wireless calving cameras

towzer2010 · 05-04-2011 1:33pm

Hi Niall

This is the one I have. It works fine for me. I bought it second hand off a local lad who was to install it for someone else but they cancelled it. Its still not bad value at €75

http://www.equicom.ie/200m-wireless-transmitter--receiver-for-cctv-cameras-165-p.asp

fisherking · 05-04-2011 9:23pm

Thanks for this
Sounds perfect as they seem to work in galvanised sheds .....
Will give that a go and the price of that much cable would be the same :eek:

towzer2010 wrote: »

Hi Niall

This is the one I have. It works fine for me. I bought it second hand off a local lad who was to install it for someone else but they cancelled it. Its still not bad value at €75

http://www.equicom.ie/200m-wireless-transmitter--receiver-for-cctv-cameras-165-p.asp

fisherking · 12-04-2011 5:34pm

Still stuck
I have an wireless ip camera that i want to see via web...
I believe there is line of sight aerials for the job
Will report back on cowcams progress:D

fisherking wrote: »

Thanks for this
Sounds perfect as they seem to work in galvanised sheds .....
Will give that a go and the price of that much cable would be the same :eek:

vanderbadger · 12-04-2011 6:49pm

fisherking wrote: »

Still stuck
I have an wireless ip camera that i want to see via web...
I believe there is line of sight aerials for the job
Will report back on cowcams progress:D

buy 2 of these
http://www.wi-pipe.com/nanostation5-p-314.html
they will do the link from house to shed, you will be able to plug the house end into your modem and connect a camera to the shed end, very easy setup, they are very reliable for wireless link..they only cost approx 70 euro each
any questions just ask

Milton09 · 12-04-2011 8:45pm

vanderbadger wrote: »

buy 2 of these
http://www.wi-pipe.com/nanostation5-p-314.html
they will do the link from house to shed, you will be able to plug the house end into your modem and connect a camera to the shed end, very easy setup, they are very reliable for wireless link..they only cost approx 70 euro each
any questions just ask

Good link Vanderbadger!
I presume they need LOS?
Do you know if they allow 2 way communication i.e. could you control
a PTZ camera through them?

vanderbadger · 12-04-2011 8:54pm

Milton09 wrote: »

Good link Vanderbadger!
I presume they need LOS?
Do you know if they allow 2 way communication i.e. could you control
a PTZ camera through them?

they do ya but are very easy to install, ya they will provide you with an IP link so you will be able to control an IP ptz camera no prob, I can control my one no prob anyway

fisherking · 12-06-2011 8:19am

All sorted the cat 6 worked grand on 140 mtrs ?
Configuring the router was awkward but easy when you know how if you know what i mean
All running on dyndns with no dowtime in 2mnths...

result !

[QUOTE=fisherking;71663855]Still stuck
I have an wireless ip camera that i want to see via web...
I believe there is line of sight aerials for the job
Will report back on cowcams progress:D[/QUOTE]

Tender · 22-10-2011 11:45pm

Hello, 1st post so here goes!

Im going investing in a calving camera(s) for my father so he doesn't have to be getting up in the morning. The shed is 400m direct line of sight to house. I'm wondering if there is a camera that can be viewed on the tv and on the iphone/laptop? The tv option is handier for my father (who doesnt have an iphone & laptop takes an age) but it wud be ideal for myself to check also. Phew..Thanks!

euey · 07-11-2011 4:39pm

hi,

Like Tender, i'm considering putting in a calving camera system for my father. But have the added problem of no line of sight between the shed and the house. They are approx 500meters apart and on opposite sides of a hill. Which, if any, system would work the best? thanks

pgjk · 02-12-2011 1:23pm

Have a look at the add below and see what ye think. DIY set up if you are relatively handy on a computer.
If your shed is away from the yard they can be set up using 3G mobile service (O2), service charge would apply though (€20/month approx)
If your shed is near your house then you could extend your wifi range down to the shed or else run a network cable and pick up the camera that way, can have up to nine cameras running and even more with additional software!
Cameras can be viewed anywhere once your connected to the internet and with any android phone (iphone, galaxy etc)

