ACTi B412 User manual

2013/12/06
Bullet with Integrated
Round Bracket
Mounting on Hard Ceiling
using the Integrated Bracket
Installation Guide
For Models:
B412, B415, B416, B419, B43, E413, E415, E416, E417, E418, E44(A), E45(A), E46(A), E48,
I41, I48

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Table of Contents
Installation Methods ..........................................................4
Indoor Installation Procedures .........................................5
Step 1: Prepare for Installation................................................................. 5
Step 2: Install and Connect the Camera .................................................. 6
Step 3: Access the Camera Live View ..................................................... 7
Step 4: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus .......................................... 7
Step 5: Attach the Sunshield .................................................................... 7
Outdoor Installation Procedures with Naked Cable .......8
Step 1: Prepare for Installation................................................................. 8
Step 2: Prepare the Accessories............................................................ 10
Step 3: Connect the Cables .................................................................... 12
Step 4: Install the Camera....................................................................... 13
Step 5: Access the Camera Live View ................................................... 14
Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 14
Step 7: Attach the Sunshield .................................................................. 14
Outdoor Installation Procedures with Flex Conduit.....15
Step 1: Prepare for Installation............................................................... 15
Step 2: Prepare the Accessories............................................................ 17
Step 3: Waterproof the Cable.................................................................. 18
Step 4: Connect the Cables .................................................................... 20
Step 5: Install the Camera....................................................................... 22
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View ................................................... 23
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 23
Step 8: Attach the Sunshield .................................................................. 23
Appendices.......................................................................24
How to Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 24
How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle............................................... 32
How to Attach the Sunshield .................................................................. 33

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Safety Information............................................................34

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Installation Methods
This Installation Guide covers installation procedures of the following:
Indoor Installation Procedures: This section describes the procedures in installing
the camera indoors without the need to waterproof the cable connections.
Outdoor Installation Procedures with Naked Cable:This section describes the
procedures in installing the camera outdoors using an exterior-grade Ethernet cable.
Outdoor Installation Procedures with Conduit: This section describes the
procedures in installing the camera outdoors using a flexible conduit.
Before installation, check the camera package. Note that the camera comes with waterproof
cable kits, which contain the following items:
The 2-Sided Female Type Connector is used in all types of cable connection.
Cable Gland Accessories
(Waterproof without Conduit)
Conduit Gland Accessories
(Waterproof with Conduit)
2-Sided Female Type
Connector

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Indoor Installation Procedures
If the camera will be installed indoors and there is no need to waterproof the cable connections,
follow the procedures below.
Step 1: Prepare for Installation
1. Attach the bracket to the camera.
2. Determine how the cables will be routed:
If the cables will pass through the ceiling, mark the cable hole location on the
ceiling as shown on the drill template.
If the cables will be routed along the ceiling:
a. Note that the cable should pass through the cable gap on the bracket.

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b. If necessary, adjust the bracket position and then tighten the lock screw to lock
its position (torque 0.5 +/- 0.05 Nm).
NOTE: Make sure to secure the screw with the appropriate torque force (torque
= 0.5 +/- 0.05 Nm). The use of electric screwdriver or putting too much torque
force may cause damage to the bracket.
3. Mark and drill the location of the screw holes and cable hole, if necessary.
NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to
drill three (3) holes and use the supplied screw plugs.
Step 2: Install and Connect the Camera
1. Connect the Ethernet connector of the camera and the network to each side of the bundled
2-sided female type connector. If the cables will pass through the ceiling, push the cable
through the hole on the ceiling.
Ethernet cable
of the camera
Ethernet cable
from the network
2-Sided Female
Type Connector

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2. Attach the camera to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws.
3. Adjust the camera installation angle and orientation, and then tighten the two (2) screws to fix
its position.
Step 3: Access the Camera Live View
See How to Access the Camera Live View on page 24.
Step 4: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus
See How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle on page 32.
Step 5: Attach the Sunshield
See How to Attach the Sunshield on page 33.

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Outdoor Installation Procedures with
Naked Cable
For outdoor installation using naked cable, an exterior-grade Ethernet cable is required.
Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit.
Step 1: Prepare for Installation
1. Attach the bracket to the camera.
2. Determine how the cables will be routed:
If the cables will pass through the ceiling, mark the cable hole location on the
ceiling as shown on the drill template.
If the cables will be routed along the ceiling:
a. Note that the cable should pass through the cable gap on the bracket.

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b. If necessary, adjust the bracket position and then tighten the lock screw to lock
its position (torque 0.5 +/- 0.05 Nm).
NOTE: Make sure to secure the screw with the appropriate torque force (torque
= 0.5 +/- 0.05 Nm). The use of electric screwdriver or putting too much torque
force may cause damage to the bracket.
3. Mark and drill the location of the screw holes and cable hole, if necessary.
NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to
drill three (3) holes and use the supplied screw plugs.

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Step 2: Prepare the Accessories
1. Prepare the Cable Gland accessories. Detach the parts as follows:
NOTE: The cable gland comes in two sets, one for the Ethernet cable of the camera and the
other for the network.
2. Insert the clamping nut through the Ethernet cable of the camera.
3. Insert the rubber seal.
Main Body
Rubber Seal
Clamping Nut