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Installing the camera
Choosing a location to install the camera
The camera is very flexible, and can be installed practically anywhere. Some of the
things you’ll have to consider when choosing a location are:
• What you want to monitor, and where you’ll get the best view of it.
• How you’re going to connect the camera to your monitoring system. Remember
that cables and connections should be kept out of the weather.
• How to keep the camera out of harm’s way.
General Guidelines
• Try to place the camera in a position that a potential security threat will find it difficult
to avoid detection. A strategy which is often effective is to monitor entrances and exits
- after all, a security threat has to get in somewhere.
• The internal components of the camera can be damaged by prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight. Don’t let direct sunlight into the lens!
• The camera gets great images when it’s in the shade, looking at subjects that are
well lit. Don’t place the camera in bright light and have it facing shade or darkness.
• Bright light sources to the sides of, or behind the subject will interfere with your
images.
• The camera’s night vision will give well-exposed images if the area is dark.
However, if there’s a bright point source in the camera’s view (a streetlight, car
headlights or similar) then it might not engage night vision mode.
• Typically, the best view is obtained approximately 7ft (2m) to 10ft (3m) high, looking
slightly downwards.
• The camera’s casing is resistant to water, different weather conditions and
tampering. It would take an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the housing
of the camera (severe weather such as hurricanes or someone intentionally
damaging the lens would be enough). However, the cable and connector are
vulnerable and require protection.
Mounting the camera
The camera can be mounted onto a flat surface using screws. The surface must have
sufficient strength to hold the camera.
• Position the camera in the location you want to mount it, and mark the screw
holes on the surface to position the screws or attach the supplied mounting
template on the surface. Then, using appropriate screws for the surface you’re
fixing the camera to, secure the camera into place.
• If you’re mounting to a wooden surface, then screw the camera directly to the
surface.
• If you’re mounting to a masonry surface (bricks, concrete or similar) then you’ll
need to use the included wall plugs.
