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Vivotek AE-238 Installation Manual
Vivotek AE-238 Installation Manual

Vivotek AE-238 Installation Manual

Ae series outdoor housing

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Ordering part no.:
AE-238
900041100G
AE-239
900041200G
AE-243
900041900G
AE-244
900042400G
AE-23A
900042300G
AE-23B
900042200G
AE-23C
900041700G
AE-23D
900041800G
AE-23E
900041600G
AE-23F
900042100G
AE Series
Outdoor Housing
Installation Guide
Rev. 1.0
IP Sur veillance

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Summary of Contents for Vivotek AE-238

  • Page 1 AE Series Outdoor Housing Installation Guide Ordering part no.: AE-238 900041100G AE-239 900041200G AE-243 900041900G AE-244 900042400G AE-23A 900042300G AE-23B 900042200G Rev. 1.0 AE-23C 900041700G AE-23D 900041800G AE-23E 900041600G AE-23F 900042100G IP Sur veillance...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    1. Read and follow Instructions: All operating and user instructions should be read and followed before the unit is to be operated. 2. Electrical Connections: Only a qualified electrician is allowed to make electrical connections. Specifications Model Number AE-238, AE-243 AE-23A, AE-23B, AE- AE-239, AE-244 AE-23E, AE-23F 23C, AE-23D Power Input...
  • Page 3: Mounting Configuration & Dimensions

    Mounting Configuration & Dimensions Swivel Positions and Directions AE-238, AE-239 AE-243, AE-244 170 mm 415 mm 170 mm 415 mm 400 mm 400 mm 105 mm 255 mm 87.01 mm 135 mm USABLE USABLE AREA AREA AE-23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 23E, 23F 170 mm 502.8 mm...
  • Page 4: Component Description

    Dimensions with the IR unit and wiper 502.8 mm 417 mm 135 mm 87.01 mm 95˚ 95˚ 95˚ Component Description Window frame Ventilation fan heater coil VAIR module Camera Mounting Platform AC/DC or PoE Power distribution board M16 1/2" Waterproof cable glands...
  • Page 5: Installation Suggestions

    Installation Suggestions WARNING: • When install a housing with an IR illuminator: Please avoid eye exposure or apply appropriate protection, such as wearing a pair of Infrared protection glasses, when working with the product. Always use camera live view to oberve IR lighting effects.
  • Page 6 You may need to remove the RJ45 connector, and use a crimping tool to connect the Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector inside the enclosure. Use an Ethernet cable of the width of 5 ~ 6.5mm. o: white/orange stripe O: orange solid g: white/green stripe B: blue solid b: white/blue stripe...
  • Page 7 Adjust the camera's position so that the lens module can flush align with the tempered glass. Secure the camera using the screws and washers to the bottom of the housing. Lens flush w/ edge of enclosure Connect 24V power source to the power input terminal. Connect power wires from the DC 12V output to the camera.
  • Page 8 AE-238, AE-243 Ground AE-238 AE-243 DC 12V OUT - to camera for IR LED AC 24V OUT - to external IR AC 24V OUT - to camera AC 24V IN AC 24V IN Below is the pinouts for the DI/DO terminal block:...
  • Page 9 Below is the distribution board (AE-239, -244, -23E, -23F) that draws power from a 30/60/95W PoE PSE. Note that the AE-239 and AE-244 provide 12V DC output. PoE power LED I/O terminal block Heater Blower 24V DC OUT IR angle selector PoE IN PoE OUT Wiper / Camera heater...
  • Page 10 The 30W PoE version does not support external washer kit. RS485+ RS485+, RS485 can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc. RS485- RS485- +5V VCC Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering washer. IR control Configuring IR illuminator Below are the parameters of the IR illuminator.
  • Page 11 Connect the DI/DO signal lines from the distribution board, if applied, to the camera's terminal block. The day/night mode DI connection enables the synchronization of IR light and the automated day/night switching mechanism on the camera. A sample connection diagram consisting of a housing with IR illuminators and the IP816A camera is shown below.
  • Page 12 Below is a diagram using wiper control. The wiper can be started by manually triggering the Digital Output from the camera user interface. AWG26 Tank ctrl Tank low water AWG20 DC12V AC24V Note the wire gauge requirements for making the power connections. For 24VAC 24W load, Wire Gauge Distance...
  • Page 13 If using the AM-21E wall-mount bracket, secure the intersection bracket to the bottom of the housing by driving two screws. Below are the mounting hole dimensions for the mounting brackets. Chances are you may need to plan for the locations of the brackets. AM-21D AM-811 AM-11F...
  • Page 14 Install the housing to the wall-mount bracket by aiming and pressing the spring mortise, and hook the bracket onto the groove in the spring mortise. Safety tether wire Secure the T30 anti-tamper screws on the other side using the included L-wrench.
  • Page 15 The AM-21D wall-mount, AM-11E/F, and AM-811 pendant brackets use the two mounting holes as indicated below. AM-21D AM-11E/F AM-811 Another two mounting holes in the front can be used use an IR bracket, AM-219. The bracket can be used to install external IRs. AM-219...
  • Page 16 If external IRs are installed, you can contact VIVOTEK for a different type of waterproof connectors for the 1/2" conduits. You can then route two of the conduits through the opening in the front of the bracket to the corresponding connectors on the IR illuminators. The 24V power wires to the IR illuminators are contained within.
  • Page 17 Use the included M10 hex socket screws to secure the power box to a pole-mount or corner mount bracket. AM-314 AM-315 AM-414 3/4” conduit The mounting hole definition is illustrated below. The same mounting hole pattern apply to all pole- mount and corner-mount brackets.
  • Page 18 If a power box or outdoor PoE switch is applied, Use the following mounting positions for the camera housings (via AM-21D and AM-21E). AM-21D AM-21E If an IR illuminator is preferred, remove the metal cover from underneath the housing. Install the IR unit (AI-106, -107, -108, -109) by fastening 4 T30 anti-tamper screws. Note that the bubber gasket should be in place when you install the unit.
  • Page 19 Firmware configurable options: Open a web console with the camera. Use the Media > Focus function to tune for a best image focus on your target area. If preferred, e.g., shooting fast moving vehicles, select the 60fps frame rate.
  • Page 20 Make sure that external IR is turned on in the night mode, and that the IR cut filter option is synchronized with the digital input you connected. In the night mode, check if the input signals are correctly detected. You may simulate the night mode by blocking the IR unit's light sensor.
  • Page 21 Appendix: RS485 Commands For housings that come with IR illuminators, wiper, and washer, commands can be delivered via the RS485 protocol. The RS485 connection uses the Pelco D protocol. Configuration parameters: Baud rate 2400 Data bits Parity None Stop bit Command format: Byte1 Byte2...
  • Page 22 For example, IRmode_Auto FF 01 00 18 02 02 1D IRmode_DI FF 01 00 18 02 03 1E IRmode_CMD FF 01 00 18 02 04 1F LightSensorGate FF 01 00 18 03 LL CKSM When the IR Mode Light Sensor Auto, the Lux value to turn IR LED can be configured.
  • Page 23 You can create custom command buttons by entering the Button name and the command itself: VaIR: The VAIR control include those on the IR Led and VaIR Lens. There are 3 IR mode commands IRMode = Light Sensor Auto (Default) sensor lux reading <...
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