Installation guide

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Part Names

Front

LED

The blue LED light comes on.

On: when powered on, during reboot, during normal use

Off: when [Off] is selected (see "VB-M40 Operation Guide",

"Installation Conditions" in Chapter 4, "Setting Page")

* * When [Off] is selected, the LED light will come on for several seconds when

the camera is powered on and during reboot.

SD card cover

Lens

Horizontal viewing angle 55.4°, 20x optical zoom, AF zoom lens

Camera head

Rear

100BT LAN connector

100Base-TX support

PoE power supply (IEEE802.3af standard-compliant)

Power connection terminal

Audio input terminal (dual LINE IN and MIC IN)

External Device I/O Terminals

Audio output terminal (LINE OUT)

Reset Switch

Turn on the power while pushing this switch using a sharp object.

Continue to push the switch for 5 seconds or more to restore all

factory settings except for the date and time.

Bottom

Fixing screw hole for tripod

Screw holes for ceiling mounting

Used for the ceiling plate with the optional ceiling mount cover or the

ceiling bracket for optional indoor dome housing.

MAC address

The camera's unique address. Write the address on the back of this

Installation Guide before installing the camera.

Safety wire attachment

When installing the camera on a ceiling using the optional ceiling

mount cover or indoor dome housing, attach the safety wire that

comes with the optional product.

Serial No.

The camera's serial number. Write the number on the back of this

Installation Guide before installing the camera.

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Installing the Camera

The following explains the procedures to install the camera on a ceiling using the ceiling mount

cover SS40-S-VB/SS40-B-VB (optional).

Before installing the camera, set the IP address and other network information on the camera

using the "VB Initial Setting Tool".

For details on how to operate the "VB Initial Setting Tool", see "VB-M40 Operation Guide".

Determine an installation position for the camera and drill holes in the ceiling

Use the template bundled with the ceiling mount cover (optional) to determine the positions of

the ﬁ xing screw holes and wiring hole according to the camera orientation. Next, drill holes in

the ceiling.

Attach the ceiling plate to the camera

Fix the ceiling plate to the camera with the four screws (M3) bundled with the ceiling mount cover

(optional).

Secure the safety wire

Securely attach the safety wire to an anchor or structure. After securing one end of the safety

wire to the ceiling, secure the other end to the camera using the screw that is fastened to the

camera.

Important

If a wiring hole cannot be opened in a concrete ceiling, etc., secure the wiring to a comparable location.

Fix the ceiling plate to the ceiling

Fix the ceiling plate to the ceiling at four points using the appropriate screws. The ceiling

plate has four diameter Φ 4.5 screw holes. Use the appropriate screws for ceiling mounting in

accordance with the condition and material of the installation site.

Connect the LAN cable to the camera through the wiring hole

If an AC adapter PA-V17 (optional) or external power supply is used, connect the power

connector to the camera.

Connect cables to external device I/O terminals and audio input/output terminals as

necessary.

Install the ceiling mount cover

Align the (O) mark on the ceiling mount cover with the (I) mark on the rear of the camera, and

turn the cover clockwise to the (I) position.

Check that the ceiling mount cover is securely attached.

Note

Cutout section

If the cables cannot be stored above a ceiling made of concrete, etc., or if

the cables do not ﬁ t within the ceiling mount cover, bend the cutout section

of the ceiling mount cover using diagonal pliers, etc., to create a cutout

through which to guide the cables.

Reboot the camera when the installation is complete

The camera position is initiated (see "Maintenance" in Chapter 4, "Setting Page" of the "VB-M40

Operation Guide").

Important

The camera can be installed in the upright position. Attach commercial anti-slip guards to the base of the

camera and set on a ﬂ at, stable surface without inclination, or ﬁ x the camera to a tripod, etc. Be sure to use

a tripod with mounting screws shorter than 5.5 mm (0.22 in). Using a tripod with mounting screws 5.5 mm

(0.22 in) or longer may damage the camera. Also, use a tripod with a base diameter of 30 mm (1.18 in) or

more.

Connecting the Camera

Power Connection

Power can be supplied to the camera in the three ways described as follows.

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The camera supports PoE functions. Power can be supplied to the camera by using a LAN cable

to connect it to a PoE HUB that conforms to the IEEE 802.3af standard.

