Re: Internet Microphone?

[Steve Fenwick <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In article <e1v13614bdhd62nnkc0b33gu8365qubres@xxxxxxx>,
 "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:15:21 -0400, Tom Stiller <tom_stiller@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > In article <fen1361prl0454p7jebdd7hrfmo2rqubdk@xxxxxxx>,
> >  "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:00:54 -0400, Tom Stiller <tom_stiller@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Connect a N.O. relay to the generator output _before_ the transfer
> >>> switch. If the phone rings, the generator is not running.  The line
> >>> should be busy durning the generator test period.  As for considering a
> >>> telephone call, it incurs no charges and requires nothing more than a
> >>> [cell] phone [with available service].
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Even if I could do this within 47 CFR Part 68 standards, the result would
> >> be
> >> that the phone line (along with the  property intrusion/fire alarm system)
> >> would be disabled during all power outages.  And, as you might guess from
> >> the
> >> significant investment in the generator, those are frequent in that
> >> location.
> >
> > Phones are not usually disabled power outages.  If the power is truly
> > out, the generator is not running.
>
> Right, if you assume that the generator won't be running during a utility
> outage and so keep that relay closed, then why even bother about the testing?
>
> >> I really just want an IP connected microphone.  Any advance on an IP
> >> webcam?
> >
> > If an IP connected microphone is what you want, nothing else will
> > satisfy.
> >
> > If you want to know if your generator's test procedure is executing,
> > you've been given alternatives which are, I believe, an advancement on
> > an IP webcam.
>
> Your suggestion could have been an advancement except for the problem that it
> does not work.  But yes, I am only looking for an IP connected microphone and
> I had hoped my choice of subject for the thread might have made that clear.
>
> Tony

I don't know of any IP microphone-only devices.

Axis seems to be the gold standard for IP webcams, and has some with
mics, but they are not cheap. But then you also can have visual
monitoring of the site, so it (say) a tree has fallen across the
generator, you might be able to see that.

There are cell-phone based remote monitoring systems available, which
might be a good idea given the possibility of total landline comms
failure, if your power, phone, and cable all on the same poles.

Steve

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