ACTi B4 Series Installation Manual

Bullet with integrated bracket mounting on a hard ceiling using the ceiling bracket

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Bullet with Integrated
Bracket (B4x)
Mounting on a Hard Ceiling
using the Ceiling Bracket
Installation Guide
For Models:
B41, B44, B45, B47
2014/05/06

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  • Page 1 Bullet with Integrated Bracket (B4x) Mounting on a Hard Ceiling using the Ceiling Bracket Installation Guide For Models: B41, B44, B45, B47 2014/05/06...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Waterproof Solution Using the “Pigtail” ......13 How to Use the Female Cable Gland ............14 How to Use the Female Conduit Gland ..........17 Appendices ............... 21 How to Access the Camera Live View ............ 21 Safety Information ............28 www.acti.com...
  • Page 3: Installation Procedures

    1. Loosen the four (4) screws to remove the back cover of the camera. 2. Disconnect the network cable from the Ethernet port and let it loose. This network cable is the other end of the “pigtail”. NOTE: www.acti.com...
  • Page 4: Step 2: Remove The Integrated Bracket

    Installation Guide Step 2: Remove the Integrated Bracket 1. Using the bundled camera base wrench, detach the two (2) screws to remove the bracket. 2. Remove the clamping nut and sealing insert. 3. Pull the “pigtail” from the camera. www.acti.com...
  • Page 5 4. Remove the sealing insert and clamping nut from the cable, and then pull out the “pigtail” from the bracket. 5. Loosen the two (2) screws using the bundled bracket wrench to detach the bracket (B) from the main bracket (A). www.acti.com...
  • Page 6: Step 3: Insert The Cable Through The Ceiling Bracket

    If the cable will pass through the ceiling, insert the “pigtail” through the top hole of the ceiling bracket.  If the cable will be routed along the ceiling, insert the “pigtail” through the side hole of the ceiling bracket. 2. Insert the “pigtail” through the main bracket. www.acti.com...
  • Page 7 Installation Guide 3. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable. 4. Insert the sealing insert with the claw. www.acti.com...
  • Page 8: Step 4: Connect The Cable To The Camera

    1. Insert the Ethernet cable through the bottom hole of the camera. 2. Pull the cable towards the back of the camera, and then connect the cable to the Ethernet port. 3. Tighten the four (4) screws to attach the back cover to the camera. www.acti.com...
  • Page 9: Step 5: Attach The Ceiling Bracket To The Camera

    2. Secure the two (2) screws using the bundled bracket wrench to attach the main bracket to the camera. 3. Push the excess length of cable through the ceiling bracket and align the ceiling bracket to the main bracket. www.acti.com...
  • Page 10: Step 6: Install The Camera To The Ceiling

    Otherwise, simply attach the camera to the ceiling using four (4) screws. NOTE: Screws for ceiling installation are not supplied with the camera nor the ceiling bracket package. Purchase applicable screws separately according to the material of the ceiling where the camera will be installed. www.acti.com...
  • Page 11: Step 7: Waterproof And Connect The Network Cable

    Camera In case of using a non-PoE switch, power up the camera using a power adapter (not supplied). See the camera Hardware Manual, downloaded from our website (www.acti.com) for more information on connecting other devices. Step 9: Access the Camera Live View How to Access the Camera Live View on page 21.
  • Page 12: Step 10: Adjust The Viewing Angle And Focus

    1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the camera tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix the tilt position. 2. Loosen the pan adjustment screw, move the pan direction, and then tighten back the screw to fix the pan position. www.acti.com...
  • Page 13: Waterproof Solution Using The "Pigtail

    See the camera Hardware Manual downloadable from our website (www.acti.com) for more cabling information.
  • Page 14: How To Use The Female Cable Gland

    Not included in the package. Washer (included in the camera package) Perform the following to waterproof the “pigtail” using the female cable gland: 1. Disassemble the female cable gland as shown below: Clamping Sealing Cable Gland Insert www.acti.com...
  • Page 15 Installation Guide 2. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable. 3. Insert the sealing insert with claw. 4. Insert the gland body into the Ethernet cable. 5. On the “pigtail” side, insert the washer into the “pigtail”. www.acti.com...
  • Page 16 8. Insert the sealing insert into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. www.acti.com...
  • Page 17: How To Use The Female Conduit Gland

    CAT 5 or CAT 6 (included in the camera package) (not included in the package) Perform the following to waterproof the “pigtail” using the female conduit gland: 1. Disassemble the female conduit gland as shown below: Sealing Clamping Cable Gland www.acti.com...
  • Page 18 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. Leave enough length of the cable outside the flex conduit. 3. Insert the clamping nut into through the flex conduit. 4. Insert the sealing nut and fix it at the end of the flex conduit. 5. Insert the gland body into the Ethernet cable. www.acti.com...
  • Page 19 6. On the “pigtail” side, insert the washer into the “pigtail”. 7. Connect the Ethernet cable connector to the “pigtail” connector. 8. Attach the gland body to the “pigtail”. Make sure the gland body is tightly attached to the “pigtail” and the washer is secured NOTE: between them. www.acti.com...
  • Page 20 9. Push the flex conduit and insert the sealing nut into the gland body. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. 10. Attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. www.acti.com...
  • Page 21: 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 22 By double-clicking the mouse button 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26: Access The Camera

    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 27 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 28: 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 29 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...
  • Page 30 Copyright © 2014, ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved 7F, No. 1, Alley 20, Lane 407, Sec. 2, Ti-Ding Blvd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan 114, R.O.C. TEL : +886-2-2656-2588 FAX : +886-2-2656-2599 Email: sales@acti.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

B41B44B45B47

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