Aigis Mechtronics PTZA6 Series User manual

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PTZA6 Series Pan
-
Tilt
-
Zoom
Domes
Installation Manual
Aigis Mechtronics, Inc.
1124 Louise Road, Winston-Salem, N 27282
Ph [phone] Fax [phone]
www.aigismech.com

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Table of Contents
1. Important Safeguards................................................... 3
1.1. Warnings............................................................. 3
1.2. Environmental Specifications............................... 3
1.3. Lightning-Proof Requirements............................. 3
1.4. Lightning and Surge Proofing............................... 4
1.5. Water Proofing.................................................... 4
2. Installation ................................................................... 4
2.1. Before You Start.................................................. 4
2.2. Materials Required.............................................. 4
3. Bracket Installation....................................................... 4
3.1. Overview............................................................. 4
3.2. Bracket Installation.............................................. 5
3.2.1. Wall Bracket Installation ................................. 5
3.2.2. Pendant Bracket Installation ........................... 5
3.2.3. orner Bracket Installation.............................. 6
3.2.4. Pole Bracket Installation ................................. 7
3.3. Wiring and Installing the Dome over.................. 8
3.4. Pan/Tilt Module Installation ................................ 9
4. Recess Mount Installation........................................... 10
4.1. eiling Hole Preparation.................................... 10
4.2. PTZ Module Installation..................................... 12
4.3. Trim Ring and Dome Bubble Attachment ........... 12
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the unit is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, or mount.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the unit.
Use only with a stand, tripod, bracket, or mount recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
8. Ventilation - Openings in the enclosure, if any, are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. This unit
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
9. Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply you
plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
10. Grounding or Polarization - This unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug. Alternatively, this unit may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into
a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
12. Power Lines - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal. U.S.A. models only - refer to the National Electrical Code Article 820
regarding installation of CATV systems.
13. Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire
or electric shock.
1 . Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this unit through
openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
15. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
16. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance--this indicates a need for
service.
17. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating
condition.
19. Coax Grounding - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the
cable system is grounded. U.S.A. models only--Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides information with respect to proper grounding
of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of discharge unit,connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
20. Lightning - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning
and power line surges.
AUTION: TO REDU E THE RISK OF ELE TRI AL
SHO K, DO NOT OPEN OVERS. NO USER
SERVI EABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVI E
TO QUALIFIED SERVI E PERSONNEL.

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1. Important Safeguards
1.1. Warnings
•Read this manual fully before attempting installation.
•Do not install this product near flammable or explosive
materials.
•Installation must be performed by qualified service
personnel in accordance with the national and local safety
codes.
•Ensure any lift equipment used employs proper safety
features.
•ut off power to the unit before servicing.
•Do not exceed 30VA on 24 volt models. Operation
above 30VA violates low voltage operation ( lass 2)
specifications. Normal operation is 24VA .
•Be careful not to drop the camera module or camera
housing during installation.
•Do not install this dome in any environment exceeding
the environmental conditions described below.
1. . Environmental Specifications
Indoor Domes:
Operating Temperature:
-10° ~ +50°
(+14° ~ 122° F)
Humidity:
Non-condensing
< 95% R.H.
Air Pressure
0.86 ~ 1.06 bar
Power Supply (included)
24VA , 50/60 Hz
1.0 Amps
Outdoor Domes:
Operating Temperature
-40° ~ +60°
(-40° ~ +140° F)
Humidity:
Non-condensing
< 95% R.H.
Air Pressure
0.86 ~ 1.06 bar
Power Supply (included)
24VA , 50/60 Hz
2.5 Amps
1.3. Lightning-Proof Requirements
Refer to Figure 1 throughout this section.
•Maintain a minimum of 50 meter (164 feet) distance from
any high voltage cables or equipment.
•Run outdoor rated cable under building eaves if possible.
•Run cabling to the site in buried, sealed steel tubes
(conduit). In areas exposed to the elements, shield the
cables with steel conduit. onnect the conduit to ground
at a single point; connect the ground to a Bus.
•In strong thunderstorm or high faradic zones (such as high
voltage transformer substations), extra strong lightning
proof equipment and a lightning rod must be employed.
•Take the building lightning proof requirements into
account to design the lightning proof and grounding
system of outdoor equipment and cable. Ensure that the
system is in accordance with national and industrial
standards.
•The system must be grounded with equal potentials. The
earth ground connection must satisfy the anti-
interference and electrical safety requirements and must
not short circuit eith the high voltage electricity net.
When the system is grounded separately, the resistance
of the ground conductor should be <4Ω and the cross-
sectional area of the ground conductor should be
<25mm2.
Power cable lightning conductor
ommunication/Data cable lightning conductor
Video cable lightening conductor
45°
The dome must be installed
within the angle of 45 degree
under the lightening rod.
Ground wire resistance
shold be less than 4
Ω
Sealed Steel Tube
(conduit)
Figure 1
–
Typical Outdoor Installation

