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Camera with Adjustable LensThese camera had adjustable lens from 3.6 to 8mm. The lens is normally fixed -- 3.6mm being wide angle to 16mm being narrow distance. Also the exterior cameras came designed in a weather proof housing so no additional housing was required. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wire Covered with Cable RacewayWhere we did not run the cable under the surface a cable cover was used.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Two WiresThe setup for an exterior camera includes VFF electrical wire and CCTV Cable which can be specialty cable or Coaxial RG6 (the same as used for TV connections).dozerSep 27, 2011
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Installing Exterior CameraInstalling an exterior camera on the patio.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Camera ViewsThe images can be seen on a local monitor or any computer throughout the house. Also enabled via port forwarding can be seen externally via the internet. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Various EquipmentThis is where the RJ6 cables come in for all of the cameras. There is a UPS to power the system in case of power outage. There is a internet switch to run the LAN so that we can see the camera output on any computer throughout the house (or outside on the internet for that matter). dozerSep 27, 2011
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Switching StationHere is a switching station which accepts power from the 1500 KVA UPS (220 V) and outputs power at 12 DC across nine channels. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Raceway for Electric WireThis is the plastic raceway to cover the electric wire running to the 12V DC UPS system which supports the electric for several cameras. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Camera UPS SystemThis UPS accepts 220 V and outputs 12V DC. Since the output is 12V DC it can run longer on backup power.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Wire Thickness RecommendationsThis is a good general guide to the recommended thickness of the VFF electrical wire based on distance. The larger the better. Installers normally recommend a wire that is too thin such as .5 where a 1.5 VFF is more appropriate. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Built In LockThis is the alternate locking mechanism. Turning the key to forces metal rods are then into a hole on each side panel thereby locking the door.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Locking HardwareThe locking hardware is installed on the floor in the middle of the door. These holed pieces lift up and fit through the bottom of the door panel, allowing a padlock to be used. There is also bar based locking system that operates with a key. dozerSep 27, 2011
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