Off-Grid Solar PTZ Camera Kit (LTE 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 LTE SIM-card router so you can view your camera from virtually anywhere (coverage dependent).

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 + LTE router (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 LTE router

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 4G GSM LTE modem runs on any mobile network allowing you to connect to the system from virtually anywhere – as long as the system is in an area with good network coverage. Speeds are location dependent.

(SIM card supplied by customer depending on your service provider)

Kit comes fitted with an outdoor LTE router that also provides both 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi‑Fi (or similar depending on availability).

Read our blog on off grid solar cameras  here