2. Installation
2.1 Connection
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Connecting to the RJ-45
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network camera. Generally a
cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection
to a hub.
You can also use a router featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) to supply power to the camera.
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Connecting Alarms
AI(Alarm In) :
You can use external devices to signal the network camera to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and G (Ground) connectors.
G(Ground) :
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
Alarm Out :
The network camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the AO (Alarm Out) and G (Ground) connectors.
Micro SD memory slot on the Rear Board
Remove the rear cap of the camera to insert the SD memory card.
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Connecting the Power
Connect the power of DC12V or AC24Vfor the network camera. Connect the positive(+) pole to
the '+' position and the negative(-) pole to the '-' position for the DC power.
Be careful not to reverse the polarity when you connect the power cable.
You can also use a router featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) to supply power to the
camera.
If PoE and DC 12V are both applied, this camera will get supplied with power from PoE.
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