Just a few days ago we were talking much about how to properly make several PTZ cameras connect using a RS485 distributor. Turns out that you can still daisy chain PTZ cameras together, but we have yet to really determine how well the signal travels and if it is really that great of a way to network many PTZ cameras together. We are looking to try that real soon and we are anxious to test it and report the results.
Now on to the diagram, above you can see the illustration that the receiver has only one input for all the PTZ cameras. However there are several inputs for PTZ controllers and multiple security dvrs. This solution is cheaper than having a full or multiple RS485 receivers. This is just one of many different ways you can setup multiple PTZ cameras, except this solution is extremely cheap. We have a full section now on PTZ accessories and RS485 receivers.
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