Placement Tips - Cisco Small Business VC240 Quick Start Manual

Mounting the VC240
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This section describes how to mount the camera. This does not include
connecting the camera and adjusting the zoom and focus, which is
covered later in this guide.
The power line of either 24 VAC or PoE is prohibited being
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exposed outdoor and bridged over buildings for surge
protection by lightning strike.
Make sure the camera's Ground cable is connected to ground.
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Make sure that all the camera's cables, including I/O and power,
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are connected to other devices in an indoor environment.
Install the VC240 camera with a UL-listed and marked outdoor
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conduit for the cable exposed in an outdoor environment.
You should reliably connect the VC240 camera to the main
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protective earthing terminal.
The VC240 camera uses a UL-listed AC/DC power adapter with a
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marked output rating of 12 VDC, 600 mA.
The VC240 camera uses a UL-listed AC/DC power adapter with a
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marked output rating of 24 VAC, 700 mA.

Placement Tips

• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the camera from overheating, do
not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 122°F
(50°C).
• Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the device to
prevent the camera from overheating.
• Mechanical Loading—To avoid accidents or hazardous conditions,
make sure the device is level, stable, and securely mounted.
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