Fortinet FortiCam SD20B Installation instructions manual

FortiCam™ SD20B Mounting Guide

FortiCam SD20B Mounting Guide
February 24, 2022
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions................................................................................... 4
Available Mounting Accessories.................................................................... 5
Ceiling Mount ................................................................................................... 8
Ceiling mount with straight tube................................................................................8
Wall Mount...................................................................................................... 10
Standard pendent mount......................................................................................... 10
Corner Mount ................................................................................................. 12
Corner plate............................................................................................................ 12
Pole Mount...................................................................................................... 13
Pole direct mounting............................................................................................... 13

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Warnings and Cautions
Handle the camera carefully
Do not abuse the camera. The camera can be damaged by improper handing or storage.
Do not disassemble the camera
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Ask a qualified service person for servicing.
Do not block cooling holes on the bracket
This camera has a cooling fan inside. Blocking the cooling holes leads to buildup of heat,
and may cause malfunction.
Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings
Use the camera under conditions where temperature is between 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F),
and relative humidity is below 90%.
Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture, or try to operated it in wet areas
This product is designed for indoor use or locations where it is protected from rain and
moisture. Turn the power off immediately if the camera is wet and ask a qualified service
person for servicing. Moisture can damage the camera and also cause electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a
mild detergent and wipe the camera gently.
Never face the camera towards the sun
Do not aim the camera at bright objects. Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at
the sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise, the camera may be smeared or
damaged.

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Available Mounting Accessories
You can order any of the following mounting accessories for your installation requirements:
Standard Pendent Mount (SKU: FCM-SD2-PDT)
White; 348.0 x 104.0 x 138.6 mm (13.7 x 4.1 x 5.5 inches); 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Diameter: 45.0 mm (1.8 inches)
Supplied with M8x12 screw x 1, spring washer-8 x 1, pendent tube washer x 1,
rubber washer-8 x 1 and sponge x 2.

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Straight Tube (SKU: FCM-SD2-ST25)
Iron; Height: 250.0 mm (9.8 inches)
Diameter: 50.0 mm (2.0 inches) 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Supplied with M8x12 screw x 1, spring washer-8 x 1, pendent tube washer x 1,
rubber washer-8 x 1 and waterproof rubber x 1
Corner Standard Mounting Plate (SKU: FCM-SD2-CPM)
222.0 (L) x 204.0 (W) x 117.0 (D) mm (8.7 x 8.0 x 4.6 inches); 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Supplied with washer-8 x 4, spring washer-8 x 4, M8x16 screw x 4, and M8 nut x 4

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Pole Thin Direct Mounting Plate (SKU: FCM-SD2-TDM)
For mounting with Standard Pendant Mount
232.0 (L) x 136.0 (W) x 50.0 (D) mm (9.1 x 5.4 x 2.0 inches)
Diameter: 50.0 ~ 200.0 mm (2.0 ~ 7.9 inches); Weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Supplied with stainless steel straps x 4, Mx16 screw x 4, washer x 4 and spring washer-8 x
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Stainless Steel Straps
For fixing pole
232.0 (L) x 136.0 (W) x 50.0 (D) mm (9.1 x 5.4 x 2.0 inches)
Diameter: 50.0 ~ 200.0 mm (2.0 ~ 7.9 inches); Weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Supplied with stainless steel straps x 4, Mx16 screw x 4, washer x 4 and spring washer-8 x
4

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Ceiling Mount
You can mount the camera on ceiling with the tube accessary.
Ceiling mount with straight tube
Tools Needed:
Drill
Screwdriver
To mount the dome camera with the straight tube
Warning: Make sure the ceiling can support the weight of the dome camera and straight tube.
1. Make a cable entry hole in the ceiling.
2. Fix the suspension bracket to the ceiling with the proper screws and anchors.
3. Thread the cables through the straight tube and the mounting kit.
Note: After threading the cables, block the cable entry hole with the supplied
sponge(s) to prevent outside materials from entering the tube.
1. Fix the mounting kit to the straight tube with the supplied screws and washers.
2. Connect the cables to the dome camera.
3. Mount the dome camera to the mounting kit, making sure to align the thread holes of
the lock screw plate and mounting kit.
4. Align the thread holes on the lock screw plate and
mounting kit and screw the supplied M5 standard
screw/security to the plate as shown in the
picture.

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Ceiling mounting: straight tube

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Wall Mount
The dome camera can be mounted on the wall with the standard pendent mount.
Standard pendent mount
Follow the steps below to mount the dome camera to the standard pendant mount.
Tools Needed:
Drill
Screw driver
To mount the dome camera to the pendant mount
1. Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the
cables. Alternatively, you could place the cable
entry board on the compact pendent mount’s
mounting plate to place the cables as shown in
the picture.
2. Fix the pendent mount on the wall with the proper screws and anchors.
3. Attach the waterproof rubber to the pendant mount.
4. Run the cable(s) through the pendant mount.
Note: Block the cable entry hole with the supplied
sponge to prevent outside materials from entering
the mount. The sponge can be placed in the
mount in two different ways, as shown in the
pictures.
5. Thread the cable(s) through the mounting kit and join the mounting kit to the pendent
mount with the supplied screws and washers. Adjust the waterproof rubber to the
joint.
6. Connect the cable(s) to the dome camera.

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7. Join the dome camera to the mounting kit with the supplied screw and washers.
Wall mounting: pendent mount and mounting kit

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Corner Mount
The corner mount allows you to attach the camera to the corners of walls to provide maximum
surveillance. It is designed to work with the pendent mount available separately.
Corner plate
Follow the steps below to mount the dome camera to the corner plate.
Tools needed:
Drill
Screw driver
To mount the dome camera to the corner plate
1. Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the cable(s).
2. Fix the corner plate on the corner of the wall with the proper screws and anchors.
3. Run the cable(s) through the hole on the corner plate.
4. Fasten the corner plate with the supplied screws and washers and then thread the
cable(s) through the corner plate with the cable(s) coming out of the pendent mount’s
outlet.
Note: Block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent outside
materials from entering the pendent mount.
5. Attach the waterproof rubber to the corner plate.
6. Thread the cable(s) through the mounting kit and join the mounting kit to the corner
plate with the supplied screws and washers. Then adjust the waterproof rubber to the
joint.
7. Connect the cable(s) to the dome camera.
8. Join the dome camera to the mounting kit with the supplied screws and washers.
Corner wall mounting: standard corner plate and pendent mount kit

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Pole Mount
The dome camera can be mounted on a pole using the provided pole mounting kit. It is
designed to work with the pendent mount available separately.
Pole direct mounting
Follow the steps below to mount the dome camera to the pole direct mounting plate.
Tools needed:
Stainless strap cutter
Screw driver
To mount the dome camera to a pole
1. Fasten the direct mounting plate to a pole with the equipped stainless straps.
2. Run the cable(s) through the hole on the direct mounting plate.
3. Fasten the standard pendent mount to the pole direct mounting plate with the supplied
screws and washers.
4. Thread the cable(s) through the pendent mount with the cable(s) coming out of the
pendent mount’s outlet.
Note: Block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent outside material
from entering the pendent mount.
5. Attach the waterproof rubber to the pendent mount.
6. Thread the cable(s) through the mounting kit and install the mounting kit to the
pendent mount with the supplied screws and washers. Adjust the waterproof rubber
to the joint.
7. Connect the cable(s) to the dome camera.
8. Install the dome camera to the mounting kit with the supplied screws and washers.

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Pole direct mounting with standard pendent mount

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