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Installation Guide Avigilon H4 SL Dome Camera Models with Pendant Mount Adapters: H4SL-D/H4SL-DO plus H4SL-MT-NPTA and CM-MT-WALL...
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For EN 50121-4 compliance, this product is intended to be supplied by a EN 50121-4 power source. The H4SL-D product is intended to be supplied by Power over Ethernet (PoE) that is a “Limited Power Source” or “LPS” rated 48 VDC, 4W min.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Disposal and Recycling Information When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
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(2) is responsible for your use of, or reliance on, the information. Avigilon Corporation shall not be responsible for any losses or damages (including consequential damages) caused by reliance on the information presented herein.
Table of Contents Overview Cover View NPT Adapter View Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View Pendant Wall Mount View Camera Base Bottom View Camera Base Front View Camera Base Rear View Installation Required Tools and Materials Package Content Installation Steps Removing the Dome Cover Inserting Cables through the Sealing Grommet Mounting the Dome Camera to a Pipe (Optional) Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant Wall Mount...
Overview Cover View 1. NPT adapter Used to mount the dome camera to NPT pipes. 2. Pendant wall mount (optional) Used with the NPT adapter to mount the dome camera to a wall in pendant installations. 3. Tamper resistant screws Star-shaped captive screws to fix the dome cover to the base.
NPT Adapter View 1. Camera housing clips Snaps to hold camera module during installation. 2. Lanyard Connects to the lanyard anchor on the camera base. 3. 1-1/2” NPT thread mount Standard male 1-1/2” NPT thread mount for mounting the dome camera to a pole or bracket. NPT Adapter View...
Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View 1. Bracket mounting holes Points for mounting the pendant wall mount bracket to a mounting surface. 2. Mounting tabs Tabs for placing the pendant wall mount onto the bracket. 3. Mounting points Points for securing the pendant wall mount to the mounting bracket. Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View...
Pendant Wall Mount View 1. 1-1/2” NPS thread mount Female NPS thread mount for pendant camera installations. 2. Pendant wall mount screws Screws for securing the pendant wall mount to the mounting bracket. 3. NPT pipe entry hole A 3/4” NPT threaded hole for NPT pipe conduits. Pendant Wall Mount View...
Camera Base Bottom View 1. Cable entry hole An entry hole for the cables required for camera operation. 2. Lanyard anchor The safety lanyard attaches to the anchor to prevent the camera from falling during installation. 3. Vent Vent to allow moisture vapor to escape the sealed housing and equalize pressure. Only available on H4SL-DO models.
Camera Base Front View 1. IR illuminator Provides scene illumination in the IR spectrum. Only available on -IR models. 2. Ethernet port Accepts power and Ethernet connection to the network. The camera can only be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE). Server communication and image data transmission also occur over this connection.
Provides a locking mechanism for the image pan adjustment. 4. Micro USB port Accepts a micro USB to USB adapter. Only required when using the Avigilon USB Wi-Fi Adapter. 5. Serial number tag Device information, product serial number and part number label.
Note: The NPT pipe (for pendant pipe mounted installations) and NPT-female to NPT-female adapter (for pendant pipe and wall mounted installations) are not supplied by Avigilon and should be sourced separately. However, if you are using the NPT adapter (H4SL-MT-NPTA), the lock nut is included.
NPT adapter for the H4 SL Dome Camera T20 Pin-In star-shaped driver Lock nut RJ-45 grommet piercing cap Teflon sealing tape If you are also installing the pendant wall mount (CM-MT-WALL1), ensure the package contains the following: Pendant wall mount Mounting template sticker T20 Pin-In star-shaped driver 4 concrete anchors (#8-10)
1. Remove the sealing grommet from the camera base. 2. Push the Ethernet cable through the grommet. If you are installing the indoor model (H4SL-D), you should be able to simply push the cable, crimped or uncrimped, through the grommet by hand.
connector then push the cable through the grommet. Ensure that the orientation of the cable and grommet matches the one shown in the image. Mounting the Dome Camera to a Pipe If the dome camera needs to be installed to a pipe for a pendant installation, you can discard the surface mount adapter that is provided with the dome camera and use the NPT adapter.
