Vivotek AE-238 User manual

IP Surveillance
Installation Guide
AE Series
Rev. 1.0
Outdoor Housing
Ordering part no.:
AE-238 900041100G
AE-239 900041200G
AE-243 900041900G
AE-244 900042400G
AE-23A 900042300G
AE-23B 900042200G
AE-23C 900041700G
AE-23D 900041800G
AE-23E 900041600G
AE-23F 900042100G

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Specications
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Model Number AE-238, AE-243 AE-23A, AE-23B, AE-
23C, AE-23D
AE-239, AE-244 AE-23E, AE-23F
Power Input 24V AC/ DC 24V AC/ DC PoE: 50~57V DC PoE: 30/60/95W, 50~57V
DC
Max. Output power
budget
30W 80W, 100W (-AIW) 30W 25W - 30W PoE PSE
48W - 60W PoE PSE
72W - 95W PoE PSE
Power Consumption Window heater: 10W;
Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~
8W
Window heater: 10W;
Blower: 2W; Camera: 6
~ 8W; Cold start heater:
30W
Window heater: 10W;
Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~
8W; IR: 6W
Window heater: 10W;
Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~
8W; Wiper: 6W
Environmental
Operation Temp.
-20°C ~ +65°C (-4°F ~
+149°F)
-20°C ~ +65°C
-20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR)
-24°C ~ +50°C (Cold start)
-20°C ~ +65°C
-20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR)
-20°C ~ +65°C
-20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR)
Window heater ON/OFF ≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
Blower Control ≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C
(95°F) OFF
Protection Level IP67, IK10 IP67, IK10 (IP66 w/ wiper) IP67, IK10 IP67, IK10 (IP66 w/ wiper)
Construction Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy
Coating White epoxy powder
coating
White epoxy powder
coating
White epoxy powder
coating
White epoxy powder
coating
Dimensions 415 (L) x 170 (W) x 125 (H)
mm
502.8 (L) x 170 (W) x
135.5 (H) mm
415 (L) x 170 (W) x 125 (H)
mm - IR not included
502.8 (L) x 170 (W) x 135.5
(H) mm - IR not included
Net Weight 2,2kg (4.84 lb) 2,7kg (5.95 lb), 2,8kg (6.18
lb - wiper model)
2,2kg (4.85 lb) 2,7kg (5.95 lb), 2,8kg (6.18
lb - wiper model)
UNPACKING:
Unpack carefully. Electronic components can be damaged if improperly handled or
dropped. If an item appears damaged in shipment, place it properly in its carton and
notify the shipper.
IMPORTANT!:
1. Read and follow Instructions: All operating and user instructions should be read and
followed before the unit is to be operated.
2. Electrical Connections: Only a qualied electrician is allowed to make electrical
connections.
If you plan to install this camera enclosure into a tropical, sea coastal, or an environment
where salt water or corrosive industrial waste water/moist are present, please seal each
stainless steel screws and ttings with a silicon grease compounds. This will help prevent
electrolysis to occur and extend the life span of the camera and housing.
IMPORTANT:
1. Disconnect devices: A readily accessible disconnect device in the building installation wiring
should be incorporated.
2. Electrical Connection: Only a qualied electrician is allowed to make electrical connections.

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Mounting Conguration & Dimensions
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Swivel Positions and Directions
415 mm
125 mm
170 mm
400 mm
255 mm
USABLE AREA
105 mm
77.4 mm
USABLE
AREA
105 mm
502.8 mm
135.5 mm 158.5 mm
170 mm
400 mm
77.4 mm
USABLE
AREA
255 mm
USABLE AREA
AE-238, AE-239
AE-23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 23E, 23F
415 mm
206.9 mm
170 mm
400 mm
135 mm
88.05 mm
87.01 mm
AE-243, AE-244

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Component Description
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Camera Mounting Platform
M16 1/2" Waterproof cable glands
AC/DC or PoE Power
distribution board
Ventilation fan Window frame
heater coil
217.4 mm
502.8 mm
417 mm
135 mm
88.05 mm
87.01 mm
95˚
R96.5
95˚
95˚
R96.45
Dimensions with the IR unit and wiper
VAIR module

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Installation
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Installation Suggestions
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1. Prepare power wires, a ground wire, and a CAT5e Ethernet cable. Pass them through
the M16 waterproof connectors and its waterproof components.
• When install a housing with an IR illuminator:
Please avoid eye exposure or apply appropriate protection, such as wearing a pair of Infrared
protection glasses, when working with the product. Always use camera live view to oberve IR
lighting effects.
WARNING:
Ethernet cable Ø4 ~ 6.5mm
Power wires & DI/DO wires,
a combo cable from IR illuminator
(if applied)
Note that some cables are connected when shipped. You do not need to connect heater,
blower, and the front IR powere wires.

