Off-Grid Solar PTZ Camera Kit (CPE Option): Deploy reliable CCTV in remote locations with a complete pole-mounted solution. This kit combines the Foscam SD4H 4MP PTZ camera with an 80W solar panel, a 12V 25Ah LiFePO4 battery system and power for an CPE long range bridge so you can view your camera from your preferred location.

Foscam SD4H Camera Highlights

• 4MP outdoor PTZ for sharp, detailed video
• 18x optical zoom with autofocus for long-range detail
• Auto Tracking to follow detected human motion
• Human / Vehicle detection to reduce false alerts
• Dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) for easier setup and improved reliability
• Up to 200m night vision with 6 IR LEDs and 4 Laser LEDs
• Two-way audio (built-in mic + speaker)
• Remote control: 350° pan & 90° tilt
• IP66 weather resistance for outdoor conditions

Off-Grid Power System Overview

This off-grid solar power kit provides a regulated 12V supply to power your camera and communications equipment, along with a 24V passive PoE outlet for compatible devices. It is designed for South African conditions and includes protective regulated power to help safeguard equipment from voltage variances.

Tested runtime: 1 camera + CPE (dark run): > 24 hours.

SPECIFICATIONS – Solar Mount

Pole mount for solar panel: Aluminium alloy brackets with stainless steel hardware

Setting angle: 45° for capturing the correct angle for the sun

Mounting pole (to be supplied by installer/customer for combination of solar panels and battery/control box): recommended minimum - 75mm x 3mm steel for 3metre above ground

NOTE: POLE is NOT INCLUDED in the kit and dimension are only a guideline. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that correct erection procedure for the pole is followed.

Wind load: 80Kkm/Hr

Hail loading: 1.1Kn/m ²

Assembled weight (includes 1 x 80W panel): 7kg

Attention: Edges may be sharp

Solar panel mount set comes with: 1 upper bracket, 1 lower bracket, 2 x U-bolts (straps), 2 x M6 hex-head bolts, 4 x washers, 2 x M6 nyloc nuts, 2 x M6 hex-head bolts for solar panel, 4 x flat washers for solar panel, 2 x nyloc nuts for solar panel.

The cabinet has two LED indicators mounted on the underside for easy status observation, a green one that indicates the solar panel is functional, ie PV current is been generated and a orange one to indicate that the system is on and battery is operational. By standing at the base of the pole it offers a quick visual check on the status.

Installation: To the greatest extent possible, the installation site should allow unshaded exposure to the sun throughout daylight hours.

SPECIFICATIONS – Control and Battery Cabinet

Depending upon the customer requirement, but our standard is a battery pack 25Ah.

Solar charging is by means of a Monocrystalline Solar panel

The solid state controller integrates all aspects required for optimal operation of the unit with:

• Solar charge controller specifically for LiFePO4 cells with BMS on 25Ah unit
• Regulated outputs for a camera and a communication device
• Unregulated output for coms device

Cabinet: Polyester / Polycarb

Pole mount bracket: U-clamp / strap top and bottom

Batteries: 1 x 12V 25Ah LiFePO4 batt pack

Solar Charge Controller: 10A

Camera Voltage Protector: 2A

24V passive POE output

Connectors

Connectivity

A CPE bridge refers to a setup where a Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) acts as a wireless receiver to connect a remote building or device (your camera) to your network. Essentially, it replaces a physical Ethernet cable by using a wireless link to bridge your local network.

Kit comes fitted with an outdoor CPE (a pair that are pre-paired for plug and play) that can cover upto 5km using the 5G spectrum.

Read our blog on off grid solar cameras  here