HIKVISION DS-8100-S Series Installation Manual

Installation Guide

DS-8100-S Series DVR

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DVR Pre-Installation

The DS-8100-S Series DVRs are highly advanced
surveillance equipment that should be installed with care.
Please take into consideration the following precautionary
steps before installation of the DVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the DVR.
2. Install the DVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory
specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.

DVR Installation

During the installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the
cables are no less than five times than it's' diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75in) of space between racks
mounted devices.
6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of
-10º C ~ 55º C, 14º F ~ 131º F.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of
10% ~ 90%.

Hard Disk Installation

Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure
the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your
DVR:
1. Remove the lid of the
DVR by unfastening
the screws on the back.
2. Install the HDD in the
HDD rack using the
pro- vided screws. To
install on the bottom
HDD rack, the top
HDD rack must be
removed first.
3. Connect the HDD to
the motherboard of the
DVR with the included
data cable.
4. Connect the power
cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the lid of the
DVR and fasten screws.
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