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3. Connection & Installation
This section provides information about the connection and
installation of the Amcrest Outdoor PTZ camera.
Note:
This is a POE+ device and requires a POE+ compatible
router/switch to function.
3.1 Connection Guide
The camera initially should be connected via the following
method:
3.2. Installation Guide
Important Notice:
Prior to installation ensure that the
installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight
of the camera.
When accessing your camera, you will notice a few additional
wiring connections associated with the device. These
connections contain a power connection and ground, an
Ethernet connection, audio wires, and alarm wiring.
POWER -
This connection is optional for this device since the
device will draw power via an Ethernet cable (PoE) however,
the option is there. The camera will require a basic 12V DC
power adapter. This wire also has a optional grounding
(EARTH) wire for additional grounding of the unit.