Bosch MBE Series User manual

MBE Mounts and Adapters
MBE Series
en Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Important safety instructions 4
2 MBE Series Mounts and Adapters 6
2.1 Unpacking 6
2.2 Parts Lists 7
3 MBE-27/28 Wall Mount Applications 8
3.1 Mounting the MBE-27/28 to a Wall 8
3.2 Mounting the MBE-27/28 with the MBE-17 Wall Adapter 9
4 MBE-27/28 Pole Mount Applications 12
5 Attaching Cameras to the Brackets 15
5.1 Attaching an EX27 to the MBE-27 15
5.2 Attaching a REG-D1/L1 to an MBE-28 17
6 Dimensional Outlines 20

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1 Important safety instructions
Type numbers:
DANGER!
High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as “Dangerous Voltage” inside the product.
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious
bodily injury, or death.
WARNING!
Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
if not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the unit.

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Read, follow, and retain all of the following safety instructions.
Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions
before operation.
1. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
2. Do not install unit near any heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
3. Adjust only those controls specified in the operating
instructions.
4. Unless qualified, do not attempt to service a damaged unit
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
5. Use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
6. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
in accordance with applicable local codes.
7. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer. Equipment change or modification could
void the user's guarantee or authorization agreement.
You can view and print the full version of this Installation
Manual with Adobe Acrobat Reader, available online. This user
guide is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems;
protected by copyright. Contact: www.boschsecurity.com

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2 MBE Series Mounts and Adapters
This manual describes the following MBE series mounting
brackets and adapters:
MBE-27B / MBE-27W: a black or white mounting bracket for
use with an EX27 Series All-Weather Camera.
MBE-28B: a black mounting bracket for use with the REG-D1 or
the REG-L1 License Plate Camera.
MBE-15B / MBE-15W: a black or white adapter used to attach
an MBE-27 or MBE-28, along with an EXMB.020B Heavy Duty L
Bracket, to a pole.
This adapter can also accommodate the EXMB.028 Cable
Managed Wall Bracket or the EXMB.023 Wall Bracket.
MBE-17B / MBE-17W: a black or white adapter used to attach
an MBE-27 or an MBE-28, along with an EXMB.020B Heavy Duty
L-Bracket, to a wall.
This adapter can also accommodate the EXMB.028 Cable
Managed Wall Bracket or the EXMB.023 Wall Bracket.
Refer to Section 6 Dimensional Outlines, page 20, for
dimensional drawings of each mount and adapter.
2.1 Unpacking
This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If
an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, notify the
shipper immediately.
Verify that all the parts listed in the product's Parts List below
are included. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch
Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative.
The original packing carton is the safest container in which to
transport the unit and must be used if returning the unit for
service. Save it for possible future use.

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2.2 Parts Lists
MBE-15B / MBE-15W Pole Mount Adapter
MBE-17B / MBE-17W Wall Mount Adapter
MBE-27B / MBE-27W Wall Mount Bracket
MBE-28B Wall Mount Bracket
Quantity Description
1 Pole mount adapter plate, black or white
2 Metal bands with gear clamps
4 M6 x 20 mm bolts
4 M6 flat washers
Quantity Description
1 Wall mount adapter plate, black or white
4 M6 x 20 mm bolts
4 M6 flat washers
Quantity Description
1 Bracket arm for EX27, black or white
1 #6 Hex Key
1 EX27 interface plate
1 M8 x 45 mm bolt
Quantity Description
1 Bracket arm for REG-D1/REG-L1, black
1 #4 hex key
1 #5 hex key
6 M5 x 10 mm bolts (attached to bracket)
6 M5 plastic captive washers (attached to bracket)

