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Camera Flush Mount Pole/Wall Mount
Outdoor Cover Security Screw (Qty. 1) Screws (Qty. 3)
Screw Anchors (Qty. 3) Zip Ties (Qty. 2)
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Phillips screwdriver
Drill and 6 mm (1/4") bit for drywall anchors and 3 mm (1/8") for screws)
Category 5e (or above) Ethernet cable
Note: When using the Outdoor Cover, use an Ethernet cable without a
strain-relief boot on the connector. This will prevent unnecessary tension
on the cable ends during installation.
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Cable without a strain-relief boot Cable with a strain-relief boot
Outdoor Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT: When installed outdoors, the camera must be installed in the
upright postion only.
Mounting location should be at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the edge of the eave or
ceiling.
Mount the camera in the upright position only. Please see diagram below.
Shielded Category 5e (or above) cabling with drain wire should be used for all
outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC
ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor
environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded
Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend
that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH-SP-G2, one near the
UVC-G3-Flex and the other at the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP-G2
will absorb power surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
Diagram Showing Use of Ethernet Surge Protectors
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LED
Microphone
Camera Lens
Light Sensor
Swivel Base
Hardware Overview
Alternating White/Blue
Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it. This
usually indicates that a process such as a
firmware upgrade is taking place.
Steady Blue Connected to UniFi Protect Controller; Reset
Button Pressed
Flashing Green Disconnected from Controller
Steady White Awaiting adoption
Microphone for recording audio
Lens for viewing/recording video
Sensor for ambient light detection
Allows you to change the viewing angle of the camera by adjusting left or right.
Useful if mounted on a wall or other permanent surface.
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Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Bottom View
The Ethernet Port is a 10/100 Mbps port used to supply power from a PoE
802.3af-compliant switch to the camera. The switch should be connected to a
LAN running DHCP services and the UniFi Protect Controller software.
The Reset Button is used to reset the camera to factory defaults. Press and
hold the Reset Button for more than 10 seconds while the camera is powered
on.
Mounting Options
Use the Flush Mount by itself to install the G3 Flex
camera on a desktop or tabletop. Out of the box, this
mount comes preinstalled on the camera.
Use the Flush Mount with two screws to install the G3
Flex camera on a wall (vertically).
Use the Flush Mount with two screws to install the G3
Flex camera on a solid horizontal surface or ceiling.
Use the Pole Mount with two screws and the Outdoor
Cover to install the G3 Flex camera on a wall or flat
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surface outdoors. The Outdoor Cover is not required
for indoor installations.
Use the Pole Mount with two plastic zip ties and the
Outdoor Cover to install the G3 Flex camera on an
outdoor pole. The Outdoor Cover is not required for
indoor pole installations.
Additional Mounts Available
There are two additional mounts available for the G3 Flex: a Ceiling Mount and a
Pendant Mount. Each is sold separately.
Use the optional Ceiling Mount, Screw Kit, and Mount
Cover to install the G3 Flex camera on a solid
horizontal surface or ceiling.
Use the optional Ceiling Mount, Mount Cover, and
Back Plate Assembly to install the G3 Flex camera on
a drop tile ceiling or horizontal surface where the
interior side of the Ceiling Mount is accessible.
Use the Pendant Mount to install the G3 Flex camera
onto a fitted 3/4" or 1.5" conduit mount or ceiling pipe.
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Installation
The UVC G3 Flex can be installed using one of the following methods:
Desktop For installing on a flat surface such as a desktop or table/shelf; could
be set up for temporary installations.
Wall/Ceiling For installing in a secure location; used more for stationary or
permanent installations.
Pole For installing on a pole (indoor or outdoor).
Proceed to the appropriate section for your installation.
Note: The viewing angle or surveillance coverage of the G3 Flex camera
can be changed at any time.
Tilt the lens up or down for vertical adjustment
Turn the base left or right for horizontal adjustment
Desktop
1. Remove the Flush Mount from the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert one end of the RJ-45 cable into the Ethernet Port and the other end into a
PoE 802.3af-compliant switch.
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3. Attach the camera to the Flush Mount by lining up the notches with the slots in
the base of the camera. Press firmly together until the camera is secure.
