ACTi Outdoor Dome Installation Guide on Vertical Pole with Accessory Sets
2013/11/04
4” Outdoor Dome
Mounting on a Vertical Pole
using the Accessory Set
Installation Guide
For Models:
D7x / E7x / D8x / E8x / KCM-7111 / KCM-7311 / ACM-7411
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Table of Contents
Accessory Set Solutions ................................................... 4
Pole Mount with Heavy Duty Installation Procedures .... 5
Step 1: Attach the Pole Mount Kit ............................................................ 5
Step 2: Prepare for Waterproof Installation ............................................. 7
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable ................................................... 8
Waterproof Solution with Conduit ............................................................ 9
Step 3: Install the Heavy Duty Mount ...................................................... 11
Optional: Add Extension Tube(s) ............................................................ 11
Step 4: Install the Mount Kit.................................................................... 12
Step 5: Open the Dome Cover ................................................................ 15
Step 6: Install the Camera to the Mount Kit ........................................... 16
Step 7: Connect the Cable(s) .................................................................. 17
Step 8: Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 18
Step 9: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 18
Step 10: Close the Dome Cover .............................................................. 18
Pole Mount with Gooseneck Installation Procedures .. 20
Step 1: Attach the Pole Mount ................................................................ 20
Step 2: Prepare for Waterproof Installation ........................................... 22
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable ................................................. 23
Waterproof Solution with Conduit .......................................................... 24
Step 3: Install the Gooseneck ................................................................. 26
Optional: Add Extension Tube(s) ........................................................... 26
Step 4: Install the Mount Kit.................................................................... 27
Step 5: Open the Dome Cover ................................................................ 30
Step 6: Install the Camera to the Mount Kit ........................................... 31
Step 7: Connect the Cable(s) .................................................................. 32
Step 8: Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 33
Step 9: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 33
Step 10: Close the Dome Cover .............................................................. 33
Appendices ....................................................................... 35
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Accessing the Camera Live View ........................................................... 35
Focus and Viewing Angle Adjustments ................................................. 42
D7x / E7x Series ................................................................................... 42
D8x / E8x Series ................................................................................... 44
KCM-7111 ............................................................................................. 45
KCM-7311 ............................................................................................. 46
Installing Extension Tubes ...................................................................... 48
Removing the Dome Cover ..................................................................... 49
Removing the Dome Cover ................................................................... 49
Installing the Dome Cover ..................................................................... 49
Safety Information ................................................................................... 50
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Mounting Solution
Cabling Solution
Must Drill a Hole
on the Wall
Pole Mount with Heavy
Duty
Cable goes along the pole.
No
PMAX- 0503 PMAX-0305 PMAX-0101
Pole Mount with
Gooseneck
Cable goes along the pole.
No
PMAX-0503 PMAX-0303 PMAX-0101
Accessory Set Solutions
If the camera has to be extended further away from the wall, consider the following solutions:
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Pole Mount with Heavy Duty Installation
Procedures
Perform the following procedures to install the camera on a vertical pole using the Heavy Duty
Mount and Mount Kit.
Step 1: 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.
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4. Encircle the pole with the wire straps.
NOTE: The wire straps can hold between 134 ~ 228 mm (5.28 ~ 9 in.) pole diameter.
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.
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Cable Gland
Conduit Gland
For use with an Exterior-grade Ethernet
cable (not included in the package).
For use with a 3/8” flexible conduit (not
included in the package).
For use with 1/2” flexible conduit (not
included in the package)
NOTE: The bundled conduit gland may vary.
Check the conduit gland that came with your
package to determine if 3/8” or 1/2" is the
suitable flexible conduit size.
or
Step 2: Prepare for Waterproof Installation
The camera comes with two (2) glands used for waterproof installation:
Cable Gland: For use with an Exterior-grade Ethernet cable. Exterior-grade Ethernet
cables are already waterproof. Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable on page 8.
Conduit Gland: For use with a flexible conduit. This solution is recommended when an
exterior-grade Ethernet cable is not available or when other input/output devices or
external power adapter will be connected to the camera (select models only). See
Waterproof Solution with Conduit on page 9.
