ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions DBC845 User manual

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Quick Installation Guide FCC ID: P27DBC845
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DBC845 FHD Wireless Doorbell Camera
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1Introduction
This section provides information about the Doorbell Camera features,
components and capabilities.
Packaging Contents
The following items are included in the package.
1. Doorbell Camera x 1
2. Two Mounting Brackets (Small Slim & Gang Plate size)
3. Wedge Kit (15°, 30° Angles)
15° Wedge
30° Wedge
15° Tilt

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4. (No.1) Screw/Anchor x 2
5. (No.2) Screw x 2
6. (N0.3) Screw x 2
7. (No.4) Screw x 2
8. Bubble Level
9. Always On Bracket

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Physical Details
The DBC845 supports both analog and digital chimes within 8-24 AC voltage
range. The operation temperature is –4°F to 122°F. (–20°C to 50°C)
(The battery will not be charged when the temperature is < 32°F or discharge
when internal temperature is >138°F)
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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Overview
Doorbell/WPS Button has two functions:
WPS Pin Code Mode: When pressed and held 5 seconds, the doorbell camera will
be in WPS Pin Code Mode.
Note: When Wi-Fi connection is established, the WPS function is disabled.
Doorbell Mode: Press the button to ring the door chime.
LED Activity & Behavior:
Doorbell Activity LED Color LED
Intensity
LED
Behavior Description
Power Up ADT Blue Medium Solid
WPS Mode Green Medium Blinking Time out 2 mins
WPS Failure Red Medium Solid for 5
seconds
When WPS pair fails, RED LED solid on fr
5s. Then return back to Network
disconnection behavior till someone
press WPS button again.
Network
Connected ADT Blue Medium Solid
After connected to network, then LED
goes into Standby mode and related
LED behavior while working mode is
timeout.
Network
Disconnection Red Medium Blinking This priority Is higer than Network Standby mode
A/C Disconnected
(or other external
power resource
in the future.)
Red Medium
Intermittent
Blinking in
2s
LED will blink red with 2 second when
wired and A/C is not detected
At this moment, if the network is
connected, the ADT blue is solid, then
red LED is edges blinking and then after
ADT blue 10s edges m.
* When Battery pack replaces AC cable
in the feature, this LED behavior will
present Battery pack connection status.
Standby
(Sleep Mode)
ALL NA OFF
This priority Is higer than Network
connected.
Standby to PIR
trigger ADT Blue Dim ON After PIR trigger without button press.
Doorbell Button
Pressed ADT Blue Off-Dim- High
Pulsing for
10 seconds
LED will pulse between OFF(1s) -> dim -
> High(1s) intensity while the session is
set up. Then return back to Network
connection behavior till Doorbell run
into standby mode.

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FW download In
Progress Green Medium Spinning
Spinning will indicate FW being
downloaded. Once complete, update
takes place and doorbell reboots. LED
then goes into Power Up mode
Factory Reset Red Medium Triple Blink
When Reset pin is held down for 10
secods, once released, LED will blink red
triple indicating the start of the
reboot/factory reset
No Power Dark N/A N/A LED not powered

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2Basic Setup
Thissectionprovidesinformationonhowtoassembleand configure the DBC845
Doorbell Camera for enrollment.
Installation
1. Power-Up and Check LED
Turn on the switch on the rear side of the doorbell camera and wait for 20
seconds until the LED turns to flashing red.
Note:The internal battery supports about 40 minutes of operation. If you
don’t see the camera powering up, please charge the doorbell camera
via Micro USB cable with USB charger for 45 min before installation.
Figure 2-1 Power LED
2. Enroll the Camera in ADT Pulse
This process is described in section 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment.
3. Mounting the Doorbell Camera
Mount the camera in its final permanent location. Please refer to section 4
Hardware Installation for more details.

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3ADT Pulse Enrollment
This section provides instructions for wirelessly enrolling the DBC845
Doorbell Camera into the ADT Pulse network. This process uses Wi-
Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with PIN method to wirelessly enroll the
HD Camera to gateway via the ADT Pulse portal or Installer App.
Using WPS with PIN
1. Power up the camera and wait for the LED to turn flashing red, as
described in the previous chapter.
2. Launch web browser and log into the Pulse portal or installer app.
3. Enter the Manage Devices screen using one of the following methods.
• For the Pulse portal, select the System tab and click Manage
Devices .
• For Installer app, click the Pulse Devices link.
4. In Manage Devices screen, click Cameras .
Figure 3-1 Clicking "Cameras" Button

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5. Click the Add Using WPS button at the bottom of screen as shown in
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Clicking Add Using WPS Button
6. Locate the camera PIN number on the label on the rear of the camera.
Enter the PIN number in the WPS PIN field as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Entering the PIN

