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- Page 1 Bullet with Bundled Removable Bracket Mounting on Straight Wall using the Bracket Installation Guide For Models: D3x / D4x / E3x E41 / E42 / E43 / E41A / E42A / E43A 2013/12/25...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Using the Heavy Duty Bracket and Sealant Tape ....23 Step 1: Install the Bracket ..............23 Step 2: Install the Camera..............24 Step 3: Connect the Cables ..............25 Step 4: Access the Camera Live View ..........26 www.acti.com... - Page 3 D3x / E3x Series ................... 50 D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series ......52 How to Attach the Sunshield ..............53 How to Make an Ethernet Cable ............. 54 Safety Information ............55 www.acti.com...
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Page 4: Mounting Solutions
Installation Procedures Use this solution in an indoor or outdoor installation Using the Bundled using the bundled light bracket. Bracket Installation Procedures Use this solution when installing the camera outdoors Using the Heavy Duty with fierce weather conditions. Bracket PMAX-1103 www.acti.com... -
Page 5: Installation Procedures Using The Bundled Bracket
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Sealant Tape, see page 6. Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Flex Conduit (Not applicable for D3x Series), see page 9. Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Naked Cable (Not applicable for D3x Series), see page 16. www.acti.com... -
Page 6: Installation Using The Bundled Bracket And Sealant Tape
Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. 2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. 3. Attach the bracket to the plate. www.acti.com... -
Page 7: Step 2: Install The Camera
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera to complete the installation. Camera Side Network Side NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only www.acti.com... -
Page 8: Step 4: Access The Camera Live View
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 6: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 9: Installation Using The Bundled Bracket And Flex Conduit
NOTE: The flex conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be sold separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled conduit gland. To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools: Screwdriver Pliers www.acti.com... -
Page 10: Step 1: Remove The Pre-Installed Network Cable ("Pigtail")
1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover. NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover. 2. Disconnect the network connector. 3. Remove the pre-installed cable gland and network cable using pliers (not included in the package). www.acti.com... -
Page 11: Step 2: Prepare The Conduit Gland And Flex Conduit
Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit 1. Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below. Body Clamping Nut Sealing Insert Lock Nut 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. 3. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit. www.acti.com... -
Page 12: Step 3: Install The Ethernet Cable
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable 1. Insert the body (A) to the back cover and secure it with the lock nut (B). 2. Insert the Ethernet cable through the back cover and then align the sealing insert to the gland body. www.acti.com... -
Page 13: Step 4: Connect The Ethernet Cable
3. Secure the clamping nut to the body. Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 2. When done, close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. www.acti.com... -
Page 14: Step 5: Install The Bracket
Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. 2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. 3. Attach the bracket to the plate. www.acti.com... -
Page 15: Step 6: Install The Camera
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 10: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 16: Installation Using The Bundled Bracket And Naked Cable
To replace the pre-installed network cable, follow the step-by-step procedures in this section and prepare the following: Screwdriver Ethernet cable without connectors RJ-45 Connector (x2) RJ45 Crimping Tool Pliers NOTE: The above materials/tools are not included in the package. www.acti.com... -
Page 17: Step 1: Remove The Pre-Installed Network Cable ("Pigtail")
3. Pull out the network cable from the back cover and disassemble the parts as marked below. Seal Claw Sealing Nut 4. Squeeze the seal to pull out the connector and then completely remove the seal, claw, and sealing nut from the network cable. www.acti.com... -
Page 18: Step 2: Install The New Ethernet Cable
2. Attach the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. See How to Make an Ethernet Cable page 54. 3. Assemble the seal and claw, and then connect the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 4. Attach the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. www.acti.com... -
Page 19: Step 3: Install The Bracket
1. Mark the location of the three (3) screw holes using the bracket plate included in the package. NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. www.acti.com... -
Page 20: Step 4: Install The Camera
Step 4: Install the Camera 1. Depending on how you want to install the camera, attach the camera to the bracket through one of the two (2) holes below or to the hole on the back cover (only in D3x series). www.acti.com... -
Page 21: Step 5: Connect The Camera To The Network
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 8: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 22: Installation Procedures Using The Heavy Duty Bracket
Installation Using the Heavy Duty Bracket and Sealant Tape, see page 23. Installation Using the Heavy Duty Bracket and Flex Conduit (Not applicable for D3x Series), see page 27. Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Naked Cable (Not applicable for D3x Series), see page 35. www.acti.com... -
Page 23: Installation Using The Heavy Duty Bracket And Sealant Tape
Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. 3. Align the screw holes of the holder to the bottom screw holes of the camera. www.acti.com... -
Page 24: Step 2: Install The Camera
4. Attach the two (2) screws (supplied in the heavy duty bracket package) to secure the camera to the holder. Step 2: Install the Camera 1. Align the screw hole of the holder to the heavy duty bracket. 2. Loosely attach the screw to secure the holder to the bracket. www.acti.com... -
Page 25: Step 3: Connect The Cables
For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements. Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit. www.acti.com... -
Page 26: Step 4: Access The Camera Live View
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 6: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 27: Installation Using The Heavy Duty Bracket And Flex Conduit
