Verkada CD51 User guide

CD51 Indoor Dome Camera Setup

Contents
In the box 3
What you’ll need 4
Connect 5
Mount 7
Adjust 13
Secure 15
Support 17

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In the box
CD51 Indoor Camera
1 CD51 indoor dome camera
1 Mount plate
1 Mounting template
1 T10 security torx screwdriver
4 Mounting screws and wall anchors
3 Machine screws, washers and wing nuts
Mount plateMounting template
A
A,B
C,D,E
C,E
D
F
F
B
B
A,B
H
H
H
Level Line
 Wall mount
 4” Square junction box
 European junction box
 Single gang junction box
 3.5” Round junction box
 4” Round junction box
 Pole mount straps
 Verkada ACC-MNT-3 accessory
G
G
GG
4 screws4 wall anchors
3 machine screw,
washers and wing nuts
T10 security Torx screwdriver

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What you’ll need
• A working internet connection
• 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, or a PoE injector.
For operation below -20° C, use 802.3at PoE.
• A smartphone or laptop
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver or power drill with a #2 Phillips
driver bit
• ⁄ inch (6.5mm) drill bit for wall anchors
• ⁄ inch (3mm) drill bit for pilot holes
• A Cat5 or Cat6 ethernet cable with a .2-.25” outside diameter
(5-6.5mm)

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Connect
Use the provided T10 security torx security
screwdriver to loosen the screws and lift the cover.

6
Go to www.verkada.com/start
Connect -
Insert the ethernet cable into ethernet port. Scan the
QR code for easy camera registration and setup, or
proceed to www.verkada.com/start.

7
Mount the camera on a wall or ceiling. Try to keep
the camera 8 to 10 feet above the ground.
Mount

8
For best night vision, avoid overhangs or obstructions. These may reflect the
camera’s IR illumination and reduce the image clarity in night mode.
Mount -

9
To remove the mount plate, loosen the
mount plate screws and twist the camera
counter-clockwise. Lift the camera vertically
o the base plate and set aside.
Use the provided mounting template to mark
wall mount holes. For a junction box mount,
use the mounting template to determine the
correct hole pattern.
A
A,B
C,D,E
C,E
D
F
F
B
B
A,B
H
H
H
Level Line
 Wall mount
 4” Square junction box
 European junction box
 Single gang junction box
 3.5” Round junction box
 4” Round junction box
 Pole mount straps
 Verkada ACC-MNT-3 accessory
G
G
GG
Mount -

10
For drywall, drill ⁄ inch holes. Insert plastic
anchors into holes and drive mounting
screws into anchors.
For a solid material like wood or metal, drill
⁄ inch pilot holes. Drive mounting screws
directly into the pilot holes.
1/8 inch 1/4 inch
Mount -

11
Plug in the camera. The status LED will turn orange
to indicate the camera has power. The LED will turn
blue to indicate the camera is active.
See additional LED states and definitions on page 16.
Mount -
To secure the camera, place it over the mount plate
screws and twist counter-clockwise. Tighten the
mount plate screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

12Mount -
Gently pull the cable through the through-hole so
it has some slack, but will not interfere with the
top cover.
Pulling the ethernet cable too tight will strain the
cable which may impact data performance.
Too much slack in the ethernet cable may create
top cover installation issues.

13
Adjust
Adjust your camera to the desired viewing angle.
Use the online stream to confirm image orientation.
Image can be flipped 180˚ online in Command.
60˚
350˚
350˚

14
Default image orientation is indicated by markings
on the lens face. Video orientation is also
adjustable from within the Verkada application.
Image orientation
Lens Face
Image Orientation
Adjust -

15
Secure
To secure the camera, align the top shell security
holes with the baseplate and place the top shell back
into its original position. Tighten the security screws
using the provided T10 security torx screwdriver.

16Secure -

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Thank you for purchasing a Verkada camera.
If for any reason things don’t work right or you need
assistance, please contact us immediately.
Sincerely -
The Verkada Team
www.verkada.com/support
Support

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NOTE:
1. Maintenance and repair work must always be carried out by qualified technical
personnel. Disconnect power from the unit when performing a maintenance task.
2.Wiring methods used for the connection of the equipment to earth shall be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
3.The product must be installed and protected in a location that is not easily
accessible, and is away from impacts or heavy vibration. For example, at the location
where the surveillance cameras are looking down or installed at high positions such
as on a wall, or at least 3 meters above the ground.
4.The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.
5.If powered by a power adapter, the adapter should be properly grounded.
6.Please contact certified dealers for power adapters.

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