ACTi Indoor Dome Installation Guide on Horizontal Pole with Pendant Mount

2013/12/02

3” Indoor Dome

Mounting on a Horizontal Pole
Using Pendant Mount
(Face Down)

Installation Guide

For Models:

D5x / E5x / TCM-3xxx

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Table of Contents

Installation Procedures ..................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the Camera ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Attach the Pole Mount Kit ............................................................ 5

Step 3: Install the Straight Tube ............................................................... 6

Optional: Add Extension Tube(s) ............................................................. 7

Step 4: Prepare the Mount Kit................................................................... 8

Step 5: Install the Mount Kit...................................................................... 9

Step 6: Install the Camera ....................................................................... 10

Step 7: Access the Camera Live View ..................................................... 11

Step 8: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ......................................... 11

Step 9: Close the Dome Cover ................................................................. 11

Appendices ....................................................................... 13

How to Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 13

How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle ............................................... 21

D51 / D52 / E51 .................................................................................... 21

D54 / D55 / E52 / E53 / E54 .................................................................. 22

How to Install Extension Tubes .............................................................. 23

Safety Information ............................................................ 24

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PMAX-0503

PMAX-0102

(Straight Tube without

Bracket)

PMAX-0110

Installation Procedures

This guide describes procedures in installing the camera on a horizontal pole using the Pole
Mount with Pendant Mount and Mount Kit. For simplicity, most of the camera images used in the
succeeding sections were taken using the camera model with heat sink; same procedures apply
to the model without heat sink unless specified.

NOTE: The mounting accessories are not included in the camera package. Contact your sales

agents to purchase.

Prepare the following:

 SMAX-0102 (Pole Mount with Pendant Mount and Mount Kit)

 Network Cable (not included)
 Phillips Screwdriver (not included)

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Step 1: Unpack the Camera

NOTE: To avoid scratches or leaving fingerprints on the dome cover, it is recommended to retain

the plastic covering the dome cover until the camera is completely installed.

1. Slide the mounting plate counter-clockwise to detach it from the camera.

2. Remove the silicon bag.

3. Slide the dome cover counter-clockwise to remove the cover from the camera.

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Step 2: Attach the Pole Mount Kit

1. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw head of the wire strap counter-clockwise continuously
until the two ends are detached.

2. Insert the wire strap through the strap holes of the pole mount.

3. Do steps 1 and 2 to the other wire strap.

4. Encircle the pole with the wire straps.

NOTE: The wire straps can hold between 134 ~ 228 mm (5.28 ~ 9 in.) pole diameter.

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5. Continuously turn the screw head clockwise to adjust the wire strap until it snugly fits the pole.
Do the same to the other wire strap.

Step 3: Install the Straight Tube

1. Route the cable through the conduit hole of the Pole Mount.

2. Insert the cable through the straight tube.

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3. Attach the straight tube onto the pole mount using the four (4) screws (included in the Pole
Mount package).

Optional: Add Extension Tube(s)

If the straight tube is not long enough, add one or more extension tubes (purchased separately).
See How to Install Extension Tubes on page 23.

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Step 4: Prepare the Mount Kit

1. From the Mount Kit package, prepare the Mount Kit, three (3) flat screws, and two (2) thumb
screws. Other accessories included in the Mount Kit package will not be used in this
installation.

2. Attach the mounting plate on the Mount Kit using the three (3) flat screws (included in the
Mount Kit package).

NOTE: Make sure the screw is flat on the plate.

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