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3 MBE-27/28 Wall Mount Applications
The MBE-27B, MBE-27W, and the MBE-28B Brackets can be
mounted directly to a wall or to the MBE-17 Wall-Mount
Adapter. The MBE-17 Wall-Mount Adapter provides extra
support and can withstand heavier loads.
The MBE-28 Bracket also allows cables to run through the arm
and up the mount head at the end of the arm to connect to the
camera.
For a secure mounting installation, bolts should extend through
the mounting surface and be secured with nuts, washers, and
lock washers on the opposite side.
If studs are used, they should either be anchored in concrete or
welded to a steel backer plate.
3.1 Mounting the MBE-27/28 to a Wall
The MBE-27/28 can be mounted directly to a wall surface and
can support up to 25 kg (55 lbs). Use the MBE-17 wall-mount
adapter if your application requires extra support. Refer to
Section 3.2 Mounting the MBE-27/28 with the MBE-17 Wall
Adapter, page 9.
1. Determine a secure mounting location for the wall
installation.
2. Use the four (4) holes on the flanges of the MBE-27/28
wall-mount bracket as a template to mark the position
where the holes should be drilled to secure the mount.
MBE-28: If routing cables through the wall, drill a 25 mm
(1 in.) hole placed exactly in the middle of the four (4)
marked holes.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the mounting fasteners have a minimum pull-out
strength of 300 kg (661.4 lbs) per screw.

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3. Drill the four (4) holes in the installation location.
4. Using four bolts or studs (not supplied) with nuts,
washers, and lock washers, fasten the MBE-27/28 to its
mounting location and tighten all nuts securely.
Note: The minimum diameter bolt (or stud) required is
6 mm (.25 in.).
3.2 Mounting the MBE-27/28 with the MBE-17
Wall Adapter
The MBE-17 Wall-Mount Adapter provides increased support for
the MBE-27 and the MBE-28 bracket. The MBE-17 also provides
a mounting location for the EXMB.020B L-bracket, a heavy-duty
bracket used to mount an additional piece of equipment, such
as an illuminator.
The combination of the MBE-27/28 and the MBE-17 can support
a total weight of 45 kg (100 lbs).
Note: The MBE-17 Wall-Mount Adapter has two distinct hole
patterns for attaching various mounting brackets. Use the 94.2
x 40 mm (3.71 x 1.57 in.) hole pattern with the MBE-27/28
bracket. (Use the 86 x 40 mm hole pattern with the old
EXMB.023 or EXMB.028 bracket.)
Refer to Section 6 Dimensional Outlines, page 20, for detailed
dimensional drawings.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the mounting fasteners have a minimum pull-out
strength of 300 kg (661.4 lbs) per screw.
NOTICE!
The fasteners and mounting surface must be capable of
supporting a maximum load of 25 kg (55 lbs).

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1. Determine a secure mounting location for the wall
installation.
2. Use the six (6) holes on the flanges of the MBE-17 wall-
mount adapter as a template to mark the position where
the holes should be drilled to secure the adapter.
MBE-28: If routing cables through the wall, use the center
hole on the MBE-17 as a template to drill through the wall.
3. Drill the six (6) holes in the installation location, bolts not
supplied.
Note: The minimum diameter bolt (or stud) required is
6 mm (.25 in.).
4. Orient the MBE-17 so that the 94.2 x 40.0 mm
(3.71 x 1.57 in.) hole pattern is at the top.
5. Using six bolts (or studs) with nuts, washers, and lock
washers, fasten the MBE-17 to its mounting location and
tighten all nuts securely.
6. Align the four holes on the MBE-27B, MBE-27W, or the
MBE-28B bracket with the 94.2 x 40 mm (3.71 x 1.57 in.)
hole pattern on the MBE-17 adapter.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the mounting fasteners have a minimum pull-out
strength of 300 kg (661.4 lbs) per screw
NOTICE!
The fasteners and mounting surface must be capable of
supporting a maximum load of 45 kg (100 lbs).