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1.4. Lightning and Surge Proofing
This product uses TVS Lightning Proof technology which can
prevent damage to the equipment caused by lightning strickes
below 1500W and impulse signals such as surge; but it is also
necessary to abide by the above stated precautions to ensure
electrical safety.
1.5. Water Proofing
Outdoor domes are IP66 rated which indicates they are
dustproof, waterproof, and moisture proof. Do not install an
indoor dome in an outdoor environment. Protect the unit
from damaged caused by long term water wear. Utilize thread
sealant tape and RTV sealant on outdoor units.
. Installation
Note: Disregard references to RTV sealant and thread sealant
tape for indoor installations.
.1. Before You Start
•Read this manual in detail.
•Ensure that all installation and maintenance work is
performed by technical personnel with proper
qualifications and experience with this type of equipment.
•All electrical work must be in accordance with the latest
local and national laws and regulations including fire
prevention measures.
•Ensure that all components were included in the
shipment. If any parts are missing contact the shipper.
•Handle the pan/tilt module carefully. The camera module
is designed to snap into the dome with very little effort.
Do not bend and components or attempt to force the unit
into place. Do not handle the dome bubble with your
hands.
•Make sure the installation site is sufficient in terms of
structural integrity and/or available space before
commencing the installation. Maintain a safety
coefficient of at least 4 when installing this product.
•The unit is shipped in the safest possible packaging. Keep
it for possible future use. If the unit needs to be
returned, replace it properly in its packaging and contact
your supplier for return authorization and shipping
instructions.
•When using a wall mount, pendant mount, or corner
mount, ensure that the mounting accessory can support
at least 4 times the weight of the unit. When using a pole
mount, ensure that the installation is in accordance with
the lightning-proof requirements stated above. When
mounting an indoor unit into the ceiling, utilize support
wires if necessary and ensure that the ceiling can support
the weight of the unit.
. . Materials Required
Minimum Video oaxial able Requirements:
•75Ω impedance
•All copper conductor wire (core)
•95% copper shield mesh
International Gauge Max Transmission Distance
RG59/U 750ft (229m)
RG6/U 1,000ft (305m)
RG11/U 1,500ft (457m)
•RS485 ommunications cables (refer to Appendix)
•24VA Power supply cables (refer to Appendix)
•Thread sealant tape
•Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) sealant
•ustomer-supplied 1.5” NPT pipe for Pendant Mount
installations (cut to desired length)
3. Bracket Installation
3.1. Overview
These units were designed the the installer in mind. Quick
and simple connections are required to complete the
installation. Some of the features include:
•External threading of the external cover to easily connect
the cover to the mount bracket.
•Quick-attach and release mechanism used to connect the
camera module to the external cover.
•Simple, clearly marked connection board.
•Mounting options include wall mount, pole mount,
pendant mount and corner mount.
Figure 2 –
PTZ Unit and Accessories
Pendant Mount
PTZ Unit
Wall
Mount
amera
Lens
Dome
Bubble
amera
Module
(PTZ)
External
over
orner Mount
Pole Mount
Adapter
Flange
Pole
Bracket Hose
lamps