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o
O
g
B
b
G
br
BR
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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o: white/orange stripe
O: orange solid
g: white/green stripe
B: blue solid
b: white/blue stripe
G: green solid
br: white/brown stripe
BR: brown solid
You may need to remove the RJ45 connector, and use a crimping tool to connect the
Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector inside the enclosure. Use an Ethernet cable of the
width of 5 ~ 6.5mm.
2. When done, tighten up and install the waterproof connectors.
3. Assemble the camera components, e.g., the CS ring and lens module. Secure the
mounting plate to the bottom of the camera (the label side) using the included screw.

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Lens flush
w/ edge of
enclosure
4. Adjust the camera's position so that the lens module can ush align with the tempered
glass. Secure the camera using the screws and washers to the bottom of the housing.
5. Connect 24V power source to the power input terminal. Connect power wires from the
DC 12V output to the camera. You may also connect the 24V power to drive an external
IRs.
Below is the distribution board drawing power from 24V AC/DC.
Heater
Blower
IR angle selector
I/O terminal block
Camera heater
24V AC/DC IN 12V DC OUT
24V AC/DC OUT
Connectors to the front IR
Power LED
AE-23A, AE-23B, AE-23C, AE-23D

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Below is the pinouts for the DI/DO terminal block:
Facing the rear side of the housing, from left to right:
DO2 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI2 Wiper control.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485 can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 IR LED status
DI1 IR control, synchronizes day/night mode switching for IP camera. It is related to IR
cut lter.
AE-238, AE-243
DC 12V OUT - to camera
AC 24V OUT - to external IR
AC 24V IN
Ground
for IR LED
AC 24V OUT - to camera
AC 24V IN
AE-238 AE-243

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Below is the distribution board (AE-239, -244, -23E, -23F) that draws power from a
30/60/95W PoE PSE. Note that the AE-239 and AE-244 provide 12V DC output.
Heater
Blower
IR angle selector
PoE power LED
24V DC OUT
PoE IN
Connectors to
the front IR
Wiper / Camera heater
PoE OUT
I/O terminal block
The PoE version housings have the same terminal pinouts with that of the 24V power
source models:
DO2 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI2 Wiper control.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485- can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 IR LED status
DI1 IR control, synchronizes day/night mode switching for IP camera. It is related to IR
cut lter.

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The 30W PoE version does not support external washer kit.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485 can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI1 IR control
Below are the parameters of the IR illuminator. Use the onboard jumpers to congure the
beam angle for different effective illumination range.
VAIR 48W 24W 12W
no. of
LEDs
18P/Dual 18P/36mil Single 18P/ 30mil Single
Beam
angle
10°20°25°30°10°20°25°30°10°20°25°30°
Distance
(meter)
200m 180m 150m 120m 160m 140m 110m 80m 120m 100m 90m 60m
VAIR 6W
no. of LEDs 4P/42mil Single
Beam angle 10°20°30°40°
Distance (meter) 100m 80m 40m 15m
Conguring IR illuminator

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6. Connect the DI/DO signal lines from the distribution board, if applied, to the camera's
terminal block.
The day/night mode DI connection enables the synchronization of IR light and the
automated day/night switching mechanism on the camera.
DO+ DO- DI1+ DI2+ DI3+ DI- RS485- RS485+
AC/DC pwr AC/DC pwr
AWG20
AWG26
AC24V
DO2
DI2
DI-
RS485-
RS485+
DO1
DI1
DO+
DC12V
Tank ctrl
Wiper ctrl
GND
IR LED
IR ctrl
5V VCC
Tank ctrl
Tank low water
GND
Tank w/ pump
A sample connection diagram consisting of a housing with IR illuminators and the IP816A
camera is shown below. Please refer to your camera's documentation if your camera
comes with different pinouts.
AC/DC 24V IN
1. Pump motor ON/OFF
2. GND
3. Water level detector Low/high
4. GND
pin 1
pin 1
1. Water tank EN
2. Water low level
3. N/C
4. GND
Draws power
from AC24V or PoE
95W enclosure
See drawing on the right for the washer kit
control board pinouts.

