A956 Outdoor Speed Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide
This guide is for quick installing and connecting A956 Outdoor Speed Dome Camera. For more details, please refer to
the Hardware Manual.
Installation Notices
This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local codes.
Do not replace batteries of the camera. Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
To use an external power supply, please contact the camera manufacturer to confirm that the power supply
complies with the LPS requirements and shares the same power specifications with the camera.
For safety concern, please hook up the camera with the anti-drop chain of the
pendant when installing the camera. For more information about pendant and
anti-drop chain, please contact Sales.
Camera
’s Connectors
No.
Connector
Definition
Remarks
1
RJ-45 Port
For network and UPoE connections
#Please contact the manufacturer for
compatible PoE injector.
2
Power (AC24V)
AC24V power connection
3
Reset Button
Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.
4
Audio/Alarm I/O
& RS-485 Connector*
Audio/Alarm I/O
& RS-485 connection
# Do
NOT
connect external power supply to
the alarm I/O connector of the camera.
5
BNC*
For analog video output
6
SD Card Slot
Insert the SD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove
the SD card when the camera is powered on.
(*) Optional
NOTE:
It is not recommended to record with the SD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to
support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the SD card for information
regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.
Power Connection
To power up the camera, connect the AC24V power adaptor to the power connector of the camera and the power
outlet. Refer to the diagram and pin definition below for AC24V power connection.
Pin
Definition
1
AC24V L
2
GND
3
AC24V N
Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 port of the camera and an UPoE 60W
switch.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the other end of the cable to
the network switch or PC.
NOTE:
In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the
PC.
NOTE:
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
NOTE:
The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant or equivalent
description.
Audio/AIarm I/O & RS-485 Connection
Please refer to the diagram and pin definition tables below for audio/alarm I/O & RS-485 connection.
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
Audio Out
5
Alarm Out B1
9
Alarm In 4
13
GND (Alarm I/O and RS-485)
2
GND (Audio I/O)
6
Alarm Out B2
10
Alarm In 3
14
Audio In
3
Alarm Out A1
7
RS-485 D+ (Optional)
11
Alarm In 2
4
Alarm Out A2
8
RS-485 D- (Optional)
12
Alarm In 1