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3.30 in
84mm
5.51 in
140mm
Figure 3
–
Back of Wall
Mount
3. . Bracket Installation
Select an appropriate mounting location such that a safety
factor of 4 can be achieved.
3. .1. Wall Bracket Installation
Hold up the wall arm to the desired installation location and
use it as a template to mark the center of the drill holes. The
upper two holes are slotted for easy installation. Mark the
portion of the slotted holes as shown in Figure 3.
Drill out the four holes in the mounting surface with a bit large
enough to accept an M8 or 1/4" wall anchor. Drill to an
approximate depth of 3.0 inches (75mm). Insert the wall
anchor (not provided, see Figure 4) into the holes.
Run the power, video, and data (alarm optional) cables
through the back of the wall mount and down through the
threaded hole in the arm (see Figure 4). Leave enough length
of cable hanging out of the arm that the connections can be
made inside the dome (leave approx. 2-inches for the video
cable and 3.5-inches for the other cables).
Run the cables out of the notch in the bottom of the wall
mount (not shown) or through a previously drilled hole
through the wall (preferred method).
Apply a generous bead of RTV sealant around the entire edge
of the wall mount as shown in Figure 4. Apply additional
sealant to the notch at the base of the mount.
Position the mount over the wall anchors and begin to tighten
the nuts and washers. Tighten down the nuts until the
anchors are secure. Wipe off any excess RTV from the edges
of the mount.
3. . . Pendant Bracket Installation
Hold the pendant mount flange up to the ceiling and mark the
hole pattern. Figure 5 shows the bolt hole pattern. Be
mindful of the orientation of the notch used for cable entry.
Drill holes large enough for M6 (3/16 in.) wall anchors and drill
the hole to an appropriate depth (i.e. 75mm depth for M6 x
70mm anchor).
Apply a generous bead of RTV sealant around the entire edge
of the mount base (see Figure 6). Seat the pendant mount
over the wall anchors.
Tighten down the nuts until the anchors are secure. Wipe off
any excess RTV from the edges of the mount.
Apply Sealant Tape to both ends of the customer-supplied
1.5” NPT pipe. Screw one end of the pipe into the ceiling
flange.
Note: the Coupler is notched on one side. The PTZ unit
attaches to the notched side. Screw the un-notched side
onto the lower end of the pipe.
Feed the power, video and data cables (alarm optional) down
through the pendant mount leaving at least 2-inches of video
cable and 3.5 inches of the other cables hanging below the
mount (see Figure 7).
Figure 4
–
Wall Mount
01 Power/video/data cables
02 Wall Mount
03 Wall Anchor
04 RTV Sealant
02
03
01
04

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3. .3. Corner Bracket Installation
Hold up the corner bracket to the desired installation location
and use it as a template to mark the center of the drill holes.
The hole pattern in shown in Figure 8.
Drill out the eight holes in the mounting surface with a bit
large enough to accept an M8 or 1/4" wall anchor. Drill to an
approximate depth of 3.0 inches (75mm). Insert the wall
anchor (not provided, see Figure 4) into the holes.
Fasten the bracket to the wall. Pass the video, power, and
data (alarm optional) cables through the hole in the bracket as
shown in Figure 9. Feed these cables through the back of the
wall mount and out through the threaded opening. Leave 2-
inches of video cable and 3.5 inches of the other cables
hanging out of the wall mount.
Apply a generous bead of RTV around the entire edge of the
wall mount as shown in Figure 10 as well as the cable hole in
the corner bracket as shown in Figure 9. Fasten the wall
mount to the corner bracket using four M8 x 30mm screws.
Figure 5
–
Pendant Mount
Hole Pattern
Figure 6 – Apply RTV Sealant
140.00 mm
Figure 8
–
orner Bracket
(Side Plates) Hole Pattern
01 Power/video/data
cables
02 eiling Flange
03 ustomer supplied
1.5” NPT pipe
shown attached to
eiling Flange and
Adapter
04 Wall anchors
05 Set screws
Figure 7
–
Pendant Mount
03
02
04
05
05
01

