
X986-03-02 Rev 1001 Roughneck V900 Dome Cameras Installation •
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Mounting the Unit
Select a location for the installation of the V900 camera. Be sure the area around the selected location is clear
of obstacles (such as steel beams, headers, pipes, electrical wiring, etc.) which would interfere with the
mounting of the camera and that the location can support the weight of the unit [the V900 unit weighs 4 lb
(1.8 kg)]. Video and power cables must be routed to the installation location.
The V900 mounts directly to a ceiling or wall. The base has four mounting holes, and two cable access holes
are provided. As a mounting alternative, the mounting holes align with a standard 4 x 4 electrical box, and the
unit may be mounted to that. Refer to Figure 2. All the hardware needed to mount the base to the wall or
ceiling is provided in the accessory kit. To mount the V900, follow the steps below.
Caution: Do not attach these units to drywall surfaces and do not install mounting screws into the end
grain of wood.
1. Loosen the four captive screws securing the cover to the base with the special tool supplied in the
accessory kit. The cover remains attached to the base by a safety cord. Allow the cover to hang. Remove
the mask from the camera/lens assembly.
2. Using the base as a template, mark the location of the four mounting holes [0.265 in. (6.7 mm) diameter].
See Figure 2.
3. Drill a hole in the wall or ceiling and route video and power cables to the location and through one of the
cable access holes provided. A 1/2-inch conduit connection (customer-supplied connector) is provided on
the side of the base; a liquid-tight connector [threaded, 0.69 in. (17.5 mm) diameter] is provided in the
accessory kit for base mounting. See Figures 1 and 2.
Note: If the conduit fitting on the side is used, the base should be mounted so the conduit connection is as
close to the bottom of the unit as possible to prevent water from entering the unit.
4. Optional Step: If it is desirable to convert the threaded port (DIN 40430 Pg 11) for the liquid tight fitting to
a 1/2-inch NPT, an adapter is needed (Pg11 to 1/2-in. NPT). This adapter is commercially available or can
be ordered from Vicon, part number 8004-9317-01. Screw the adapter clockwise into the fitting and
tighten with a wrench. Vicon recommends the use of Teflon tape, wrapped clockwise around the threads
of the adapter, to ensure a snug fit. Refer to Figure 3 for installation options.
5. Fasten the base to the wall or ceiling with the appropriate hardware provided for the mounting surface, the
lag bolts and sleeve for cement surfaces or the machine screws for other surfaces. A nylon washer is
provided at each mounting hole for environmental sealing. If the cable access on the mounting surface is
used, the connector should be situated in the cut out cable access hole to allow a flush installation of the
base. As a mounting alternative, align the mounting holes with a 4 x 4 electrical box and fasten the base to
the box with the machine screws.
6. If the lens was not factory installed, screw the lens onto the camera.
7. On indoor models, loosen the set screw on the yoke holding the camera mounting plate to rotate the
camera/lens assembly to desired position. Tighten the set screw. On outdoor models, simply rotate the
camera/lens assembly to desired position. To adjust the tilt position of the camera/lens assembly on
indoor versions, loosen the nuts on each side of the yoke and move the camera to desired position. On
outdoor models, loosen the nuts on the vertical adjustment bracket to move the camera to the desired
position. Tighten the nuts. Do not move the camera/lens assembly by holding onto the lens. For
outdoor units, there is a roll adjustment: loosen the two (2) thumb screws and rotate unit to desired
position; tighten thumb screws. If a unit with a varifocal lens is being installed, the lens can be manually
adjusted for iris, focus and angle of view (telephoto/wide). On autoiris models, there is a potentiometer for
adjustment. When making adjustments, be sure that the lens does not hit the dome.