Panasonic Pdm4 Operating Instructions

Support Frame

Manufactured by:

81-IN3055-9922

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.

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MODEL: PDM4
Drop Ceiling Mount Bracket

DESCRIPTION

• This product has been designed and engineered for the
unitized camera WV-CS854 for ease of installation and
service.

• This product is a discreet indoor surveillance enclosure
designed to mount into a standard 2' x 2' or 2' x 4'
suspended ceiling, and can be used alone or in conjunc­ tion with the entire ceiling tile.

• This unit completely encloses the unitized camera
WV-CS854, resulting in discreet viewing.

INSTALLATION

• Check all contents before beginning installation

1. Decorative ring cover

2. Metal ceiling frame

3. Support frame

4. Top cover box

5. 8 x 32 x 1/2" bolts - 2 pcs. for top cover (F)

6. 8 x 32 x 1/2" bolts - 4 pcs. for camera mounting
base (A)

7. 1/4 x 20 Nuts - 4 pcs. (D)

8. 1/4" Plane washer for support frame - 4 pcs. (B)

9. 1/4" Lock washer for support frame - 4 pcs. (C)

10. Push fastener for support frame - 2 pcs. (short), 2 pcs.
(long) (E)

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

B. After making the hole, align the units so that they are
centered to one another. Adhere the two together with
a silicone adhesive or any acceptable bonding agent.

C. Make 9/32" diameter holes through the (4) holes for the
support frame. Make 0.218" diameter holes through the
(2) threaded inserts in the ceiling frame for the decora­ tive ring.

Frame

Tile

3-2. CAMERA INSTALLATION
A. Attach camera mounting base of the unitized camera
to the support frame using the provided 8-32 x 1/2" screw
(A).

Drill Holes

INSTALLATION STEPS
Step Item Use With Tile Use W/Provided

Frame

Tile and

3-1

Frame Not Required
Camera ••

3-2

Mounting ••

3-3

Dome &

3-4

Decorative Ring • •
Electrical ••

3-5

Top Cover ••

3-6

3-1 TILE INSTALLATION
NOTE: If you use the metal ceiling frame only, this step is

not required. Start at step 3-2.

A. Place the metal ceiling frame on top of the ceiling tile
and cut it out with a utility knife.

Cut with utility knife

Metal Ceiling Frame

B. Attach the support frame to the metal ceiling frame
using the plane washer (B), the lock washer (C), and the nut
(D).

1/4" x 20 Nuts (4)
1/4" Lock washers (4)
1/4" Plane washers (4)

Metal Ceiling Frame

Support Frame

C. Attach the safety wire to the camera mounting base,
then attach the unitized camera to the camera bracket.
Attach the safety screw to the camera mounting base
using the standard screw (G).

Ceiling Tile
(not provided)

Safety Wire

Supplied with camera

3-3 MOUNTING INSTALLATION (Dropped Ceiling)
IMPORTANT NOTE: When installing the enclosure in a 2' x 4'

ceiling, cut the ceiling tile 2' x 2' (half)
and install an additional "T" grid for
support.

A. Determine the location for mounting the enclosure.

B. Assemble the power cable with the provided connector.
(See operating instructions for the WV-CS854)

3-4 DECORATIVE RING INSTALLATION
A. Install the decorative ring using the push fastener (E). Use
the 2 larger push screws when using tile.

Push Fastener (E)

3-5 CONNECTION
A. Before connecting the cable, remove the knockout that is
in the top cover. Choose the knockout which best suits your
needs. This knockout should be used to install a conduit
connector for routing of power and video cable.

3-6 TOP COVER
A. Attach the top cover over the main support frame. Make
sure that you align the (2) horizontal slots in the top of the box
with the (2) vertical tabs on the support frame.

B. Secure the top cover box to the main support frame by
using the 8 x 32 x 1/2" 12mm bolts, flat washers, and lock
washers provided. These bolts should be inserted into the
two slots found on the side of the top cover.

C. Connect the support wires from the (2) tabs coming out of
the top cover box to a support structure about the ceiling.

B. Assemble the power cable with the provided connector.
(See operating instructions for the WV-CS854)

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Front view of the male connec-

3

tor in the camera cable. Pin 1 is

1

in the lower left hand corner.
Connector Information

Pin

1. AC24V AC Live

2. AC24V AC Neutral

3. Ground

4. Not used

C. Connect the power cable and the video connector.
NOTE: These cables should be through the knockout on the
top cover.

NOTE: The support wire (not provided) MUST be connected.

It must also be able to support the weight of the
housing to remove the load from the ceiling tile.

Support structure

Decorative ring

Wire support

Push screws

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