that tells it to turn off then it gets dark so it tells it to turn back on...

Unless its one of those whacky Tioc's?

 

[amrogers3]

This is a Dahua IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2-2.8mm

Started a while back. Usually starts when dusk hits and stops after it is completely dark.

I turned off IR completely and it is still flashing.

 

[bigredfish]

There are no other lights except IR on that camera, so obviously you didnt get them shut off.

 

[bigredfish]

This is the boobie cam with two lenses right?
I think you're getting severe IR bounce back. Try angling one of the lenses away.

I dont know much about that particular camera,@looney2ns reviewed it, maybe he has another idea

 

[biggen]

Turn off Smart/auto IR and set manual illumination to 50% or so. See if that makes a difference.

 

[amrogers3]

This is the boobie cam with two lenses right?

Hi Bigfish. yes it is the Boobiecam. It looks like biggen suggestion seems to work.

 

[amrogers3]

Turn off Smart/auto IR and set manual illumination to 50% or so. See if that makes a difference.

I tried that on both and it appears to be working. I'll have to run it for a few days like this to see if it glitches.

 

[wittaj]

My vote would be it was the Smart IR trying to compensate. Change in season could have caused that based on different reflections.

 

[amrogers3]

Thanks for y'alls help. Hopefully this clears up the issue. Won't really know until dusk tomorrow, that's usually when the flickering starts.

 

[biggen]

Smart Ir has issues with older cams. You have something reflecting and it’s trying adjust the IR emitters to compensate. Could be bugs or anything

 

[amrogers3]

Smart Ir has issues with older cams. You have something reflecting and it’s trying adjust the IR emitters to compensate. Could be bugs or anything

I am going to keep an eye on it and see how it handles the light transition from day to night. Thanks again for the help.