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01
02 05
03
04
06
07
3. .4. Pole Bracket Installation
Apply RTV sealant around the edge of the wall mount as
shown in Figure 11. Fasten the pole bracket to the wall mount
using four M8x30mm screws. Wipe off any excess RTV.
Pass the video, power, and data (alarm optional) cables
through the hole in the pole bracket and up through the arm
of the wall mount. Leave 2-inches of video cable and 3.5
inches of the other cables hanging out of the wall mount.
Apply RTV sealant to the hole in the corner bracket as shown
in Figure 11.
Select appropriate sized hose clamps for the installation. Pass
the hose clamps (not supplied) through the slots in the pole
bracket and around the pole. Tighten the clamps by turning
the screw of the worm gear. Repeat for the other set of slots
in the pole bracket.
Figure 9 – Rear of orner Bracket
Figure 12
–
Pole Bracket Installed
01
ables
02 Wall Mount
03 Pole Bracket
04 Hose lamps
05 M8x30mm Screw
06 Pole
07 RTV Sealant
Figure 10
–
orner Bracket
and Wall Mount
01
ables
02 Wall Mount
03 orner Bracket
04 M8 x 30mm screw
05 M8 Wall Anchor
06 RTV Sealant
01 02
06
04 03
05
Figure 11
–
Pole Bracket Rear
02
07

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Figure 14
–
Dome over and Access
Panel
Figure 16
–
ontrol Bo
ard
Figure 13
–
Video, Data, Alarm
(optional)
and Power connectors
Figure 17 – Attach dome cover to wall mount
AUX2
GND
76543 A +B-
AC24V
Rs485
21
ALARMS AUX1
BN conn ec to r
Video ab le
Alarm able
Power able
ontrol able
A la rm a b le
co nne ctio n
D I P Switch
Video able onnection
P rotec tive over
P owe r ab le / o ntro l ab le o nne ction
Metal Bu tto n
G1
1
/2"
M 4Screw
3.3. Wiring and Installing the Dome
Cover
The 4-position and 12-position terminal blocks are supplied in
the packaging of the PTZ dome. The BN connector is not
supplied. Make the required connections based on the
diagram in Figure 13. The connectors themselves are also
labeled.
Remove the Dome over from the packaging. Open the
access panel by pressing the metal button shown in Figure 14.
The access panel flips down. Do not touch the AMP socket
when opening the panel.
Make the power, video, data and alarm (optional) connections
inside the Dome over. Feed excess wire back up into the
mount so that the access panel can close properly. See Figure
16 for connector locations.
Before closing the access panel, set the dip switches (see
Figure 16) to select the desired amera ID, Protocol, and Baud
rate. Refer to the appendix of the Operation Manual for dip
switch information.
lose the access cover. Pre-wind the dome cover
approximately 5-full turns before screwing the dome cover
into the wall mount. This will prevent the wires from being
twisted once the dome is in place. Screw the dome cover into
the wall mount, and tighten the M4 set screw (from the
hardware kit) to lock it in place.
Apply power to the unit. heck to see the LED shown in
Figure 18 is lit. Disconnect power before proceeding.

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Figure 18 – Apply power and check LED
Figure 19
–
Pan/Tilt Module and Packaging
Figure 21
–
Heater and Safety Wires
Figure 22
–
Attach dome bubble
Figure 20
–
onnect PTZ
module into Dome Housing
AMP Socket
G uid e n otc h e s
Lo c king flange s
Lockin g clip s
Metal Button
LED
Safety line
Heater wire
Heater wire connectors
aptive Screws
3.4. Pan/Tilt Module Installation
Remove the pan/tilt module from the packaging and inspect it
for damage. If the unit needs to be returned to the factory,
replace it properly in its packaging as shown in Figure 19.
The PTZ module fits into the dome housing quickly and easily.
Line up the AMP sockets shown in Figure 20. The guide
notches will align the module. arefully press the PTZ module
into position. Two snaps should be audible as it locks into
place.
Hold the dome bubble up to the mounted PTZ unit. If
installing an outdoor unit, connect the heater ring in the dome
bubble to the main unit be connecting the heater connectors
(see Figure 21).
Attach the safety wire from the dome bubble to the main unit
using the M3x5mm screw provided in the hardware kit.
Attach the dome bubble to the main unit by securing the four
captive screws in the trim ring to finish the installation.

