1.3.3 Minimum Load at the Signal Outputs
In order to avoid oxidation of the relay points, you should use minimum loads of
5 V=/100 mA.
1.3.4 Safety Notes for Operating the MOBOTIX CamIO
When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always ad-
here to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention and protection against
lightning.
MOBOTIX recommends having MOBOTIX devices installed only by certified special-
ists accustomed to installing network devices and having proper respect for the ap-
plicable regulations regarding
lightning protection
and
fire prevention
as well as
the current technology for preventing damages from electrical surges.
More information is available at an institution such as the
International Electro-
technical Commission
(IEC,
www.iec.ch
) or at a manufacturer of protection de-
vices against lightning and electrical surges, such as Dehn (
www.dehn.de
).
Wiring
When installing the wiring, make sure to follow these guidelines:
•
Outdoors:
Installing the camera outdoors requires special precautions and
measures regarding the cables as well as lightning and surge protection
(see further below in this section).
•
Wire lengths:
The cable segments must not exceed the maximum allowed
cable lengths in order to ensure proper data transfer (see also section 3.3,
Connecting the Camera to the Network and to the Power Supply, in the cor-
responding camera manual).
•
Avoid induction:
When running data cables parallel to existing regular
power lines or high-voltage wires, make sure you observe the minimum dis-
tances to the power cables.
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AWG:
American Wire Gauge (for
measuring cable diame-
ters)
Note
The
length of the cables for signal wires and external sensors is
not restricted
. You need to make sure, however, that the minimum
voltage at the corresponding terminal is reached (see chapter 4,
Tech-
nical Specifications). A possible loss of voltage due to the resistance of
the wires needs to be considered.
Allowed Cable Dimensions
Solid
AWG
Bottom terminal (terminals 1 to 16)
Ethernet terminal (cutting clamps)
0.14 to 2.5 mm
2
0.13 to 0.31 mm
2
26 to 14
26 to 22
Cable diameters should be tailored to the electrical load and must follow the applicable regulations.
