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Step 1. Mounting the camera
A R5VDPS camera can be mounted directly to a wall or ceiling. The surface should support at least three
times the weight of the camera and junction box (if used). The LAN/power drop cable from the camera can
be routed either through mounting surface or through a cable channel in the mounting base.
1.
Remove the dome from the camera by removing the three dome assembly cover screws. An
L-wrench is provided.
Typical ceiling mounting
NOTE
If mounting the camera on a wall, ensure that the cable channel in the mounting base is down.
If mounting the camera on a ceiling, orient the mounting base so that the cable channel is pointing
away from any source of water, dust, and other contaminates.
2.
Acquire the kind of fasteners that will work best for mounting the camera to the ceiling or wall. The
mounting hardware provided with the camera will work well withe many types of surfaces.
3.
Using the drill template provided, mark the location of the screws that anchor the mounting base
to the mounting surface. See the note above. If you are routing the drop cable through mounting
surface, also mark the position of the hole for the drop cable.
4.
Drill holes for the fasteners you will use to anchor the base to the mounting surface.
5.
If routing the drop cable through the mounting surface, drill a 3/4” hole in the middle of the drill
template.
6.
Route the Ethernet, power (if not using PoE), audio and alarm extension cables to the camera
mounting location.
7.
Route the drop cable through the hole in the mounting surface, or through the cable channel in the
mounting base, then attach the camera assembly to the surface using the appropriate fasteners.
NOTE
Make sure the
Reset
button (drop cable) is accessible after mounting the camera.
9.
Connect the Ethernet, power, audio and alarm extension cables to the camera drop cables:
a.
Connect the audio and alarm extension cables to the peripheral devices as needed.
b.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera LAN drop cable. Protect the connection from
moisture and other contamination, if necessary. A Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting is provided.
Installation instructions for the fitting are included later in this document.
Network drop cable
from camera
Network cable from
router or switch
Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting installed
WARNING
!
Drop cable connectors are not waterproof.
Failure of the power or Ethernet
connector due to moisture or another contaminant is considered an installation
error, which voids the warranty. Seal all connections adequately.
c.
If the camera is not powered using PoE (Power over Ethernet injector), connect the 12 Vdc
power extension cable to the camera power drop cable. The polarity of the drop cable
connector is shown in the drop cable photo above.
CAUTION
Do not apply power to the camera at this time. Before applying power through a power extension
cable, ensure that the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and
can damage the camera.
10. For outdoor installations, seal holes drilled in the mounting surface to block moisture and other
contaminants, if necessary.
11. Secure the camera to the mounting surface using appropriate screws.
12. Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc power cable or PoE injector, as configured.
Step 2. Using the Device Configuration Tool software
NOTE
: Skip this
Step
if you are adding your camera directly to the Ethernet connectors on the backpanel if an NVR.
Installation
The Device Configuration Tool is a PC-based network utility for discovery of your network camera for your
N-series recorder. It provides an easy way to configure the camera’s network settings and reset the camera.
It can be installed on a Microsoft® Windows® (Windows 7 or newer) operating system that has access to
the network where your the cameras are installed. The Device Configuration Tool is available from your
vendor.
1.
Acquire the Device Configuration Tool from your vendor. At the time when this document was
published, the file is named:
Device Config Tool_<version>.exe
.
2.
Run the
.exe
file on a Windows computer that is connected to the LAN where your cameras are
installed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You may have to open
ports in your firewall. The software automatically opens after it is installed and then searches for
compatible cameras on the LAN. See below.
Click here to view network settings
Modify network settings
Modify the network settings of the camera you are installing to avoid IP address conflicts on the LAN. Verify
that the your new settings will be compatible with other devices on the network before continuing. Consult
with your network administrator for specific recommendations, if necessary.
3.
Click the entry in the search results list for the camera you are installing. The frame at the bottom of
the window shows
User Info
(UserName and Password) and
Device Info
(network settings).
4.
Enter the new and compatible network settings in the
Device Info
field (see below). Here, the IP
address was changed to
192.168.0.68
, and the Gateway was changed to
192.168.0.1
.
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