Re: Camera Mirror Setup

[ABLE1 <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/26/2017 7:54 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 11/26/2017 7:28 PM, doug wrote:
>> "ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:fOHSB.9462$5k6.9357@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> On 11/26/2017 4:54 PM, E D wrote:
>>>> To get the signal back to the DVR: Either wifi that over thru the front
>>>> glass, if you care for that, or, you can successfully use deluxe
>>>> gigabit
>>>> power-line adapters from the light-pole to the interior of the
>>>> building.
>>>> You do need to use the same leg of the 220-volt service at the
>>>> building.
>>>> This will transmit all the camera data as if you were actually using
>>>> Cat5/6 wiring in a building.
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi E D,
>>>
>>> Exactly what I had planned until I found out that all of the light poles
>>> are controlled by a photo cell and timer. Re-wiring would be a
>>> nightmare.
>>> So that idea was moved off the table and cameras on the
>>> building is the next best choice.
>>>
>>
>> I have had good results using a charger and battery to power IP cameras,
>> network switches and wireless bridges when the only power source has been
>> timer or photo cell controlled lights.
>>
>> I use a 12 volt 18AH battery charged from a NOCO Gen1 10Amp charger
>> For the wireless bridge I use Ubiquiti products.
>>
>> My applications have been in self storage yards and apartment parking
>> lots
>> which means I can mount the required weatherproof boxes on the
>> structures,
>> if you could mount the weatherproof  boxes at the base of the pole or the
>> base of the sign then you may be able to use a similar setup and mount
>> the
>> camera on the pole instead of using a mirror.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>>
>
> Doug,
> Now that is a idea that is a keeper.  I had been thinking about a solar
> panel but that seemed cumbersome at best.  But, using the daily power to
> the pole to do the charging is a very good thought.
>
> My immediate question is how much charging time is needed to keep the
> battery fully charged daily.  It would seem I need to create a new
> spread sheet.......................
>
> Thanks for that!!
>
> Les

Oh and I use EnGenius products.