STEP 4
Installing the Cameras
Installation Tips
The wire-free cameras use a Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensor to ensure video is only recorded when motion is detected.
Follow the tips below for more accurate motion detection and to optimize battery life:
See images to the right for ideal setup. It is recommended to place your camera at least 7ft/2.1m above the
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ground and angle it slightly downward toward the monitoring area, excluding any busy areas (e.g., sidewalks or
roadways).
Ensure the camera image is free of obstructions (i.e., tree branches).
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Position the camera no more than 20ft/6.1m away from the area you wish to monitor.
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See the "Optimizing Motion Detection" section in Quick Connection Guide to customize motion settings for each
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camera on your system.
Ensure you have configured the active area for motion detection so that only areas of interest are selected. See
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the "Optimizing Motion Detection" section for details.
For best performance, position the camera so that objects of interest will move from side-to-side across the
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camera image, rather than moving towards or away from the camera.
Install the camera within range of the recorder.
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This camera is weather resistant for outdoor use (IP66). Installation in a sheltered location is recommended.
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Battery life will vary based on temperature, settings and number of events.
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