How do the IR LEDs decide when to turn on? Automatic mode based on darkness? Is time schedule mode available? Is there manual override mode?
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There is a sensor on the front of the camera, directly in-line with the IR lights, that senses when the lights should come on and off. As far as I know, there isn't any option to set a schedule for the IR lights, or even any way in the settings to turn them on/off manually. This can be a drawback. I've also noticed that when the lighting is between the IR on and IR off stage, the IR lights will cut on and off every few seconds. You can hear when they come on... they make a *click* sound. Click on... 2 seconds pass... click off... repeat over and over until the lighting goes up or down. This rarely happens, but if the light gets just right... There is a sensor on the front of the camera, directly in-line with the IR lights, that senses when the lights should come on and off. As far as I know, there isn't any option to set a schedule for the IR lights, or even any way in the settings to turn them on/off manually. This can be a drawback. I've also noticed that when the lighting is between the IR on and IR off stage, the IR lights will cut on and off every few seconds. You can hear when they come on... they make a *click* sound. Click on... 2 seconds pass... click off... repeat over and over until the lighting goes up or down. This... » Read More There is a sensor on the front of the camera, directly in-line with the IR lights, that senses when the lights should come on and off. As far as I know, there isn't any option to set a schedule for the IR lights, or even any way in the settings to turn them on/off manually. This can be a drawback. I've also noticed that when the lighting is between the IR on and IR off stage, the IR lights will cut on and off every few seconds. You can hear when they come on... they make a *click* sound. Click on... 2 seconds pass... click off... repeat over and over until the lighting goes up or down. This rarely happens, but if the light gets just right... « Show Less
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IR LEDs turn on automatically when the ambient light level becomes low, and can be turned on manually via the browser (or app, depending not he app) interface.
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Sorta, personally I don't use it because if the light sensor is on and there's no light in the room on it goes to night mode even though my led light is still on for another 2 hours. I have to play with it more but yeah it seems that even on night mode at the lowest power on mine it's blowing pretty hard considering it's only supposed to be 110gph
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First of all, I have to say that it looks like this is an updated model from the one I have, which might explain why I've never heard of "vacation mode". Mine has something I think is called "Security Mode". When I engage it, the letters SEC appear in the display to the right of the time, and the unit does that bracketing thing you describe: only within my ON/OFF times, it appears to operate my lamp randomly. I really like it. I would imagine that this updated version carries on with the same behavior, but I don't know for sure. You know you have one like mine if your six buttons read (L to R): (1st row): WEEK, HOUR, MIN and (2nd row): TIME, ON/OFF AUTO, PROG, and if you have a RESET button under all six recessed in a hole made for a pen or something like a paperclip.
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You don't want this one then. This is a motion sensing switch that triggers when an object passes within the zone of the infrared sensor. You want a photocell, which triggers when there is a sufficient change in light. They are called dusk to dawn switches too.
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Yes. There are both adjustable light settings and duration settings so you can determine at what light level you want them to come on and for how long (up to 5 - 6 minutes) after the switch sees IR motion.
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Unit has 2 functions. On AUTO mode LED array will turn on if Power goes out if " room is dark". To use LED array in Dim light or Normal light You have to cover the little light sensor with Your finger when Unit is switched to "on position". Flashlight works without having to cover sensor in "ON POSITION". I guess the reason Unit works this way is to conserve battery power. Product works well. Hope this helps.
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I can't say what that means but mine only goes on when it has been tripped. If there is a sensitivity setting, and I am not sure there is, back it off until the LED shuts off. If there is no setting, there is probably a problem..
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If you set it correctly, when it gets dark it will come on dimly then go bright at the time you select then go dim again when you designate that too. Neat!!
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I have found that you can override the temp' very easily by pressing the arrow buttons either up or down and then pressing the bottom middle button. This sets on hold until you press the button back to schedule. The screen lights up and shows on hold or schedule. Hope this helps.
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Yes you can, and it is very easy, you just tap the white area below the LCD display to turn the light on or off, and it works regardless of what mode you are in. You can also change to manual mode if you want to temporarily disable the schedule and only use it manually. It also has random on/off (for security). Again, regardless of which mode you choose you can always turn it off and/or on manually by tapping the switch.
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sometimes if we put the wrong DC to the IR controller that will have an effect on the output. second, like a lot of other electronics, modems especially. unplug the IR controller so the lights have no power and take out the battery of the hand held R. controller give a minute or so and re connect. sometime a lower voltage or amp power supply can fix this as well. I hope this helped. Frank
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The LED lights turn a dim red at night when the camera is on. They are difficult to see and not very bright. I have not reviewed the instructions to see if there is a day only option. I have mine setup to turn on when the vehicle starts and turn off when the vehicle turns off. The LED on most infra red cameras do the same thing, I install them for a living..
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Don't think so, I have mine on a timer 12 on 12 off. LEDs appear to be still semi on after timer goes off ,but turn completely off after 10 seconds or so. Might wanna take a closer look at your timer. Hope I helped :)
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Yup it cycles through all 3 colors and then will turn off on the 4th click. I just have mine on red 24/7 to go with theme but I don't see it since I don't have window. The light is one of the best brightness, not to bright but not to dim. Hope this helps
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Night Vision (infrared LEDs) most definitely work when powered over Ethernet. I have many such cameras powered over Ethernet without a single one failing to light up infrared. However, there is a setting in the web interface that can turn the LEDs on, off, or auto mode. If manually turned to off,then it won't light up. Just leave it at auto so the light sensor can turn on and off the lights.
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The red LED let's you know that the unit is drawing power (either from the battery or the cord, whichever you are using). The other one is actually a light sensor. It works only when the unt is on battery power to extend battery life. It turns the unit off when its dark because t assumes you must not he there to enjoy it.
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there is usally 1 IR light that looks really dim that is normal. All chips are underdriven to 2 watts for longer life,and less heat. some colors just look brighter, but they are the same watts.