
Standalone combined PIR camera with RF transmitter

IMPORTANT
IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT,
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
This product must be grounded
Do not mount the unit against inflammable surfaces
The motion detector will not operate correctly if it is installed:
1. Near the outlet of a central heating boiler
2. Near air conditioning
3. Pointing directly at moving vehicles (may cause false triggering)
4. Within sight of reflections from moving water (may cause false
triggering)
Where other lamps could shine on the detector
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, ENSURE
THAT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE CIRCUIT
FUSES REMOVED OR THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Please make sure the voltage and polarity are correct before
connection. Incorrect voltage may cause electric shock. If you are
not sure, please contact your distributor.
Table of contents
Contents and Optional Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 1: Installing the AlertCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Insert/remove SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 3: Adjusting the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 4: Set the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 5: Viewing recorded or live footage via a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 6: Viewing video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important Notice - Formatting the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Contents
AlertCam User Manual
1 x Allen key
2 x screws
2 x masonry plugs
Optional Extras
AlertCam RA
Remote chime alarm device
Drivers Disk
USB Cable2G SD card
AlertCam RS
Remote 1500w switching device
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Step 1: Installing the AlertCam
Note: It is recommend to mount AlertCam 2M above the ground for
optimum performance, do not mount the fixture below 1.2M.
See below figure for details of performance range.
Detection range: 10M x 160° (see Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Mounting and wiring the AlertCam
1. To remove the rear mounting plate release the screw at the rear
underside of the unit and ease the mounting plate from its
housing
2. Feed the required cables through the glands supplied.
3. If AlertCam is to be used without a local lighting unit please see
wiring diagram Fig. 2.
4. If AlertCam is to be used to switch a local light unit (max 500w)
please see wiring diagram Fig. 3.
5. Ensure all wires are connected securely and that no loose strands
are exposed. Make sure the polarity is correct. Double-check the
connections after wiring. Errors may damage the motion sensor
or cause a fire hazard.
6. Please allow 1-minute warm-up time after switching on.
* Push the RESET button after switching on.
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