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Figure 27
–
able onnections
Bulkhead connector
Figure 2
4
–
eiling Hole Dimensions
Figure 25
–
Video, power, data and
alarm (optional) connectors
Tightening ap
Figure 26 – Recessed housing access panel
Metal ButtonMetal Button
A Power / Data
Terminal Block
Alarm Terminal Block BN o nne ctor
4. Recess Mount Installation
Indoor recess-mount domes can be mounted in drop ceilings
(a.k.a. ceiling tiles, acoustic ceiling tiles, etc.) or sheetrock
ceilings. A typical installation is shown in Figure 23. The
ceiling must be able to support 4 times the weight of the PTZ.
Note: an additional support bracket is available (Part Number
MT-PTZ2X2) that is installed above the ceiling tile and clips on
to the ceiling tile grid. The PTZ then clips to both the support
bracket and the ceiling tile. ontact Aigis for more
information.
4.1. Ceiling Hole Preparation
Draw a circle on the ceiling for the hole the PTZ will be
mounted into. The dimensions of the hole should be 8.86-in
(225mm) minimum to 8.94-in (227mm) maximum, as shown
in Figure 24 The unit cannot be installed if the hole is in
excess of 9.37-in (238mm).
Depending on the type of material, select the appropriate tool
to cut out the mounting hole.
Run the power, video, data and alarm (optional) cables to the
site. Terminate the wires into the connectors provided in the
hardware kit (see Figure 25).
Remove the tightening cap from the bulkhead connector (see
Figure 27) on the side of the housing.
Feed all necessary wires through the tightening cap (see
Figure 25), then through the bulkhead connector and into the
recessed housing.
Press the metal button shown in Figure 26 to open the access
panel in order to make the cable connections.
onnect the external cables to the connectors indicated in
Figure 27.
Figure 23
–
Recess Mount

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Figure 28 – heck LED
Figure 31
–
Extend ceiling clips
AMP Socket
LED
Figure 30
–
Raise unit into ceiling
Figure 32
–
Support Wire Holes
and Attachment Locations
Attach to housing
using M3 Screws
Attach to support b eam
Support wires
Before closing the access panel, set the dip switches (see
Figure 16) to select the desired amera ID, Protocol, and Baud
rate. Refer to the appendix of the Operation Manual for dip
switch information.
Pull excess wire back through the bulkhead connector so that
the access panel can close properly. Tighten down the
tightening cap once the wires are in the desired position.
lose the access panel and connect power to the unit. A LED
should begin to glow in the center of the access panel (see
Figure 28). Disconnect power to the unit before proceeding.
Loosen the two long screws (see Figure 29) that are attached
to the plastic ceiling clips. Loosen the screws until the clips
are raised off the flange by an amount greater than the ceiling
thickness.
Raise the unit up into the hole in the ceiling with the ceiling
clips tucked in as shown in Figure 30.
When the housing flange is flush with the ceiling, twist the
two long screws (from previous step) 1/4 turn to extend the
ceilling clips out to grab onto the top side of the ceiling or
ceiling tile (see Figure 31).
If the ceiling is not strong enough to meet the 4x safety factor,
support wires can be attached to a support beam and
connected to the back of the PTZ housing. Four M3 screw
holes are provided in the exterior of the PTZ housing (see
Figure 32.
onnect the support wires to a more sturdy section of the
ceiling or a support beam above the installation location.
Attach the wires to the housing using M3 screws. See Figure
32.
Figure 29 – Raise ceiling clips
Rai se clips until the gap is larger
than the ceiling tile thi ckness.

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Figure 34
–
onnect PTZ
module into Dome Housing
Figure 35 – Dome Bubble Attachment
Figure 36 – Finished Installation
AMP Socket
G u id e n o tc he s
Lo c kin g flan ge s
Lo ckin g clip s
4. . PTZ Module Installation
Remove the pan/tilt module from the packaging and inspect it
for damage. If the unit needs to be returned to the factory,
replace it properly in its packaging as shown in Figure 33.
The PTZ module fits into the dome housing quickly and easily.
Line up the AMP sockets shown in Figure 34. The guide
notches will align the module. arefully press the PTZ module
into position. Two snaps should be audible as it locks into
place.
4.3. Trim Ring and Dome Bubble
Attachment
Attach the tether to one of the two threaded plastic posts in
the trim ring using an M3 screw from the hardware kit (see
Figure 35).
Align the tabs in the dome bubble with the grooves in the
flange of the main unit. Twist the dome bubble so that the
tabs engage in the grooves and continue twisting until the
dome bubble is secure.
The final installation is shown below in Figure 36.
Figure 33 – Support Wire Holes
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2
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2
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Printed in the U.S.A.