AutoVu SharpX mobile installation
tip.genetec.com | AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation
EN.410.018-XS(6) | Last updated: October 6, 2016
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2 Lower the vehicle's headliner to gain access to the underside of the mounting location. The
headliner does not have to be completely removed, but you must gain access to the underside
of the mounting location and to the area and locations where you will route the camera cables.
Depending on the vehicle, you may also need to remove trim panels, sun visors, handles, and
door gaskets to access the mounting location.
Using a panel removal tool can help in releasing the clips for the plastic body panels. You may
also need a Philips screw drivers, Torx bits and a flat blade screw driver.
3 Identify any supports, braces, airbags, or wiring that may interfere with the mounting plate
installation and mark their locations on the top of the vehicle roof.
As it is difficult to know what is directly under the mounting location, we suggest using the
"tapping method" to identify obstructions. With one hand on the roof, and your other hand on the
under-side of the roof, tap the roof and feel for a solid tap on the under-side. Using this method,
you will be able to locate any obstructions and mark their location on the roof using a grease
pencil.
4 Place the upper mounting block on the vehicle’s roof where you intend to install the camera.
5 Measure approximately 15 cm (6 in.) back from the corner of the upper mounting block and
make a mark for the camera cable hole. Use the tapping method to verify that there are no roof
supports that will interfere with the location.
6 Using a center punch, mark the upper mounting block (A) mounting holes (B).
IMPORTANT
:
Do not drill for the holes (C) that secure the camera to the mount.
7 Drill the mounting holes using a 3.175 cm (1/8") drill bit.
NOTE:
Although the final hole size is 6.35 cm (1/4”), its recommended that you drill with a smaller
drill bit – for example a 1/8” bit first. Drilling with a smaller bit allows you to make sure that
the placement of the lower block is not impacted by the roof bracing and is easily sealed if the
location is incorrect.
8 Using the drill bit a guide, place the threaded base block in place and verify the location is not
impacted by the roof bracing.
9 If the mounting block location is good with no obstructions, switch to the 6.35 cm (1/4”) drill bit
and re-drill all the holes for the mounting block.
10 Deburr the holes to remove any metal shards or remnants.
