Silent Witness ValeoView Quick Install Manual

ValeoView™ Housing
Quick Install Guide
Overview
Your ValeoView™ camera is comprised of a housing, a gimbal, and a quick
change lens. The ValeoView camera is designed to be flush or surface
mounted indoors on a wall or ceiling.
Follow these steps to get started with your new ValeoView camera:
Step 1
Install the housing (orange box). Follow the instructions in this guide.
Step 2
Install the gimbal. Refer to the ValeoView Gimbal Quick Install Guide that
comes with the gimbal (yellow box).
Step 3
Install the lens. Refer to the Lens Quick Install Guide that comes with the
lens (blue box).
Step 4
Install the enclosure cover. Follow the instructions in this guide.

Important safeguards

Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians to
conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL

Before you begin

Unpack everything. The ValeoView packing box should include one
ValeoView enclosure and this Quick Install Guide.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the
camera from, or call Silent Witness Customer Service.
Figure 1
This symbol indicates
that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of
electric shock is present
within this unit.
This symbol indicates
that important operating
and maintenance
instru ctions accompany
this unit.
Installation components
Dome enclosure
Gimbal (shipped separately)
Base
1/4" screw (for
securing the dome to
the base)
Skirt - use with surface mount installation
Equipment required
You will require the following to complete the installation:
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Mounting screws. Use mounting screws appropriate to your
installation.
Step
1
Prepare the base
1. Remove the 1/4 inch screw on the side of the housing. Set aside.
2. Remove the dome by turning it counterclockwise until it is free of
the base.
3. Remove the two 3/4 inch screws securing the base to the skirt.
4. Remove the base from the skirt by pulling it towards you.
Step
2
Wire the camera
The use of a CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2
power supply is required to ensure compliance
with electrical safety standards.
To connect the video and power cables:
1. Connect the power cable to the power supply.
2. Connect the video cable to the video input on a monitor.
Figure 2
Cables
Power: Flying lead
Black -
Note For secure installations, surface-mounted cables should be
protected by plastic or metal cable covers as shown in this
diagram.
Cable guidelines
Power supply cable maximum length (feet/meters)
Cameras with AC/DC power supplies
Wire gauge
Total Power 24
load supply AWG
2.5 W 15 VDC 260/79 415/126
2.5 W 24 VAC 608/185 980/299
3.5 W 15 VDC 60/18 100/30
3.5 W 24 VAC 470/143 760/232
Note Calculations are based on an unregulated linear power supply which would be the
worst case. Using a regulated or switching power supply can increase the cable distance. Silent
Witness recommends using a CSA Certified/UL listed Class 2 power supply to ensure
compliance with electrical safety standards.
Coaxial video cable maximum length (feet/meters)
Cable type RG-59
Wire gauge 23 AWG* 18 AWG* 16 AWG*
Maximum length 750/229
* Copper clad steel core, 95% braided shield
WARNING!
Wiring connections
Red +
Video: female
BNC wire
22 18 16
AWG AWG AWG
1055/321 1680/512
2515/767 3930/1198
250/76 400/122
1926/587 3065/934
RG-6 RG-11
1500/457 2000/610
See over.