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POSITIONING YOUR CAMERA
When installing your camera, it is important to select a proper site not only for field of view, but for other considerations as well:
Distance from viewing/recording device. The further the camera is from the DVR or monitor, the higher the chances
of signal degradation. Typical 75Ω Video Cable provides acceptable signal at distances up to 200’ (30m). At greater distances,
UL-Listed shielded RG59 should be used. The camera’s power supply should be located as near to the camera as possible when the
distance exceeds 200’ as the power level will drop over extended distances resulting in a decrease in video quality and IR LED range.
Do not place near high voltage wires or other sources of electrical interference. Electrical interference will
degrade the quality of the signal.
Place camera out of reach to avoid damage.
Avoid direct exposure to weather. Do not place the camera where rain or snow will hit the lens directly nor should the
camera be placed so that the sun or bright light shines directly into the lens. Indoor cameras should never be placed outside.
Weatherproof cameras will not work when submerged. Ensure that all power and video connections are not directly exposed to water
and are protected from the elements.
Do not place camera behind a window. The IR LEDs act like a flashlight and will create a reflection that will obscure
events on the other side of the glass.
Light levels should be approximately the same between camera and target area. A camera in a brightly-lit
area looking into a shaded area, or vice versa, will produce inadequate results.
Avoid areas with high vibration. Vibrations from heavy equipment or machinery adjacent to the wall that the camera is
mounted on will cause the camera to shake and the resulting video will also be shaky.
The above are guidelines and the optimal location for your camera will depend on your unique circumstances. As a general rule,
the locations highlighted in green in the picture on the following page indicate the best locations to mount your camera. Both
locations are sheltered from rain or snow and offer good sight lines to allow your camera to monitor a wide area. Your camera has
a wall mount with limited flexibility, making the lower area the ideal position. However, your individual circumstances may require an
alternate method of mounting.
Because your camera is weatherproof and contains an internal
fan to circulate heat generated by the power supply through the
housing, it requires less protection than most other weatherproof
cameras as well as those which are merely weather-resistant.
It can be placed in more exposed locations if needed. Keep in
mind that this camera is designed to operate between -22°F
to 140°F (-30°C to 60°) with a relative humidity of up to 95%)
and consider wind chill and other environmental factors when
selecting your location.
Your camera has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP66, which
is the highest level currently available. This rating measures the
level of protection against environmental factors such as dust
and moisture getting into the inner workings of the camera. The
internal fan will circulate air within the camera housing and will
prevent the lens from fogging up internally. However, the internal
heat of the camera will not be enough to melt ice or evaporate
moisture on the outside of the camera body. Care should be
taken, therefore, that the camera will not be positioned in a way
that moisture will accumulate on the outside of the lens, or that
the lens will be blocked by icicles.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE CAMERA
STEP 1. At the desired location, use the mounting bracket to mark the position for the holses for the mounting screws
STEP 2. Drill the mounting holes, along with a larger hole to pass the cable through if desired.
STEP 3. Mount the camera using the proper hardware. We have included fasteners for wood, masonry and stucco surfaces.
Please also keep in mind that your camera weighs 3.2 pounds (1455 grams) and the mounting surface should be strong enough to
support the weight of the camera. It is not recommended to attach this camera to drywall, but rather to use screws long enough to
securely fasten the camera to the structural wood frame behind it.