ACTi SMAX-0092 User Manual
2013/12/06
Bullet with Bundled
Removable Bracket
Mounting on a Vertical Pole
using the Accessory Set
Installation Guide
For Models:
D3x / D4x / E3x
E41 / E42 / E43 / E41A / E42A / E43A
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Table of Contents
Installation Procedures ..................................................... 4
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Sealant Tape ........ 5
Step 1: Attach the Pole Mount Kit ........................................................... 5
Step 2: Install the Bracket ....................................................................... 6
Step 3: Install the Camera....................................................................... 7
Step 4: Connect the Cables .................................................................... 9
Step 5: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 10
Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ......................................... 10
Step 7: Attach the Sunshield ................................................................. 10
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Flex Conduit ....... 11
Step 1: Attach the Pole Mount Kit ......................................................... 12
Step 2: Install the Bracket ..................................................................... 13
Step 3: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 14
Step 4: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit ........................... 15
Step 5: Install the Ethernet Cable ......................................................... 17
Step 6: Connect the Ethernet Cable ..................................................... 18
Step 7: Install the Camera..................................................................... 18
Step 8: Connect the Camera to the Network ......................................... 20
Step 9: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 20
Step 10: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ....................................... 20
Step 11: Attach the Sunshield ............................................................... 20
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Naked Cable ...... 21
Step 1: Attach the Pole Mount Kit ......................................................... 22
Step 2: Install the Bracket ..................................................................... 23
Step 3: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 24
Step 4: Install the New Ethernet Cable ................................................. 25
Step 5: Install the Camera..................................................................... 27
Step 6: Connect the Camera to the Network ......................................... 29
Step 7: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 29
Step 8: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ......................................... 29
Step 9: Attach the Sunshield ................................................................. 29
Appendices ....................................................................... 30
How to Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 30
How to Adjust Focus ............................................................................... 38
D3x / E3x Series ................................................................................... 38
D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series .............................. 40
How to Attach the Sunshield ................................ ................................ .. 41
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How to Make an Ethernet Cable ............................................................. 42
Safety Information ............................................................ 43
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Mounting Solution
Required Accessories
Pole Mount with
Mounting Bracket
(SMAX-0092)
PMAX-0503 PMAX-1103
Installation Procedures
The camera can be installed onto a pole using additional mounting accessories. The accessories
can be purchased individually or as an accessory set.
The installation steps vary depending on the preferred waterproof cabling solution. There are 3
ways to do the cabling:
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Sealant Tape, see page 5.
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Flex Conduit (Not applicable
for D3x Series), see page 11.
Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Naked Cable (Not applicable
for D3x Series), see page 21.
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Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and
Sealant Tape
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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This side up
4. Position the pole mount with the cable path up and 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.
Step 2: Install the Bracket
1. Remove the screw to detach the camera holder from the bracket. Set the holder aside for
later use.
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2. Attach the bracket to the pole mount using the three (3) screws supplied in the pole mount kit.
Step 3: Install the Camera
1. Align the screw holes of the holder to the bottom screw holes of the camera.
2. Attach the two (2) screws (supplied in the heavy duty bracket package) to secure the camera
to the holder.
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3. Align the screw hole of the holder to the heavy duty bracket.
4. Loosely attach the screw to secure the holder to the bracket.
5. Insert the network cable “pigtail” through the pole mount.
NOTE: For models with shorter “pigtails”, you may need to insert the Ethernet cable from the
network side through the pole mount to connect the camera to the network.
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Camera Side
Network Side
6. As needed, turn the holder left or right to adjust the camera viewing direction. Then, secure
the screw tightly to fix the position.
7. As needed, loosen the two (2) side screws of the holder and then move the camera up or
down to adjust the camera viewing angle. Then, tighten the two (2) side screws to fix the
position.
Step 4: Connect the Cables
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera to
complete the installation.
NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use
exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only
designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements.
Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit.
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2. If the camera will be installed outdoors, waterproof the cable connection by wrapping it using
a moisture-sealant tape, such as 3M PRODUCTS Core Series 4-1000 (not included in the
package) or equivalent. See example below.
Step 5: Access the Camera Live View
See How to Access the Camera Live View on page 30 for more information.
Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus
Based on the Live View, adjust the viewing angle and focus of the camera. Adjustments vary per
model; for detailed information, please refer to the following sections:
For D3x / E3x camera series, see D3x / E3x Series on page 38.
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 /
E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 40.
Step 7: Attach the Sunshield
See How to Attach the Sunshield on page 41 for more information.
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Installation Using the Pole Mount with Bracket and Flex
Conduit
The D4x, E3x, E41, E41A, E42, E42A, E43, E43A camera series come with a bundled conduit
gland. Use the conduit gland with a 1/2"-size flex conduit (not included in the package) to protect
the Ethernet cable against fierce weather conditions. To use conduit with the camera, the
pre-installed network cable with "pigtail" (female connector) must be replaced with a standard
Ethernet cable.
NOTE: The flex conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be sold
separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled
conduit gland.
To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools:
Screwdriver
Pliers
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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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This side up
4. Position the pole mount with the cable path up and 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.
Step 2: Install the Bracket
1. Remove the screw to detach the camera holder from the bracket. Set the holder aside for
later use.
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2. Attach the bracket to the pole mount using the three (3) screws supplied in the pole mount kit.
Step 3: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”)
1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover.
NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover.
2. Disconnect the network connector.
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