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/machinery/2577439

02-12-2011 1:43pm

We bought from that Equicom that advertise on the Journal 18 months ago. Wouldn't go with them again. The guys on the phones know nothing about what they sell and are no help when you're trying to install it. You need someone who knows what the best set up is for your yard. Cheapest is not always best

pgjk · 02-12-2011 1:55pm

Never heard much about them.
I've had an internal pan and tilt camera as seen on the done deal add out in an open front hay shed the last two years and it's still working perfect, even survived last years freeze

case 5150 · 04-12-2011 6:08pm

hi all, i am looking for a good quality calving camera, i am living 12 miles from the farm, (recession on cant afford to build at home), i want to be able to log in via laptop or i phone(santa bringing me 1 i hope), is there any product on the market that fits my requirement and if so cant anyone direct me to a company and is this type of system a success and how is picture quality this distance. cheers all

pgjk · 05-12-2011 10:27am

Probably your only option is to set one up over the mobile 3G network once you have good coverage, distance is no object then

straight · 05-01-2012 7:22am

Look at the New Sony mobile broadband Calving camera system as advertised in the farmers journal from connacht agri. You could buy a top up vodafone dongle but I wonder would they be heavy on data usage. Also they don't give a price online.

http://www.connachtagri.ie/index.php?p=136

roadrunnermick · 05-01-2012 11:54pm

Mobile broadband bandwidth is the limitation of this system and contention ratio of mobile broadband is extremely hight . QOS would play in giving someone a dependable and consistent system.

I think + 1 for PTP network over 5GHz for getting you a good dependable picture!
I have setup good few of these type of setups. LOS is not an overall problem by daisy-chaining and either is distance to a extent using the correct stuff.
But mobile broadband is a no go by these type of products and even more so in rural areas.

if anyone needs advice.hit me a pm

pgjk · 06-01-2012 11:49am

Sorry I have to disagree, as long as you have 3G mobile broadband coverage they will work perfect.
Best way to check is try and watch a video from you tube on your mobile/laptop and if you have no trouble watching it then the camera will work.
I've had a lot of success with setting calving cameras up with mobile broadband, three.ie are doing a good package, €10/month and you can top up like a mobile phone, out of calving season you just dont top it up, I think thats right anyway, dont quote me on that.

twin27 · 06-01-2012 2:47pm

Hi lads I want to fit 2 calving cameras house is six hundred metres from shed and straight line of sight. Can ye recommend a company that can set up a good wireless system for me cheers

straight · 06-01-2012 11:24pm

PTP network over 5GHz sounds like what i'm looking for. The sheds are 2 km's from the dwelling house as measured on an ordanance survey map and there is line of sight. Why 5GHz over 2.4? Would the transmitter and receivers need to be perfectly aligned or would in the general direction do? Where is a good place to buy these systems. I've seen a system with equicom but it only travels up to 1500m.

roadrunnermick · 07-01-2012 12:12am

straight wrote: »

PTP network over 5GHz sounds like what i'm looking for. The sheds are 2 km's from the dwelling house as measured on an ordanance survey map and there is line of sight. Why 5GHz over 2.4? Would the transmitter and receivers need to be perfectly aligned or would in the general direction do? Where is a good place to buy these systems. I've seen a system with equicom but it only travels up to 1500m.

Hi there ,

Well 5ghz, less prone to interference over the crowed 2.4ghz spectrum ,thus a more consistent network connection. Well I would like to know more about the route to each PTP, If this perfect LOS between both transmitter and receiver, I quite like the Equicom solution, however if there is a noticeable amount of foliage or if LOS has being cut off because hills or valleys then that solution becomes very much redundant as signal breakdown occurs .

If LOS is going to be a problem then I might be able to suggest some IP PTP stuff which can be daisy chained, AP ~> Sta > AP ~> Sta
Take some pictures between the line of site.

In terms of mobile broadband

Mobile quotes the peak mast speed shared among everyone, real ISPs quote the package speed. Download is not the biggest issue , Upload also an issue . Mobile broadband also high degrees of traffic shaping under different circumstances, sometimes you can be on 3G other times 2.5G or worst still 2G, Best of luck even opening googles homepage no mind viewing a video on that connection.

