5.4
Power the camera
BC840 series cameras support 12 Vdc and 24 Vac via terminal block, and Power over Ethernet
(802.3af PoE).
To power the camera via terminal block
1
Connect the leads from a 12 Vdc or 24 Vac power supply (not included) to the supplied
terminal block in accordance with the connection assignments on the back panel of the
camera.
2
Insert the terminal block into the 12 Vdc / 24 Vac connector on the back panel
3
Plug the power supply into a power outlet.
Connection 24 Vac Assignment
12 Vdc Assignment
+
Power-1
Power
—
Power-2
GND
Powering over Ethernet requires that 802.3af PoE power sourcing equipment (PSE) is
available on the network. The BC840 consumes 7 W of power.
To power the camera over Ethernet
1
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back panel of the
camera.
2
Connect the other end of the cable to an IEEE 802.3af network switch.
5.5
Connect to network
Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connections. For the best transmission
quality, do not exceed a cable length of 100 metres.
To connect through a hub or switch
● Connect one end of a straight through Cat 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP camera
and the other end of the cable to the hub or switch.
To connect directly to a PC
● Connect one end of a crossover Cat 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP camera and
the other end of the cable to the PC.
Refer to the following figure to determine whether you have established an Ethernet
connection.
Cable connection
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