Analog systems are outdated. Your boss probably paid more than necessary—an IP-based system from a reputable brand with PoE and cabling would be more cost-effective. I’d suggest looking at Dahua or Hikvision instead.
@Robertson
Do you have any recommendations for a wireless or wired PoE IP camera and DVR setup?
Isabella said:
@Robertson
Do you have any recommendations for a wireless or wired PoE IP camera and DVR setup?
That’ll depend on your location—assuming you’re in the USA, here’s one option: Dahua NVR example. Just add a larger hard drive and a reel of Cat 6 cable, and you’re still under $1,000.
@Robertson
Yes, based in the USA. We can only order from Amazon, so I’ll check there. The warehouse ceiling is around 50 feet high, so I’m looking for wall-mount or bullet-style cameras rather than dome types.
@Isabella
You can still mount dome or turret cameras on walls; their lenses are adjustable. However, you’ll also find bullet cameras in a similar price range.
Isabella said:
@Robertson
Do you have any recommendations for a wireless or wired PoE IP camera and DVR setup?
Here’s another option: Hikvision NVR example.
@Robertson
What do you think of the Lorex Fusion system? It seems simple to install, uses Cat6 PoE, and has local storage. We’re limited to Amazon for purchases, so this looks decent for our project.
Isabella said:
@Robertson
What do you think of the Lorex Fusion system? It seems simple to install, uses Cat6 PoE, and has local storage. We’re limited to Amazon for purchases, so this looks decent for our project.
Lorex isn’t widely available where I am, so I don’t have firsthand experience with it. But it’s worth considering if it meets your needs.
My boss purchased this analog camera system for our warehouse. I need help figuring out how to set it up and what cables are needed. I assume 1000 feet of coaxial cable would be ideal, and we’ll also need four additional cameras for the system. Can the included cameras be powered and transfer data with a single coaxial cable?
I’m used to WiFi cameras like Nest or Ring, so any guidance would be helpful!
@Isabella
If possible, I’d return it and get a PoE system. If you add more cameras in the future, PoE makes it easier to manage connections by using switches and local storage.
Analog systems like this also lack factory resets, so if something goes wrong, you may not have a way to recover it without contacting support. Check the manual to confirm.
@Ken
Do you have a PoE system recommendation? My budget is $1,000–$2,000 for at least 8 cameras, and I can make custom Cat6 cables.
Isabella said:
@Ken
Do you have a PoE system recommendation? My budget is $1,000–$2,000 for at least 8 cameras, and I can make custom Cat6 cables.
It sounds like your boss chose the wrong system. An NVR with PoE would be a much better choice.
Isabella said:
@Ken
Do you have a PoE system recommendation? My budget is $1,000–$2,000 for at least 8 cameras, and I can make custom Cat6 cables.
With 8 cameras at about $150 each, that’s around $1,200. Then you’ll need a DVR with storage, PoE switches, and Cat6 cabling. If your budget doesn’t cover labor, you might manage within $2,000, especially if you use more affordable equipment. If you have pictures or plans of the warehouse layout, I could help more specifically.
@Isabella
The cables for this system use BNC connectors rather than standard coax, so make sure you get the right type.
Ken said:
@Isabella
The cables for this system use BNC connectors rather than standard coax, so make sure you get the right type.
BNC is a connector type; coax is the cable type. BNC connectors are used with coaxial cables.
@SecuritySam
Thanks for clarifying!
Ken said:
@Isabella
The cables for this system use BNC connectors rather than standard coax, so make sure you get the right type.
Just to clarify, it’s a coaxial cable with crimp-on BNC connectors. Twist-on connectors can cause issues with image quality. For an NVR setup, using Cat5 or Cat6 with IP cameras is ideal.
@Matt
Got it, thank you for the correction.
It’s a coax-based system. I’d return it and switch to a network-based system.