X10 Community Forum

📸Cameras & Camera Software => Legacy non Wi-Fi X10 Cameras => Camera General Discussion => Wireless Cameras(non IP) => Topic started by: debbiea on July 02, 2007, 08:59:59 PM

Title: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: debbiea on July 02, 2007, 08:59:59 PM

I just got a new wireless XCam2 wireless camera.  I already have 2 wireless cameras, one black and white and one color.  I am using AHP and a VA11A.  The b&w is HC C1, the color is HC C2.  The third (new) camera I tried to use HC C3.  When I look at this new camera in ahp, I see the b&w on HC C1.  I even tried to set the new camera to HC F3.  The same thing happens.  If I unplug the HC C1 camera, I can see the new camera.  But, as soon as I plug it back in, I get the same picture on both cameras again.  Does anyone have any ideas as to what I am doing wrong?

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: HA Dave on July 03, 2007, 06:10:19 PM

Could you have forgot to add the camera in AHP before putting it on-line?

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: bogie on July 03, 2007, 06:10:34 PM

I have had this problem when one of the cams are to close to the wireless receiver. Try a test, relocate the HC C1 cam. You also have to make sure the power is cut off to each cam as you switch to the next cam.

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: debbiea on July 04, 2007, 09:39:14 AM

I think I did plug the camera in before I added it to AHP.  I tried deleting and re-adding it, but I think it was still plugged in.  So, I have to actually add it to AHP before it is plugged in?  Also, the receiver is upstairs while all of the cameras are downstairs.  The cameras I am having a problem with are on the same side of the house, one is inside and the new one is outside.  Also, the new camera is plugged into a GFCI outlet and I am using an extension cord, but I did plug the new camera directly into the wall and I still had the same problem?  Then other one is plugged into a regular outlet.  I'd rather not move the original camera since it has been screwed into the wall and it is working well.

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: HA Dave on July 04, 2007, 09:51:59 AM

Quote from: bogie on July 03, 2007, 06:10:34 PM

 You also have to make sure the power is cut off to each cam as you switch to the next cam.

I think bogie is correct here. It appears you B&W camera isn't turning off (for whatever reason). You don't need to actually move the camera, but try moving it's power source. A nice extention cord should work.

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: debbiea on July 04, 2007, 10:08:49 AM

I will try moving the power source.  One question, is AHP supposed to automatically shut off the camera when you switch from one camera to another?

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: HA Dave on July 04, 2007, 12:55:31 PM

Actually, the cameras own addressable power modules do that. The concept is [that] the cameras should be set in a group of four.

As an example: Cameras would be set as (House/Unit Codes) A1, A2, A3, A4. (or A5, A6, A7, A8 ... or 9 through 12 or 13-16). These are the groups of four. Of course any house code can be used.

Any camera power source that receives an ON signal sends an OFF signal to the remainder of the group of four. So turning any camera ON, turns the others OFF.

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: debbiea on July 04, 2007, 02:25:15 PM

I found out something interesting.  I finally got the new camera to work.  It seems I cannot use the tabs to scroll through the cameras in AHP.  If I actually close one camera then open another, I can see each camera.  Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Using multiple wireless cameras
Post by: HA Dave on July 04, 2007, 04:22:19 PM

Thanks for reporting back debbiea! It always nice to hear when a fellow member/user gets satisfying results.