Revision History: * Rev. 1.0: Initial Release * Rev. 1.1: Added FD8367-TV, FD8167-T, and FE8180 as the supported models. * Rev. 1.2: Added corresponding part numbers, and FD8169 as supported model. AM-712 Conduit Box Mechanical Drawings NEW_VIEW_7 NEW_VIEW_7 M3X0.5 DP5-5X Package Contents Item AM-712...
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Item Screw M3x6 round head w/ washer (nickel and nylok) 7mm; (for securing pack dome cameras to the base plate) #6-32 L6 truss head (nickel and nylok) 8mm (for direct installation to a junction box) Anchors Pan head M4x25, zinc-plated, self-tapping screws (for direct installation to ceiling) M3x6 pan washer head Physical Description - Use...
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Physical Description - Top For NPT or PT pipe For attaching to juction box For attaching to juction box For 3/4” conduits Physical Description - Bottom Alignment notch For countersunk head screws...
/ FD8137H/37HV / FD8164/64V / FD8154/54V / FD8152V / FD8167 / FD8138-H / FD8367-V / FD8367-TV / FD8167-T / FE8180 / FD8338-HV / FD8169 You may also refer to VIVOTEK's website for the list of supported models. Support for other models can be available through time. Installation...
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For cabling and configuration details with each network camera, please refer to their documentation. NOTE: 1. The AM-522 is necessary when installing the AM-712 mounting cap to VIVOTEK's standard mounting options such as AM-212 (wall mount bracket) and AM-221 (gooseneck).
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The following mount types do not apply to PT pipes. Configuration - Pendant Pipe AM-118 pendant head AM-522 adapter 3/4” female adapter 3/4” pendent pipe AM-712 Note: The 3/4" female adapter and pendant pipes are separately purchased. Configuration - Gooseneck AM-221 gooseneck AM-522 adapter AM-712...
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NOTE: When installing the mounting cap, take note that the orientation of the mounting cap can affect the camera's shooting direction. You may need to disconnect the conduit box from the NPT pipe, rotate, and re-install it for the best orientation. Configuration - Wall Mount AM-212 Wall-mount bracket AM-522 adapter...
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III-1. Installing Camera to Conduit Box Refer to the matching table on page 4 for the mounting hole information for your camera. 1. Remove the base plate from the bottom of the conduit box. 2. You can route cables through other accessories before you install cameras to the base plate.
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Some installation samples are shown below: The A Screw Holes: FD8154V / FD8137HV / FD8164V NOTE: Orient the camera so that cables coming out from the camera can pass through the cabling hole on the base plate.
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The B Screw Holes: FD8154 / FD8137H / FD8164 / FD8169 B holes The C Screw Holes: FD8131V / FD8133V / FD8134V M4X12 Screws C holes...
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The D Screw Holes: FD8131 / FD8133 / FD8134...
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The E Screw Holes: FD8151V / FD8152V E holes The F Screw Holes: FD8136 / FD8166 F holes...
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The G Screw Holes: FE8180 M3X6 Screws G holes The H Screw Holes: FD8167 and 8138 Series M3X0.5 L6 Screws H holes...
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The H Screw Holes: FD8367 and 8338 Series M3X0.5 L6 Screws I holes...
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III-2. Installing the Pendant Head and Pipe Below are the sample procedures using a pendant head and pendant pipe: 1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location, and use the alignment sticker to mark the positions where holes will be drilled to secure the pendant head. Hammer the anchors into the ceiling.
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3. Route Ethernet cable and other wires through the pendant head. You may apply a 1 inch conduit. Note that when routing Ethernet cables, please make sure you have tagged the cables as PoE input (coming from a PoE switch), or PoE output (one that transmit data and power to the next conduit box).
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III-3. Installing the Conduit Box and PoE Extender 1. Pull cables through the NPT pipes and then the conduit box. 2. Install the conduit box to the NPT pipe. 3. When done, install the PoE extender by driving 2 screws to the conduit box, its connector side facing the inside of the box.
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5. Pull the Ethernet cable (and/or I/O wires) through the cabling hole on the base plate. 6. Orient the alignment notch with the tab on the conduit box. 7. Secure the base plate along with the camera to the conduit box. To Camera LAN port Alignment Notch...
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