Important

Check with your Canon sales representative for more information about PoE HUB and Midspan

technology.

Some PoE HUBs allow current limits for each port, but applying limits may interfere with performance. If

using this type of PoE HUB, do not limit the operating current.

Some PoE HUBs have total consumption current limits for ports, which can interfere with performance

when multiple ports are in use. For more information, check the instruction guide for your PoE HUB.

Use a category 5 or higher cable 100 m (328 ft.) or less in length for the LAN cable that connects the

camera and the PoE HUB.

When the camera is connected to a switching HUB, changing the connection while the camera is

operating may cause the HUB learning function to interfere with communication. Do not change the

connection when the camera is operating.

The camera can also be connected to an AC adapter (optional) while receiving power from a PoE

HUB. In such cases, the PoE power supply is given priority, and the camera does not use the power

supply from the AC adapter (optional). When the PoE power supply is disconnected, power is supplied

automatically from the AC adapter (optional). Midspan (a LAN cable power supply device) is a device

that, like a PoE HUB, supplies power to the camera via a LAN cable.

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External Power Supply

12-VDC or 24-VAC input can be used.

Connect the bundled power connector as shown below.

Screwdriver

Tightening torque: 0.2 N·m

(1.77lbf·in) (max)

Strip

Approx. 4 to 6 mm

(0.16 to 0.24 in)

Power connector

(bundled)

For 12-VDC and 24-VAC input, use a power supply insulated

from 100 VAC.

12-VDC can be connected in a non-polar conﬁ guration.

Important

The power supply should be within the following voltage range.

24 VAC: Voltage ﬂ uctuation within 10% of 24 VAC (50 Hz or 60

Hz ± 0.5 Hz or less)

Current supply capacity of at least 1.0 A per camera

12 VDC: Voltage ﬂ uctuation within 10% of 12 VDC

Current supply capacity of at least 1.5 A per camera

When using a 12-VDC battery power supply, be sure to connect

resistors of at least 0.5 - 1.0 Ω/20 W in series to the power line.

For an external power supply, use a double-insulated device.

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Recommended Power Cables for VB-M40 [Reference]

Cable (AWG)

#24 #22 #20 #18 #16

Conductor size (Φ)

(0.52 mm)

(0.020 in)

(0.65 mm)

(0.026 in)

(0.82 mm)

(0.032 in)

(1.03 mm)

(0.041 in)

(1.30 mm)

(0.051 in)

12 VDC maximum cable length

5 m (16.4 ft.) 9 m (29.5 ft.) 14 m (45.9 ft.) 23 m (75.4 ft.) 32 m (105.0 ft.)

24 VAC maximum cable length

11 m (36.1 ft.) 18 m (59.0 ft.) 29 m ( 95.1ft.) 46 m (151.0 ft.) 64 m (210.0 ft.)

Use UL cable (UL-1015 or equivalent) for 12-VDC or 24-VAC wiring.

AC Adapter

Use the dedicated PA-V17 AC adapter (optional).

Note

The camera does not have a power switch. Connecting and disconnecting the LAN cable (PoE power

supply), AC adapter, or external power supply plug turns the power ON and OFF, respectively.

When the camera needs to be rebooted, perform the reboot operation from the camera setting page

(see "Maintenance" in Chapter 4, "Setting Page," of the "VB-M40 Operation Guide").

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External Device I/O Terminals

External device I/O terminals consist of two input and output systems each. VB-M40 Viewer and

RM Viewer can be used to check external device input status and control ouput to an external

device (see "Operating the External Device Output" and "Displaying Event Status" in the "VB-M40

Operation Guide").

External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2)

External device I/O terminals consist of two sets (IN1, IN2) of two terminals, with the negative

terminal connected to the camera interior GND. Connecting cables to the positive and negative

terminals and creating electrical continuity or insulation between the terminals notiﬁ es the viewer.

Important

When connecting sensors and switches, connect terminals that are electrically isolated from the

respective power and GND.

Do not push the external device I/O terminal button with too much force. Doing so may cause the button

to remain pushed-in.

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External Device Output Terminals (OUT1, OUT2)

External device output terminals consist of two sets (OUT1, OUT2) of two terminals. The sets

have no polarity. Controls from the viewer can be used to switch between continuity and insulation

between the terminals. Using optical couplers, the output terminals are isolated from the camera's

internal circuit.

