
Selecting the Installation Area
Note
All above-ceiling work must conform to local building codes and should be performed by qualified
personnel.
Verify that the area above the ceiling where the camera is to be installed is clear of obstructions and
provides enough room for the camera enclosure.
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The camera is designed to be installed in a suspended acoustic tile ceiling.
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Recommended for installation in ceiling tile 0.5 in. to 0.625 in. (12.7 to 15.9 mm) thick; can be installed
in ceiling tile as thin as 0.438 in. (11.1 mm) or as thick as 0.875 in. (22.2 mm)
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The installed weight is roughly 14 lbs (6.4 kg).
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Tile brace footprint 23.31 x 16.44 in. (59.2 x 41.8 cm)
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Minimum 7.75 in. (18.3 cm) of clear space above the opening to maneuver the camera into place
What You Will Need for the Installation
Before you start, be sure you have what you need:
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Access to the area above the ceiling
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Pencil
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Appropriate tool for cutting a hole in the ceiling
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Safety wire kit to suspend the assembly (we recommend the Speed Connect Hardware Kit from Chief,
part number CMSHDW)
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If required: weathertight cable clamp
Basic Connections
The camera is typically powered by a OneLINK device. This allows the camera to be installed up to 328 ft
(100 m) from the rest of the equipment in the installation.
Camera powered by OneLINK HDMI
The OneLINK HDMI camera extension provides camera power and control, and passes video from the
camera to an optional HDMI display. USB and IP streams are available from OneLINK devices.
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Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera