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    Firmware update – if to do, and how

    Fortunately, so far I have not messed with firmware. ... with one exception, when I converted two Annke 180 degree cams (back to their original) Hik cams. There was a good reason, discussed in a long thread even though I don't recall that reason, and it worked out. All my other cams are Andy...
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    Firmware update – if to do, and how

    I recently added some cams and was wondering if I should update firmware if updated firmware is available. I recall reading a post from Andy quite some time back that some features were going to be added via firmware updates to one of our forum favorites but couldn’t recall how old that post...
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    The 6 pm file saved at 0.1 GB, vs 2.5 GB or greater for files prior to above substream changes. So now the question is how much to increase the bit rate, and whether to increase the resolution (only two alternatives for resolution). @wittaj thank you for your insights and help.
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    Done, now the wait and watch. Note, only two choices in resolution for substream, the before-change original 1920x536 and after-change 960x272. Bit rate at 256 is the lowest available from drop-down list 8192, 6144, 4096, 3072, 2048, 1024, 512, 256.
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    By eye, it looks like it is substream because I'm seeing more detail in the live image vs when I roll back to say 15 minutes ago. I tried several times and came to the same conclusion, though subject to confirmation bias. What specifically would I do to lower the substream? I could try an...
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    I was optimistic and hopeful that turning off Motion Sensor would be a confirmation, but file size is still greater than 2.5 GB/hr over last two hours along the lines of prior pattern when Motion Sensor was on. I looked over historic alerts and there have only been one or two every 24 hours. So...
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    Am thinking the way to test your hypothesis would be to turn off motion alerts, initially. Would the best way to do that be to uncheck "Motion sensor" on the Trigger tab? Then, to fine tune motion detection, would it come down to the sliders under Motion sensor? Right now they are at defaults...
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    These cams rarely trigger, not much happens in their field of view.
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    NCD800 - fine tuning BI settings for reasonable .BVR file size

    After a period of being distracted by physical installation, I am circling back to fine-tune settings on a couple of NCD800 cams. A specific problem to solve is the .BVR file size generated each hour, currently close to 3 GB/hour. NCD800 by Annke/Hikvision are two-sensor 180-degree cams that...
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    DIY Install - Feedback please.

    Always nice to see when some one has taken the time and trouble to read existing posts in the forum, and done some thinking, before asking questions. My one suggestion is to start with a dream master plan, which perhaps goes beyond what you think you will do. Build infrastructure that has...
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    Connecting cables to outdoor devices without pigtails

    @TonyR what is your view on currently-unused/future-use ports in switches outdoors but in a "weathertight" enclosure? Perhaps a dab of dielectric grease and put in an RJ-45 connector/clip, with or without wire?
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    Long outdoors netwok cable run

    @jnissen, thanks. Would have been nice to have a way to remotely "open-and-stay-open", and "close" the gate. But I do realize there are standards in the gate industry, and that rotary knob timer is the method to close the gate. Possibly a work-around may be to use the "scheduled-open/unlock"...
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    Long outdoors netwok cable run

    @jnissen, request your input on Access app to close the gate. I finally got the UniFi Gate Access hub connected via FO strands to the UDM Pro. The Gate Entry / Intercom is still not connected, just have to run an ethernet cable to the gooseneck and mount the Intercom. Please see attached PDF of...
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    Connecting cables to outdoor devices without pigtails

    Prior to mounting my first cam, I came upon this post and follow the official @TonyR method of proper watertight connections between pigtails and ethernet cable. Offical TonyR method for watertight installation So far so good. Now I have a large outdoor weathertight enclosure that contains a...
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    Building new home

    I'd run two copper ethernet cables to every location - I like a spare. I prefer Cat 6 or better, because construction and installation is hard on materials, and the plastic spine in the cable provides additional strength and tolerance of cable handling. These days everything seems to run on...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    @AP514 I had first pulled just a 1,250 lb pull tape through. Then I considered how to attach the FO cable at intervals to the pull tape as I was pulling more tape, for reasons you stated. Couldn't come up with a good solution and was concerned that in a 3/4" conduit a complicated process might...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    Thank you, all. @Ri22o conduits have been in the ground since 2018, though there were modifications at the very end of the verticals. In any case the pull is done, and someday I'd like to try a comparison of pulls between 1@ 90* sweep elbow vs 2@45*.
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    Long outdoors netwok cable run

    You build stuff the way I would like to (over)build stuff, but I end up settling for mainstream stuff because my vision is more expansive than my ability to execute. That is quite an intercom mounting post, and gate (from another post), that you built. I hope it all works out for all concerned...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    E. Open Questions: 1. I would appreciate input on how to hang power supply bricks for two switches and networking device hub in the low voltage weathertight enclosure. See image above. The enclosure provides standard DIN rails but there is no way to mount DIN rail hangers on power bricks, that...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    D. Execution details – deep dive Existing conditions were that I have two ¾” conduits buried in the ground, around 330 feet long including verticals at each end, from the wall of the house to the far end. From the wall, approximately 70 feet through the crawl and up to the wiring center. Line...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    C. Fiber Optic Cable basics, relevant to IPcam network In 2025, Multimode OM3 FO is the relevant standard for residential FO wiring. OM1 and OM2 are older standards just like Cat 4 and Cat 5 copper ethernet wiring are older standards. For understanding the basics of FO cable, I found posts at...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    B. Links, materials, tools, images Threads/posts: #11 #49 Materials: Weathertight box for low voltage equipment at far end, comes in various sizes Weathertight box at house end, comes in various sizes 14-Gauge Half Slotted Metal Framing Strut Channel 2-1/2 in. Pipe Strap - Silver Galvanized -...
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    Long outdoors network cable run – Part 2 ... Fiber Optic run working

    A. Overview of installing a long run of Fiber Optic cable I completed a long run of Fiber Optic (FO) Cable, with much help from forum members at every step. It was suggested that I document my experience, so this thread in case it is useful for others. Some time back I posted requesting input...
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    Cam on gate post

    That's a possibility. Time to get a black cam and start experimenting.
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    Cam on gate post

    I agree with your assessment. The way you have it is the best solution. Was worth thinking about tinkering with YOUR work, and as it turns out, you already have the best possible way. To my eye the PFB203 and other such mounts work in other situations, but not as well on a gate post cap.
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    Cam on gate post

    Please see the attachment in response to your comment. I have yet to upgrade to a newer version of 3D rendering software and used what I have. The more I think about it, I land at “never mind” but still wanted to depict what I was thinking about. There is simplicity/absence-of-complication in...
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    Cam on gate post

    Thanks - just went through the other thread and much to like there. Those "caps" would much help my cause, logistics TBD. I'd go with a 54IR-ZE in each post cap. It would be worth working with available orientations because this solution is elegant. Just a thought ... perhaps there could be a...
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    Cam on gate post

    Let's say overview, though anything could be fair game going forward. Right post cam could be oriented leftwards, say, and left post cam oriented rightwards. Black turrets with dome-up would blend in best, but it would be hard to get cams to point downwards. Overall FOV of 180 degrees would be...
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    Cam on gate post

    Request input on how I might mount cameras on gate posts in image, and what cameras - see image. PoE switch in enclosure at right in image. My thinking on cams at this location has been evolving. Now thinking the top of the 4"x4" black steel gate posts ( with slip-on plastic cap on top) may be...
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