IP Camera Systems

Vikinghar

Hi there. A friend of mine asked what he needed to buy an IP Camera system that would enable him to view the calving shed (yes, pregnant cows about to drop their calves) at his fathers farm. The system would mean he could travel to the farm when needed. The farm is in a part of Cavan with no landline broadband and very little mobile broadband coverage by Vodafone or O2. Simple questions: 1) can he do it? and, if so, 2) how? Look forward to hearing from you.

altor

Vikinghar wrote: »

Hi there. A friend of mine asked what he needed to buy an IP Camera system that would enable him to view the calving shed (yes, pregnant cows about to drop their calves) at his fathers farm. The system would mean he could travel to the farm when needed. The farm is in a part of Cavan with no landline broadband and very little mobile broadband coverage by Vodafone or O2. Simple questions: 1) can he do it? and, if so, 2) how? Look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Vikinghar,
You should have a look at the new powermax pro made by visonic.
Think this covers everything your looking for..
Advanced Home Security for the Broadband Era


PowerMax®Pro is an all-in-one wireless home security system that brings an entirely new level of versatility, connectivity and style to the world of home security. It lets homeowners view and control their homes from anywhere via any web browser or mobile phone, delivering ease of use and reliability, in an elegant, contemporary design.

The PowerMaxPro's intelligent, professional grade architecture delivers exceptionally robust performance, starting with a fast and easy installation and setup. With its built-in PSTN communicator and X-10 home control interface, and the ability to add internal GSM/GPRS or Broadband IP* communications modules, it offers users and installers outstanding flexibility: homeowners can select the home security system that matches their requirements and budget; and service providers gain the perfect platform for offering web-based security solutions.

Adding the unique internal PowerLink module turns PowerMaxPro into a fully managed web-based security and home control solution. This solution includes real-time camera surveillance and home control, alarm time image verification, mobile phone and email event notifications, and much more. Homeowners can be logged in to the system via any web browser.

Breeze through installation using intuitive menus and voice prompts. Reduce training time and customer support with the icon-based keypad and audio/visual system status notifications.

PowerMaxPro Features:

• High-end, modular design
• Self contained; no need for external boxes
• Multiple optional built-in modules:
  • Internal PowerLink module enables camera connectivity for real-time viewing and system operation
  • Internal GSM/GPRS communicator
  • Internal Broadband IP* communicator
  • Internal RFID (proximity tag) reader
  • External voice box
• Integral X-10 interface for home management – alarms, lights, home appliances control.
• Partition-ready – controls up to 4 partitions (optional)
• Event reporting to: monitoring stations, pagers, SMS messages, e-mail, web applications, mobile phones, landline phones
• Two-way PowerCode™ RF system with diversity antenna enables support for Visonic's two-way sirens and two-way keyfobs for instant feedback from the system
• Internal or external power supply
• Elder care application
• LCD-based user interface
• 28 wireless zones with additional 2 hardwired ports, 1 12v hardwired siren port and 1 PGM port for full coverage of connectivity options
• Up to 72 hours battery backup
• Supports 8 user codes
• Full compliance with EN50131

Hope this helps..

Vikinghar

Hi Alto, ta for that, but does this system work without broadband?

TheInquisitor

Realisticly no not without broadband

Another great system i've seen is ACTI

altor

Vikinghar wrote: »

Hi Alto, ta for that, but does this system work without broadband?

Afraid not, it gets connected to your modem..

deadl0ck

If he has access to mobile broadband he can do it.

You can buy a pretty good IP camera on eBay with pan and tilt on it.
Then use the Dovado UMR and and Mobile BB Dongle and you're good to go.

A friend of mine did just this for his brother for their farm, and it works well.

Vikinghar

Ta for your replies. It answers my question, and the answer is No! The farm is in the vicinity of Bawnboy, County Cavan; not covered by landline or mobile BB! I hope to chat to you all soon; V impressed with Boards and the people who subscribe to it!!