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Need Suggestions On A Multiplexer For IP Cameras

UI
Undisclosed Integrator #1
•Dec 19, 2018

Is there such a thing?  I need to make 4 IP cameras viewable on a monitor in location 1, while the NVR sits on the other side of the building being monitored by Security.  Is there such a thing?  We found a DVR in the ceiling that was providing the 4 channel views to a nearby monitor, however the place is getting renovated and we are upgrading the cameras to IP.  Any ideas?  Thanks!

 

UPDATE:  I just realized I could use something like a 4x2 matrix switch.  Apologies... my brain is fried today.  Anyway, any recommendations on a matrix switch brand (etc.) would be appreciated.  (also any tips, thanks)

UI
Undisclosed Integrator #2
•Dec 19, 2018

Several brands of SMB recorders allow you to log into channels from a primary recorder and use it as a decoder, no hard drive needed. 

UM
Undisclosed Manufacturer #3
•Dec 19, 2018

Two easy options.  

1) Simply buy another low cost 4 channel NVR, and use it for live display.  

2) Buy an IP decoder.  You can set up the display as you need.  Some decoders are even PoE powered.

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Shannon Davis
•Dec 19, 2018
IPVMU Certified

First who is the manufacturer. If Axis then you could simply use their video decoder part number T8705. This works very well. You simply attach to the back of a monitor with an HDMI cable, give an IP address and then through the web interface say what cameras you want on it. 

Digital Watchdog also has one that accepts other brands as well that works. 4-channel DW® Spot monitoring module. It accepts ONVIF. 

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UI
Undisclosed Integrator #1
•Dec 19, 2018
In reply to Shannon Davis

I'm using OpenEye with a mix of OpenEye cameras and Axis.  However the specific locations, I am using OpenEye cameras.  I haven't called them yet, which I need to do.

Thanks for all who responded!

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Sambath Koi
•Dec 27, 2018
IPVMU Certified
In reply to Shannon Davis

The Axis T8705 can technically work with third party IP cameras. In the web interfaced, there's an option for a custom URL input from an IP camera. You would put in the camera's URL that can provide a video stream. A quick google search will tell you the video stream URL from any manufacturer if supported.

For example, Axis IP cameras use the following URLs for video streams:

rtsp://<IP_address>/axis-media/media.amp

http://<IP_address>/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi

After the video stream URL has been added, you can add that video stream to the video matrix. 

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Dennis Eversole
•Dec 27, 2018
In reply to Sambath Koi

The 8705 doesn't support ONVIF?  That seems strange in this day and age when most everything does.  

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Sean Nelson
•Dec 19, 2018
Nelly's Security

easy, just get another NVR with no hard drive.

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Michael Lewis
•Dec 24, 2018

I haven't tried it, but couldn't you just buy a chromecast and run the view from either the nvr or the camera in a browser? Do any NVRs make apps for chromecast or fire stick?

Edit: I have tried running milestone in the browser of a smart tv. It was pretty painful getting it set up, but it sort of worked.

DE
Dennis Eversole
•Dec 27, 2018
In reply to Michael Lewis

There are some VMS Workstation programs that can run on a PC Stick, and most support Internet Explorer interfaces that would also work.  Due to CPU limitations you will be limited in the number of channels at a usable frame rate, of course.

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Michael Miller
•Dec 24, 2018

These work very well

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Sean Patton
•Dec 26, 2018
In reply to Michael Miller

The ionodes R100S is another video decoder of similar design as the aimetis unit in that video. I haven't used the "S" version of this decoder, but the first generation R100 worked well for me.

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Michael Miller
•Dec 27, 2018
In reply to Sean Patton

I have used both.  The Ionodes was slick as it showed up as a decoder in Genetec but in standalone mode I found Aimetis to be easier to setup and use.

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Sean Patton
•Dec 27, 2018
In reply to Michael Miller

Thanks for the feedback Mike!

MM
Michael Miller
•Dec 24, 2018

Openeye looks like they already have a solution for you.

Openeye Spot Monitor

 

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UI
Undisclosed Integrator #1
•Dec 25, 2018

Thanks all, I ended up ordering the Viewz VZ-215IPM monitor. I can easily add whichever cameras are needed. 

I didn’t know OpenEye had the spotmonitor. Thanks for the information. 

DE
Dennis Eversole
•Dec 25, 2018

You could also use an IP Decoder.  ACTi and Hanwha both make great units with HDMI outputs for whatever monitor you need to support, and can decode multiple channels.

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