Plan For Installation Location; Viewing Angle; Weather Conditions - TRENDnet TV-IP311PI User Manual

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• Hardware Installation, see page 12

Plan for installation location

Viewing angle

The TV-IP311PI is a dome camera with a focused viewing angle (70
horizontal) that provides non-distorted and detailed images. Choose the
location where has good angle to shoot the image you expect to see. The
motion detection area should also be considered when installing the camera.

Weather Conditions

The TV-IP311PI is a small dome camera, which fits most installations indoor
and outdoor. The camera can work under a wide range of weather
conditions. For severe weather conditions, a camera housing with
temperature and moisture control is recommended. Using the camera in
milder weather conditions will help extend the camera's product life and
preserve the quality of the video image.
• Moisture: Avoid damp or moist environments whenever you can. The
TV-IP311PI is an IP66 grade water proof camera, and it will work in
moist environments. However, rain may affect the picture quality,
especially at night, water may reflect the light from the infra-red
illumination and degrade picture quality. Install your camera in dry
weather when possible and sealing well when you screw on the cap.
• Temperature: TV-IP311PI works within a specified temperature range.
Areas with severe temperatures should be avoided when installing
the camera. It's recommended that you use an enclosure with a
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heater and blower if you plan on using this camera outside of the
specified temperature range.
• Sunlight: Avoid direct sun light exposure. Direct sun light will damage
the image sensor. If sunlight is necessary for your viewing purposes,
provide protection for the image sensor.
• Lighting: Consider installing your camera faces the same direction of
the light sources. Shooting images with top-down position outdoor or
next to the existing light source are good choices. Avoid the light
source if it creates a shade that darkens the viewing area.
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