Installing and Connecting the Unit
7
3
Installing and Connecting the Unit
This section describes how to install and connect the unit and includes the following sections:
Installing the Unit
(page
7
)
Connecting the Unit
(page
7
)
Resetting the Unit
(page 15)
Note:
After connecting the unit, proceed to configure the unit as described in the
HTML Edition
Units User’s Guide
.
3.1
Installing the Unit
Install and mount the unit on a secure mounting bracket. For outdoor use, place the unit inside a protective
camera enclosure.
When installing the unit make sure that:
It is securely tied down and cannot be easily dislodged
Operating temperatures, at all times, are kept between the minimum/maximum allowed
Proper ventilation is provided so that the air is free to circulate around the unit
The unit is protected from direct weather conditions (for example, sunlight, rain, dust, etc.)
Caution:
To avoid damage from overheating or unit failure, ensure that there is sufficient
temperature regulation to support the unit’s cooling/heating requirements. Ambient
operating temperature should be kept within 0°to 50°C (32° to 122°F).
3.2
Connecting the Unit
This section describes the procedures for connecting the unit and includes the following sub-sections:
Fitting a Lens to the Unit
(page
8
)
Grounding the Unit
(page 8)
Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply
(page
9
)
Connecting the Unit to the Network
(page
10
)
Connecting a Microphone to the Unit (page
11
)
Connecting a Loudspeaker to the Unit
(page 12)
Connecting the Analog Video Output to an Analog Device
(page 12)
Connecting the Unit to Receive Alarms from External Devices (Alarm Input)
(page 13)
Connecting the Unit to Control an External Device (Using Relay Output)
(page
14
)