ACTi A952 Quick Installation Manual

This guide is for quick installing and connecting the camera. For more details, please refer to the User's Manual.

Installation Notices

• This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local codes.
• Do not replace batteries of the camera. Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• To use an external power supply, please contact the camera manufacturer to confirm that the power supply
complies with the LPS requirements and shares the same power specifications with the camera.
• For safety concern, please hook up the camera with the anti-drop chain of the
pendant when installing the camera. For more information about pendant and
anti-drop chain, please contact the camera manufacturer.
Camera's Connectors
No. Connector Definition
For network and IEEE 802.3bt PoE
1 RJ-45 Port
connections
2 Power (AC24V) AC24V power connection
3 Reset Button Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.
Audio/Alarm I/O Audio/Alarm I/O
4
& RS-485 Connector* & RS-485 connection
5 BNC* For analog video output
Insert the SD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove
6 SD Card Slot
the SD card when the camera is powered on.
(*) Optional
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the SD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to
support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the SD card for information
regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.
A952 ALPR Outdoor Speed Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide
Remarks
#Please contact the manufacturer for
compatible PoE injector.
# Do NOT connect external power supply
to the alarm I/O connector of the camera.

Power Connection

To power up the camera, connect the AC24V power adaptor to the power connector of the camera and the power
outlet. Refer to the diagram and pin definition below for AC24V power connection.
Pin Definition
1 AC24V L
2 GND
3 AC24V N
Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 port of the camera and an IEEE 802.3bt
PoE switch.

Ethernet Cable Connection

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the other end of the cable to
the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the
PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
NOTE: The camera is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant or equivalent
description.
Audio/AIarm I/O & RS-485 Connection
Please refer to the diagram and pin definition tables below for audio/alarm I/O & RS-485 connection.
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1 Audio Out 5 Alarm Out B1
2 GND (Audio I/O) 6 Alarm Out B2
3 Alarm Out A1 7 RS-485 D+ (Optional)
4 Alarm Out A2 8 RS-485 D- (Optional)
Pin Definition Pin Definition
9 Alarm In 4 13 GND (Alarm I/O and RS-485)
10 Alarm In 3 14 Audio In
11 Alarm In 2
12 Alarm In 1