Vivotek Fixed Dome AM-528 User manual

IP Surveillance
Installation Guide
Using
AM-528 Mounting Adapter,
AM-118 Pendant Head (indoor),
AM-116 and AM-117 Pendant Pipes,
AM-522 NPT adaptor
AM-221 Gooseneck,
AM-212 Wall Mount,
AM-311 Pole Mount,
AM-411 Corner Mount
VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series
Mounting kit
Rev. 1.0
Corresponding part number:
AM-528: 100147800G
AM-116: 900014301G
AM-117: 900014401G
AM-118: 900014600G
AM-221: 900014800G
AM-212: 900004202G
900004203G (v03)
AM-311: 900002902G (v03)
900002903G (v04)
900002904G (v05)
AM-411: 900003003G (v04)
900003004G (v05)
AM-522: 900020201G (V02)
Document part no.: 625035700G

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AM-528 Mounting Adapter Package Contents
Revison History:
Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
Applications
AM-528
AM-116
AM-117
AM-118
AM-528
NPT pipe
AM-522
AM-118
NPT adaptor
For other applications, please refer to page
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WARNING:
1. Select a suitable location where the camera is free from accidental damage, tampering,
or harsh environmental conditions.
2. Locate a place for the installation where the camera can not be intentionally or
unintentionally interfered.
3. Select a solid and at mounting surface that can support the combined weight of the
camera and associated hardware. Vibration and temperature range should also be taken
into consideration.
Compatible VIVOTEK Cameras
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Direct installation:
AM-118+AM-117/116
+AM-528
FD8369A, FD8367A, FD8169A, FD8167A, FD8379-HV, FD8377-
HV, FD8179-H, FD8177-H

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Compatible Accessories (4-1): AM-221 Gooseneck Bracket
Compatible Accessories (4-2): AM-212
Wall-mount Bracket
Compatible Accessories (5-1): AM-118 Pendant Head
Compatible Accessories (1): AM-311 Pole Mount Bracket
Compatible Accessories (2): AM-411 Corner Mount Bracket
Compatible Accessories
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Compatible Accessories: AM-522 Pendant NPT Adaptor

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Compatible Accessories (5-2): AM-116 and AM-117 Pendant Pipe
307 mm
130 mm
438.2 mm
AM-118
AM-117
24.5 mm
140 mm
93 mm
556 mm
130 mm
438.2 mm
AM-118
AM-117
24.5 mm
140 mm
94.8 mm
557.5 mm
FD8369A FD8169A
Shown below are the mounting dimensions using a 40cm pendant pipe (AM-117).

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Direct Installation
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1. Determine a hard surface ceiling
location, and use the included alignment
sticker for marking three mounting holes
as where holes will be drilled to secure
the pendant head.
2. Hammer in the plastic anchors.
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AM-118
AM-116/
AM-117
AM-528
3. Secure pandant head using the included
screws.
4. Install the pendant pipe.
5. Tighten the retention screw using the hex
wrench.
6. Install the AM-528.
7. Tighten the retention screw using the
included hex wrench.
3-1. Using the Pendant Pipe

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8. Pull the cables through the pendant pipe, and the camera base. Install the camera. Use
a crimping tool to connect the Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector.
Some outdoor cameras come with a side-routing
cutout. Use the included tape and side plug to seal
the cutout.

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1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location, and use the included alignment sticker for
marking three mounting holes as where holes will be drilled to secure the pendant head.
2. Hammer in the plastic anchors.
3-2. Using the 3/4" NPT Pipe
AM-118
3/4" Female adapter
3/4" pendent pipe
AM-528
AM-522
130 mm

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AM-118
AM-522
NPT female-
female coupler
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3/4” NPT pipe
AM-528
3. Secure the pandant head using the included screws.
4. Install the AM-522 adaptor and the NPT female-female coupler (user-supplied)
5. Tighten the retention screw using the hex wrench.
6. Install the 3/4" NPT pipe of a preferred length.
7. Install the AM-528.

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8. Pull the cables through the NPT pipe and the camera base. Install the camera. Use a
crimping tool to connect the Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector.
Some cameras come with a side-routing cutout.
Use the included tape and side plug to seal the
cutout.

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Below is a general, sample procedure using a gooseneck bracket:
1. Route power lines and other cables through the wall and the bracket.
2. Locate the position where you want to install the gooseneck bracket and camera. Drill
holes on the wall for securing the bracket and for routing the cables.
Secure the bracket by hammering anchors into the wall and then fasten screws through
it. Drill 10mm holes in diameter and 60mm deep.
3. Attach the mounting adapter to the bracket by rotating it clockwise until it is tightly
fastened.
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4. Use a hex wrench to secure the mounting adaptor to the gooseneck bracket.
6. When cabling is done, proceed with initial setup such as enabling network access, focus
tuning, or zooming. When done, secure the outer dome cover.
Cables
AM-221
Gooseneck
bracket
Mounting adapter
Dome camera
4-1. Gooseneck Installation - AM-221
Using Other Accessories
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WARNING:
When you hammer the threaded anchors into wall, keep the nuts and washers on them in
case the top of threaded poles can be deformed during the process.

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The same installation method applies to the AM-212 wall-mount bracket.

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4-2. Corner Mount Installation
Below is a general, sample procedure using a Corner mount bracket:
1. Combine the two brackets together using the included nuts and washers.
2. Align the assembled brackets with the desired position. Align screw holes on the
brackets against the wall. Drill holes on the wall for securing the bracket and for routing
the cables. Hammer anchors into the wall. Wall anchors are user-supplied.
3. Route power lines and other cables through the included cable gland, conduits
(separately purchased), and install the cable gland to the brackets' through hole in the
center.
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4. Secure corner mount brackets to the wall. Screws are user-supplied.
5. Fill the unused holes on the bracket with the included silicone stoppers.
6. Use the included hex bolts, washers, and nuts to secure the gooseneck to the corner
mount bracket.
7. The rest of the mounting procedure is identical to those described in the Gooseneck
installation on page 11.
Gooseneck
bracket
Mounting
adapter
Dome
camera
Corner Mount
Bracket
Cable gland and 3/4" conduits

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4-3. Pole Mount Installation
Below is a general, sample procedure using a Pole mount bracket:
1. Route power lines and other cables through the included cable gland, pass them
through conduits (separately purchased), and install the cable gland to the pole mount
bracket.
2. Locate the position where you want to install the pole mount bracket and camera.
Unwrap the stainless belts, feed them through the openings on the sides of the bracket,
and then strap them around the pole. Use a pincer and at-blade screwdriver to fasten
the bracket to the pole.
3. Fill the unused screw holes using the included silicone stoppers.
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4. Secure the gooseneck bracket using the included hex bolts, washers, and nuts.
The rest of the mounting procedure is identical to those described in the Gooseneck
installation on page 11.
Gooseneck
bracket
Mounting
adapter
Dome
camera
Pole mount
bracket
Cable gland and 3/4" conduits

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