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    In-ground conduit for cam related cables

    And no need for 1” if you only have 6 gpm to work with...
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    In-ground conduit for cam related cables

    Also no real need to run schedule 40 for the whole thing. I’ll use it if there is a rough spot but generally only use sch.40 when coming out of house or anything above ground. Sometimes you want the pipe to break when disturbed. It’s never any fun showing up to a repair where a backhoe caught a...
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    In-ground conduit for cam related cables

    I’ve never used the hunter mp rotator that you suggested although I have pulled a few of them out. They are a maintenance monster. None of those rotator spray nozzles are worth much and as a professional I will never install one. Why not use a head actually designed to rotate? Rain bird...
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    In-ground conduit for cam related cables

    Are you planning pvc or poly for your irrigation system? I am pvc only. I still maintain pvc systems that my dad put it when he knew he was drafted to Vietnam. If you’re using PVC then I would suggest using this valve...
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    In-ground conduit for cam related cables

    I’ve been installing irrigation systems professionally for almost 40 years. Never have I run irrigation multi strand wire in a conduit. NEVER! I don’t even start to think about voltage drop till 500 feet from the control. Plan your valve manifold locations accordingly. Pipe is cheaper than...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    So received 100 modular RJ45 connectors from Monoprice. Did not solve my connection problem with this particular camera. Turns out the female camera RJ45 connector is bad. I can make or break connections by wiggling the one factory patch cable that does work. When comparing the male RJ45...
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    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    I did order 100 modular connectors from monoprice -- hopefully that solves a problem for me... Can I use the same pass thru crimp tool or do I need something different -- I've had no issues using the crimper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YC9TQKH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    but it's a cheap steaming pile...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    And you should probably keep your flogging private...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    A lot of guys are using this : https://www.amazon.com/STEAMEMO-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Wall-Mount/dp/B09DRWY7X2?th=1
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    Gotta figure the 180 needs more power than a regular camera -- there is 2 of everything and then a lot more going on with the internal processor You could try an external power source if you have one...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    Switch says it's AT compliant -- POE+ but did I actually measure it?? I'm confident that my problem is the cable matters connector and that particular 180 camera female connector -- It was a refurb from empiretech. None of my other cameras have issues with the amazon/cable matters connectors...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    Most certainly is connector issues...
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    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    More info at the following thread. No need for me to have multiple threads going about an issue I have. Thanks for the help. https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/firmware-upgrade-empiretech-cam-how-having-trouble-connecting-180cam.76634/#post-856075
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    The following is just copied from another thread where I was starting to get info. It is out of context here but once again may help someone with similar issue using the search feature. So this is starting to point more towards a camera issue... What I've done: New RJ45 ends, both sides cam...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I've edited the title to reflect what this thread evolved into. Just to help the search engine. If there is anyone that is following along I am 100% sure what the connection issue is. The amazon cable matters pass through RJ45 connectors I am using do not work with this particular...
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    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    I haven’t had a problem terminating my cat 6 wire. I may be having a problem with the current rg45 connector I’m using and it’s compatibility with a female rg45 on a 180 camera from empiretech. Not sure what my problem actually is, just considering all options. I do use pass thru, made for cat...
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    RJ45 connectors - are they all the same?

    Those of you with more experience then me, I have a question. Are all RJ45 connectors the same or are there small differences with different brands/sellers? Where do you buy a good reliable connector for terminating your cables?
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    Thought of another variable... When on the bench, the patch cable isn’t made by me. Not that my cable is defective but maybe this certain camera’s female rj45 does not work well with the rj45 male connector I’m using. maybe just 1 pin isn’t making contact.
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I ended up pulling the camera wires from the junction box. No change -- still no camera signal when hooked up to 110 feet of cat 6. It's unplugged now -- I'll play with it tomorrow This doesn't make any sense.
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I'm starting to find a pattern. I happened to have another run of wire already in place in the attic going to almost the same spot. PTZ will go on this wire eventually. Anyway, I put an end on the wire and brought part of my test rig up into the attic. Hooked up the 180 cam on the test rig...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    No, didn’t know that existed. Overlay? How would I see it if I can’t get video from cam when it’s happening?
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I don’t exactly think a firmware update is going to fix my issue. It sure looks like I’m on a version of firmware that isn’t even listed —old. Kinda figure at this point what can it hurt. There certainly seem to be valuable improvements in the updated firmware over what I currently have. My...
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    Will post issues tonight — in the field at work now
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    Firmware upgrade, empiretech cam - How? / Having Trouble connecting 180cam

    I’ve having trouble with a 180 camera and believe a firmware upgrade would be beneficial. What I don’t understand is how do I upgrade the firmware without exposing the camera to the internet. what’s the safe process? Is there a program I need to do this? Config tool? Do you put config tool on...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    So this is starting to point more towards a camera issue... What I've done: New RJ45 ends, both sides cam and switch. Factory hard reset 3 times. Still can't connect, illumination lights on camera are on. No green light on port on switch. Switch ports on switch to a know good port. Remove a...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    No BI yet, just camera GUI -- I'm thinking a factory reset can't hurt -- tomorrow.
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    OK understood -- It did work for 7 or 8 hours today while I was at work. Is that typical of a wire issue, to go bad slowly? I can always pull the cam down again tomorrow and set it up on my test tombstone. Maybe I should change the other connector too -- On the switch end. I have no real way...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    Tested how? From what I've read, cheap testers are just that, cheap and do nothing but continuity. It's new cable out of the box. I did install the ends. Yes I could have a bad end install, always possible. Why would I have lights on cam if bad cable?
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    I'm having an issue with a 180 cam -- I'll ask here because this thread just came back up Refurb from Andy, bought in January 2024, ran on test rig for a few days back when I got it. Just putting camera into service now. Had a tough time getting camera to start, did some diagnosing, pulled it...
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