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SECTION 4: INSTALLATION TIPS
SECTION 4
Installation Tips
Camera placement
Use the information included in the packaging of your camera to mount and connect the unit to power
and video cables. Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will
provide the best coverage, considering:
• Field of view – Cameras must be positioned so they can effectively view the entire area that must
be monitored.
• Lighting – Is there enough light in the eld for the camera to “see” clearly? Is there intense light
from the sun or shiny objects that reect onto the camera lens? These conditions may affect the
video quality and camera performance.
• Ease of installation – Must be able to install the camera at the location, considering mounting
hardware requirements, temperature, dust, moisture, etc.
3.2 Weatherproof cameras
Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a
building. However, for best results, we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as
under the eave or roof of a building. Point the camera in the direction you wish to observe. When routing
cable near the camera, allow enough slack to form a “U” shaped drop to help direct moisture, that
accumulates on the cable, away from the camera.
NOTE
Cable connections are not weatherproof.
3.3 Cable runs
LAN/power cables can be run almost anywhere, and are frequently routed above drop/acoustic ceilings
because of the ease of installation. For added security, we recommend you run your cables in areas
with limited access to prevent tampering. Avoid running the cable near high voltage appliances such as
uorescent lighting. Electrical noise and magnetic elds produced by these devices may affect video
signal quality.
A 100’ Ethernet cable is shipped with every camera in your system. Custom-cut cables are also available
from Supercircuits.