DS-2CD2342WD died - replacment recommendation?

[richtj99]

Hi,

I have a customer Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD that died & i am looking to replace it.

It is currently sitting in a tree outside roughly 20 feet above the ground.

Overall its been fine for the customer - just curious if I should be looking at something else as a replacement?

Thanks,
Rich

 

[alastairstevenson]

Overall its been fine for the customer - just curious if I should be looking at something else as a replacement?

Not if the cause of the failure was moisture ingression hence corrosion in the ethernet cable joint at the camera.
A close look at the pins under a magnifier might check that out, as might trying to power it via a 12v DC supply.

 

[richtj99]

So that was a great call - reterminated the Cat6 & away we go!

 

[Tolting Colt Acres]

Not if the cause of the failure was moisture ingression hence corrosion in the ethernet cable joint at the camera.

So much for those waterproof connectors, eh?

 

[alastairstevenson]

reterminated the Cat6 & away we go!

Not before you buy some 'self-amalgamating tape'.
Remarkable stuff.

 

[Tolting Colt Acres]

Not before you buy some 'self-amalgamating tape'.
Remarkable stuff.

Us hams also use "Coax Seal" for a watertight fit.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Electronics-Original-104-Moldable/dp/B0002ZPINC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516112470&sr=8-3&keywords=coax+seal