Re: Powering case heathers with PoE Cameras

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Don" <don@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> gotta run separate power for heater and fan.

And most of the housings have 24V AC heater and fan hook up.

I would like some reliable 12V housings to try.


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> "Jerry Spence1" <jerry.spence@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Forgive me if this is a bit off topic, but my company has just started
to
> > install IP Cameras with Power Over Ethernet connectors on the back. The
> > idea of these is that power comes down the CAT5 cable, so you don't need
a
> > mains power supply.
> >
> > Whilst this makes for a very neat installation, the problem is that you
> > can't derive 12v from anywhere to power the heater, as the PoE Splitter
is
> > internal to the camera. I have asked the camera manufacturers why they
> > don't supply a 12v source and they generally say that whilst some older
> > analog cameras used to provide power output for heating/ventilation,
this
> > is not typically done today.
> >
> > Is this true? Are heaters a thing of the past? Are there any IP Camera
> > installers here who still power case heaters? How is it done? Have PoE
> > powered IP camera manufacturers got it wrong?
> >
> > -Jerry
> >
>
>