I plan to order the Panasonic BB-HCM331A camera and need to know how it comes with regard to wiring. I plan to purchase bulk 18 AWG cable for the power (not planning to try PoE) and need to know what power connectors are or are not included. I assume it has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connect and I plan to run Cat6E (not much more than Cat5E).
Panasonic BB-HCM331A Camera wiring
- Thread starter MRL
- Start date
upstatemike
Senior Member
Here is what I know:
Outdoor Use with -4° - 122° F operation, Ipx4 certified for wet weather operation
Remote Pan and Tilt
High-Quality 30fps video
2-Way audio capability
Ethernet connection
Image buffer (expandable using SD Card slot)
Up to 30 user accounts with individual access levels
Built-in Web server and Web page for remote viewing
3 Lux low light sensitivity (up to 0.2 Lux in Color Night View mode)
Dual sensor input with e-mail alerts
Simultaneous viewing by up to 30 users
Multi-image display for up to 12 cameras on one screen
Works with any broadband connection
Does not have to be connected to a PC
Live images can be viewed anywhere you have internet service and a web browser
Whats Included:
Camera
AC cord
Setup CD-Rom
Flexible stand (3 pieces) with screws
Instructions
AC adapter
Sunshade
4 putties
Self-bonding tape
Connector cover
4 screws
Pictures:
Back Connections
Front
Manual
Outdoor Use with -4° - 122° F operation, Ipx4 certified for wet weather operation
Remote Pan and Tilt
High-Quality 30fps video
2-Way audio capability
Ethernet connection
Image buffer (expandable using SD Card slot)
Up to 30 user accounts with individual access levels
Built-in Web server and Web page for remote viewing
3 Lux low light sensitivity (up to 0.2 Lux in Color Night View mode)
Dual sensor input with e-mail alerts
Simultaneous viewing by up to 30 users
Multi-image display for up to 12 cameras on one screen
Works with any broadband connection
Does not have to be connected to a PC
Live images can be viewed anywhere you have internet service and a web browser
Whats Included:
Camera
AC cord
Setup CD-Rom
Flexible stand (3 pieces) with screws
Instructions
AC adapter
Sunshade
4 putties
Self-bonding tape
Connector cover
4 screws
Pictures:
Back Connections
Front
Manual
upstatemike
Senior Member
Your best bet is to cut the connector off of the power supply (leave yourself enough of a tail to work with) and just splice it onto the end of your 18 ga wire. Splice the power supply onto the feed end of the 18 ga and you are in business.
upstatemike
Senior Member
Don't know. Probably standard wall wart length. Maybe 3-4 feet?MRL said:
DC power extension cable
Found a 100' DC power extension cable. No need to splice wires.
Found a 100' DC power extension cable. No need to splice wires.
upstatemike
Senior Member
Good find! I'm now trying to decide if I want to use the supplied power module or get a battery-backed 12V supply for all the cameras. I'll probably start with the supplied unit but run my wire in a way that makes it easy to switch over later.
