Does the cam work if you disconnect the doorbell wires from the transformer, and connect the cam directly to the transformer (using the resister)? If it does, I think the problem is the wires to the doorbell can't handle the extra load of the cam. Electrical chimes can also cause problems with the power the cam receives.18v at the transformer and 17v at the doorbell. Still no power to this doorbell. Old push button works fine
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It burnt up the resister when hooked directly to the transformer.Does the cam work if you disconnect the doorbell wires from the transformer, and connect the cam directly to the transformer (using the resister)? If it does, I think the problem is the wires to the doorbell can't handle the extra load of the cam. Electrical chimes can also cause problems with the power the cam receives.
That's unexpected...Just to confirm, how did you connect the wires? https://www.laviewsecurity.com/files/documentation/qsg_Doorbell_20170915.pdf Step 2 has a diagram for the connection with a resister.It burnt up the resister when hooked directly to the transformer.
Well, it looks like my fault. I had seen the resister connected to both screws in other online diagrams so that's what I did. In Step 2 it shows just connected to one.That's unexpected...Just to confirm, how did you connect the wires? https://www.laviewsecurity.com/files/documentation/qsg_Doorbell_20170915.pdf Step 2 has a diagram for the connection with a resister.
The resistance is usually provided by the lighted buttonFor the diode, check out,
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As far as resistor goes, there are 2 scenarios that come into play. Neither seem to apply to you.
1st is, if you have mechanical doorbell and get a hum, adding the resistor across the bell give it just little extra resistance to eliminate the hum.
2nd is if you don't use a door chime at all, the doorbell is designed to have a little resistance, so the resistor it there to take place of the bell.
Thanks a lot 4thmouse. So the Clare comes with a diode, the LaView comes with a resistor and the RCA comes with neither? Haha I guess that makes sense considering the price I paid for the RCA. I almost bought the LaView when Newegg had it for $99 but I didn't want a logo so I waited for a deal on the RCA on ebay.For the diode, check out,
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As far as resistor goes, there are 2 scenarios that come into play. Neither seem to apply to you.
1st is, if you have mechanical doorbell and get a hum, adding the resistor across the bell give it just little extra resistance to eliminate the hum.
2nd is if you don't use a door chime at all, the doorbell is designed to have a little resistance, so the resistor it there to take place of the bell.
My RCA version came with a resistor.Thanks a lot 4thmouse. So the Clare comes with a diode, the LaView comes with a resistor and the RCA comes with neither? Haha I guess that makes sense considering the price I paid for the RCA. I almost bought the LaView when Newegg had it for $99 but I didn't want a logo so I waited for a deal on the RCA on ebay.
So it sounds like I will need that diode I bought after all, and won't need to worry about buying a resistor. Perfect. Thanks again!
Second this. I am curious what it looks like. I was considering getting something basic 3D printed, but if anyone has it laying around I would love to take it off your hands.Anybody has a clarevision's wedge and not using it and wants to sell it?
Does your documentation show it in the "What's included" section? Because mine (and the pdf I've found on the net) doesn't mention it at all. Maybe newer production runs are including it? Really odd though that it's not consistent (and not even consistent in the instructions. The LaView pdf tells you to wire it in series with one of the leads at the push button and the Clare site tells you to wire it between the Front and Transformer terminals on the chime. Incidentally, that's also where they tell you to wire the diode, whereas most doorbells indicate running it between the terminals of the pushbutton. Dunno, maybe both ways will work.My RCA version came with a resistor.
Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IRSecond this. I am curious what it looks like. I was considering getting something basic 3D printed, but if anyone has it laying around I would love to take it off your hands.
A couple more questions. Would unhooking the chime help at all?That's unexpected...Just to confirm, how did you connect the wires? https://www.laviewsecurity.com/files/documentation/qsg_Doorbell_20170915.pdf Step 2 has a diagram for the connection with a resister.
I have mine mounted sideways in corridor mode in BI. I actually need it to tilt the other way. Oh well. I guess I can sketch up something, slice it up in Cura, and see what it looks like. If I get around to it, I will post something here.Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR
You'd be the GOAT if you can make and sell these
I think the combination of your electrical chime and the incorrect wire is causing your problem. There are some cheap mechanical chimes you can get on amazon (for about $20, they even include a transformer). I think the big box home improvement may have one for around the same price. The easiest fix for your wire would be to double up the connections that are running through the telephone wire your chime is now running on.A couple more questions. Would unhooking the chime help at all?
Or maybe a Ring with the plug in chime work better?
Thanks
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I was wrong. I went back to look and there is no resistor in the included hardware bag. I must have been looking at the wire leads they included and mistook it when I opened it originally. Sorry about that.Does your documentation show it in the "What's included" section? Because mine (and the pdf I've found on the net) doesn't mention it at all. Maybe newer production runs are including it? Really odd though that it's not consistent (and not even consistent in the instructions. The LaView pdf tells you to wire it in series with one of the leads at the push button and the Clare site tells you to wire it between the Front and Transformer terminals on the chime. Incidentally, that's also where they tell you to wire the diode, whereas most doorbells indicate running it between the terminals of the pushbutton. Dunno, maybe both ways will work.