ADT Pulse® Interactive Solutions RC8326 Wireless Indoor Day/Night HD Camera Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 3 Overview............................................................................................................... 3 Physical Details ................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents ............................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ..............
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This section provides information about the RC8326 HD Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The RC8326 is a true day/night wireless camera with HD resolution, 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support. This camera is intended for use with ADT Pulse ®. Features • Standalone Design. The wireless HD camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and video encoder.
Chapter 1 Introduction Physical Details Front Light Sensor Lens Figure 1: Front Panel Light Sensor This is a hardware sensor to detect lux. Lens The lens cannot be adjusted. Please ensure that the lens cover remains clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.
Chapter 1 Introduction Network/WPS LED (Green, Amber) Off. Wireless network is not connected or camera is not sending/receiving data. On (Green). Wireless network connection is available. Blinking (Green). Data is being transmitted or received via the wireless connection. On (Amber). If the LED is on for 5 seconds and then turns off, the WPS function has failed. Blinking (Amber). The WPS connection is processing. Power LED (Green) Off. No power. On. Power on. Power on.
Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents The following items are included in the package.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup 2 This section provides information on how to assemble and configure the RC8326 HD Camera for enrollment. Installation 1. Assemble the Camera Temporarily locate the camera close to the enrollment computer and attach the Camera Stand to the camera. 2. Power Up Connect the supplied 12V power adapter to the camera and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup 4. Check the LEDs • Power LED. The Power LED lights up solid green during startup, which takes about one minute. After startup is completed, and prior to enrollment, the Power LED blinks green. • Network/WPS LED. At power up, the Network/WPS LED is off. (The Network/WPS LED will flash amber when the camera attempts to connect wirelessly to the gateway. The Network/WPS LED will turn solid green when the wireless connection is successful.) 5.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment 3 This section provides instructions for wirelessly enrolling the RC8326 HD Camera into the ADT Pulse network. This process uses the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with PIN method to wirelessly enroll the camera to the gateway via the ADT Pulse Portal or TS Installer App. Using WPS with PIN to Enroll the Camera 1. Set up the camera, as described in Chapter 2. 2. Launch an Internet browser and log in to the Pulse portal or TS installer app. 3.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment 6. Locate the PIN number located on the label on the rear of the camera. 7. On the Add Camera Using WPS screen, enter the PIN number in the WPS PIN field. 8. Ensure that the camera is powered on and that the Power LED is flashing green. 9. Click the Continue button to initiate the WPS process.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment The following screen appears. 10. Press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the camera for 5 seconds to establish a wireless connection. Note: You must complete the WPS connection within 2 minutes or else the process will time out. The time remaining is displayed in the upper left portion of the screen. The Network/WPS LED flashes amber as the gateway attempts to connect to the camera. The wireless connection is successful when the Network/WPS LED turns solid green.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment The following screen is displayed while the camera is configured. 11. When the Camera Details screen appears, showing that the camera has been enrolled, assign the RC8326 a unique name (usually based on the location of the camera) in the Name field, and then click Save.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment The Pulse enrollment is complete. The newly-added device appears in the Cameras list. 12. At the top left of the screen, click Go Back. 13. You are returned to the Manage Devices screen. The total number of installed cameras has increased by one. Click Close. 14. Click Close again to confirm. 15. Wait until the Power LED and Network LED are both lit solid green, and then disconnect the camera from power. 16. Install the camera in its final location.
Chapter 3 ADT Pulse Enrollment Smart IR Function The RC8326 uses a smart IR function for night viewing. This means that the camera automatically adjusts the IR light output and gain. As a result, if any objects are in the close foreground of the image, the camera lowers the IR light output to prevent overexposing those objects. The drawback of the smart IR function is that this feature causes background objects to receive less IR light and to be displayed with lessened detail.
Chapter 4 Wall Mounting 4 This section provides details for final mounting of the RC8326 HD Camera. You should ensure that the camera is configured and enrolled in ADT Pulse before permanently mounting it. 1. Locate the mounting plate at the bottom of the camera stand and slide the mounting plate forward to release it from the stand. 2. Hold the mounting plate at the location where you would like to mount the camera and mark the location of the two mounting holes. 3.
Chapter 4 Wall Mounting 6. Remove the cable organizer from the stand. Insert the cables into the hole, run cables through the organizer, and then replace it on the stand. 7. Connect the power cable into the back of the camera and plug the adapter end into a power outlet. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one can result in hardware damage. Figure 8: Routing the Cable 8. Screw/attach the camera onto the camera stand. Figure 9: Attaching the Camera 9.
Appendix A Specifications A RC8326 Wireless Day/Night HD Camera Dimensions WxHxD Operating Temperature 2.56” x 2.56” x 1.34” (65mm x 65mm x 34mm) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40 C) Video Compression H.
Chapter 4 Wall Mounting Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