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DO+ DO- DI1+ DI2+ DI3+ DI- RS485- RS485+
AC/DC pwr AC/DC pwr
AWG20
AWG26
AC24V
DO2
DI2
DI-
RS485-
RS485+
DO1
DI1
DO+
DC12V
Tank ctrl
Wiper ctrl
GND
IR LED
IR ctrl
5V VCC
Tank ctrl
Tank low water
GND
Below is a diagram using wiper control. The wiper can be started by manually triggering
the Digital Output from the camera user interface.
Note the wire gauge requirements for making the power connections.
For 24VAC 24W load,
Wire Gauge 22 20 18 16 14 12
Distance 55 90 150 230 270 600 feet

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7. If using the AM-21E wall-mount bracket, secure the intersection bracket to the bottom
of the housing by driving two screws.
AM-11F
AM-811
AM-21D
AM-21E
Below are the mounting hole dimensions for the mounting brackets. Chances are you may
need to plan for the locations of the brackets.

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If using other mount brackets, use the included M6 screws to secure the housing to the
bracket. Use the mounting holes indicated below.
x2
thread
Safety
tether wire
8. Install the housing to the wall-mount bracket by aiming and pressing the spring mortise,
and hook the bracket onto the groove in the spring mortise.
Secure the T30 anti-tamper screws
on the other side using the included
L-wrench.
Connect the included safety wire
between enclosure and bracket.

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The AM-21D wall-mount, AM-11E/F, and AM-811 pendant brackets use the two mounting
holes as indicated below.
AM-21D
AM-11E/F
AM-811
Another two mounting holes in the front can be used use an IR bracket, AM-219. The
bracket can be used to install external IRs.
AM-219

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9. Adjust zoom and focus and open a web console with the camera to tune for the best image. When
zoom and focus is done, Close the top cover and fasten the top cover screws.
The housing can also be installed using the pole-mount or corner-mount options along with a power box
(AA-351, AA-352), outdoor PoE switch, or junction box.
CaMate IR illuminators
If external IRs are installed, you can contact VIVOTEK for a different type of waterproof connectors for
the 1/2" conduits. You can then route two of the conduits through the opening in the front of the bracket
to the corresponding connectors on the IR illuminators. The 24V power wires to the IR illuminators are
contained within.

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Use the included M10 hex socket screws to secure the power box to a pole-mount or corner mount
bracket.
M10
3/4” conduit
AM-314
AM-315
AM-414
AM-21D
AM-21E
Box:
AA-351
AA-352
AM-718
Outdoor PoE switch:
AW-GEU-083A-240
AW-GET-083A-120
AW-GET-123A-240
AW-GEU-086A-240
AW-GET-086A-120
AW-GET-126A-240
Speed Dome:
SD9361/62/63/64/65/66
SD83xx
AM-212/221/220/21C
The mounting hole denition is illustrated below. The same mounting hole pattern apply to all pole-
mount and corner-mount brackets.

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AM-21D
AM-21E
If a power box or outdoor PoE switch is applied, Use the following mounting positions for the camera
housings (via AM-21D and AM-21E).
10. If an IR illuminator is preferred, remove the metal cover from underneath the housing.
Install the IR unit (AI-106, -107, -108, -109) by fastening 4 T30 anti-tamper screws. Note
that the bubber gasket should be in place when you install the unit.

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11. Firmware congurable options:
Open a web console with the camera.
Use the Media > Focus function to tune for a best image focus on your target area.
If preferred, e.g., shooting fast moving vehicles, select the 60fps frame rate.

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In the night mode, check if the input signals are correctly detected. You may simulate the
night mode by blocking the IR unit's light sensor. Change the triggering parameters when
necessary.
Make sure that external IR is turned on in the night mode, and that the IR cut lter option is
synchronized with the digital input you connected.