Determine the type of waterproof solution that is applicable to your installation requirements and
prepare the necessary accessories or purchase extra materials.
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Body
(with Washer)
Sealing Insert
with Claw
Clamping
Nut
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable
This section describes the procedures in using the bundled cable gland and an exterior-grade
Ethernet cable.
1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below:
2. Skip to Step 3: Install the Heavy Duty Mount on page 11.
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Conduit Gland
(included in the camera package)
For use with 3/8” flexible conduit
For use with 1/2” flexible conduit
Flexible Conduit
3/8” or 1/2" Trade size
(not included in the package)
Network Cable
CAT 5 or CAT 6
(not included in the package)
NOTE: The bundled conduit gland may vary.
Check the conduit gland that came with your
package to determine if 3/8” or 1/2" is the
suitable flexible conduit size.
Lock Nut
Body
Sealing Insert
Clamping Nut
or
Waterproof Solution with Conduit
This section describes the procedures to waterproof the cabling connections using the bundled
conduit gland and flexible conduit. This is the recommended when an exterior-grade Ethernet
cable is not available or if other input/output devices or an external power adapter will be
connected to the camera (select models only).
1. Prepare the following materials for waterproof installation:
2. Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below:
NOTE: In this installation, the conduit gland body can be securely attached to the mount kit;
therefore the use of lock nut is not necessary. Please set the lock nut aside.
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3. Pull the network cable through the flex conduit.
NOTE: For camera models that support external power adaptor, audio in/out, or digital
input/output (DI/DO) functions, route the cables without connectors through the flex conduit
together with the network cable. Once cables pass through the conduit hole of the camera,
attach the bundled connectors. For more information on connecting these cables, please
refer to the camera model hardware manual downloadable from the website (www.acti.com).
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Step 3: Install the Heavy Duty Mount
1. Route the network cable or flexible conduit through the conduit hole of the Pole Mount.
Using Flex Conduit Using Naked Cable
2. Insert the flex conduit or network cable through the Heavy Duty Mount.
Using Flex Conduit Using Naked Cable
3. Attach the Heavy Duty Mount on the wall using the four (4) bolts (included in the Pole Mount
package).
Optional: Add Extension Tube(s)
If the Heavy Duty Mount is not long enough, add one extension tube (purchased separately). See
Installing Extension Tubes on page 48.
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Using Flex Conduit
Using Naked Cable
or
Step 4: Install the Mount Kit
1. Insert the clamping nut.
Using Flex Conduit Using Naked Cable
2. Insert the sealing insert. For flex conduit solution, attach the sealing insert at the end of the
flex conduit.
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Using Flex Conduit
3. Screw the gland body to the mount kit.
4. Pull enough length of the network cable and other cables (if any) and insert through the
mount kit to connect to the camera later.
5. Insert the sealing insert into the gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the
cable solution.
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Using Naked Cable
NOTE: Ensure that the clamping nut is tightly attached to the gland body.
6. Align the slot on the mount kit to the tab inside the Heavy Duty Mount and install the mount
kit.
7. Twist the mount kit to align the screw holes and attach the two (2) mounting screws (included
in the mount kit package).
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Step 5: Open the Dome Cover
1. Remove the plastic covering the camera.
2. Remove the metal cap covering the bottom conduit hole of the camera, and attach the cap to
the side conduit hole to close it.
3. Loosen the three (3) screws securing the dome cover.
4. Carefully lift to open the dome cover and place it on the side of the camera.
NOTE: Do not abruptly lift the dome cover; it is attached to the camera with a spring wire.
TIP: You may remove the dome cover for convenience until all installations are complete.
See Removing the Dome Cover on page 49.
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5. Pull the network cable and other cables (if any) through the bottom conduit hole.
Step 6: Install the Camera to the Mount Kit
1. If necessary, insert a micro SHDC card (up to 32 GB) into the card slot of the camera.
2. Align the camera screw holes and the conduit hole to the corresponding holes on the mount
kit and attach the three (3) supplied bolts (included in the Mount Kit package) to secure the
camera.
NOTE: There are several screw packs included in the mount kit package, select the screw
pack applicable to the camera model.
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