Camera Cabling; Connect Power; Connect Ethernet Cable; Connect Alarm I/O - LevelOne FCS-5051 User Manual

2.

Camera Cabling

Please follow the instructions below to complete IP Camera installation.
2.1

Connect Power

Please refer to Section: Connectors. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the
camera's PoE port and plug the other end of the cable into a PoE switch.
NOTE: If using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the
network.
2.2

Connect Ethernet Cable

Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best
transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP Camera, and the other end of the cable to
the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable when
connecting the IP Camera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit, please
check LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
2.3

Connect Alarm I/O

The camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for alarm application. Please refer
to the label on the alarm terminal block and connect the alarm wiring accordingly.
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