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7. Fasten the MBE-27 or MBE-28 bracket to the MBE-17 using
the four (4) M6 x 20 hex bolts and washers that shipped
with the MBE-17. Use the illustration below as a guide:
8. Optionally, attach the EXMB.020B to the MBE-17 using the
two (2) M6 x 20 hex bolts that shipped with the
EXMB.020B. Use the illustration below as a guide:

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4 MBE-27/28 Pole Mount Applications
The MBE-27B, MBE-27W, and the MBE-28B Brackets can be
mounted to pole using the MBE-15 Pole-Mount Adapter. The
MBE-15 Pole-Mount Adapter comes with two (2) metal bands
and a connected gear clamp that secures the MBE-15 to a pole.
The MBE-15 Pole-Mount Adapter can accommodate a pole with
a diameter of 89–203 mm (3.5–8 in.), extra straps can be used
for larger pole diameters (not-supplied).
The MBE-15 also provides a mounting location for the
EXMB.020B bracket, a heavy-duty L-bracket used to mount an
additional piece of equipment, such as an illuminator.
The combination of the MBE-27/28 and the MBE-15 can support
a total weight of 90 kg (200 lbs).
Note: The MBE-15 Pole-Mount Adapter has two distinct hole
patterns for attaching various mounting brackets. Use the
94.2 x 40 mm (3.71 x 1.57 in.) hole pattern with the MBE-27/28
bracket. (Use the 86 x 40 mm hole pattern with the old
EXMB.023 or EXMB.028 bracket.)
Refer to Section 6 Dimensional Outlines, page 20, for
dimensional drawings of each mount and adapter.
1. Determine a secure mounting location for the pole
installation
2. Orient the MBE-15 so that the 94.2 x 40 mm
(3.71 x 1.57 in.) hole pattern is at the top.
3. Thread one end of one of the metal band through the two
top slots of the MBE-15. Then, wrap the metal band around
the pole and thread the end of the metal band into the
gear clamp.
4. Tighten the gear clamp using a flat screwdriver or an 8 mm
hex socket driver until the metal band is securely fastened
to the pole.
5. Thread one end of the other metal band through the two
bottom slots of the MBE-15. Then, wrap the metal band
around the pole and thread the end of the metal band into
the gear clamp.

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6. Tighten the gear clamp using a flat screwdriver or an 8 mm
hex socket driver until the metal band is securely fastened
to the pole.
7. Align the four holes on the MBE-27B, MBE-27W, or the
MBE-28B bracket with the 94.2 x 40 mm (3.71 x 1.57 in.)
hole pattern on the MBE-15 adapter.
8. Fasten the MBE-27 or MBE-28 bracket to the MBE-15 using
the four (4) M6 x 20 hex bolts and washers that shipped
with the MBE-15. Use the illustration below as a guide:

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9. Optionally, attach the EXMB.020B to the MBE-15 using the
two (2) M6 x 20 hex bolts that shipped with the
EXMB.020B. Use the illustration below as a guide:

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5 Attaching Cameras to the Brackets
The following table summarizes the cameras that are
compatible with the MBE-27B, MBE-27W, and the MBE-28
brackets:
5.1 Attaching an EX27 to the MBE-27
The EX27 camera is an all-weather system that includes all of
the best features of a “plug and play” camera without
compromise to CCD optics and lens quality. Refer to the EX27/
EX27N/EX27D Installation Manual, located on the Bosch Security
System Web site, for complete camera details.
Bracket Compatible Cameras
MBE-27B
MBE 27W
EX27, EX27N All Weather Cameras
EX27D Desert Camera
MBE-28B REG-D1, REG-L1 License Plate Cameras
NOTICE!
Select a suitable location that protects the camera from
accidental damage, tampering, and environmental conditions
that exceed the camera’s specifications.
CAUTION!
The selected mounting location should not place the camera in
a situation where its environmental specifications could be
exceeded.
Ensure the selected location is protected from falling objects,
accidental contact with moving objects, and unintentional
interference from personnel. Follow all applicable building
codes.

