Comments on: How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 4 http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/ Home improvement, maintenance and repair projects. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:34:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-3682 Bob Jackson Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:20:04 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-3682 I've not tried the BL-C131 camera. My BB-HCM511A has always been rock solid. You might have a problem with your DDNS service or router setup. I’ve not tried the BL-C131 camera. My BB-HCM511A has always been rock solid. You might have a problem with your DDNS service or router setup.

]]> By: Phil Fulton http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-3681 Phil Fulton Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:41:56 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-3681 Have you had any issues with the cameras losing internet connectivity? My BL-C131As work for a week or 2 (or as short as a few days) and then lose the connection to the internet. They then need to be unplugged from the outlet and plugged back in which restores the connection. Not very useful when I am away from the house for weeks at a time. Have you had any issues with the cameras losing internet connectivity? My BL-C131As work for a week or 2 (or as short as a few days) and then lose the connection to the internet. They then need to be unplugged from the outlet and plugged back in which restores the connection. Not very useful when I am away from the house for weeks at a time.

]]> By: Tom Treddles http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-3433 Tom Treddles Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:01:19 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-3433 Thank you for your outstanding and unselfish contribution. tt Thank you for your outstanding and unselfish contribution. tt

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-3388 Bob Jackson Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:20:46 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-3388 The External I/O interface on the Panasonic BB-HCM511A network camera doesn't have a plug or connector harness. You just insert the end of the bare wire into the spring loaded push connectors. See these documents: <a href="http://csj.psn-web.net/netwkcam_net/download/us/manual/External_IO.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">External_IO.pdf</a> <a href="http://csj.psn-web.net/netwkcam_net/download/us/manual/bbcam/BB-HCM511A_BB-HCM531A_IG.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Installation Guide</a> on page 3. The External I/O interface on the Panasonic BB-HCM511A network camera doesn’t have a plug or connector harness. You just insert the end of the bare wire into the spring loaded push connectors. See these documents:
External_IO.pdf
Installation Guide on page 3.

]]> By: Rob Wild http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-3387 Rob Wild Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:40:53 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-3387 Hi all, I'd love to follow the advice given here to turn on a lamp via the external I/O interface, however my camera didn't come with a connector with which I can plug into the interface and use it. Is it a special panasonic plug and if so where can I buy one, does any one know? Many thanks Rob. Hi all,

I’d love to follow the advice given here to turn on a lamp via the external I/O interface, however my camera didn’t come with a connector with which I can plug into the interface and use it. Is it a special panasonic plug and if so where can I buy one, does any one know?

Many thanks Rob.

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-2474 Bob Jackson Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:15:38 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-2474 Thanks for the compliments! My recommendations for the camera external I/O interface are: 1) Carefully read the <a href="http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/faq/tbookmarkq.cgi#EXTERNAL_IO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Panasonic Camera Support FAQ for the External I/O</a>. and 2) I'm an <a href="http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/30/install-a-smarthome-togglelinc-remote-control-light-switch-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Insteon Home Automation User</a> and I would start with the SmartHome <a href="http://www.smarthome.com/31274/SimpleHomeNet-EZIO-4-Input-2-Output-Relay-Controller/p.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">EZIO 4 Input/2 Output Relay Controller</a>. Note the EZIO2X4 is only rated for a 1/2 amp load - such as a 120volt 60 watt light. If you "link" it with an <a href="http://www.smarthome.com/2456S3/ApplianceLinc-Relay-INSTEON-Plug-in-Appliance-Control-Module-3-pin/p.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Insteon Plug-in Appliance module</a> you can control loads up to 15 amps. I'm sure there's similar products that will do the job if you search around the Home Automation sites for appliance / light switch relays. With the <a href="http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/31/insteon-home-automation-controller-isy-99i/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ISY-99i Home Automation Controller</a>, you can do just about anything. Thanks for the compliments!

My recommendations for the camera external I/O interface are:
1) Carefully read the Panasonic Camera Support FAQ for the External I/O.
and
2) I’m an Insteon Home Automation User and I would start with the SmartHome EZIO 4 Input/2 Output Relay Controller.

Note the EZIO2X4 is only rated for a 1/2 amp load – such as a 120volt 60 watt light. If you “link” it with an Insteon Plug-in Appliance module you can control loads up to 15 amps.

I’m sure there’s similar products that will do the job if you search around the Home Automation sites for appliance / light switch relays.

With the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller, you can do just about anything.

]]> By: Steve http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-2471 Steve Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:04:52 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-2471 Hi Bob, Very nice you should get a commission from Panasonic for your work here. The photos are outstanding. I bought the BB-HCM511A last week and should receive it this week. Have a question. I would like to use the External Device Control output I/O terminal 3 & 4 to turn on a lamp. Do you know of an external I/O interface that I can plug into a 110V AC wall outlet and control the on / off through the camera? Hi Bob,

Very nice you should get a commission from Panasonic for your work here. The photos are outstanding. I bought the BB-HCM511A last week and should receive it this week.

Have a question. I would like to use the External Device Control output I/O terminal 3 & 4 to turn on a lamp. Do you know of an external I/O interface that I can plug into a 110V AC wall outlet and control the on / off through the camera?

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-2112 Bob Jackson Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-2112 The external sensor inputs are used as a "trigger" to move the camera to a preset viewing position, start recording and transfer images. However, the camera features lacks IF ... THEN logic to disable the triggers based on the status of an external i/o sensor such as the house alarm. About the best you can do is configure a time-of-day schedule when the trigger is enabled, e.g. you're away during working hours. The external sensor inputs are used as a “trigger” to move the camera to a preset viewing position, start recording and transfer images. However, the camera features lacks IF … THEN logic to disable the triggers based on the status of an external i/o sensor such as the house alarm. About the best you can do is configure a time-of-day schedule when the trigger is enabled, e.g. you’re away during working hours.

]]> By: Seamus http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-2111 Seamus Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:38:31 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-2111 Is there a network camera that allows you to configure the email functionality only when a digital input is active(only when the house alarm is active). I do not want emails sent when I am in the house Is there a network camera that allows you to configure the email functionality only when a digital input is active(only when the house alarm is active). I do not want emails sent when I am in the house

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/07/26/how-to-install-a-panasonic-network-camera-part-4/#comment-2044 Bob Jackson Thu, 06 May 2010 09:29:55 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=2858#comment-2044 I've not enabled FTP transfer. Have you called Panasonic Tech Support? They're very helpful and knowledgeable. I’ve not enabled FTP transfer. Have you called Panasonic Tech Support? They’re very helpful and knowledgeable.

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