Silent Witness ValeoView User manual

ValeoView™ Housing
Quick Install Guide
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Overview
Your ValeoView™ camera is comprised of a housing, a gimbal, and a quick
change lens. The ValeoView camera is designed to be flush or surface
mounted indoors on a wall or ceiling.
Follow these steps to get started with your new ValeoView camera:
Step 1Install the housing (orange box). Follow the instructions in this guide.
Step 2 Install the gimbal. Refer to the ValeoView Gimbal Quick Install Guide that
comes with the gimbal (yellow box).
Step 3 Install the lens. Refer to the Lens Quick Install Guide that comes with the
lens (blue box).
Step 4 Install the enclosure cover. Follow the instructions in this guide.
Important safeguards
Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians to
conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.
Before you begin
Unpack everything. The ValeoView packing box should include one
ValeoView enclosure and this Quick Install Guide.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the
camera from, or call Silent Witness Customer Service.
Figure 1 Installation components
This symbol indicates
that important operating
and maintenance
instru
this unit.
This symbol indicates
that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of
electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ctions accompany
Gimbal (shipped separately)
Skirt - use with surface mount installation
Base
Dome enclosure
1/4” screw (for
securing the dome to
the base)
Equipment required
You will require the following to complete the installation:
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Mounting screws. Use mounting screws appropriate to your
installation.
Prepare the base
1. Remove the 1/4 inch screw on the side of the housing. Set aside.
2. Remove the dome by turning it counterclockwise until it is free of
the base.
3. Remove the two 3/4 inch screws securing the base to the skirt.
4. Remove the base from the skirt by pulling it towards you.
Wire the camera
To connect the video and power cables:
1. Connect the power cable to the power supply.
2. Connect the video cable to the video input on a monitor.
Figure 2 Wiring connections
Note For secure installations, surface-mounted cables should be
protected by plastic or metal cable covers as shown in this
diagram.
Cable guidelines
Step 1
Step 2
WARNING!
The use of a CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2
power supply is required to ensure compliance
with electrical safety standards.
Cables
Video: female
BNC wire
Power: Flying lead
Red +
Black -
Power supply cable maximum length (feet/meters)
Cameras with AC/DC power supplies
Wire gauge
Total
load
Power
supply
24
AWG
22
AWG
18
AWG
16
AWG
2.5 W 15 VDC 260/79 415/126 1055/321 1680/512
2.5 W 24 VAC 608/185 980/299 2515/767 3930/1198
3.5 W 15 VDC 60/18 100/30 250/76 400/122
3.5 W 24 VAC 470/143 760/232 1926/587 3065/934
Note Calculations are based on an unregulated linear power supply which would be the
worst case. Using a regulated or switching power supply can increase the cable distance. Silent
Witness recommends using a CSA Certified/UL listed Class 2 power supply to ensure
compliance with electrical safety standards.
Coaxial video cable maximum length (feet/meters)
Cable type RG-59 RG-6 RG-11
Wire gauge 23 AWG* 18 AWG* 16 AWG*
Maximum length 750/229 1500/457 2000/610
* Copper clad steel core, 95% braided shield

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Mount the camera
The ValeoView camera can be surface or flush mounted to a wall or ceiling.
Your ValeoView comes with a skirt to use with surface mount installations.
Mark and pre-drill holes in the desired location, then follow Figure 3 to
surface mount the ValeoView or Figure 4 for a flush mount installation.
Figure 3 Surface mount installation
Figure 4 Flush mount installation
Install the gimbal and lens
1. Install the gimbal. Refer to the ValeoView Gimbal Quick Install Guide that
comes with the gimbal (yellow box).
2. Install the lens. Refer to the Lens Quick Install Guide that comes with the
lens (blue box).
Adjust the turret
After you have installed the gimbal and lens, adjust the turret as required.
1. If necessary, loosen the screws that hold the turret in place.
2. Rotate the turret to the desired position.
Note Turret rotation is limited to 180° when screws are still in place.
The screws must be removed for full rotation and re-applied when
the desired position is achieved.
3. Secure the turret to the dome with the screws you previously
loosened.
Step 3
Wiring, cabling
Skirt can be
used as a
backing plate for
ceiling tiles.
Mounting screws
(not supplied)
2 screws
(supplied)
Wiring, cabling
Mounting screws
(not supplied)
Step 4
Step 5
Secure the cover
Secure the ValeoView dome enclosure to the base:
1. Place the dome over the base so that the long tab with the hole aligns
with the screw hole on the side of the base. Turn clockwise until the
dome clicks into place.
2. If desired, secure the dome to the base with the 1/4 inch screw you
previously removed (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 Securing the cover
Routine maintenance
Use regular liquid cleaners to remove dirt and grime from the ValeoView
acrylic dome.
Caution Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners which can scratch
the acrylic dome and reduce visibility for the camera.
Step 6
1/4 inch
screw