

This is because the voltage and amperage are simply too much for a mini PTZ to handle.Īnother thing to pay attention to when it comes to the power supply of the PTZ camera is the distance between it and the camera itself. For example, if a mini PTZ is connected to a 24V power supply it will burn out the circuitry in the camera or cause it to malfunction. If the PTZ does require a new power supply it needs to be replaced by one that matches the exact specifications of the original one. A mini PTZ uses a 12V power supply while a speed dome uses a 24V power supply. It is very important that the camera owner uses the power supply that comes with their particular camera. PTZ cameras generally come in two types: a mini PTZ and a speed dome (a PTZ camera that is usually 6 inches in diameter or more).

The first thing the user should look at is the power supply. If something does go wrong after the initial installation there are two main things the user should inspect to get their PTZ camera working again. With that being said, PTZ cameras need additional setup to ensure that it functions properly and keeps functioning properly. This is a major advantage over standard security cameras because they don’t have to be focused on one specific location. Using an additional PTZ controller or the on-screen controller of the DVR, the user will be able to move the camera lens around and zoom in and out. A very popular choice of camera is the Pan Tilt Zoom camera and it can do just that.
