Panasonic BB-HCM403A User manual

Installation Guide
(For Professional Installers)
Network Camera
Model No. BB-HCM403A (PoE Ready)
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Installation Procedures
After preparing the Ethernet cable that has enough length, mount the camera.
•The camera can be viewed in the least light requirement at 3 lx (default). Use supplemental lighting for the dimly lit places.
The camera can be viewed in the least of 0.2 lx in the color night view mode (see page 70 of the Operating Instructions on
the CD-ROM), which may increase the refresh interval.
•Mounting and cabling instructions described in this Installation Guide follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential
installations. In some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state ordinances. For such installations,
contact your local building department or building inspector for more details.
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Two ways of wiring the cables (Ethernet cable, AC adaptor
cord, etc.) can be considered; wiring through a hole made
in the ceiling or wiring without making a hole in the ceiling.
Select either one of the two.
Mounting on the Ceiling
Wiring through a hole made in the ceiling
Mounting Reference Diagram (Bottom View)
1
Attach the Safety Wire to the camera with Screw B and
Washer (S).
Adjust the position and direction of the camera while you confirm that
images are displayed on the monitor as you imaged.
Attach the camera. Attach the camera firmly when mounting on the ceiling.
Indoor Ceiling Use Only
Adjust the position and
direction of the camera.
Note
Screw B
Safety Wire
Washer (S)
R 100 mm
(3 15/16 inches)
25 mm
(1 inch)
Hole for wiring cables
65 mm
(2 9/16 inches)
• Please read the Important Information before using.
• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual.
• "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.
• Installation and wiring should be performed by a professional installer.
• Install the camera after camera is connected and setup is finished following the Getting Started guide.
Camera Direction
Ceiling Plate B
Necessary Installation
Range
•Make sure to mount the camera firmly on the ceiling.
•Do not mount the camera on a weak ceiling.
•It is necessary to attach the Safety Wire so that the camera does
not fall.
•The Ceiling Mounting Cover should be removed when removing
the SD memory card (see page 127 of the Operating Instructions
on the CD-ROM).
•The camera is intended for indoor ceiling use only. Prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage CCD.
•The camera's MAC address and serial number are printed on the
bottom of the camera. They are needed in order for camera
configuration and maintenance. Record both of them for before
mounting the camera.

1
2
1 2
65 mm
(2 9/16 inches) Hole for cables
25 mm (1 inch)
Hook for AC adaptor cord
Fit the two dents
in place.
Attach provisionally with
Screws A.
Screws A (2 pcs.)
Adjust the " " of the main
unit to the " " of the Ceiling
Mounting Cover.
Move the Ceiling Mounting
Cover in the clockwise
direction until the " " of it fits
to the " " of the main unit.
Be careful not to nip cables etc.
When removing the Ceiling Mounting Cover, move it in the
counterclockwise direction. Adjust both " " and let down the
Ceiling Mounting Cover.
Drill for concrete
(in case of tile,
use a drill for tile)
Note
1
2
3
3
5
6
8
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Make a hole for cables.
Make a 25 mm (1 inch)
hole where is 65 mm
(2 9/16 inches) away from
the center in the plate.
4
Attach Ceiling Plate A to Ceiling Plate B.
7
Adjust the camera direction, and attach the camera firmly.
Attach the Ceiling Mounting Cover.
9
Slacken the Safety Wire and attach it to the ceiling with
Screw C and Washer (L).
Follow the previous steps 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 . Making a hole
is not necessary.
Remove the tab of Ceiling Mounting Cover and wire
through the notch.
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Fit Ceiling Plate B to the mounting position
and put marks.
Make holes at the marks and put anchors
(customer-provided) into them.
Mount the camera.
Note
Connect the necessary cables to the camera, referring to
Getting Started.
Circle
Tab (2 places)
Fit the circle of the tabs to the
circle of the holes, and then
turn the camera clockwise
until the tab hits the stopper.
1
2
Adjust the camera direction.
Attach firmly with Screws A.
40˚
If the AC adaptor will be used, hook the AC adaptor
cord onto the Hook for AC adaptor cord.
Keep more than 100 mm
(3 15/16 inches) off the wall
or other obstacles.
Camera direction
100 mm
(3 15/16
inches)
Screws C (4 pcs.)
(Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches], 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
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Attach Ceiling Plate B more than 100 mm (3 15/16 inches) off
the wall or other obstacles from its center.
Attach Ceiling Plate B to the ceiling with Screws C.
Make sure the camera is firmly mounted on a beam of wood
(25 mm [1 inch] and greater) etc.
When there is no beam, apply a board on the other side of the
ceiling to make sure the camera does not drop.
Wiring without making a hole for cables in the
ceiling
Ceiling Mounting when the material of the ceiling
is mortar or concrete
Washer (L)
Screw C
(Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches],
4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
•Prepare anchors for 4.0 mm (3/16 inches) diameter screws for
ceiling mounting.
•When drilling into mortar, be careful of pieces of mortar
which may become loose and fall.
•To attach the Safety Wire, make a hole and put anchor
into it.
Stopper
Pass the Safety Wire through Ceiling Plate A, adjust the
dents on the camera to Ceiling Plate A, and then turn the
screw to attach the Ceiling Plate A firmly.