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7. Click the Continue button to initiate the WPS process.
Figure 3-4 Clicking "Continue" Button
8. Press the doorbell button, the LED will blink green during WPS process.
Note:This WPS process must be completed within 2 minutes or else it
will be timed out. The remaining time is displayed in the upper left
portion of the screen.
Figure 3-5 Add Camera Using WPS Screen

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9. Once the doorbell camera is enrolled, the Camera Details screen will be
displayed. Name the device and select the desired bandwidth & chime
type. Click
Save after entering or change settings.
Figure 3-6 Saving Camera Details
10. The newly added device will be shown in the Camera List, then click Go
Back at the top left of the screen as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Clicking Go Back Button

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11. The Manage Devices screen is displayed, click Close.
Figure 3-8 Manage Devices Screen
12. Click System page to verify the device enrollment.
Figure 3-9 System Screen
13. Move the doorbell to where it will be mounted and check the LED and site
diagnostics to verify Wi-Fi signal strength.
Note: If the Wi-Fi cannot reach the doorbell camera, you will see the
LED blinking red. Relocate the Pulse gateway / TS or Cloud Link if
possible or add a Wi-Fi repeater to improve the signal strength to the
doorbell camera.

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14. Factory Reset Instructions:
A. Press the doorbell button to wake up the device
B. If already enrolled, the device will “ding-dong”
C. If not already enrolled, the device will go into WPS mode
and blink green
D. Press and hold the reset button on the back until you hear a
ring (about 10 seconds), then release to start the reset
process
E. If you don’t hear the ring, press the doorbell button again to
ensure it is awake and perform step “D” again
F. The unit may need to be charged via USB is the battery is
too low to perform the factory reset

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4Hardware Installation
This section provides details for mounting the DBC845 Doorbell Camera.
Installing Hardware
Note:Ensure the camera is configured and enrolled in ADT Pulse before
permanently mounting.
1. Turn off the breaker circuit before disconnecting legacy doorbell button.
Figure 4-1 Breaker Circuit
2. Unscrew the legacy doorbell to locate two power wires. (The
recommended installation height is between 47 -60 inches.)
Figure 4-2 Mounting Location

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Note: Check the voltage at the doorbell to ensure voltage is between 9 ~
24 VAC. If the voltage is DC, then the DC845 does not support this
voltage type.

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3. Choose the mounting bracket that will cover the hole of the legacy doorbell
button. The larger bracket should be used with gang boxes.
Figure 4-3 Choosing Mounting Bracket
4. Connect the power wires from the existing doorbell to the screw terminals
of the bracket.
Figure 4-4 Connecting the power Wires

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5. Secure the bracket with screws (No. 1 or No. 2). Please see Figure 4-5.
Note: Install the anchors if necessary.
Figure 4-5 Installing the Screws
6. Attach the doorbell camera to the mounting bracket. Make sure the
doorbell camera is firmly fixed and working properly.
Caution: To avoid damaging the rubber seal of the pogo pins,
please attach the camera to the mounting bracket flush. Mounting
bracket should lay flat against the wall. Over torqueing can warp the
bracket and cause it to lose contact with pins
.
Figure 4-6 Attaching the Camera to the Bracket
7. Turn on the breaker circuit.
8. Check that the chime is working normally by pushing the doorbell button.
If the AC wires are not connected properly, the LED will blink Red every
5 seconds.
Note: Please check if the chime sounds, if not, the chime type should be
changed in the ADT Pulse portal under Manage Devices.

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Using the Wedge Kit (Optional)
If needed, you can mount your doorbell at an angle for better view and motion
detection. The wedge kit comes with 3 plates which can be used to tilt the
camera forward or sideways by 15/30 degrees.
1. Use the two screws (No.1) to install the wedge into the wall. The larger
bracket should be used with gang box.
Figure 4-7 Install the Wedge
2. Secure the bracket to the wedge with the two screws (No.3 or No. 4).
Figure 4-8 Attaching the Bracket to the Wedge

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3. Attach the doorbell camera to the bracket.
Figure 4-9 Attaching the Camera to the Bracket
4. Apply the Audio Video Surveillance Sticker.
Figure 4-10 Audio & Video Surveillance Sticker

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Always On Bracket Installation
The Always On bracket can only be installed with mechanical doorbell chimes
(AC16V~24V). In this configuration, the doorbell camera will be in always on
mode, which brings back the 5 second pre-buffer, connects live view faster, and
removes the need for the internal battery to be charged.
1. Choose the mounting bracket that will cover the hole of the legacy
doorbell button. The larger bracket should be used with gang boxes.
Figure 4-11 Choosing Mounting Bracket
2. Connect the power wires from the existing doorbell to the screw
terminals of the bracket.
Figure 4-12 Connecting the power Wires