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JJSEEKER
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Camera to PC hook up.

03/29/2008 3:06 PM

Hi guys,

I'm working on a project and was hoping for a little guidance. I want to hook up a digital video (surveillance) camera to my laptop but I am unsure of the components needed to achieve this. Basically I want to send the cameras control signals and video to the pc but the only connectors I have are the rs-485 with about 6" of wire attached to it. Below are the instructions I have for the camera the actual video connector appears to be a co-axial connection (bnc). Can I run the controls and video into two separate usb ports? And if so what components and other considerations should I look out for, I apologize if I have not given enough detail but I will happily provide any further info needed. Thanks for your time and have a great weekend.

JJ
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Re: Camera to PC hook up.

03/30/2008 12:51 AM

Your video is a BNC output, using a BNC to RCA converter or BNC to RCA cable, you may connect to a VCR or monitor. You need a PC interface to acquire the video.

RS485 is a serial communication standard like USB or RS232, not compatible with either without using an interface converter.

You will find both types of interfaces with USB to PC communication.

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03/30/2008 7:00 AM

go to x10.com they will have everything you will need
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Re: Camera to PC hook up.

03/30/2008 8:44 AM

Hi,

Unless you have decided you must use the existing camera, you will find cameras that can be assigned an IP address on a LAN far simpler to set up and manage. If you wish, you can also have them wireless. DLink have good products in this area as I am sure do other manufacturers.
JJSEEKER
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Re: Camera to PC hook up.

03/30/2008 1:25 PM

Thanks for your help so far guys. I am stuck with the camera I displayed in my first post so I have to make it work. I will look into x10 and the other site mentioned later this evening and report back with any news, thanks again.

JJ
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03/30/2008 6:39 PM

Sounds like some kind of ModBus style addressable camera?
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