Integrated Camera and PIR question...

[Timoh]

What do folks think of the Vitek VT-PIRB2 PIR-Camera combo?
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...=101&page=1

Is the extra $50 worth it for colour? I noticed that the B&W white also offers higher resolution.

It will be an indoor setup.

My other issue is I only have 2 pairs going to the location... Not cat5. A balun is required, but I don't have enough pairs if I use balun.
Gnd
+12
Video
PIR trip (relay, wired into 12v supply) will drive a local local relay or transistor closer to panel.

But if I use a balun I need 2 wires (1 pair for balanced video), which only leave 1 pair to power the unit. No room left for PIR on the wire. If I don't use a balun, I'm presuming that my distance will be severely limited before I start losing quality.

Any ideas?


I have thought about driving the camera into a PC and using motion detection software to detect movement. Then feed the motion detection into my HA which would trigger a relay wired into my panel zone. I'm trying to leave my PC out of my security setup. i.e. If my PC fails, no more motion detection!

Thanks
Tim

 

[Timoh]

bump

Anyone? PIR and video over 2-pairs (4 conductor) wire? Less concerned about thoughts on the product.

Tim

 

[electron]

If you really need 2 pair for video (I think I tried it successfully with 1 pair and a balun too tho), you could use one of those X10/Insteon/UPB I/O modules that translates contact closures to powerline. You might even be able to use a DS10A window/door sensor if you have the W800RF32.

 

[IVB]

I have the color version, that's what's in the top-right shot here, but I ran RG6 so I don't know about your wiring question.