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Category:
Installation & Configuration Note
Sub-category:
Integration, Hardware
Model:
All 4-inch and 5-inch outdoor domes
Firmware:
N/A
Software:
N/A
Author:
Ando.Meritee
Published:
2011/09/07
Reviewed:
2011/09/07
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Waterproof Installation of Dome Cameras
Contents
Installation in Humid Environment
Introduction
ACTi outdoor dome cameras are all waterproof, rated as IP66. However, this waterproof
condition is guaranteed only if both camera and the cables are properly sealed off. It is
necessary to use
waterproof flex conduit
to protect the Ethernet cable that connects the
camera from its outdoor installation spot to the indoors or to the nearest waterproof junction
box. The flex conduit can be mounted to the camera by using
conduit gland
(US: conduit
fitting). The conduit gland is not included to the package of the dome camera and has to be
purchased separately from local providers.
While purchasing conduit gland, the installer only needs to know the camera-side dimension. It
is
3/4
”
(trade size), or with actual physical diameter of
26.441mm
. All the following ACTi
models have the same hole dimension: ACM-7411, ACM-7511, TCM-7011, TCM-7411,
TCM-7811, KCM-7111, KCM-7211.
As for the size of the other end of the conduit gland (hosting the flex conduit), it is up to the
user to decide. Different sizes are available in the market. It is recommended to use the size
that can host at least 1/2
” (trade size) tubing so that the Ethernet cable together with RJ-45
head can go through it smoothly.
The following chapter explains how to mount the flex conduit to the camera by using conduit
gland.