Internal Connection Diagram

Internal controller

External device

Output terminal

IN1, IN2

Output terminal

OUT1, OUT2

+3.3 V

0.1 µF

10 kΩ 10 kΩ

1 kΩ

External device

The load connected to the output terminals should be within the following rating range.

Rating between output : maximum voltage 50 VDC

terminals Continuous load current at or

below 100 mA

Note

Adaptive wiring for external device cables

Solid conductor AWG: No. 28 - 22

Conductor size: Φ 0.32 - 0.65 mm (0.013 - 0.026 in)

Cable strip should be approx. 8 - 9 mm (0.315 - 0.354 in)

Audio Input/Output Terminals

Each audio input/output terminal has one input system and one output system.

Connecting the camera to an audio input/output device such as a microphone or a speaker with

an ampliﬁ er allows you send/receive audio through the viewer.

Audio Input Dual LINE IN/MIC IN (monaural input)

Although the camera has a single audio input system, it supports two types of microphone inputs:

LINE IN and MIC IN. Before using the audio input, change the input mode on the Setting Page

(see "Audio Input Mode" in the "VB-M40 Operation Guide"). LINE IN is selected by default.

Input terminal: Φ 3.5 mm (

Φ 0.14 in) mini jack (monaural)

Dynamic MIC IN

Input impedence: 1.75 kΩ ± 20%

* Supported microphones: Output impedence: 400 Ω to 600 Ω

Condenser MIC IN

Input impedence (microphone bias resistance): 2.2 kΩ ± 20%

Microphone power supply: plug-in power (voltage: 1.8 V)

* Supported microphones: Condenser microphones with plug-in power support

LINE IN

Input level: up to 1 Vp-p

* Use a microphone with an ampliﬁ er.

Audio Output Terminal LINE OUT (monaural output)

Connect the camera to a speaker with an ampliﬁ er. Audio can be sent to the speaker from RM

Viewer.

Output terminal: Φ 3.5 mm (

Φ 0.14 in) mini jack (monaural)

Output level: up to 1 Vp-p

* Use a speaker with an ampliﬁ er.

Important

According to microphone speciﬁ cations, switch the LINE IN/MIC IN settings on the Setting Page before

use (see "Audio Input Mode" in the "VB-M40 Operation Guide"). Using a wrong input may damage the

camera and/or microphone. Be sure to conﬁ gure settings correctly.

Microphone characteristics may affect volume and sound quality.

Use RM Viewer to send audio to the speaker. VB-M40 Viewer cannot be used to send audio.

Images and audio do not always synchronize properly.

Audio may be interrupted depending on PC characteristics and network environment.

Images and audio can be distributed to up to 30 clients. However, audio may be interrupted when

distributing to many clients.

Audio may be interrupted when using antivirus software.

Connecting and disconnecting the LAN cable interrupts the audio. Use the viewer to reconnect.

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Attaching to a Junction Box

Use the junction box plate (bundled with the

ceiling mount cover (optional)) to mount the

camera to the junction box.

1 Attach the junction box plate to the

junction box with screws that match the

screw holes in the junction box.

2 Mount the ceiling plate to the camera

using the four bundled ﬁ xing screws

(M3).

3 Attach the ceiling plate to the junction

box plate using four bundled ﬁ xing

screws (M3).

4 Turn the ceiling mount cover over the

ceiling plate to ﬁ x it in place.

Using an SD Memory Card

Place your ﬁ ngers on the left and right holds of the SD card cover and pull to remove. To return the

SD card cover to the camera, use the same procedure in reverse.

SD card slot

Inserting the card

Push the SD memory card as far as possible into the SD card slot.

Removing the card

Push the SD memory card in all the way until the card slightly pops out. Pinch the card and

remove.

Important

Make sure the SD memory card isn't write-protected.

When using an SD memory card with the camera for the ﬁ rst time, it is recommended that you format

the card after inserting it into to the camera (see "Memory Cards" in Chapter 4, "Setting Page" in the

"VB-M40 Operation Guide").

Insert the SD memory card before installing the camera.

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Junction box plate

Fixing screw

(bundled) x 4

Ceiling Plate

Fixing screw

(bundled) x 4

Fixing screws

M3 × 4

(bundled)