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Use the following illustration to identify the parts of the MBE-27
bracket:
Figure 5.1 MBE-27 Bracket with MBE-17 Wall-Mount Adapter
Use the following procedure to mount an EX27 camera:
1. Attach the MBE-27 Bracket to a wall or a pipe according to
the instructions in Section 3 MBE-27/28 Wall Mount
Applications, page 8, or Section 4 MBE-27/28 Pole Mount
Applications, page 12.
2. Position the interface plate (item 2 in Figure 5.1) on the
bracket.
3. Place the pan/tilt mounting bracket connected to the EX27
camera onto the interface plate (item 2) on the MBE-27.
4. Feed the M8 x 45 mm bolt through the bracket (item 1)
and the interface plate (item 2) and into the pan/tilt
mounting bracket.
5. Use the #6 hex key to tighten the M8 x 45 mm bolt (Item 3)
and to secure the EX27 camera to the MBE-27 bracket.
1 MBE-27 Bracket 3 M8 x 45 mm bolt
2 Interface Plate 4 Hole Plugs

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6. Route the applicable wires to the EX27 camera. Remove
any of the hole plugs (item 4) to facilitate cable
management.
7. Refer to the EX27/EX27N/EX27D Installation Manual to
configure and to use the camera.
5.2 Attaching a REG-D1/L1 to an MBE-28
The REG-D1 and REG-L1 License Plate Capture Cameras are
designed and configured to capture images of license plates
under a wide range of ambient light and weather conditions.
Refer to the REG-D1 Installation Instructions or to the REG-L1
Installation Instructions, both located on the Bosch Security
System Web site, for complete camera details.
NOTICE!
Select a suitable location that protects the camera from
accidental damage, tampering, and environmental conditions
that exceed the camera’s specifications.
CAUTION!
The selected mounting location should not place the camera in
a situation where its environmental specifications could be
exceeded.
Ensure the selected location is protected from falling objects,
accidental contact with moving objects, and unintentional
interference from personnel. Follow all applicable building
codes.

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Use the following illustration to identify the parts of the MBE-27
bracket:
Figure 5.2 MBE-28 Bracket with MBE-17 Wall-Mount Adapter
Use the following procedure to mount a REG-D1 or REG-L1
camera:
1. Attach the MBE-28B Bracket to a wall or a pole according
to the instructions in Section 3 MBE-27/28 Wall Mount
Applications, page 8, or Section 4 MBE-27/28 Pole Mount
Applications, page 12.
2. Route the cable attached to the REG-D1 or REG-L1 camera
through the MBE-28B and into the wall or through one of
the plugs to facilitate cable management.
3. Align the six (6) inner screw holes on the REG-D1 or REG-
L1 with the bolt holes on the bracket mounting head.
1 MBE-28 Bracket 4 Tilt Bolt
2 Bracket Mounting Head 5 Locking Bolt
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4. Secure the REG-D1 or REG-L1 to the MBE-28B using the six
(6) M5 x 10 mm bolts with captive washers and the #4 hex
key.
5. Adjust the tilt angle of the camera by loosening the tilt bolt
(item 4) with the #5 hex key and the locking bolt (item 5)
with a Phillips head screwdriver.
6. Place the camera at the desired tilt angle and tighten the
tilt bolt and the locking bolt.
7. Adjust the pan angle of the camera by loosening the pan
bolt, located beneath the bracket mounting head, by
loosening the pan bolt using the #5 hex key. Place the
camera at the desired pan angle and tighten the bolt.
8. Refer to the REG-D1 Installation Instructions or to the REG-
L1 Installation Instructions to configure and use the camera.

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6 Dimensional Outlines
MBE-15B / MBE-15W Pole-Mount Adapter
80.5 3.17
44.5
1.75
40
1.57
159.8
6.29
281
11.06
62
2.44
62
2.44
94.2
3.71
86
3.39
40.8
1.61
M6 Thread Typ 12 Places
[in.]
mm