Installation manual

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Site Preparation
There are several requirements that should be properly addressed prior to installation at the site. The
following specifications are requirements for proper installation and operation of the unit:
 Ambient Environment Conditions: Keep the unit in a clean and dry environment. Operating
temperature should be maintained within 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F). Operating humidity should be
between 5% to 95% (non-condensing). The unit should be kept dry and free from water
condensation. To prevent overheating, avoid positioning the unit near heaters or heating system
outputs and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Keep the unit free from dust, dirt, smoke, and
exposure to EMI.
 Accessibility: The location used should allow easy access to unit connections and cables.
 Safety: Cables and electrical cords should be routed in a manner that prevents safety hazards,
such as from tripping, wire fraying, overheating, etc. Assure that nothing rests on the unit’s cables
or power cords.
 Ample Air Circulation: Leave enough space around the unit to allow free air circulation.
 Proximal Location: Units should be placed in locations that are optimal for the type of video
cabling used between the unit and the cameras and external devices. Using a cable longer than
the manufacturer’s specifications for optimal video signal may result in degradation of color and
video parameters.
 Physical Security: The unit provides threat detection for physical security systems. In order to
ensure that the unit cannot be disabled or tampered with, the system should be installed with
security measures regarding physical access by trusted and un-trusted parties.
 Network Security: The unit transmits over IP to security personnel for video surveillance. Proper
network security measures should be in place to assure networks remain operating and free from
malicious interference. The unit is intended for installation on the backbone of a trusted network.
 Electrostatic Safeguards: The unit as well as other equipment connected to it (relay outputs,
alarm inputs, racks, carpeting, etc) shall be properly grounded to prevent electrostatic discharge.
The installation of the hardware is the first phase of making the unit operational in a security plan. The goal
of hardware installation is to physically place the unit, connect it to other devices in the system, and to
establish network connectivity.
When finished with the hardware installation, refer to the HTML Edition Units User Guide to complete the
second phase of installation, which is the setup and configuration of the unit.