4. Place the camera on a desk or table in its upright position.
5. Adjust the viewing angle or surveillance coverage as needed by following these
steps:
Tilt the lens up or down to adjust the angle vertically
Turn the camera body left or right to adjust the angle horizontally
Note: Ensure the Ethernet cable is seated in the notch between the
Flush Mount and base of the camera.
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Installation complete.
Desktop / Table Install
Wall/Ceiling
1. If the Ethernet cable is coming from the inside of a wall:
a. Drill or cut a hole in the wall and feed the Ethernet cable through the opening.
b. Pull the Ethernet cable forward and slide it through the opening in the mount.
2. Use the Screws and Screw Anchors to secure the Flush Mount to the wall.
or
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3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port in the base of the camera.
4. Attach the camera to the Flush Mount by lining up the notches with the slots in
the base of the camera. Press firmly together until the camera is secure.
Top Side Down Mounting Vertical Upright Mounting
or
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Installation complete.
Horizozntal Surface / Ceiling with Flush Mount
Vertical mounting on ceiling Vertical mounting on a wall
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Indoor Wall with Flush Mount
Pole
Note: If you are mounting the camera outdoors, it must be installed in the
upright position to prevent water from getting into the base of the camera.
Use the Outdoor Cover for additional protection from moisture.
1. Attach the Pole Mount to a pole using the included Zip Ties.
2. Insert and pull an Ethernet cable through the back port opening of the Outdoor
Cover.
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3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port on the G3 Flex camera.
4. Attach the camera to the Outdoor Cover by lining up the notches with the slots
on the bottom of the camera. Press firmly until the camera snaps on.
Note: When using the Outdoor Cover, use an Ethernet cable without
strain-relief boots on the connector. This will prevent unnecessary
tension on the cable ends.
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5. Attach the camera to the Pole Mount:
a. Press the camera against the Pole Mount and line up the notches on the
mount with the slots on the bottom of the camera.
b. Slide the camera down onto the Pole Mount until it is secure.
Note: When using the Outdoor Cover, use an Ethernet cable without
strain-relief boots on the connector. This will prevent unnecessary
tension on the cable ends.
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6. Use a phillips screwdriver to install the Security Screw through the Outdoor
Cover and into the base of the camera. This helps secrure the camera to the
mount.
7. Adjust the camera to the desired viewing angle by:
Tilting the lens up or down for vertical adjustment
Turn the camera body left or right to adjust the angle horizontally
Installation is complete.
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Pole Mount Install
Setting Up UniFi Protect via App
Download and install the UniFi Protect Mobile App to configure the UVC-G3-Flex.
Note: When you first launch UniFi Protect, the app will prompt you to
enable Bluetooth and other relevant features necessary to provide the best
user experience possible. Please allow these features and permissions to
take place for proper app functionality.
Specifications
UVC-G3-FLEX
Dimensions Ø 107.5 x 48 x 48 mm
(Ø 4.23 x 1.89 x 1.89")
Weight 170 g (5.99 oz)
Sensor 1/2.7" 2-Megapixel HDR Sensor
Lens EFL 4mm / f2.0
Viewing Angle with Lens Distortion
Correction (LDC)
LDC Off 87.4° (H), 47° (V), 104° (D)
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UVC-G3-FLEX
LDC On 80° (H), 46° (V), 92° (D)
Night Mode IR LEDs with Mechanical ICR Filter
Video Compression H.264
Resolution 1080p FHD (1920 x 1080)
Maximum Frame Rate 25 FPS
Image Settings Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise
Reduction, 50/60 Hz
Microphone Yes
Management Interface UniFi Protect
Networking Interface (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port
Max. Power Consumption 4W
Power Method 802.3af PoE
Power Supply 802.3af PoE Switch Port
Mounting Table, Wall (Indoor/Outdoor), Pole
Operating Temperature -20 to 50° C
(-4 to 122° F)
Operating Humidity 20 to 90% Noncondensing
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Hot surface. Do not touch.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements
indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those
specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if
the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided
only by a qualified service technician.
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Limited Warranty
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The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis,
and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential
environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are
applicable to it.
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
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