Anyway bye for now

roadrunnermick · 07-01-2012 12:20am

twin27 wrote: »

Hi lads I want to fit 2 calving cameras house is six hundred metres from shed and straight line of sight. Can ye recommend a company that can set up a good wireless system for me cheers

I quite like Equicom. They should be able to offer some sort of relative cheep solution.

http://www.equicom.ie

Heard pretty good feedback about them

robin3 · 05-02-2012 12:24pm

I have the ptz camera and works great in the house, also have a dvr box for recording etc. Now i need to set it up to view on my iphone when I'm away Looking for a simple solution if possible
I'm viewing it on the tv at the min, dvr has computer cables, can i link to computer and view with log me in or is there another ap I can use
Anyother soloutions or ideas, shed about 600m from house LOS.
Some of you seem to be linking into internet in shed, how do you send this?

vanderbadger · 05-02-2012 12:36pm

robin3 wrote: »

I have the ptz camera and works great in the house, also have a dvr box for recording etc. Now i need to set it up to view on my iphone when I'm away Looking for a simple solution if possible
I'm viewing it on the tv at the min, dvr has computer cables, can i link to computer and view with log me in or is there another ap I can use
Anyother soloutions or ideas, shed about 600m from house LOS.
Some of you seem to be linking into internet in shed, how do you send this?

im assuming your dvr is in your house, if it has a network port you should be able to connect it to your brandband router at home with a network cable, you will need the instrauctions to figure out what IP address it picks up. if all this works it will be on the same network as your home pc assuming your home pc is also connected to your broadband modem either wirelessly or with network cable. then it you be just a case of putting the dvr IP address into your browser. you should also be able to access this thru your iphone if you connect your iphone to the same broadband router wirelessly, again im assuming you have a wireless broadband modem. you would also be able access this thru internet but it depends on your broadband provider and making a few changes on the modem

robin3 · 05-02-2012 12:48pm

thanks vanderbadger, I haven't got a wireless router atm, but have been looking at the 3larger one not the little mifi one, so if i get this sorted i should be in business? must look up instructions for ip address, thank you for your help.
Wondering what you mean make a few changes on the modem? at the min I'm just using the 3 dongle, if that helps

vanderbadger · 05-02-2012 1:08pm

robin3 wrote: »

thanks vanderbadger, I haven't got a wireless router atm, but have been looking at the 3larger one not the little mifi one, so if i get this sorted i should be in business? must look up instructions for ip address, thank you for your help.
Wondering what you mean make a few changes on the modem? at the min I'm just using the 3 dongle, if that helps

aah 3g, i was assuming you like eircom type modem, it would be harder to get working in your current scenario, similarly i was talking about a slight change on eircom type modem to let you access you camera from internet

Grecco · 05-02-2012 4:08pm

Robin I currently have a wireless calving system which is on a 3g network. I can access the cameras and check my stock from anywhere.
I`m using ip cameras with pan and tilt functions Im not sure about your cameras I suspect that you would probably have to set up your own webserver to view them.
I can give you a list of the equipment I have and how to set it up if you want
Grecco

pms7 · 06-02-2012 11:36am

ceannfort wrote: »

definetly the way to go. installed CCTV sytem without broadband accessible cameras (for the want of knowing) as broadband was unavailable at the time. i now have broadban and regret it and am struggling to get anyone to clearly explain how i upgrade from my wired system to an internet accessible version.

You can get an analogue camera into your computer via a USB Video Grabber. I got mine originally for transferring VHS to DVD. €5 - €15 app from Eyespyfx and you have it on your phone (including non smart phone).

paconnors · 12-02-2012 4:25am

you cant use vodafone to strem video as they dont allow it, i should know i install cctv part time

Grecco · 12-02-2012 7:32pm

paconnors wrote: »

you cant use vodafone to strem video as they dont allow it, i should know i install cctv part time

I have no problems in streaming video using vodafone, what issues did you have??

roadrunnermick · 12-02-2012 9:36pm

Grecco wrote: »

I have no problems in streaming video using vodafone, what issues did you have??

So it seems everybody here are having no issue using 3g streaming and are very happy. This seems however to contradict a lot of the unhappiness with 3G mobile providers expressed in other threads.

Grecco · 12-02-2012 10:20pm

roadrunnermick wrote: »

So it seems everybody here are having no issue using 3g streaming and are very happy. This seems however to contradict a lot of the unhappiness with 3G mobile providers expressed in other threads.

Ive put up a link to one of my ip cameras working, type this number into the address bar
212.129.69.172:8090

username shauny
password robert123

I have good 3g coverage so give it a try and see

(I may limit the number of logins if things slow down)

Grecco · 13-02-2012 1:26pm

Grecco wrote: »

roadrunnermick wrote: »

So it seems everybody here are having no issue using 3g streaming and are very happy. This seems however to contradict a lot of the unhappiness with 3G mobile providers expressed in other threads.

