| In our previous article entitled "IP Cameras vs. | | | | attached allowing for remote viewing and |
| CCTV Cameras - Part One," we discuss the | | | | recording to a PC or offsite location. Be sure to |
| advantages of Remote Viewing, Recording to | | | | verify the IP camera has the ability to send video |
| Remote Locations, Wireless Functionality and | | | | to both the BNC/Analog output and through the |
| Motion Detection with Video Analytics. This | | | | network simultaneously. |
| second article will discuss other advantages that | | | | PoE Power over Ethernet |
| IP cameras have over traditional CCTV cameras. | | | | Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability to power |
| Compatibility | | | | your IP camera and provide network activity via |
| Most IP camera recording software supports a | | | | one RJ45 network cable. This provides an easier |
| wide range of IP camera models and | | | | installation and lower cable installation costs as this |
| manufacturers. This allows you to mix and match | | | | eliminates the need for a power cable to be |
| IP cameras in your installation to create a custom | | | | connected to the camera. To take advantage of |
| surveillance solution that fits perfectly for you. | | | | this technology, make sure your IP camera is PoE |
| Let's say you wanted to setup three IP | | | | compliant. A PoE network router/hub or Midspan |
| surveillance cameras, one viewing a parking lot, | | | | will be required to provide power to the camera |
| one watching your front lobby and another | | | | via the RJ45 network cable. PoE kits are also |
| monitoring the rear entrance of your building. You | | | | available which provide power via network cable |
| could put three different IP camera models - | | | | when you do not have a Midspan or router/hub. |
| even manufacturers - in this installation. You could | | | | One PoE kit will be required per camera and will |
| go with an IQEye 755 5.0 MegaPixel IP Camera in | | | | need to output the correct power requirements |
| the parking lot to monitor vehicles and provide a | | | | (5V, 9V, 12V, etc.). |
| high quality image to zoom in on license plates. | | | | I/O for Card Readers, Alarms, etc. |
| You could put a Wireless AXIS 207W with audio | | | | IP cameras can easily be added to existing |
| in the front lobby to minimize cabling requirements | | | | security including card readers, alarms, glass |
| and to provide audio surveillance. Lastly, you can | | | | breakers, access control, etc.. The IP camera can |
| use a Sony SNC-RZ25N PTZ IP Camera with an | | | | be set to receive an input from these devices |
| outdoor enclosure to monitor the rear entrance | | | | which can then tell the camera to record video |
| and have the ability to pan/tilt/zoom the camera | | | | when a specific event is triggered. Outputs can |
| to needed areas. | | | | also be set where if the IP camera detects |
| All three IP cameras can be easily connected to | | | | motion, a signal is sent to the alarm to create an |
| the local network and configured within the IP | | | | audio siren or alert. |
| camera recording software to monitor and record | | | | Conclusion |
| each individual camera. | | | | We hope Part One and Part Two of "IP Cameras |
| BNC/Analog Output | | | | vs. CCTV Cameras" has educated you in the |
| Some IP cameras also come with a BNC/Analog | | | | advantages of IP over CCTV. It is best to know |
| output allowing you to connect the camera to | | | | what options exists for you before making a |
| your existing CCTV system. This would allow you | | | | purchase so you can effectively monitor your |
| to connect the IP camera to your DVR recording | | | | home or business. |
| station and still have a network connection | | | | |