NOTE: The flex conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be sold separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled conduit gland. To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools: Screwdriver Pliers www.acti.com... -
Page 28: Step 1: Remove The Pre-Installed Network Cable ("Pigtail")
1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover. NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover. 2. Disconnect the network connector. 3. Remove the pre-installed cable gland and network cable using pliers (not included in the package). www.acti.com... -
Page 29: Step 2: Prepare The Conduit Gland And Flex Conduit
Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit 1. Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below. Body Clamping Nut Sealing Insert Lock Nut 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. 3. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit. www.acti.com... -
Page 30: Step 3: Install The Ethernet Cable
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable 1. Insert the body (A) to the back cover and secure it with the lock nut (B). 2. Insert the Ethernet cable through the back cover and then align the sealing insert to the gland body. www.acti.com... -
Page 31: Step 4: Connect The Ethernet Cable
3. Secure the clamping nut to the body. Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 2. When done, close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. www.acti.com... -
Page 32: Step 5: Install The Bracket
Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. 3. Align the screw holes of the holder to the bottom screw holes of the camera. www.acti.com... -
Page 33: Step 6: Install The Camera
4. Attach the two (2) screws (supplied in the heavy duty bracket package) to secure the camera to the holder. Step 6: Install the Camera 1. Align the screw hole of the holder to the heavy duty bracket. 2. Loosely attach the screw to secure the holder to the bracket. www.acti.com... -
Page 34: Step 7: Connect The Camera To The Network
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 10: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 35: Installation Using The Bundled Bracket And Naked Cable
To replace the pre-installed network cable, follow the step-by-step procedures in this section and prepare the following: Screwdriver Ethernet cable without connectors RJ-45 Connector (x2) RJ45 Crimping Tool Pliers NOTE: The above materials/tools are not included in the package. www.acti.com... -
Page 36: Step 1: Remove The Pre-Installed Network Cable ("Pigtail")
3. Pull out the network cable from the back cover and disassemble the parts as marked below. Seal Claw Sealing Nut 4. Squeeze the seal to pull out the connector and then completely remove the seal, claw, and sealing nut from the network cable. www.acti.com... -
Page 37: Step 2: Install The New Ethernet Cable
2. Attach the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. See How to Make an Ethernet Cable page 54. 3. Assemble the seal and claw, and then connect the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 4. Attach the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. www.acti.com... - Page 38 When replacing the pre-installed network cable, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements. Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit. www.acti.com...
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Page 39: Step 3: Install The Bracket
Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs. 3. Align the screw holes of the holder to the bottom screw holes of the camera. www.acti.com... -
Page 40: Step 4: Install The Camera
4. Attach the two (2) screws (supplied in the heavy duty bracket package) to secure the camera to the holder. Step 4: Install the Camera 1. Align the screw hole of the holder to the heavy duty bracket. 2. Loosely attach the screw to secure the holder to the bracket. www.acti.com... -
Page 41: Step 5: Connect The Camera To The Network
For D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A series, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52. Step 8: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information. www.acti.com... -
Page 42: Appendices
PC. The user, however, might not know the IP address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be able to access it by using a Web browser. www.acti.com... - Page 43 In the example below, we successfully found the camera model that we had just connected to the network. By double-clicking the mouse on the camera model it is possible to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already. www.acti.com...
- Page 44 The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly notice the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already.
- Page 45 PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
- Page 46 In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
- Page 47 When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com...
- Page 48 HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
- Page 49 Installation Guide To check the firmware version through the Web Configurator, access the Setup page and click System > System Info. For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual downloadable from the website (www.acti.com). www.acti.com...
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Page 50: How To Adjust Focus
For D3x cameras with Design #2, remove the whole sticker from the front cover after adjusting the focus. The sticker cannot be reattached to the front cover. If the focus needs to be adjusted in the future, use a suction cup or adhesive tape to detach the front cover. www.acti.com... - Page 51 6. Attach the front cover. For D3x series, attach the front cover and the front cover ring. CAUTION: The front cover and front cover ring must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening. www.acti.com...
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Page 52: D4X / E41 / E41A / E42 / E42A / E43 / E43A Series
2. Based on the live view from the camera, adjust the focal length and focus of the target area. Focal Length Focus 3. When done, close the front cover. CAUTION: The front cover must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening. www.acti.com... -
Page 53: How To Attach The Sunshield
1. Attach the sunshield onto the screw nuts using the supplied screws and washers. 2. Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s live view. 3. Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield. www.acti.com... -
Page 54: How To Make An Ethernet Cable
6. With the RJ-45 connector tab facing down, push the wires into the connector all the way to the end. 7. Place the connector into the crimping tool, and cinch down to secure the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. 8. Repeat the same procedures to attach the other end. www.acti.com... -
Page 55: Safety Information
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. www.acti.com... - Page 56 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
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