Ive put up a link to one of my ip cameras working, type this number into the address bar
212.129.69.172:8090

username shauny
password robert123

I have good 3g coverage so give it a try and see

(I may limit the number of logins if things slow down)

I've now

removed access to the IP camera

roadrunnermick · 13-02-2012 2:13pm

Hi , Checked it out last night . Quite interesting how the video was interlacing frames with refresh rate. Did a pretty good job of it. Video was watchable. Only concern is, Peak usage , the network would slow to a crawl and become unwatchable as there is no guaranteed contention ratio when it comes to 3g tech .

Grecco · 13-02-2012 5:34pm

I agree, your at the mercy of the 3g provider. The thing is there's is no real alternative in the countryside bar satellite broadband and that's gonna cost and arm and a leg. Fixed line broadband doesnt exist for 99% of rural dwellers

Its good enough though to check a few cows etc, (I had the PTZ functions disabled for visitors)

If lads want to see it again let me know

aidanki · 14-02-2012 11:40pm

http://www.equicom.ie/single-calving-camera-194-p.asp

do these cameras give a good picture or is it gibberish, anyone got an equicom camera connected up wirelessly

warfie35 · 15-02-2012 9:36pm

i have single wireless camera, picture good, no probs at all with the system

robin3 · 15-02-2012 11:02pm

Grecco wrote: »

Robin I currently have a wireless calving system which is on a 3g network. I can access the cameras and check my stock from anywhere.
I`m using ip cameras with pan and tilt functions Im not sure about your cameras I suspect that you would probably have to set up your own webserver to view them.
I can give you a list of the equipment I have and how to set it up if you want
Grecco

hi, interested to hear how you've set it up, wasn't on for the last few days so missed viewing your cam ,
My camera isn't an ip, but has p t z.
My dvr is from avermedia, but can't put my hand on the instruction manual
Do I need to download an app to act as a web server, can anyone recommend something they're using or is it specific to your dvr,
i don't have a dynamic ip address.

leex · 08-03-2012 12:08am

How many cameras would ye recommend in say a pen the size of a single bay of hayshed?

user37 · 20-03-2012 6:28pm

Hi,

i'm looking to buy a cow calfing camera as a present and not sure weather the wireless one would work or if id need to go to the traditional wired one (which id rather not!). the shed is within the 200m from the house. it's an older house with thick walls, does that matter? Also the bedroom is the far end of the house (i dont know if any of this matters). there is trees and a lower shed between the house and calving shed, would this effect my wireless camera.
Sorry about all the questions, i dont really understand how they work!

Also is equicom a good company to go with

thanks

trepasers · 20-03-2012 6:48pm

just wondeirng a friend of mine has a shed about two miles from his house...The shed and house are blocked by a hill... Just wondering what would be the best thing to do in this situation....He wants something so that ha can see cows calving instead of having to make the trek up every night..He has power at the shed....any help appreciated

roadrunnermick · 21-03-2012 3:04pm

user37 wrote: »

Hi,

i'm looking to buy a cow calfing camera as a present and not sure weather the wireless one would work or if id need to go to the traditional wired one (which id rather not!). the shed is within the 200m from the house. it's an older house with thick walls, does that matter? Also the bedroom is the far end of the house (i dont know if any of this matters). there is trees and a lower shed between the house and calving shed, would this effect my wireless camera.
Sorry about all the questions, i dont really understand how they work!

Also is equicom a good company to go with

thanks

Hi ,

Ok I would suggest that you might post a picture the exact (LOS) Line of site, of the potential interference .Using the traditional 2.4GHZ spectrum that a lot of these wireless systems use, the interference of trees can be the tipping point of signal loss and thus will leave you holding a system which is completely useless.

Post a picture would be best and I will weigh in along with other Boardies.To see what solution can be recommended

roadrunnermick · 21-03-2012 3:30pm

trepasers wrote: »

just wondeirng a friend of mine has a shed about two miles from his house...The shed and house are blocked by a hill... Just wondering what would be the best thing to do in this situation....He wants something so that ha can see cows calving instead of having to make the trek up every night..He has power at the shed....any help appreciated

OK two systems come to mind for this.

1, 3G cameras solutions
* Depends on network coverage , Check with all your networks i your area and see which have best 3G coverage
*Lots of people using them here and have some good success
*Down side can be that you are at the mercy of the network provider ,

Mobile quotes the peak mast speed shared among everyone, real ISPs quote the package speed. Download is not the biggest issue , Upload also an issue . Mobile broadband also high degrees of traffic shaping under different circumstances, sometimes you can be on 3G other times 2.5G or worst still 2G .Best of luck even opening googles homepage no mind viewing a video on that connection

2 Wireless Point to multi point solution
*Networking a number of wireless radios together ,which gets around LOS issues
*Excellent picture and low levels of latency.

