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6.
Route the network LAN and power extension cables between the junction box and the devices
they connect to. Do not apply power to the extension cables at this time.
7.
Attach the camera safety cable to the safety hook inside the junction box.
To mount the camera onto a surface without the junction box
For this mounting option, the drop cables can be routed through the mounting surface, or through the
cable channel in the mounting base.
Mounting surface
Cable channel
Camera
Mounting base
screws (4)
1.
Determine the best fasteners for securing the camera mounting base to mounting surface. The
mounting hardware provided may be suitable for some surfaces.
2.
Remove the junction box from the camera assembly by removing the four mounting base captive
screws.
3.
Using the camera mounting base as a template, mark the locations of the holes for the mounting
screws. Also mark the location of a hole for the camera drop cables if needed.
4.
Route extension cables from the power source and LAN switch (or LAN with PoE) to the
mounting location.
To mount the camera onto an electrical box
1.
Install a double-gang electrical box at the location where the camera will be installed.
2.
Attach the adapter plate provided to the electrical box using four (4) screws.
Double-gang box
Adapter plate
Orientation mark
Mounting base screws (4)
Adapter plate mounting screws (4)
Camera
3.
Remove the junction box from the camera assembly by loosing the four mounting base captive
screws.
4.
Attach the adapter plate to the double-gang box using at least two (2) screws.
5.
Route extension cables from the power source and LAN switch (or LAN with PoE) into the
electrical box, and then up through the cable opening in the adapter plate.
Step 2. Connect camera drop cables to LAN and power
1.
Connect the network LAN and power extension cables to the camera drop cables:
a.
Connect the Ethernet LAN cable to the camera LAN drop cable. Protect the connection
from moisture and other contamination, if necessary. A Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting is
provided. Installation instructions for the fitting are included at the end of this document.
Camera
Ethernet switch
Network drop cable
from camera
Network cable from
router or switch
Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting installed
WARNING
!
Failure of the power or Ethernet connector due to moisture or another
contaminant is considered an installation error, which voids the warranty. If
installing this camera in a location such as an overhang, shop, garage, kitchen,
etc. where high humidity or dust is present, seal these connections adequately.
b.
If the camera is not powered using PoE (Power over Ethernet injector), connect the 12 Vdc
power cable to the camera drop cable. The polarity of the drop cable connector is shown
below.
CAUTION
Do not apply power to the camera at this time. Before applying power to the camera, ensure
that the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and can damage
the camera.
2.
Secure the camera to the mounting surface or Junction box using appropriate screws.
3.
Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc power cable or PoE injector, as configured.
Step 3. Install the Alibi Discovery Tool software
Alibi Discovery Tool is a software utility used to “discover” Alibi cameras and NVRs/DVRs installed on
the physical Ethernet network (LAN) and change their network settings. Discovery Tool is provided in
the
Alibi Power Tools
software suite available for download from
AlibiSecurity.com/resources
. It
should be installed on a Window PC attached to the same LAN as your camera. To install the Alibi Power
Tools suite and use the Discovery Tool:
1.
Download the
Alibi Power Tools
installer file and user manual from
AlibiSecurity.com/
resources.
2.
Copy the installer file to a Windows PC that is attached to the same Ethernet network your
camera is installed on.
3.
Install Alibi Power Tools. Refer to the
ALIBI™ Power Tools Installation and User Manual
. When the
program opens, the following screen appears.
4.
Double click on the
Discovery Tool
icon. The tool will automatically discover Alibi cameras and
recorders installed on the network. For example, in the example below, Discovery found the
ALI-NS4028R camera.
Enter new
password in
the New and
Confirm fields
Notice that the IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.64 (default IP address), and the camera
Security is
Inactive
. The camera must be “activated” before it can be used.
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