Installation With Alarm Devices - Hitron H4R15MX User Instructions

2-4. Installation with Alarm Devices

The monitor can annunciate alarms and activate a recorder or other external alarm device
when an alarm is received at the observation monitor.
Perform the following steps after the installation of the monitor. See Figure 4
A. Obtain one of the alarm device units
B. Locate a suitable location for the alarm device.
C. Mount the alarm device using the manufacturer's instructions.
D. Route the alarm device cable from the alarm device to the observation camera.
E. Connect the ends of the cable to the alarm device following the manufacturer's
instructions.
F. Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch on the observation monitor.
G. Plug the RJ-11-E connector of the alarm device cable into the interphone port, on the
rear of the camera or plug a dual alarm interface adapter into the interphone port and
plug the alarm device cable(s) into the dual alarm interface adapter.
Caution:
Be careful when routing the cable from the camera to the alarm device. Try not to
put unnecessary strain on the cable or connectors.
The cable can be damaged if pulled by the connectors. Do not place the cable next
to fluorescent lights; interference may result.
Do not use staples to support the cable, as you may damage the cable.
If the provided camera cable is not long enough, do not substitute a telephone
cable. Using a telephone cable could damage the camera and/or alarm device.
Alarm cable may be added to the alarm device cable if it is not long enough.
All connections should be properly connected and insulated to prevent
electrical shock and fire hazards.
H. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch for the observation monitor and the POWER switch
on the front of the monitor.
Place the monitor in the desired operating mode.
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