Downside Equipment depending on setup can be expensive and quite hard to setup ,
Advanced theories like Fresnel zone

leex · 21-03-2012 4:13pm

user37 wrote: »

Hi,

i'm looking to buy a cow calfing camera as a present and not sure weather the wireless one would work or if id need to go to the traditional wired one (which id rather not!). the shed is within the 200m from the house. it's an older house with thick walls, does that matter? Also the bedroom is the far end of the house (i dont know if any of this matters). there is trees and a lower shed between the house and calving shed, would this effect my wireless camera.
Sorry about all the questions, i dont really understand how they work!

Also is equicom a good company to go with

thanks

Purchased a system from them a while ago. Products received day after ordering and everything I ordered (and more - few extra connectors etc) was received ok. Product seems decent quality but manuals (esp for Multiplexor) were poor - half of it was chinese and the other half very poor english. Responses to technical queries were fair but I have a techy background so worked things out myself.

System is generally more powerful than specced. I am getting decent picture with receiver in my attic roughly 160m from transmitter. (Slate roof - 11yeaar old house).

2nd receiver is in another house roughly 60m from transmitter and is placed on a shelf under tv roughly 10ft from window. (no line of sight). There is slight interference on this receiver when you walk past it but that is to be expected and is not a sign of poor performance of receiver. Everyone sitting down = picture is fine.

Picture sharpness would not be the same as say RTE but I knew that before purchasing it as per technical spec. It is perfectly fine for cow watching. We have 2 cameras installed (DIY) in 1 bay of a shed - camera one is maybe 10ft up and other side maybe 14ft and there is no way you could read a cow tag as I have seen other sellers of equipment claim. Then again I would guess the higher spec could mean higher price too which may be overkill.

We purchased a microphone as part of system and I could be wrong but supplied cables meant it was connected too near to multiplexor and was picking up buzzing noise from this unit. I had a spare audio cable (and extra shipped connectors came in handy) and placed it maybe 6ft away and it is perfect now.

leex · 21-03-2012 4:15pm

roadrunnermick wrote: »

Hi ,

Ok I would suggest that you might post a picture the exact (LOS) Line of site, of the potential interference .Using the traditional 2.4GHZ spectrum that a lot of these wireless systems use, the interference of trees can be the tipping point of signal loss and thus will leave you holding a system which is completely useless.

Post a picture would be best and I will weigh in along with other Boardies.To see what solution can be recommended

Google earth may supply the picture he needs. I used it to measure the distances for my installation.

roadrunnermick · 22-03-2012 1:12pm

leex wrote: »

Google earth may supply the picture he needs. I used it to measure the distances for my installation.

Hi Great point leex, Google maps will do as well , however make sure the Maps are readable

kenyDoIt · 23-03-2012 1:30am

hi. have just put up a few cam for calving, wireless, wired, Ip. even VHF when there was no line of site. have a few pic's up on [snip]you will find a mumber for Pat there, give him a call, i'm sure he will point you in the right direction,
Also if you are using IP cam with 3G DO NOT USE VODAFONE they block all ports

fisherking · 14-05-2012 8:40am

Can anybody recommend a decent ptz camera ( over 3x..) that doesn't break the bank?
Seems to be a jump from 100 to 500 !

Jon1145 · 24-09-2012 8:05pm

Recently purchased an ip camera for my calving shed from a company in [Snip] excellent system, just plug in and it works. Ended up using 3G broadband as my eircom was way so slow

just do it · 24-09-2012 9:13pm

Jon1145 wrote: »

Recently purchased an ip camera for my calving shed from a company in Wicklow, www.camba.tv excellent system, just plug in and it works. Ended up using 3G broadband as my eircom was way so slow

Hi Jon
Do you have any affiliation with this company by any chance?

Jon1145 · 24-09-2012 9:17pm

Absolutly none as all, im a dairy farmer in laois, just was impressed with the service i got and how simple their product is

Quote=just do it;80930021]

Jon1145 wrote: »

Recently purchased an ip camera for my calving shed from a company in Wicklow, [snip] excellent system, just plug in and it works. Ended up using 3G broadband as my eircom was way so slow

Hi Jon
Do you have any affiliation with this company by any chance?[/Quote]

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