Installation and Setup
Connecting to a Network via CAT5 Ethernet Connector
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Connecting Alarms
WARNING!
Do not exceed the maximum rating of 12 VDC, 0.5 A on alarm
output connections.
The HD4DIP(X) Network Camera has one alarm input and one alarm output. Connect
mechanical or electrical switches to the alarm input connection to allow event-triggered
recording. When alarm inputs are configured, the camera triggers an alarm only when the
normal alarm state (open or closed) changes (see
page
51
to configure the alarm inputs.
Figure 2-7
Normal Alarm States
Normally closed
Connect external devices such as sirens or flashing lights to the alarm output connector to
signal users of the camera that an alarm is activated. See
Figure 2-8
Alarm Connection
Audio
The alarm output can be configured to provide normally open or normally closed contacts
(see
Device Settings Tab
on page
for 12 VDC @ 0.5 A.
The main video connection for your HD4DIP(X) Network Camera is made through the
Ethernet network connection. Connect the CAT5 Ethernet connector (see
your network using an Ethernet (10Base T, 100Base TX) cable.
Figure
Normally opened
Alarm
In
Out
−
+
51
to configure the alarm output). Contacts will be rated
2-7). See
Device Settings Tab
Figure 2-8
for alarm connection.
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–
Figure
2-4) to
on