ACTi A426 Quick Installation Manual

This guide is for quick installing and connecting the A426 Bullet Camera. For more details, please refer to the Hardware
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.
• Leaving a camera in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the
leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Camera subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas.
• 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.
• The means of power cord of adapter should be connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Cable
No Cable Pin
1 RJ-45 -
Green
2 Audio I/O
Pink
1
2
Alarm I/O
3
3
(5-pin Terminal Block)
4
5
Power (DC 12V / AC 24V) 1
4
(2-pin Terminal Block) 2
A426 Bullet Camera Quick Installation Guide
Definition Remarks
For network and PoE connections
Audio Out / Mic Out (Line Out)
Two-way audio transmission
Audio In / Mic In (Line In)
Alarm In 2+
Alarm connection
Alarm In -
Alarm In 1+ #Do NOT connect external
Alarm Out - power supply to the alarm I/O
Alarm Out + connector of the IP camera.
DC 12V − AC 24V 1
Power connection
DC 12V + AC 24V 2
Memory Card Slot / Reset Button
The positions of the memory card slot and the reset button are shown as below. For details about how to detach the
camera's front housing, please refer to the Hardware Manual.
Memory Card Slot
Insert the memory card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove the memory card when the
camera is powered on.
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the memory 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 memory card for
information regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.
Reset Button
Press the reset button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.
Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Please use a DC 12V / AC 24V adaptor and connect it to the 2-pin terminal block power cable and the power outlet.
Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera cable, and plug the other end of the
cable to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera cable, 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 the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
Green Link LED indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity LED flashes for network activity indication.