Rapid Eye Remote Video Unit Installation and Setup Guide
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3.0 Installing the Remote Video Unit
3.0 Installing the Remote Video Unit
Installation of Rapid Eye equipment must comply with industry standard
CCTV configuration and installation practices (refer to Appendix C:
Common CCTV Practices).
You must have:
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A serial terminal or a computer running a terminal emulation program
(e.g., HyperTerminal) for configuring the Remote Video Unit.
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A null modem cable (refer to connecting instructions on page 13).
As well, you may require:
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a telephone handset for testing the phone line
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an 1/8 inch wide slot screwdriver
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a wire stripper
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Caution: We recommend that a line conditioning uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) unit be a part of your security system to ensure
that images will continue to be captured and stored should power
blackouts or brownouts occur. The capacity (at 300 watts) of the
UPS should be at least 30 to 60 minutes to allow time for corrective
action.
If a UPS is not used, the Remote Video Unit should be connected to
a dedicated ground circuit. The outlet and breaker box should be
marked as such. Nothing else should be plugged into this circuit.
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Place the Rapid Eye PLUS Remote Video Unit in a secure, clean, well-
ventilated area. Do not place other equipment on top of the Remote
Video Unit.
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Caution: To comply with the FCC rules for Class A equipment, the
unit must be installed in a location that is at least 10 meters (approx.
32 feet) from any other radio frequency devices such as television
and radio receivers, and fixed location radio transmission devices.
Failure to comply with this requirement may cause interference to
those devices or to the Remote Video Unit itself, and thus may
adversely affect the operation of this equipment.