(Optional) Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant Wall Mount If the dome camera will be using the pendant wall mount, you will need to install the NPT adapter as well. 1. Determine where the cables will enter the pendant wall mount. If the cables will be pulled from inside the mounting surface, use the cable entry hole at the rear of the pendant wall mount.
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3. Fasten the pendant wall mount bracket to the mounting surface. 4. Insert the pendant wall mount over the bracket mounting tabs. 5. Pull the required cables through the preferred cable entry hole on the pendant wall mount. If you are using the pipe entry hole, pull the cables through the pipe conduit then the wall mount.
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6. Tighten the wall mount screws to secure the wall mount to the bracket. Use the T20 star-shaped key provided in the camera package. (Optional) Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant Wall Mount...
7. Loosely thread the lock nut onto the NPT adapter, then secure the NPT adapter into the pendant wall mount. 8. Carefully tighten the lock nut until the NPT adapter is secured to the wall mount. Installing the Camera Base to the Mounting Adapter After you install the mounting adapter, mount the camera base to the adapter.
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1. Attach the lanyard on the mounting adapter to the anchor on the camera base. 2. Pull the required Ethernet cable through the cable entry hole on the camera base. 3. Install the grommet into the cable entry hole on the camera base. Make sure the grommet flange is securely seated on the inside and outside of the cable entry hole.
For more information about configuring the camera from the mobile web interface see Avigilon USB Wi-Fi Adapter System User Guide. Note: The camera will reserve the 10.11.22.32/28 subnet for internal use while the USB Wi-Fi Adapter is plugged in.
USB Wi-Fi Adapter on the previous page. Device's web browser interface: http://<camera IP address>/. Network Video Management software application (for example, the Avigilon Control Center™ software). ARP/Ping method. For more information, see Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method on page 27.
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2. Loosen the tilt lock thumb screw to tilt the lens. 3. Adjust the tilt angle of the camera as needed. Aiming the Dome Camera...
Avigilon recommends that you adjust the tilt angle within the range indicated by the markings for best results. Tilting the camera past these markings is possible, but may result in infrared reflections beyond an acceptable level. 4. Lock the pan lock latch and tighten the tilt lock screw to secure the dome camera’s position.
45 minutes while the camera warms up. In the camera web browser interface or the Avigilon Control Center software, use the camera’s Image and Display settings to zoom and focus the camera.
If the camera is connected to the Avigilon Control Center system, you can use the client software to configure the camera. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide. If the camera is connected to a third-party network management system, you can configure the camera's specialty features in the camera's web browser interface.
ACC™ Server. The default connected setting can be changed to Off using the camera's web user interface. For more information see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. Troubleshooting Network Connections and LED Behavior Note: For any of the below LED behaviors, ensure that the camera is getting power and is using a good network cable before trying another solution.
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LED Behavior Suggested Solution Both LEDs are blinking several Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical times at the same time, then firmware revert button. Resetting through the camera's web pause and repeat the blinking interface will not produce the desired result. A different LED blinking pattern Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical than those described above...
Removing the Dome Camera from the Mounting Adapter 1. Loosen the star-shaped screws and remove the dome cover. 2. Locate the small orange arrows that point at the camera housing clips. 3. Insert a flat head screwdriver or grommet piercing cap against one of the camera housing clips. 4.
Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the device no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the device to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the device. The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram: 1.
For more information, see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. 1. Locate and make note of the MAC Address (MAC) listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference.
With NPT adapter and pendant wall mount — 269 mm x 153 mm x 214 mm; (10.6” x 6.0” x 8.4”) Weight with NPT H4SL-D — 0.75 kg; 1.65 lbs adapter H4SL-DO — 0.77 kg; 1.69 lbs Weight with NPT H4SL-D —...
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3V manganese lithium Battery Environmental Operating H4SL-D — 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) Temperature H4SL-DO — -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F) Storage -10 °C to +70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F)
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Electromagnetic FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Emissions EN 55022 Class B EN 55032 IC ICES-003 Class B EN 61000-6-3 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 KN 32 Electromagnetic EN 55024 Immunity EN 61000-6-1 EN 50130-4 KN 35 Specifications...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. Warranty service and technical support can be obtained by contacting Avigilon Technical Support: avigilon.com/contact. Limited Warranty and Technical Support...
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