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Vivotek AM-518 User Manual
Vivotek AM-518 User Manual

Vivotek AM-518 User Manual

Vivotek fixed dome series mounting adapter

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VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series
Mounting kit
User's Manual
Using AM-518 mounting adapter
and compatible accessories
Rev. 1.1b
IP Sur veillance

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Summary of Contents for Vivotek AM-518

  • Page 1 VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series Mounting kit User’s Manual Using AM-518 mounting adapter and compatible accessories Rev. 1.1b IP Sur veillance...
  • Page 2 R2.5000 Rev. 1.1a: Updated the model names of compatible accessories. R4.0000 Rev. 1.1b: Added supported models, FD8335H, FD8135H, and FD8372. AM-518 Mounting Adapter Mechanical Drawing AM-518 Mounting Adapter Package Contents Compatible VIVOTEK Cameras Outdoor series FD8362, FD8362E, FD8361, FD8335H, FD7141, FD7141V,...
  • Page 3 Compatible Accessories Compatible Accessories (1): AM-311 Pole Mount Bracket Compatible Accessories (2): AM-411 Corner Mount Bracket Compatible Accessories (3): AM-711 Junction Box Compatible Accessories (4): AM-212 Wall Mount Bracket...
  • Page 4 Compatible Accessories (5-1): AM-114 Pendant Head Compatible Accessories (5-2): AM-115 Pendant Pipe...
  • Page 5 Mounting & Cabling Mounting Hole Definitions Above are the locations of different groups of mounting holes for matching different cameras: Hole Type Applicable Cameras FD8362E, FD8362, FD8361, FD8335H, FD7141, FD7141V, and FD8372. FD8161, FD7131, FD7132 FD8162, FD8135H FE8171V Align the mounting holes on your mounting plate (outdoor series) or on the camera (indoor series) to match those on the mounting adapter.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Due to its unique mechanical design, the mounting procedure for an FE8171V fisheye camera is specifically described as follows: 1. Remove the camera's top cover. 2. Fasten 2 included screws to the D holes (not the D+ hole). 3. Align the camera with the mounting adapter and let the 2 screws enter the key holes located on the side where the camera's cabling interfaces reside, e.g., the Ethernet port.
  • Page 7: Cables

    Wall Mount Installation Below is a general, sample procedure using a Wall mount bracket: 1. Locate the position where you want to install the wall mount bracket and camera. Drill holes on the wall for securing the bracket and for routing the cables. Secure the bracket by hammering anchors into the wall and then fasten screws through 2.
  • Page 8 Below is a closer view on routing cables and matching a mounting plate. Mounting Adapter Wall Mount Bracket Cables FD8362E Mounting Plate NOTE: Use the correct type of screws when installing cameras to the mounting adapter. Refer to page 5 for the screw type. The sample mounting positions for FD8362E (or FD8335H and FD8372) are shown below.
  • Page 9 Shown on the right is an exemplary illustration for the FD8135H and FD1862 indoor cameras. Refer to page 5 for the screw type. Pendant Pipe Installation Below is a sample procedure using a Pendant pipe: 1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location, and use the four mounting holes on the pendant head to mark the positions where holes will be drilled to secure the pendant head.
  • Page 10 2. Locate the position where you want to install the pendant pipe and camera. Drill holes on the ceiling for securing the pendant head. Secure the pendant head by hammering anchors into the ceiling and then fasten screws through it. 3.
  • Page 11 5. Secure the connection using the included hex wrench. 6. Attach mounting adapter to the pendant pipe by rotating it clockwise until it is tightly fastened. 7. Secure the connection using the included hex wrench. 8. For models using the A holes (please refer to the mounting hole diagram on page 8), secure its mounting plate to the mounting adapter above.
  • Page 12: Important

    Corner Mount Installation Below is a general, sample procedure using a Corner mount bracket: 1. Combine the two brackets together using the included nuts and washers. 2. Align the assembled brackets with the desired position. Align screw holes on the brackets against the wall.
  • Page 13: Mounting Adapter

    Pole Mount Installation Below is a general, sample procedure using a Pole mount bracket: 1. Route power lines and other cables through the included cable gland, pass them through conduits (separately purchased), and install the cable gland to the pole mount bracket.