Panasonic bb-hca11 Operation Manual

Installation Guide

Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket

Indoor Use Only

Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference.

Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/

Model No.

BB-HCA11A

Please read the Operating Instructions included with the camera before proceeding.

• This document (Installation Guide) explains how to install the BB-HCM701A, BB-HCM705A Network Camera using the Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket, and install the bracket in a ceiling.

Abbreviations

• The Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket is referred to as “the bracket” in this document.

• The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.

• The term “SD memory card” is used in this document to refer to SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards.

Preparation

1. Confirm the following items are included in the bracket’s packaging.

• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.

Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket (1 pc.)

Washer (1 pc.) Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety wire to the ceiling.

Ceiling Mounting Cover (1 pc.) Order No. PNKV1070Z1

Used when mounting the camera on a ceiling.

Screw A (1 pc.) Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used to secure the safety wire to the ceiling.

Screw C (1 pc.) Order No. XYN4+F6FJ

Used for connecting the safety wire to the bracket.

Template (1 pc.) Order No. PNPD1286Z

Used as a references when making a hole in the ceiling.

Screw D (3 pcs.) Order No. XYN4+J10FJ

Used to secure the camera to the bracket.

Safety Wire (1 pc.) Order No. PQME10080Z

Used to secure the bracket when mounting it.

2. You will need the following additional items to install the bracket.

– 1 anchor bolt and 2 nuts (see step 2 and 5 on page 2)

Dust Protection Sheet (1 pc.) Order No. PNHX1220Z

Used as a dust cover.

Important Information Regarding Camera Mounting

Please read the following information before mounting the camera. Consult an authorized dealer for mounting.

Caution

• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the bracket and the camera to prevent them from falling.

Note

• This product should only be used with the BB-HCM701A, BB-HCM705A Network Camera.

• If using an SD memory card, insert the card before installing the camera in the bracket.

• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of ceiling.

• The included screws are for use with wooden ceilings only.

• To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the bracket on an incline.

• The camera’s MAC address and serial number are printed on the bottom of the camera and are needed in order for camera configuration and maintenance. Make a note of both of them for before mounting the camera.

• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state ordinances. For such installations, contact your local building department or building inspector for more details.

• Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas, however, image quality decreases when viewing dark images. We recommend using supplemental lighting for best results.

• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera’s image sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.

• When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (if used) around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.

Cable hook

• Do not directly touch the lens cover. Clean the lens cover with a dry and soft cloth if necessary.

• The pull-out strength of the installation area must be at least 294 N (30 kgf) per screw.

• There must be at least 80 mm (3 1/8 inches) of space above the ceiling board where this product will be installed.

• The ceiling board must be no more than 40 mm (1 9/16 inches) thick.

At least 80 mm (3 1/8 inches)

• The illustration below is an example of a completed installation, when looking at the side of the camera.

• If for some reason the camera is no longer used, uninstall the bracket to avoid the risk of the camera and/or bracket falling.

• No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences resulting from the use, damage or both of the bracket.

Installation Guide (this document) (1 pc.)

Ceiling board: Max. 40 mm (1 9/16 inches)

PNQX2088XA KK0609CQ2020

Mounting the Bracket and the Camera

1. Using the included template as a guide, make a hole (φ 170 mm

[6 11/16 inches]) in the ceiling.

Template

2. Drive an anchor bolt (not included) into the original ceiling and attach a nut (not included) to the bolt.

• Drive the anchor bolt into the original ceiling directly above the center of

the hole made in step 1.

• The end of the anchor bolt should be 38 mm (1 1/2 inches) above the

bottom of the ceiling board.

• The bottom of the nut should be 52 mm (2 1/16 inches) above the

bottom of the ceiling board.

Anchor bolt

Nut

Ceiling board

Bolt is above center of hole

3. Secure the safety wire to the bracket using screw C (included). (Recommended torque 0.2~0.4 N·m {2.039~4.079 kgf·cm})

38 mm (1 1/2 inches)

52 mm (2 1/16 inches)

Screw C

Safety wire

7. Pass the necessary cables (AC adaptor, LAN, etc.) through the whole in the dust protection sheet, and attach the sheet to the bracket slits in 3 places.

• The size of each slit is different. Match the size of the slits with the sheet

notches, and insert the sheet.

Dust Protection Sheet

Notch

Slit

Cables

8. Secure the camera with the screw D (included with the camera) in 3 places.

• Attach the camera so the “ ” mark on the unit is aligned with the arrows

on the bracket.

Screw D

“ ” mark

arrow

9. 1 Attach the unit’s cover by aligning the cover and the microphone of the

unit, and tighten the screws in 3 places.

2 Close the screw covers.

(Recommended torque 0.2~0.4 N·m {2.039~4.079 kgf·cm})

4. Insert the bracket into the hole.

• The camera will face the direction indicated by the arrow on the bracket.

5. Tighten the 3 clamp screws (attached to the bracket) and secure the bracket.

1 The clamps tighten as the screws are tightened.

(Recommended torque 0.2~0.4 N·m {2.039~4.079 kgf·cm})

Clamp screw

Clamp

Screws

Clockwise

Ceiling board

2 Secure the bracket by attaching and tightening a nut (not included) to

the anchor bolt.

Anchor bolt

Nut

6. Secure the safety wire (included with the camera) to the camera using screw B (included with the camera) and washer B (included with the camera).

• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera to

prevent the camera from falling. (Recommended torque 0.2~0.4 N·m {2.039~4.079 kgf·cm})

(Length: 10 mm [3/8 inches],

Body diameter: 2.6 mm [1/8 inches])

(Inside diameter: 2.6 mm [1/8 inches])

Screw B

Washer B

Safety wire

Screw covers

10. Secure the ceiling mounting cover (included) to the bracket.

1 Pass the safety wire through the ceiling mounting cover as shown.

2 Align the “ ” marks on the rear of the camera and on the mounting

cover.

3 Turn the ceiling mounting cover clockwise until the “ ” mark on the rear

of the camera and the “ ” mark on the ceiling mounting cover are aligned as shown.

• Be careful not to nip the cables, cords, etc.

• To remove the ceiling mounting cover, turn it counterclockwise until the “ ” mark on the rear of the camera and on the ceiling mounting cover are aligned, then lower the ceiling mounting cover.

11. Secure the safety wire to the ceiling.

• Secure the bracket’s safety wire first, using screw A and the washer (included with the bracket), then secure the camera’s safety wire, using screw A and washer A (both included with the camera).

• Secure the safety wires to the ceiling about 160 mm (6 5/16 inches) from the center of the camera.

• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a secure, 25 mm (1 inch) thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam, otherwise the bracket and the camera may fall. If there is no crossbeam, place a board on the other side of the ceiling to make sure the bracket and the camera are securely mounted.

• Attach the safety wire in a position so that if the camera were to become detached, it would not fall on nearby people.

Washer (Inside diameter:

4.0 mm [3/16 inches])

Screw A (Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches], Body diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])

Washer A (Inside diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])

Screw A (Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches], Body diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])

Safety wire hole

Specifications

Operating temperature +0 °C (+32 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F)

Dimension (W×H×D) About 204 mm (8 1/16 inches) × 77.5 mm

(3 1/16 inches) × 204 mm (8 1/16 inches)

Weight About 635 g (1.40 lb)