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2.
Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below to complete IP Camera connection.
2.1
Connect Power
Please refer to
Section: Connectors
. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to
the camera’s PoE port and plug the other
end of the cable into a PoE switch.
NOTE:
If using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in
use in the network.
2.2
Connect Ethernet Cable
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to
have best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP Dome
Camera, and the other end of the cabl e to the network switch or PC.
NOTE:
In some cases, you may need us
e an Ethernet crossover cable
when connecting the IP Dome Ca mera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and ac
tivity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are
unlit, please check LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
2.3
Connect Alarm I/O
The camera equips one alarm input and on
e relay output for alarm application.
Refer to alarm pin definitio n below to connect alarm devi ces to the IP Camera if
needed.
PIN 1: GND (Input-)
PIN 2: Input+
PIN 3: Output-
PIN 4:
